SafetySpeed 7400XL Owner`s manual
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1. workpiece chatter guard must be on the workpiece Figure 28 Chatter Preventer H Series shown in position for crosscutting Operating Procedure Routing 1 Position the router platform in the appropriate position for the cut to be made See Rotating the Turntable above 2 Adjust the material thickness control for the thickness of the material to be cut see Adjusting the Thickness Control above Loosen the carriage locks on the guide tubes and move the carriage to the top of the guides Place the workpiece on top of the rollers Be careful not to drop it onto the rollers 5 Slide the workpiece to the desired position using the crosscut rulers or optional gauging system Stop Bar or Quick Stop as measures 6 Make certain that the workpiece is adequately supported and stable in the machine Refer also to Limitations of the Tool above The workpiece can be held with one hand do not hold the workpiece so that your hand is anywhere behind the carriage or guides or in the path of the bit 2 To raise or lower the bit adjust the graduated depth adjusting ring on the router base It indicates the exact distance of the bit below the sub base Start the motor see Starting and Stopping the Motor and allow it to reach full 50660 before beginning the cut When the motor has reached full speed slowly and smoothly pull the carriage so the blade runs through the workpiece Keep one hand2. Alignment consists of four steps that must be done in the following order these steps are explained in detail below 1 Adjust the blade or bit so it is parallel with the guides 2 Adjust the blade or bit so it will be perpendicular to the workpiece 3 Adjust the guides so they are perpendicular to the rollers 4 Align the rollers Constructing an Alignment Tool For maximum accuracy construct a test square to check the full movement of the saw See Figure Construct the square using a 6 ft metal ruler and two 4 ft metal rulers Using the 3 4 and 5 ft measurements assures squareness Drill holes and attach the rulers with pop rivets or small nuts and bolts 4 Frame Support Figure 32 Field Alignment Tool Use the 6 ft ruler to check squareness of the rollers Use the 4 ft ruler to check squareness of the guide tubes or rails The tool also can be used as a giant square for layouts 32 Step 1 Adjust the Blade Parallel to the Guides Saws Only 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 Align the rollers and adjust the guides see Steps 3 and 4 below 2 If the blade heels or leaves burn marks on the cut position the carriage for a crosscut and make a sample cut Check both sides of the cut to determine which
3. Use a square 17 that measures at least 14 on one side Line up one edge of the square with the tips of the saw blade and the other edge of the square with the crosscut horizontal ruler Slide the ruler 19 so that its measure matches the measure on the square A magnet holds the ruler in place but you may wrap clear tape around the ruler and frame for additional hold if required Repeat the above steps to adjust the crosscut ruler on the other side 20 of the tool 5 Make a simple cut to verify that the ruler is lined up correctly Adjusting the Material Thickness Control Routers Adjust the control knob and spindle on the back of the lifting platform so the beveled router sub base stops 1 8 below the surface of the material being dadoed Failure to make this adjustment will ultimately result in unnecessary damage to the router platform and or an inconsistent depth of cutting Figure 23 Kerf Spreader 7400 Series 23 Adjusting the Kerf Spreader Models 7400 and 740081 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 cut out kerf from the saw cut when making horizontal cuts from the right to the left The spreader keeps the upper part of the panel from sagging down and binding on the saw blade Adjust the spreader to the vertical position where the saw blade is running and tighten it in place with the red
4. and inner blade flange 14 20 6 Clean the spindle flanges bolt and blade to remove built up dust and debris Reinstall the inner flange slide on the new blade with the arrow pointing counterclockwise reinstall the outer blade flange and hand tighten the bolt clockwise 8 Use the allen wrench to tighten the bolt while pushing the spindle lock 9 Reinstall the blade guard 10 Loosen the carriage lock and allow the saw carriage to return to the top of the guides 11 Reconnect the power NOTE You may have to readjust the rip and crosscut rulers after changing blades or installing a resharpened blade See Adjusting the Crosscut Rulers Figure 19 Installing a Saw Blade H Series Shown Removing and Installing the Blade Guard Saws NOTE The Model 7400 and 7400XL do not have a separate top blade guard The blade is removed from the back side of the saw with the two blade wrenches provided The blade guard is attached to the carriage with the red torque knobs 22 Figure 20 or Figure 21 Remove the torque knobs to remove the guard Be sure to leave the rubber washers on the torque knobs because they prevent the knobs from slipping Always install the blade guard before operating the saw 21 Figure 20 Installing the Blade Guard Models C 4 H 4 H 5 H 6 Changing the Bit Routers 1 Disconnect power to the unit Lock the carriage lock Loosen the wing nut on the router base Rotate the motor coun
5. 15 Carriage see close ups below Vertical Scale Horizontal Scale Rollers Figure 12 Main Components of Saw or Router Model H 5 Saw Shown Index Pin Motor Handle 7 Serre Height CITO Index Tab Blade Guard Figure 13 Carriage Models C 4 H 4 H 5 and H 6 Saws Carriage Handle Indexing Pin Carriage Lock Knob Start Stop Switch Blade Guard Turntable Figure 14 Carriage Models 6400 and 6800 Saws 16 Indexing Pin E 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 SR 5U Routers Carriage Lock Knob A ns Carriage Handle 6 Depth Adjusting Ring i Router Lifting Handle Figure 17 Carriage Model SR 5 Router 17 4 Carriage Handle Carriage Lock Knob Hand Clamp Motor Switch Depth Adjusting Ring Figure 18 Model TR 2 Router Operators Handle Pilat Cubter Slide Knob Mounting Plate Figure 18A Knife Carriage Signature Model 18 OPERATION WARNING The following are suggestions that give you a general idea of how a panel saw or router is intended to be operated No instructions can replace common sense and experience Be sure you and al
6. Alucabond Ls Aluminumplate EE Chipboard Double face panels Dura Gatortoam Masonite Plywood Polycarb Lexan x Poyester EE Printed graintamin EE e Soidwood veneer MEE Wwafeboard E _ AE es LE CCE Always keep blades clean and sharp for the best performance A dull or dirty blade can bind and pinch resulting in kickback and poor quality cuts If in doubt replace it with a new blade X X E A oe ERE Le ee ee E RI ERA ae ER E EE ERES ESE EU MERA EE E Basic Operating Functions Refer to Figure 12 through Figure 18 for the location of operator controls on each model saw and router Changing the Blade Saws 1 Unplug the saw Observe appropriate lockout tagout procedures to insure the tool cannot accidentally be powered On all models except the 7400 Series remove the top blade guard see 21 below To keep the spindle from turning while you loosen the arbor bolt 12 push the spindle lock 16 located on the under side of the saw motor Then tighten the carriage lock Use the allen wrench provided with the saw to loosen and remove the bolt Figure 19 counterclockwise Remove the outer blade flange 13 blade 15
7. Cut does not supply a blade as standard equipment on the saw Improper blade selection can result in reduced tool life inaccurate and poor quality cuts and safety risks Consult with your machinery dealer or with our customer service department 800 772 2327 to determine the best blade for your cutting needs 2 Tighten your rip lock on your carriage While holding the in the spindle lock 16 located on the bottom side of your motor remove the blade bolt 12 Figure 7 from the saw motor spindle by turning it counterclockwise Remove the outer blade flange 13 but leave the inner blade flange 14 on the spindle Figure 7 Installing a Saw Blade H Series Shown 3 Install the blade with the arrow pointing counterclockwise as shown 15 Reinstall the outer blade flange 13 and hand tighten the arbor bolt 12 To keep the spindle from turning while you tighten the bolt hold in the spindle lock button 16 Use the special set of wrenches provided with the tool to securely tighten the bolt clockwise 5 Loosen the carriage lock and allow the saw carriage to return to the top of the guides 12 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury do not operate the tool without the blade guard in place Installing the Blade Guard Saws NOTE The Models 7400 and 7400XL do not have a separate blade guard The blade guard Figure 8 or Figure 9 is in the box marked Saw Motor Always install the blade guard before operating the saw The
