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- Page 1 Panel Saw and Router Owner’s Manual 13943 LINCOLN ST. NE HAM LAKE, MN 55304 763-755-1600 Fax: 763-755-6080 w w w . p a n e l s a w . c o m sales@safetyspeedcut.com...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Safety Speed vertical panel saw or router. We take pride in building these fine products in the U.S.A. Each SSC product is designed to give years of dependable service. Our saws and routers are built from the finest components we can specify, and every machine is individually assembled by our employees ...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety..................Electrical Safety..................7 Extension Cords ..................8 Short-Circuit Protection ................8 Installation ................... Tools Required for Installation ..............9 Operating Environment ................9 Unpacking ....................9 Machine Assembly ..................9 Operation ..................Limitations of the Tool ................18 Selecting a Saw Blade ................19 Basic Operating Functions ................. -
Page 4: Safety
WARNING: When using electric tools, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. Before use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands this manual as well as any labels packaged with or attached to the tool. 1. - Page 5 17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure your tool is turned off before plugging it in. Do not use the tool if the power switch does not turn it on and off. Observe correct lockout/tag out procedures when performing maintenance on the tool. 18.
- Page 6 i. SUPPORT THIN MATERIAL. Large sheets such as paneling, Formica, etc., tend to warp or sag and must be well supported over their entire length to avoid pinching the blade. 27. HANDLE THE COUNTERBALANCE WITH CARE. The counterbalance cable is under tension. Always attach the cable to the saw carriage before removing the cable clip.
- Page 7 WARNING: Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure that the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug.
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Page 8: Extension Cords
General guidelines are as follows: 120 volt: 20 amp protection These models can include: C4, C5, H-series, 6400/6800, 3400, TR-2, SR5, SR5U 220 volt: 10 amp protection These models can include: C4, C5, H-series, 6400/6800, 3400, TR-2, SR5, SR5U Reference your motor label and your local codes before installation. -
Page 9: Installation
Your Safety Speed saw or router comes from the factory assembled and aligned. You will only have to mount the following parts before you can run this tool: • Counterbalance (on Models C4, C5, H-Series, and SR5) • Motor (except for Models 6400/6800, 7400/7400XL, and the SR5/SR5U) •... - Page 10 A counterbalance is used on Models C4, C5, H-Series, and SR5, to offset the weight of the carriage and saw or router. Other models use a counterweight system that is factory installed. The counterbalance is shipped with the necessary hardware attached, and is in the box marked “Saw Motor.”...
- Page 11 Remove these items to mount the saw to the turntable on the carriage. Figure 5: Mounting the Saw Motor (Models C4, C5, H4, H5, H6) 1. Loosen the carriage rip lock and lower the carriage to a comfortable working height. Then tighten the carriage rip lock securely.
- Page 12 Models SR5 and SR5U 1. Set the bottom of the router or saw platform behind the two clips at the bottom of the carriage. 2. Pivot the top of the platform into the carriage so its hole slips over the locating pin. 3.
- Page 13 Attach the guard to the carriage by reinstalling the torque knobs as shown (21). Return the carriage to the top of the guide tubes and tighten the carriage lock. Figure 8: Installing the Blade Guard (Models C4, C5, H4, H5, H6) Torque...
- Page 14 The saw has one rip ruler mounted vertically, and two crosscut rulers, one attached to the frame on each side of the saw. The rip ruler is set at the factory, but the two crosscut rulers must be adjusted to the specific blade that is mounted in the saw.
- Page 15 B e a r i n g s T u r n t a b l e B l a d e G u a r d Figure 13: Carriage (Models C4, C5, H4, H5, and H6 Saws) Carriage Handle...
- Page 16 Indexing Pin Carriage Lock Knob Carriage Handle On and Off Switches Carriage Handle Figure 15: Carriage (Models 7400 and 7400XL Saws) Carriage Handle Carriage Lock Knob Carriage Lock Knob Motor Switch Router Lifting Handle Depth Adjusting Ring Figure 16: Carriage (Models 3400 and SR5U Routers) Carriage Lock Knob Carriage Lock Knob Carriage Handle...