8. bracket on the base and the bracket on the saw handle Align that hole with the hole in the turntable as shown in Figure 5 and insert the bolt 10 Install the nut and hand tighten only 4 Make sure the screw 11 on the saw motor plate is flush against the turntable bracket as shown to ensure the saw is square This screw 11 is factory set and does not require adjustment when the tool is being installed 5 Tighten the two bottom nuts first 7 and the top nut 10 last Models 6400 6800 The Models 6400 and 6800 are shipped with the saw motor already mounted Models 7400 7400XL The Models 7400 and 7400XL are shipped with the saw motor already mounted 11 Mounting the Router Platform and Saw Platform on the Carriage Combination Machines Models SR 5 and SR 5U 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 Attach the top of the platform to the carriage with two red thumbscrews Models 3400 and TR 2 Remove the router motor from the box and screw it into the factory mounted router base on the lifting platform Figure 6 Mounting the Router and Platform Model 3400 shown Installing a Blade Saws 1 Select the correct blade for your needs Refer to Selecting a Blade IMPORTANT Because the saw blade must be carefully matched to the materials being cut Safety Speed
9. for motors Safety Speed Cut assumes no responsibility for any damage or accidents resulting from the misuse of this tool its misapplication or failure to follow precautionary safety measures SSC assumes no responsibility for any consequential damage or loss of production SSC will not be responsible for claims made for machines that are not used or maintained in the normal course of business used for applications not intended or modified in any way This manual covers the following SSC panel saw models C 4 6400 P5 7400 H 4 6800 P6 7400XL H 5 H 6 the following router models 3400 TR 2 and the following saw router combination machines SR 5 SR 5U esses cael daca tation N tie a atu aes Extension CordS nuccicanol nd indicada oca Short Circuit Protection CONTENTS A diet Limitations Of the Tool oooocccccccccccccncccncncccnnnccnnnnnoncnonononos Selecting 4 Basic Operating FUNCTIONS cccccocccnccncccnncnnncnnconanonconanenononons General Operating TipS ooccccoccnccccncconcnnconcnoconencconnnconononos Operating Procedure Crosscutting c oooocccccooncnccnononos Operating Procedure 310010 Operating Procedure Switching Between a Saw and Router Model SR 5 REMOVING the Motos A ME A PPP A General Maintenance oocccnccncccnccncccononancncnnnnnnnnnnnnanoncnnanonons O reese Maintaining the MOtor ooccccoocncconcnnconcncccncncnnn
10. hand knob When not being used move the spreader to the top of the saw Using the Knife Scoring System Models 7400 and 7400XL An accessory for the 7400 Series saws includes twin carbide knives that produce score marks directly in line with the main saw blade The score marks are easily adjusted to match the kerf line of the saw blade Refer to the instructions supplied with this accessory General Operating Tips e For smooth clean chip free cuts you must use industrial carbide saw blades or router bits that are sharp Dull or improperly sharpened blades or bits will cause chipping unclean cuts chatter and motor overloading If you are not sure that a blade or bit is sharp replace it with a new one e When you feed the material through the tool horizontally or move the carriage over the material vertically do it slowly smoothly and whenever possible without stopping Overfeeding results in poor quality cuts shortened blade or bit life and motor overloading e Be careful when setting material onto the rollers Do not drop heavy material onto the rollers or damage to the rollers may result e For best results when sawing place the workpiece onto the tool with its back side facing you This provides the smoothest possible cut on the face side of the panel e Panels being cut horizontally or vertically must always be fed against the rotation of the saw blade e Panel saws are intended for cutting large panels down to size A
11. on the cable by hand or attempt to disassemble or repair the counterbalance Replacement counterbalances can be purchased directly from Safety Speed Cut DO NOT USE PUSH STICKS CROSSCUTTING VERTICAL CUTTING MUST ALWAYS BE DONE FROM THE TOP DOWN Raise the saw Carriage to the uppermost position on the guides and lock it into position with the carriage lock whenever the tool is not in use See Operating Procedure Crosscutting for more information RIPPING HORIZONTAL CUTTING MUST ALWAYS BE DONE WITH THE DIRECTION OF THE ARROW Raise the saw carriage to the top of the guides and lock it into position with the carriage lock whenever the tool is not in use See Operating Procedure Ripcutting for more information ALWAYS WAIT FOR THE BLADE TO STOP COMPLETELY BEFORE CHANGING POSITIONS Unplug the tool before transporting or moving it DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS ON OR UNDER THE SAW CARRIAGE OR IN THE PATH OF THE BLADE Do not try to retrieve a piece of cut material while the blade is rotating This symbol is to remind you DO NOT DEFEAT THE GUARDS OR OPERATE THE TOOL WITHOUT THE GUARDS IN PLACE Do not remove the saw motor from the carriage NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if you unintentionally contact the cutting tool DIRECTION OF FEED Always feed work into the blade or cutter against the direction of the rotation of the blade or cutter DISCONNECT AND LOCK THE POWER OFF before chan
12. side of the blade is causing the problem you will need this information for adjusting the blade To adjust the blade parallelism 1 Unplug the tool 2 Position the Adjustment Tool on the rollers Lower the carriage so the Adjustment Tool overhangs the blade 3 Place the Adjustment Tool against the blade The entire face of the blade should contact the Adjustment Tool If it does not then the blade is not parallel to the workpiece and you should a Loosen but do not remove the two hex head nuts holding the indexing pin assembly Figure 33 24 b If burn marks appear on the left side of the workpiece rotate the saw slightly clockwise until the entire face of the blade contacts the Adjustment Tool lf burn marks appear on the right side of the workpiece rotate the saw slightly counterclockwise until the entire face of the blade contacts the Adjustment Tool Make only a slight adjustment at a time 4 Securely tighten the two hex nuts holding the index pin assembly or assemblies 5 Make a sample cut and adjust if necessary Step 2 Adjust the Blade or Bit Perpendicularity To adjust for perpendicularity 1 If the tool does not cut at 90 to the surface of the workpiece loosen the two motor mount nuts Figure 33 25 An adjusting screw 26 is located to the right of the lower nuts 2 Loosen the adjusting screw lock nut Tighten or loosen the adjustment screw depending on the angle adjustment required Make only a sl
13. support the tension in the counterbalance Standing Up the Tool With the help of an assistant stand up the tool and position it in its intended operating location e lf the tool is to be mounted to the floor or to a wall or post it must be attached securely to avoid injury from tipping e If you have purchased the optional Frame Stand install it now Follow the mounting instructions packed with 10 the Stand and repeated at the end of this manual The Stand will correctly support the Tool under normal operating conditions WARNING A free standing saw must be located away from areas where it could be accidentally tipped over Mounting the Motor on the Carriage Saws Models C 4 H 4 H 5 H 6 The saw motor is inside the box marked Saw Motor It is shipped with two washers three nuts and one bolt installed Remove these items to mount the saw to the turntable on the carriage Installing the Saw Motor Assembly Upgrade 4 A Figure 5 Mounting the Saw Motor Models 6 4 H 4 H 5 H 6 1 Loosen the carriage rip lock and lower the carriage to a comfortable working height Then tighten the carriage rip lock securely 2 Mount the motor to the carriage by inserting the studs 6 on the saw motor through the holes in the turntable 5 See Figure 5 Install the washers and nuts 7 and hand tighten only 3 The bracket 8 that extends from the saw handle has a single hole Place the spacer 9 between the
14. the steel tube elbow to the outside of the plastic dust tube rA Operation Always turn the vacuum source on before starting the saw or router and turn it off when finished cutting 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 6 4 or TR 2 Installation CAUTION Before beginning installation disconnect the power supply to the motor raise the carriage to the top of the guides and lock the carriage in place with the lock knob 37 CAUTION Be sure the tool frame is securely supported and cannot be tipped over during this installation procedure An additional person should support and stabilize the frame at all times during the installation 1 Position the stop bar in the bottom left side of the frame as shown in Figure 40 resting against the bottom horizontal arm and the vertical back supports Figure 40 Installing the Stop Bar 2 Working from the front of the tool attach the three angle supports Figure 41 to the back of the Stop Bar using six 5 16 x 3 4 hex head cap screws and nuts Tighten the nuts securely Use as tempolate to drill 7 32 holes Angle Support Stop Bar ii Figure 41 Installing the Stop Bar viewed from the rear P
15. NDS the saw or workpiece may kick back Keep hands body and bystanders out of the path of the blade and material e STAY ALERT Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not allow yourself to be distracted Do not operate the tool when you are tired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol Hold the tool and material firmly and exercise control at all times Position yourself and co workers out of the kickback path Repetitive cuts that lull you into careless movements can also cause kickback A brief stretch may be all that is necessary to avoid a problem f RESTARTING IN MID CUT If the saw is stopped in mid cut allow the blade to stop Then back up the saw if crosscutting or the board if ripcutting before restarting g IF THE BLADE STALLS DO NOT TURN THE SWITCH ON AND OFF A dull blade or excess pressure may cause stalling Release the switch immediately if the blade binds or the saw stalls and remove the saw from the cut h AVOID CUTTING NAILS OR OTHER FASTENERS Inspect for and remove all metal fasteners before cutting 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 5 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 HANDLE THE COUNTERBALANCE WITH CARE The counterbalance cable is under tension Always attach the cable to the saw carriage before removing the cable clip Do not pull
16. Panel Saw and Router Owner s Manual SPE S L 4 y ES We LO O 13460 Highway 65 Anoka MN 55304 USA 763 755 1600 763 755 6080 www panelsaw com ssc mail safetyspeedcut com A message from all of us at SAFETY SPEED CUT Thank you for purchasing a Safety Speed Cut 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 some of whom have been building these products for more than 20 years We appreciate your choosing our products for your application PT 2p 0 Va PB 4 2 2 2 04 f JS Rh e emp 6 6 0 4 e 0 6 60 4 0 pes C ut l l C Anoka Minnesota Warranty Safety Speed Cut SSC warrants the parts and workmanship of this tool except for the electric motor for one year from the date of manufacture SSC will repair or replace at our cost any component that is determined to be defective Such repair or replacement is limited to providing satisfactory replacement parts from the factory SSC assumes no responsibility for making repairs on site Any parts returned to the factory must be returned freight prepaid All saw and router motors are warranted directly by the manufacturer See local repair and maintenance centers for warranty claims
17. aintenance Never disassemble the tool or try to do any rewiring to its electrical system Contact a qualified electrician for electrical repairs Always follow lockout tagout procedures when servicing electrical equipment General Maintenance Keep the tool in good repair by adopting a regular maintenance program Before each day s use examine the general condition of the tool and inspect the guards switches power cord and extension cord for damage Check for loose screws misalignment binding of moving parts improper mounting broken parts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation If abnormal noise or vibration occurs turn the tool off immediately and have the problem corrected before further use Do not use a damaged tool Tag damaged tools DO NOT USE until repaired see Repairs Cleaning Daily clean all dust and debris from the vents in the motor housing Keep the handles clean dry and free from oil and grease Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool because certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts Some of these include gasoline turpentine lacquer thinner paint thinner chlorinated cleaning solvents ammonia and household detergents containing ammonia Never use flammable or combustible solvents around tools WARNING To reduce the risk of injury electric shock and damage to the tool never immerse the saw or router in liquid or allo
18. attached to an SSC Vacuum or to any high pressure vacuum source that provides at least 90 to 110 of static pressure and 100 cfm Installation Refer to Figure 39 36 CAUTION Before beginning installation disconnect the power supply to the motor raise the carriage to the top of the guides and lock the carriage in place with the lock knob CAUTION Be sure the tool frame is securely supported and cannot be tipped over during this installation procedure An additional person should support and stabilize the frame at all times during the installation Dust Collecting Bonnet Dust Tube Dust Elbow Figure 39 Installing the Dust Collection Kit on a Saw On saws remove the blade guard and replace it with the new guard that has a steel tube connector Insert the clear plastic inner tube into the blade guard and align the tube s slot with the inner tab Slide the tube further in the slot will fit around the blade until it is as close to the workpiece as possible Tighten the clamp to hold the inner tube in place Mount the hose rollers to the top of the frame Lay the T black flexible vacuum hose across the rollers with one end to the front of the frame and one end to the back of the frame Connect the hose end that is toward the back of the frame to the vacuum see above specifications Connect the hose end that is toward the front of the frame to the narrow end of the steel tube elbow Connect the tapered end of
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20. d is not available for the Model TR 2 38 Installation CAUTION Before beginning installation disconnect the power supply to the motor raise the carriage to the top of the guides and lock the carriage in place with the lock knob CAUTION Be sure the tool frame is securely supported and cannot be tipped over during this installation procedure An additional person should support and stabilize the frame at all times during the installation 1 Attach the two mounting brackets to the long aluminum angle bar of the Quick Stop as shown in Figure 42 using the screws provided Stop Block Mounting Bracket Figure 42 Installing the Quick Stop viewed from rear of frame 2 Set the assembled angle bar on the next to lowest horizontal bar on the left side as you are looking at the frame in Figure You will cover the standard ruler on the machine when you install this accessory l 4 E Angle Bar Figure 43 Installing the Quick Stop Push the Quick Stop as far toward the center of the tool as possible Using the mounting bracket holes as a template drill four 7 32 holes in the tool frame Attach the brackets to the frame using four 1 4 20 self tapping hex head screws 9 Measure from the blade or bit and adjust the Quick Stop measuring tape by sliding it in the angle extrusion Operation 1 Position the stop block at the desired cut length as shown by the Quick Stop measuring ta
21. de Return the carriage to the top of the guides and lock the carriage rip lock 11 When making cuts that are less than 1 inch the chatter guard located inside the blade guard must be resting on the workpiece not on the cut off piece See Figure 28 If it is not positioned this way it will jam the workpiece and prevent the carriage from continuing through the cut If the saw jams turn the tool OFF and wait for the blade to stop Then back the saw out of the cut CAUTION A coasting saw blade can mar the edge of a freshly cut workpiece di Figure 25 Crosscutting using optional Midway Fence Kit work extends at least 4 beyond saw carriage 25 Operating Procedure Ripcutting A ripcut 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 Ripcuts must always be done by moving the workpiece in the direction of the arrow on the saw carriage See also General Operating Tips above and Limitations of the Tool WARNING To reduce the risk of injury ripping must always be done with the direction of the arrow on the saw Before you begin be sure there is enough space on both sides of the saw to completely load the workpiece on the saw frame move it past the saw and completely off load it Select the ripping direction from right or from left based on preference Then rotate the turntable to the ripping position as s