- Page 17 Carriage Handle Carriage Lock Knob Hand Clamp Motor Switch Depth Adjusting Ring Figure 18: Model TR2 Router Figure 18A: Knife Carriage...
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Page 18: Operation
(26.6mm) beyond the carriage on both sides (see Figure 25). Do not crosscut work pieces that extend more than 5 feet (1.5m) beyond the outermost roller (on a Model C4 or C5 more than 2 feet (.6m) beyond). To increase available capacity for these larger panels, SSC recommends... - Page 19 Midway Fence. See Figure 26 and 27. Do not attempt to rip cut boards longer than 6 feet on the Model C4 or C5 (8 feet with the optional Frame Extensions, Figure 28). On all other models, there is no limit to the length of board that can be rip cut. However, you must insure that the board is properly supported at all times.
- Page 20 4. Use the allen wrench provided with the saw to loosen and remove the bolt (Figure 19) counterclockwise (C4, C5, H-Series) clockwise (6400/6800). 5. Remove the outer blade flange (13), blade (15), and inner blade flange (14). 6. Clean the spindle, flanges, bolt, and blade to remove built-up dust and debris.
- Page 21 Knobs Figure 21: Installing the Blade Guard (Models 6400, 6800) C4, C5, SR5, and H-Series saws. Start the motor by lifting on the paddle switch located under the saw handle. Stop the motor by pressing the same switch down. Models 6400, 6800, and SR5U saws. Start the motor by pulling the start-stop switch out. Stop the motor by pressing the same switch in.
- Page 22 Lock the carriage by tightening the red lock knob(s): • On the C4, C5, and H-Series saws, located on the left guide tube. • On Models 6400 and 6800 saws, located on the right guide tube. • On Models 7400 and 7400XL saws, located to the left of the motor.
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Page 23: Limitations Of The Tool
The 7400-Series saws have a kerf spreader (Figure 23) mounted on a vertical tube to the left of the saw carriage tracks. It is intended to run in the cutout kerf from the saw cut when making horizontal cuts from the right to the left. - Page 24 6. Make certain that the work piece is adequately supported and stable in the machine. Refer also to “Limitations of the Tool”. The work piece can be held with one hand; do not hold the work piece so that your hand is anywhere behind the carriage or guides or in the path of the saw blade. 7.
- Page 25 A rip cut is a horizontal cut that can be done either from the left to the right or from the right to the left, as shown in Figure 26 and Figure 27. Rip cuts must always be done by moving the work piece in the direction of the arrow on the saw carriage.
- Page 26 Figure 27: Rip cutting From the Right Using Optional Midway Fence (work extends beyond saw carriage at least 4” (102mm)) 11. When making cuts that are less than 1 inch, the chatter guard (located inside the blade guard) must be resting on the work piece, not on the cut-off piece.
- Page 27 2. Insert the saw assembly into the carriage in the same manner and attach it with the two thumbscrews. 3. Remove the adjustable clamp(s) from the frame. Figure 29: Adjustable Clamp (Routing) Models C4, C5, H4, H5, and H6 To remove the motor from the turntable (see Figure 30): 1. Disconnect and lock off the power supply.
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Page 28: Removing The Motor
To reattach the motor, reverse the above procedure. Use your set screw (11) to reset the motor. Figure 30: Removing the Motor (Models C4, C5. H4, H5, H6) Models 6400 and 6800 1. Disconnect and lock off the power supply. -
Page 29: Maintenance
2. Loosen the wing nut on the router base. 3. Support the motor by hand and rotate it counterclockwise until it comes free of the housing. To reinstall the motor, reverse the above procedure. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug the tool before doing any maintenance. -
Page 30: Service
Refer to the separate replacement parts information provided with the tool. The tool is aligned at the factory to a tolerance of: • ±1/32” (.8mm), on Models C4, C5, H4, H5, and H6 • ±1/64” (.4mm), on Models 3400, 6400, 6800, TR2, SR5, and SR5U •... - Page 31 The blade must move parallel to the guides, or tail burning may occur and the kerf will be wider than the set of the blade. Make the following adjustment only if the blade appears to be out of alignment. To check the blade parallelism: 1.