22. dway 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 The nuts may have to be loosened slightly to perform this step 4 Tap the entire fence system toward the center of the tool frame and align as closely as possible the 45 angle of the aluminum extrusion 5 with the 45 angle of the vertical tube at the center of the frame To assure a neat appearance be sure the rear support brackets 9 are flush top and bottom with the machine frame tubes and that they are at a 90 angle to the horizontal machine frame tubes 5 Double check the position of the complete fence assembly Using the holes in the rear support brackets as a template drill six 7 16 mounting holes in the machine horizontal frame tubes and secure with six self 40 tapping screws Repeat Steps 2 through 5 on the left hand side of the frame Mount the wooden fence sections 4 with the 45 angle ends toward the center of the machine between the aluminum extrusion sections and the cam type spacers 1 When not in use the two wooden fence sections can be stored in the material support channels 15 on each side 8 The friction fit of the wooden fence sections between the aluminum support bracket and the cam type Spacers can be adjusted by turning the bolt heads with a wrench This f
23. e Stand Model H 4 or H 5 Model H 5 shown viewed from rear of frame 35 Stands are standard on the Models 7400 and 7400XL They are not available for the Model 4 2 The Model C 4 also has an optional retractable stand that can be folded for fast transport of the tool Installation Attach the components as shown in Figure 36 or 37 Figure 37 Installing the Frame Stand Models H 6 and 6400 Model 6400 shown Frame Extensions The Frame Extensions Accessory adds 20 to each end of the tool frame It includes two extensions and the necessary fasteners Extensions are recommended for cutting 4x8 ft sheets on the Model C 4 and for cutting panels longer than 10 ft on larger tools They are not available for the Models 7400 7400XL or TR 2 Installation Attach the extensions to the back of the frame as shown in Figure 38 It is not necessary to remove any parts from your existing machine to install the extensions This roller position is optional Figure 38 Installing the Frame Extensions viewed from rear of frame 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 hose connection Dust collection components not including a vacuum source are standard on the Models 7400 and 7400XL The dust hose must be
24. egral cord keeper 1 Pinch the ends of the cord keeper together as shown in Figure 10 while you slowly slide the ends into the guide tubes Seat the ends securely pinch cord keeper ends together and insert into guide tube cord e keeper K end E guide tube T ATAR EL E Figure 10 Installing the Cord Keeper 2 Remove the rubber stopper from the ring in the cord keeper See Figure 11 Uncoil the cord from the motor and place the plug end through the ring as shown 3 Loosen the carriage lock and lower the carriage to the bottom of the guide tubes the farthest that the cord will have to be extended Lock the carriage lock in this lowered position 4 Pull the cord keeper down so it is roughly parallel to the floor as shown Pull the cord up to remove any slack in it Then open the rubber stopper and pull it over the cord with the small end of the taper on the bottom Press the rubber stopper into the ring on the cord ull cord keeper so it is parallel to the floor No slack in cord Carriage at the bottom of the guides Figure 11 Installing the Cord Keeper 5 Loosen the carriage lock Allow the carriage to return to the top of the guide tubes then lock the carriage lock NOTE If you discover there is too much or not enough slack in the cord readjust as necessary 14 Installing Accessories Refer to the instructions packed with each accessory and repeated at the end of this manual
25. elds as needed SECURE THE WORK Use a clamp vise or other practical means to hold your work securely freeing both hands to control the tool USE THE RIGHT TOOL Do not use a tool or attachment to do a job for which it is not recommended For example do not use a circular saw to cut tree limbs or logs Do not alter the tool remove guards or operate the saw when removed from the carriage and frame USE PROPER ACCESSORIES Using unrecommended accessories may be hazardous Be sure accessories are properly installed and maintained Do not defeat a guard or other safety device when installing an accessory or attachment CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Inspect guards and other parts before use Check for misalignment binding of moving parts improper mounting broken parts and any other conditions that may affect operation abnormal noise or vibration occurs turn the tool off immediately and have the problem corrected before further use Do not use a damaged tool Tag damaged tools DO NOT USE until repaired Repair or replace a damaged guard or other part For all repairs insist on identical replacement parts REMOVE ALL ADJUSTING WRENCHES AND TOOLS from the tool before turning it on Make this a habit GROUND YOUR TOOL See Grounding page 7 ils 15 16 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 of
26. f Observe correct lockout tagout procedures when performing maintenance on the tool DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL Your tool will perform best at the rate for which it was designed Excessive force only causes operator fatigue increased wear increased risk of binding or sudden breakage and reduced control KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ALL CUTTING EDGES AND MOVING PARTS DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD Never unplug the cord by yanking it from the outlet Pull the plug rather than the cord to reduce the risk of damage Keep the cord away from heat oil sharp objects cutting edges and moving parts DO NOT OVERREACH MAINTAIN CONTROL Keep proper footing and balance at all times Maintain a firm grip STAY ALERT Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not use a tool when you are tired distracted or under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication causing decreased control UNPLUG THE TOOL when it is not in use before changing items such as blades and before performing recommended maintenance Observe appropriate lockout tagout procedures MAINTAIN TOOLS CAREFULLY Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease Keep cutting edges sharp and clean Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Periodically inspect tool cords and extension cords for damage Have damaged parts repaired or replaced MAINTAIN LABELS AND NAMEPLATES These carry important information If unreadable or missing contact Safety Speed Cut fo
27. feet beyond To increase available capacity for these larger panels SSC recommends using the optional Frame Extensions Figure 38 Ripcutting Limitations The minimum length recommended for rip horizontal cuts is 2 1 2 feet so the workpiece will be supported on at 19 least four rollers Pieces shorter than 4 feet can be rotated 90 and be crosscut This size limitation also applies when using the optional Midway Fence See Figure 26 and 27 Do not attempt to ripcut boards longer than 6 feet on the Model C 4 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 ripcut However you must insure that the board is properly supported at all times For regular ripcutting of long pieces SSC recommends using optional Frame Extensions or the extended frame Model 7400XL Selecting a Saw Blade The saw blade must be carefully matched to the materials being cut Improper blade selection can result in reduced tool life inaccurate and poor quality cuts and safety risks The following table lists some recommended blades for certain applications in doubt consult with your machinery dealer or with our customer service department 800 772 2327 to determine the best blade for your cutting needs Table Ill Recommended SSC Blades for Certain Applications Material 820086 840ATB1 848ATB 848ATBL 860ATB 860NRATB 860NRTCG 860706 880ATBL 8801065
28. ging saw blades or making any adjustments KEEP THE CARRIAGE LOCK SECURELY TIGHTENED when the machine is not in use Please Read Before Operating the Saw WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e Lead from lead based paint e Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber 27 28 29 30 31 32 39 34 35 36 37 Y our risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles Grounding 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 Do not use the tool if the cord or plug is damaged If damaged have it repaired by a qualified electrician before use If the plug will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician The plug must be connected to a properly grou
29. guard is shipped with two or three red torque knobs 22 installed depending on the model Remove the knobs to install the guard Be sure to leave the rubber washers on the torque knobs because they prevent the knobs from slipping 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 Torque Knobs Figure 9 Installing the Blade Guard Models 6400 6800 Installing a Bit Routers Disconnect power to the unit Lock the carriage lock Loosen the wing nut on the router base Rotate the motor counterclockwise and remove it Using the wrench kit provided loosen the collet and remove the bit SH 901 2 7 Install the new bit and tighten the collet securely Adjusting the Crosscut Rulers Saws The saw has one rip ruler mounted vertically and two crosscut rulers one attached to the frame on each side of 13 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 Install a blade then refer to Adjusting the Crosscut Rulers in the Operation Section NOTE After the saw is completely assembled you can make a simple cut to verify that the rulers are lined up correctly Installing the Cord Keeper The cord keeper keeps the cord away from the blade or bit and away from your workpiece The Models 7400 and 7400XL have an int
30. guides to go Do not strike the guides 2 Recheck the squareness of the guides to the rollers using the procedure outlined above Readjust if necessary 3 Securely retighten the guide bracket nuts Step 4 Align the Rollers NOTE This step is not applicable to the Model TR 2 To check the roller alignment 1 Remove any Frame Extensions reattach them after completing all alignment steps 2 Remove or retract the Frame Stand if used Lay the tool flat so the roller nuts are easily accessible With proper care you can place the tool on a table with the guides up 3 The two outermost rollers are fixed so adjust all other rollers to them Lay the 6 ft edge of the Alignment Tool see above across the rollers to verify alignment all rollers should contact the edge Ifa roller is high or low to the edge of the Alignment Tool align the rollers according the instructions below To align the rollers 1 Clamp a straightedge at least 5 ft long to the top of the rollers so that it lies flat on the frame and against the outermost rollers Position the clamps above the outermost roller 2 With the straightedge securely clamped rotate each roller to be sure that it neither jams nor has excessive clearance from the straightedge If a roller runs tight or loose to the straightedge loosen the roller nut The roller nuts are torqued and require at least an 18 in breaker bar to loosen them 3 All the rollers excep
31. gure 30 Disconnect and lock off the power supply Remove the blade guard Not shown below Remove the saw blade Not shown below Remove the nuts from the two lower hanger bolts 6 and 0 Support the motor by hand and remove the upper hanger bolt 10 and spacer 9 28 1 Oa ae TS To reattach the motor reverse the above procedure Use your set screw 11 to reset the motor Installing the Saw Motor Assembly Upgrade Figure 30 Removing the Motor Models 6 4 H 4 H 5 H 6 Models 6400 and 6800 1 Disconnect and lock off the power supply 2 Remove the blade guard 3 Remove the saw blade 4 Support the motor by hand and remove the two mounting bolts To reattach the motor reverse the above procedure Upper Screw Lower Screw th wm Figure 31 Removing the Motor Models 6400 6800 Models 7400 and 7400XL 1 Disconnect and lock off the power supply 2 Remove the belt guard 3 Slip the belt off the pulley 4 Support the motor by hand and remove the four mounting bolts To reattach the motor reverse the above procedure Routers 1 Disconnect and lock off the power supply 29 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 30 MAINTENANCE WARNING To reduce the risk of injury always unplug the tool before doing any m
32. hown See Rotating the Turntable The rip measurement is set at the factory for cutting right to left The measurement indicator will need to be adjusted for left to right For the 7400 Series models only adjust the position of the spring loaded saw foot to the thickness of the material so that it gently presses on the face Use the two adjusting knobs located above and below the saw motor Select the height of the saw blade above the rollers Raise or lower the carriage until the height index tab is aligned with the corresponding dimension on the vertically mounted ruler Lock the carriage securely to the guides in this position Start the motor see Starting and Stopping the Motor and allow it to reach full soeed before beginning the cut Position the material on the side of the machine indicated by the arrows on the carriage that show direction of cut Place the workpiece on top of the rollers Be careful not to drop the material onto the rollers When the motor has reached full speed slowly and smoothly push the workpiece through the saw in the direction of the feed arrow on the saw Avoid placing your hands clothing or body parts under the Carriage or in the cutting path of the saw blade Do not look directly down the line of cut because dust and debris are generated during this operation careful not to force the workpiece through the saw to avoid binding If the saw blade binds in the workpiece or the workpiece shifts du
33. ight so that the cable is aligned vertically with an oval hole near the top of the carriage See Figure 3 Some model tools have two oval holes in the carriage one off center each way other models have only a single hole Do not mount the counter balance in the center holes 2 Secure the counterbalance to the top of the tool frame using the two attached carriage bolts washers and nuts Tighten the nuts securely counterbalance A cable clip carriage bolt Figure 3 Installing the Counterbalance 3 Hold the carriage securely while you loosen the red carriage lock Figure 13 through Figure 18 Raise the carriage until the hole in the top of the carriage aligns with the eye in the end of the counterbalance cable making sure the cable is behind the carriage Then lock the carriage rip lock 4 Hold the cable end behind the carriage Remove the carriage bolt and nut and use them to attach the end of the counterbalance cable end to the oval hole in the carriage Tighten securely 5 Bend the cable clip tabs forward by hand so they look like the ones in Figure 4 l counterbalance Carriage cable bolt Figure 4 Attaching the Counterbalance Cable 6 Loosen the carriage lock and lower the carriage until the cable clip is fully exposed then lock the carriage rip lock Remove the cable clip from the counterbalance cable and save it for future use e g if you remove the counterbalance in the future you will need the cable clip to
34. ight adjustment Retighten the lock nut making sure the screw is against the plate Retighten the motor mount nuts Make a sample cut and readjust if necessary For perpendicular cuts be sure the saw motor is against the factory set adjustment screw 26 Figure 33 Adjusting the Blade Perpendicularity 33 Step 3 Align the Guides WARNING Unplug the tool before beginning this adjustment 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 Align the rollers see Step 4 below 3 Remove the blade guard to expose the blade Mark a tooth to use as a reference If you are using a high speed steel blade mark a tooth that points toward the edge of the Alignment Tool described above Clamp the Alignment Tool to the roller assembly Pull the carriage down slowly until the marked reference tooth just touches the vertical edge of the Alignment Tool Continue to pull the carriage down if the blade does not contact the square or if the blade binds on the square the guides are not aligned Counterbalance ide T Guide Tube removed for clarity Bracket Nuts Figure 34 Aligning the Guide Tubes To align the guides 1 Loosen the guide bracket nuts Figure 34 but do not remove the bracket Using a deadblow mallet strike the bracket on the side and in the direction you wish the