- Page 32 WARNING: Unplug the tool before beginning this adjustment. If the tool does not cut at 90°, the guides may not be perpendicular to the rollers. To check the guide alignment: 1. Unplug the tool before testing alignment or making adjustments. 2.
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Page 33: Accessories
Safety Speed offers several accessories for our panel saws and routers. The Frame Wheels Accessory allows the tool to be rolled from one location to another in the shop. It includes two wheels and mounting fasteners. Wheels are standard on the Models 7400 and 7400XL, and are not available for the Model TR2. Bolt one wheel to each end of the frame as shown in Figure 35. -
Page 34: Frame Extensions
Stands are standard on the Models 7400 and 7400XL. They are not available for the Model TR2. The Model C4 and C5 also have an optional retractable stand that can be folded for fast transport of the tool. Attach the components as shown in Figure 36 or 37. -
Page 35: Dust Collection Kits
Dust Collection Kits are recommended if the tool will be used in an enclosed area. They include discharge tubing and a hose roller system to hold the outboard end of the tubing. For saws, the kits also include new blade guards that have a 2”... -
Page 36: Stop Bar
The Stop Bar Accessory fits between the lower pair of horizontal frame members. It provides preset flip stops for repetitive cuts. Six or eight flip stops are included (depending on the model), and additional stops can be added. This option is not available for the Model C4, C5 or TR2. CAUTION:... -
Page 37: Quick Stop
Set the individual flip stops to the positions desired for repetitive cuts: loosen the collars with the provided Allen wrench, slide the collars to the desired position, and retighten them. Multiple cuts can be made by flipping the stops up or down to position the work piece at the proper distance from the blade or bit. -
Page 38: Midway Fence
The accessory contains the components shown in Figure 44. The Midway Fence is optional on the Models C4, C5, H-Series, 6400, 6800, and 3400. It is standard on the Models SR5, SR5U, 7400, and 7400XL, and is not available for the Model TR-2. - Page 39 LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE Figure 45: Mounting the Midway Fence 3. Tip the top of the rear support brackets (#9 in Figure 44) under the upper horizontal frame member (#8), raise the fence, and push the lower ends of the rear support brackets down behind the lower horizontal frame member.
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Page 40: Hold-Down Bar
the machine, tighten all securing bolts. 10. To align the left half of the fence, place a 6-ft (1.8m) or 8-ft (2.4m) straightedge on the right-hand fence. Move it to the left until it extends the full length of the left wooden fence (48”or 1,219mm). Clamp the straightedge to the frame of the machine. - Page 41 The Air Clamp Accessory replaces the manually operated clamps. It is not available for the Model SR5 or SR5U. Install as shown in Figure 47. Figure 47: Air Clamping Package (for models 3400 and TR2) The Carbide Knife Scoring System provides two score marks on the surface of a coated particleboard panel, directly in line with the kerf width of the main saw blade.
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Page 42: Specifications
TableIV: Saw and Router Specifications Tool Dimensions Maximum Volts Horse Model Crosscut Thickness Power Length Height Depth Weight 60”/1525mm 75”/1900mm 14”/356mm 189lbs/86kg 50”/1270mm 1.75”/45mm 3.25 60”/1525mm 90”/2286mm 14”/356mm 219lbs/99kg 64”/1625mm 1.75”/45mm 3.25 120”/3050mm 75”/1900mm 14”/356mm 244lbs/111kg 50”/1270mm 1.75”/45mm 3.25 120”/3050mm 90”/2286mm 14”/356mm 298lbs/135kg... - Page 43 Do Not Place Hands Under Saw Carriage Or Near Blade Do Not Use This Tool Where Children Are Present Do Not Operate In Wet Conditions Feed Stock In The Direction Of The Arrow Install Blade In Direction Of Arrow Read Instructions To Reduce Risk Of Kickback Do Not Remove Blade Guard With Power Connected Do Not Use Without Blade Guard On Machine Do Not Place Hands Under Saw Carriage Or Near Blade...