35. in s locking knob Model 3400 and TR 2 router The Model 3400 are routers only and do not have turntables Moving the Carriage Up or Down C 4 and H Series saws Use the handle attached to the motor body Models 6400 and 6800 saws Use the handle in front of the right guide tube attached to the carriage in the far upper right hand corner Models 7400 and 7400XL saws Use the blue handles on the right hand side of the motor Models SR 5 and SR 5U routers Use the handle on the upper right hand corner of the carriage 3400 and TR 2 routers Use the handle in front of the right guide tube 22 Locking the Carriage Lock the carriage by tightening the red lock knob s e On the C 4 and H Series saws located on the left guide tube e On Models 6400 and 6800 saws located on the right guide tube e On Models 7400 and 7400XL saws located to the left of the motor e On routers one lock knob located on each guide tube Adjusting the Crosscut Rulers Saws 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 Be sure the blade is installed before following these steps 1 Remove the blade guard 18 so the blade is exposed 2 Loosen the carriage lock and lower the carriage as shown in Figure Figure 22 Adjusting the Crosscut Rulers 3
36. it can be readjusted at any time without realigning the fence system 9 Align the fence system see below Fence Alignment 1 Disconnect the power supply to the tool 2 Remove the blade guard 3 Slightly loosen the bolts that secure the aluminum extrusion 5 Fig 44 to the rear support brackets 9 to allow the extrusion to be moved up or down by tapping it with a mallet Tap the extrusion to align it evenly 1 4 above the lower horizontal frame member 8 Place a carpenter s square on the wood fence with the longer side on the fence and the shorter side against the saw blade Raise and lower the carriage to check if the saw blade maintains alignment with the edge of the square Gently tap the outside edge of the fence system to bring the wooden fence and the carpenter s square into alignment with the saw blade travel Reinstall the blade guard and reconnect the power supply 7 Using a sample panel approximately 18 wide and 40 long and a freshly sharpened saw blade trim 1 off the end of the panel Remove the panel from the fence Turn it around keeping the same edge down Trim 1 off the other end Measure the top and bottom of the piece When the measurements are the same or within the tolerance of the machine tighten all securing bolts 10 To align the left half of the fence place a 6 ft or 8 ft straightedge on the right hand fence Move it to the left until it extends the full length of the left wo
37. l operators have enough time and material to become familiar with the general operating characteristics of this tool and have FULLY READ AND UNDERSTOOD all general operating and safety instructions Limitations of the Tool Small Workpieces SSC saws and routers are not recommended for workpieces that are smaller than the carriage Do not cut pieces that are so small that your hand must be behind the carriage to hold the piece in place Use a tool better suited to these applications such as a table saw radial arm saw or band saw Workpiece Height Crosscutting SSC tools are limited in crosscut capacity as shown in Table II below Table Il Maximum Workpiece Height for Crosscutting Model Max Height 4 H 4 H 5 H 6 6400 6800 7400 7400XL SR 5 3400 TR 2 Workpiece Thickness Maximum thickness of a workpiece to be cut with SSC saws and routers is e 2 on the Models 7400 and 7400XL e 1 3 4 on other models SSC recommends using the optional Hold Down Bar for frequent cutting of materials thinner than 3 2 Crosscutting Limitations When crosscutting vertical cuts the workpiece must be supported on at least two rollers Figure 24 for safe operation and accurate cutting When you use the optional Midway Fence the workpiece must extend at least 4 beyond the carriage on both sides see Figure 25 Do not crosscut workpieces that extend more than 5 feet beyond the outermost roller on a Model C 4 more than 2
38. ms touch the tool frame then tighten the top and bottom tension locks 41 Vertical Tube Spring Hold Down Arm Figure 46 Installing the Hold Down Bar Air Clamping Package for routers The Air Clamp Accessory replaces the manually operated clamps It is not available for the Model SR 5 Installation Install as shown in Figure 47 Figure 47 Air Clamping Package for routers Carbide Knife Scoring System Models 7400 and 7400XL The Carbide Knife Scoring System provides two score marks on the surface of a coated particle board panel directly in line with the kerf width of the main saw blade The knives can be adjusted for width of score and depth of cut The accessory can only be installed on 7400 Series saws Installation and Operation Refer to the instructions packed with the accessory 42 SPECIFICATIONS Table IV Saw and Router Specifications a ee wona Crosscut Thickness AC power C 4 60 70 14 50 15 120 H 4 50 VARO 120 H 5 64 1 75 120 H 6 13 1 75 120 6400 64 1 75 120 6800 13 1 75 120 7400 64 2 25 220 1 ph 7400XL 64 220 220 1 ph SR 5 Saw 62 1 75 120 SR 5 Router 62 1 75 120 3400 62 1 75 120 TR 2 36 1 75 120 Also available in 240VAC 3 phase model 3 0 HP 43
39. nded outlet see Figure 1 If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from you reducing the risk of electric shock Cover of Grounded Outlet Box S Outlet Ground Grounding Prong Figure 1 Grounded Plug and Outlet The grounding prong on the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances The plug and outlet should look like those in Figure 1 Figure 2 illustrates a temporary adapter available for connecting grounded plugs Figure 1 to two prong outlets The green rigid ear or lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box or receptacle Simply remove the center screw from the outlet insert the adapter and reattach the screw through the green grounding ear to the outlet If in doubt of proper grounding call a qualified electrician A temporary adapter should only be used until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician The Canadian Electrical Code prohibits the use of temporary adapters Cover of Grounded Outlet Box Green Gro
40. o adjusting knobs located above and below the saw motor to adjust the spring loaded saw foot of the panel 3 Loosen the carriage lock and move the carriage to the top of the guides Place the workpiece on top of the rollers Be careful not to drop the material on the rollers Slide the workpiece to the desired position using the crosscut rulers or optional gauging systems Stop Bar or Quick Stop as measures 24 6 Make certain that the workpiece is adequately supported and stable in the machine Refer also to Limitations of the Tool The workpiece can be held with one hand do not hold the workpiece so that your hand is anywhere behind the carriage or guides or in the path of the saw blade 7 Start the motor see Starting and Stopping the Motor and allow it to reach full speed before beginning the cut 8 When the motor has reached full speed slowly and smoothly pull the carriage down so the blade runs through the workpiece Keep one hand on the handle at all times Be careful not to force the saw through the workpiece to avoid binding If the blade binds in the workpiece or the workpiece shifts during the cut stop the motor carefully move the carriage to the top of the guides restart the motor and begin the cut again 9 Support and remove the cut off piece as the saw completes its cut 10 Once the cut is complete turn off the motor and wait for the blade to come to a full stop Move the workpieces away from the bla
41. oden fence 48 Clamp the straightedge to the frame of the machine Carefully adjust the left aluminum extrusion until the top of the wooden fence gently touches the bottom of the straightedge along its entire surface Retighten all securing bolts To adjust the rulers measure out from the saw blade and place a vertical pencil mark at 24 Place both thumbs on the face of the ruler and slide the ruler to the right or left to the proper location Test cut a piece of scrap material to check the ruler position Hold Down Bar The Hold Down Bar Accessory consists of a vertical tube and several spring hold down arms that help hold any thin flexible material for chip free accurate cutting It accepts material up to 3 4 in thick and can be quickly removed without wrenches for cutting thicker material A Hold Down Bar is standard on the Models 7400 and 7400XL Installation 1 Attach the top and bottom support brackets Figure 46 with four 5 16 3 4 cap screws and nuts The top bracket is marked T and the bottom bracket is marked B 2 Insert the round vertical tube up through the top bracket then lower it down through the bottom bracket A small hex head screw at the bottom of the tube prevents you from inserting it the wrong way 3 Attach the top and bottom tension locks as shown in Figure 46 Attach the spring hold down arms with 1 4 hex head T C screws and washers Turn the vertical tube until the spring ar
42. on the handle at all times Be careful not to force the bit through the workpiece to avoid binding Once the cut is complete turn off the motor and wait for the bit to come to a full stop Move the workpiece away from the bit Return the carriage to the top of the guides and lock the carriage lock Switching Between a Saw and Router Model SR 5 To remove the saw and install the router on the Models SR 5 or SR 5U WARNING Always disconnect the power before interchanging the saw and router Disconnect the saw power cord Remove the saw assembly by removing the two thumbscrews at the top of the turntable Insert the router assembly into the carriage in the same manner and attach it with the two thumbscrews Attach the adjustable clamp s on the frame as shown in Figure 29 insert the L screw down through the hole in the clamp mounting bracket and secure with the red knob routering on the rollers be sure to use your lower clamps to secure the material 4 To remove the router and install the saw Disconnect the router power cord Remove the router assembly by removing the two thumbscrews at the top of the turntable Insert the saw assembly into the carriage in the same manner and attach it with the two thumbscrews Remove the adjustable clamp s from the frame Figure 29 Adjustable Clamp Routing Removing the Motor 1 Models 6 4 H 4 H 5 and H 6 To remove the motor from the turntable see Fi
43. only be plugged into a circuit that has a short circuit protection device which is located ahead of the equipment in the circuit in accordance with local codes READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE INSTALLATION Your Safety Speed Cut 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 e Counterbalance on Models C 4 H Series and SR 5 e Motor except for Models 6400 6800 7400 7400XL and the SR5 SR 5U e Cord keeper except for Models 7400 and 7400XL you have ordered a Frame Stand Frame Wheels Dust Collector or other accessories you will find assembly instructions packed with them and repeated at the end of this manual Tools Required for Installation NOTE Additional tools may be required for installing accessories e 7 16 wrench e 9 16 wrench for Frame Stand Accessory e 5 8 wrench e 3 4 wrench for Frame Wheels Accessory e 9 16 blade wrench provided Operating Environment For safe operation install the tool in an area that is well lit Eliminate all shadows that could interfere with clear viewing of the work area Do not locate the tool in a damp or wet location or a location where it may be exposed to rain If the tool will be operated in an enclosed area SSC recommends installing a Dust Collection System Avoid explosive atmospheres gaseous fumes dust or flammable materials Secu
44. pe and secure the block with the lock knob Raise the carriage to the top of the guides Slide the workpiece behind the carriage and hold it firmly against the stop block Never reach behind the carriage 4 Cut the workpiece with a smooth continuous downstroke of the carriage Midway Fence The Midway Fence Accessory is a removable horizontal workpiece support that mounts halfway up the tool frame lt allows narrow workpieces to be worked at waist height The fence consists of left and right fixed brackets that mount to the frame and removable supports for each side The accessory contains the components shown in Figure 44 The Midway Fence is optional on the Models C 4 H Series 6400 6800 and 3400 It is standard on the Models 39 SR 5 7400 and 740081 and is not available for the Model TR 2 Installation NOTE All hex nuts furnished with this accessory are lock nuts During preassembly do not completely tighten these nuts 1 Lay out the parts shown in Figure 44 on a horizontal surface table or bench for preassembly Note that one end of each fence extrusion is cut at a 45 angle The units should be preassembled so that these beveled ends will fit against the center of the tool frame at final assembly Figure 44 Preassembly of Midway Fence 2 Set the complete right hand fence assembly onto the tool frame as shown in Figure 45 4 LEFT SIDE a CN RIGHT SIDE Figure 45 Mounting the Mi
45. r a free replacement AVOID KICKBACK Kickback is a violent reaction to a pinched or binding saw blade It throws the saw upward when crosscutting and throws the workpiece out when ripping Firm control proper support of the workpiece and concentration on the job are essential to reduce the risk of injury from kickback a KEEP SAW BLADE CLEAN AND SHARP A dull or improperly sharpened blade produces a narrow kerf and is likely to be pinched by the workpiece Any blade with a small set even though sharp may be likely to kick back A dull blade encourages you to force the saw causing reduced control and blade binding The excessive friction generated can cause the blade to warp or bind Use only blades that are recommended for use with your tool Do not use blades with mounting holes that are not the correct size or shape Never use defective or incorrect blade washers or bolts Be sure the blade bolt is tight Select the proper blade for the application Blade speed specifications must be at least as high as the nameplate RPM b DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL Let the saw do the work A saw is more easily controlled and will do a better job when used in the manner for which it was designed c SECURE WORK PROPERLY If a piece is supported on both sides of the cut in such a way that it allows the material to bow and pinch the blade it may produce kickback Do not cut pieces smaller than the saw Carriage Support large panels properly d IF THE BLADE BI
46. re the area so that children and bystanders are kept a safe distance from the work area Provide barriers and shields as needed NOTE The average noise level of SSC saws and routers is less than 80 dB Unpacking 1 Lay the carton flat with the label side facing up Open the carton Remove all the plastic sheeting and protective cardboard crating One or more boxes of parts are attached to the frame The cord keeper is taped to the carriage Remove these items for later installation Machine Assembly Installing the Counterbalance if required C 4 H series and SR 5 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury or damage to components do not attempt to disassemble or repair the counterbalance Do not pull on the counterbalance cable The cable is under strong spring force the unit must be properly assembled before you remove the cable clip A counterbalance is used on Models 6 4 H Series and SR 5 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 Remove the two 1 4 20 x 1 2 carriage bolts nuts and washers from the counterbalance Do not remove the bolt and nut that are on the counterbalance cable 1 Pull the end of the cable from the inside of the counterbalance Set the counterbalance on top of the tool frame slightly off center to either the left or r
47. ring the cut stop the saw motor carefully back the workpiece out of the saw reposition the workpiece restart the motor and begin the cut again As the workpiece passes across the machine move to the other side and complete the cut by pulling the workpiece past the saw blade Support the upper piece to keep it from pinching the blade or the kerf protector or falling away from the machine Once the cut is complete turn off the motor and wait for the blade to come to a full stop Remove the workpieces from the machine Rotate the turntable back to the vertical position and return the carriage to the top of the guides Lock the carriage in this position 7 a Mi 6 a E gt AAA Figure 26 Saw Motor in Ripcutting Position 26 Be Figure 27 Ripcutting From the Right Using Optional Midway Fence work extends beyond saw carriage at least 4 11 When making cuts that are less than 1 inch the chatter guard located inside the blade guard must be resting on the workpiece not on the cut off piece See Figure 28 If it is not positioned this way it will jam the workpiece and prevent the carriage from continuing through the cut If the saw jams turn the tool OFF and wait for the blade to stop Then back the saw out of the cut ae a blade guard X T a gt A a 1 s E ges A chatter guard cut off piece that is less than 1
48. s the overall panel size becomes smaller and smaller other types of sawing tools become more convenient and safer to use e When routing whenever possible feed the material horizontally from right to left or vertically from top to bottom e When routing if most panels are narrow you may wish to elevate the entire tool 12 to 14 above the floor This will raise the work area for the narrow pieces to a more comfortable height and still allow you to crossdado full size panels You can also achieve this by installing the optional Midway Fence e When routing window openings start the plunge cut in an upper corner This allows the drop piece to fall downward and away from the bit when the final cut of the opening is completed e Refer to the Maintenance section for regular maintenance procedures Operating Procedure Crosscutting A crosscut is a vertical cut that must always be done from the top to the bottom of a workpiece as shown in Figure 24 or 25 See also General Operating Tips above and Limitations of the Tool WARNING To reduce the risk of injury do not place your hands on or under the carriage or in the path of the saw blade 1 Position the saw motor in the crosscutting position with the blade oriented vertically See Rotating the Turntable 2 For the 7400 Series models only adjust the position of the spring loaded saw foot to the thickness of the material so that it gently presses on the face Use the tw
49. t locations or in the presence of explosive atmospheres gaseous fumes dust or flammable materials Remove materials or debris that may be ignited by sparks KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT Cluttered dark work areas invite accidents Provide at least 200 watts of lighting at the front work area of the tool Eliminate all shadows that could interfere with clear viewing of the work area DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry Wear a protective hair covering to contain long hair as it may be caught in moving parts When working outdoors wear rubber gloves and insulated nonskid footwear Keep hands and gloves away from moving parts USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT Everyone in the work area should wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields that comply with current safety standards Wear hearing protection during extended use and a dust mask for dusty operations Hard hats face shields safety shoes etc should be used when specified or necessary Keep a fire extinguisher nearby KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY Keep children and bystanders at a safe distance from the work area to avoid distracting the operator and contacting the tool or extension cord MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks master switches etc NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED Turn the power off Do not leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop PROTECT OTHERS IN THE WORK AREA from debris such as chips and sparks Provide barriers or shi
50. t the outermost are mounted on an eccentric center hub Turning a roller when the roller nut is loose will change the position of the roller You may have to lift the front roller carriage bar to rotate the eccentric hub Turn the roller until it contacts the straightedge being careful not to bend or bow the straightedge when repositioning the roller Tighten the roller nut securely making sure the roller does not change position Repeat this process as needed for any remaining rollers NOTE After replacing an outside roller repeat Step 2 as needed Reposition the Frame Stand 34 ACCESSORIES Safety Speed Cut offers several accessories for our panel saws and routers Frame Wheels 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 TR 2 Installation Bolt one wheel to each end of the frame as shown in Figure 35 a Figure 35 Installing the Wheels Accessory viewed from rear of frame Frame Stand The Frame Stand Accessory allows the tool to be free standing in the shop It includes two long angle steel supports that attach to the top of the frame one strap that attaches to the bottom of the frame and U bolts or other fasteners for mounting them Slightly different Stands are required for each frame model Figure36 Installing the Fram
51. terclockwise and remove it Using the wrench kit provided loosen the collet and remove the bit Oy OY ae ae TY Install the new bit and tighten the collet securely 2 NES Torque e e 6 Knobs Figure 21 Installing the Blade Guard Models 6400 6800 Starting and Stopping the Motor C 4 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 SR 5U saws Start the motor by pulling the start stop switch out Stop the motor by pressing the same switch in Models 7400 and 7400XL saws Start the motor by pushing the red button ON Stop the motor by pressing the black button OFF Models SR 5 SR 5U and 3400 routers have a switch on the front of the router motor Press ON or OFF as required TR 2 routers Start the motor by pulling the start stop switch out Stop the motor by pressing the same switch in Rotating the Turntable on the Carriage C 4 and H Series saws Models SR 5 and SR 5U routers Pull out both of the indexing pins and pivot the turntable until they snap into the appropriate holes Models 6400 and 6800 saws Pull out both indexing pins and pivot the turntable until they snap into the appropriate holes Models 7400 and 7400XL saws Unscrew the indexing pin and pivot the turntable until the pin is aligned with the appropriate hole Screw the indexing pin into the new hole then tighten the p
52. unding Ear Figure 2 Temporary Grounding Adapter Extension Cords Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord As the distance from the supply outlet increases you must use a heavier gauge extension cord Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage Refer to Table below to determine the required minimum wire size based limiting the line voltage drop to 5V at 150 of the rated amperes The smaller the gauge number of the wire the greater the capacity of the cord For example a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length be sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool add their nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum wire size Guidelines for Using Extension Cords you are using an extension cord outdoors be sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indicate that it is acceptable for outdoor use Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it Protect extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas Short Circuit Protection This tool must
53. ush the stop bar housing as far toward the center of the tool as possible Working from the back of the machine use the angle supports as templates to drill six 7 32 holes two per bracket in the horizontal tubes of the frame 5 Insert and tighten six self tapping 1 4 20 hex head screws to secure the angle support brackets to the frame tubes 6 Measure out from the blade or bit and adjust the stop bar ruler by sliding it left or right inside its aluminum extension Operation 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 workpiece at the proper distance from the blade or bit When setting multiple stops remember to account for the material lost to the blade kerf Quick Stop The Quick Stop Accessory provides an easy method of setting an exact repeatable cut length for crosscuts and vertical routing cuts It consists of an aluminum angle extrusion with movable tape measure a large aluminum stop block with threaded lock knob and mounting brackets and screws The Quick Stop can be attached to any horizontal frame member on any model saw Standard Quick Stops are factory drilled to mount on the left side of the frame right hand Quick Stops are available by special order It is standard on the Models 7400 and 7400XL an
54. w a liquid to flow inside it Maintaining the Motor Under normal conditions motor maintenance is not necessary until the brushes need to be replaced Every six months e Inspect the brushes and replace as necessary e Mechanically inspect and clean the gears spindles bearings housing etc e Electrically inspect the switch cord armature etc gt Test to assure proper mechanical and electrical operation Lubricating the Guides The carriage should move smoothly up and down the guide tubes or rails However if the guides become caked with dust or debris the carriage may get stuck or it may not slide smoothly Periodically clean the guides with a damp cloth following the directions under Cleaning above Then use a dry lubricant such as a spray silicone Other lubricants cause dust and debris to collect on the guides and contaminate the bearings 31 SERVICE Repairs your tool is damaged call Safety Speed Cut at 800 772 2327 for technical advice or for the name of a dealer near you who can service your machine Replacement Parts Refer to the separate replacement parts information provided with the tool Alignment The tool is aligned at the factory to a tolerance of e 1 32 on Models C 4 H 4 H 5 and H 6 e 1 64 on Models 3400 6400 6800 TR 2 SR 5 and SR 5U e 005 on Models 7400 and 7400XL It needs realignment only if mishandled or abused or if the motor or a roller is replaced
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