Safety Speed Manufacturing 6480-20C - User Manual

9 Do not try to retrieve a piece of cut material while the blade is rotating. This symbol is to remind you: 33. DO NOT DEFEAT THE GUARDS OR OPERATE THE TOOL WITHOUT THE GUARDS IN PLACE. Do not remove the saw motor from the carriage. 34. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool...

10 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: • Lead from lead-based paint • Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and ...

11 and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like those in Figure 3. Figure 4 illustrates a temporary adapter available for connecting grounded plugs. 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 recepta...

12 ahead of the equipment in the circuit, in accordance with local codes. General guidelines are as follows: 120 volts: 20-amp protection These models can include: C-Series, H-series, 6400/6800 220 volt: 10 amp protection These models can include: C-Series, H-series, 6400/6800 Reference your motor l...

13 INSTALLATION Your Safety Speed saw 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 C-series, and H-Series) • Motor (except for Models 6400/6800) • Cord keeper If you ordered any optional access...

14 Inventory Each model incudes the saw frame, motor and counterbalance/counterweight. These items may be installed on the saw or packaged in separate boxes. The C-Series saws include a separate box for the motor, counterbalance and dust bonnet, (Fig.6 C-Series shown). Accessories may be packaged an...

16 Machine Assembly Installing the Counterbalance, C-series and H-series, (6400 & 6800, Counterweight is factory installed). 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 und...

19 • If the tool is to be mounted to the floor, a wall or post, it must be securely attached to prevent injury from tipping. Position the saw frame with a 10 – 15 degree angle of back-lean for optimum saw performance. • If installing the optional Folding or Fixed Frame Stand. Follow the mounting ins...

22 Figure 19: Installing a Saw Blade (6400 & 6800 series) 3. Tighten the carriage lock. While holding the spindle lock “in” (#16)(located on the bottom side of the motor) remove the blade bolt by turning it clockwise. Remove the outer blade flange, but leave the inner blade flange on the spindle...

23 Figure 20: Installing the Blade Guard (C-Series & H-Series) Figure 21: Installing the Blade Guard (Models 6400, 6800) Adjusting the Crosscut Rulers 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...

25 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. Pr...

26 Work piece Height (Crosscutting) SSM saw crosscut capacity as shown in Table II below. Table II: Maximum work piece height (stock width) for Crosscutting Model Max. Height 6480-20C4 50 in.(1270mm) H4 50 in.(1270mm) C5/H5 64 in.(1625mm) H6 74 in.(1880mm) 6400 64 in.(1625mm) 6800 74 in.(1880mm) Wor...

27 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. NOTE: The following table lists some recommended blades for certain applications. If in doubt, co...

28 Basic Operating Controls and Functions Refer to Figure 26 & 27 for the location of operator controls on each model saw. Figure 26: Basic Operating Controls and Components (C & H Series) Figure 27: Basic Operating Controls and Components (6400 & 6800) Removing and Reinstalling the Blad...

29 Always install the blade guard before operating the saw (Fig.28 & 29 #21). Figure 28: Removing/Installing the Blade Guard (C and H Series Models) Figure 29: Removing/Installing the Blade Guard (Models 6400, 6800) Changing the Blade Unplug Saw before adjusting 1. Observe appropriate lock-out/t...

30 4. Use the hex (C & H) or box end (6400 & 6800) wrench provided with the saw to loosen and remove the bolt (Fig. 30 or 31, #12) counterclockwise (C4, C5, H-Series) clockwise (6400/6800), while holding the spindle lock. 5. Remove the outer blade flange (Fig. 30 or 31, #13), blade (#15), an...

32 5. Make a test cut to verify that the ruler is lined up correctly. General Operating Tips • For smooth, clean, chip-free cuts, you must use industrial carbide saw blades that are sharp . Dull or improperly sharpened blades will cause chipping, unclean cuts, chatter, and motor overloading. If you ...

34 Figure 35: Crosscutting using optional Midway Fence Kit (work extends at least 4” (100mm) beyond saw carriage) Operating Procedure: Rip cutting 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 on page 35, Fig. 36, 37. Rip cut...

37 MAINTENANCE To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug the tool before doing any maintenance. Never disassemble the tool or try to do any rewiring to its electrical system. Contact a qualified electrician for electrical repairs. Always follow lockout/tag out procedures when servicing electrical ...

38 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 “ Cleani...

41 Step 4: Align the Rollers 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 ta...

42 ACCESSORIES Safety Speed offers several accessories for the vertical panel saws. T ools Required for Accessory Installation • 9/16” wrench ; Frame Stand, Quick Stop, Stop Bar, Hold Down Bar • 5/8” wrench ; Fixed Stand • ¾” wrench ; Frame Wheels • 9/16” deep socket; Fixed Stand • Center Punch ; St...

43 Frame Stand The Frame Stand Accessory allows the tool to be freestanding in the shop. It includes two long angle-steel supports that attach to the top of the frame, one bracket that attaches to the bottom of the frame, and U-bolts or other fasteners for mounting them. Slightly different fixed Fra...

45 The C-Series Models also can have a retractable stand typically installed on a new machine. This stand can be folded for fast transport of the tool (Fig. 48). To extend, remove included lock pin and reinstall lock pin to secure. Figure 48: Folding Stand installed, C-Series Frame Extensions The Fr...

46 Dust Collection Kits Dust Collection Kits are recommended if the tool will be used in an enclosed area. They include discharge tubing, hose and a hose roller system to hold the outboard end of the tubing. The dust hose must be attached to an SSM Vacuum or to any high-pressure vacuum source that p...

47 Fig. 51: Installed Dust Collection Kit 1. Remove the plastic blade guard dust plug by loosening the hose clamp and pulling dust plug from dust cover. 2. 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...

49 Quick Stop The Quick Stop Accessory provides an easy method of setting an exact repeatable cut length for crosscuts. 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 a...

50 5. Attach the brackets to the frame, using four ¼-20 (6.35mm) self-tapping hex-head screws. 6. Measure from the blade 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...

52 Fig. 59: Midway fence installed 3. Tip the top of the rear support brackets (#9 in Fig. 57) 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 ...

55 SPECIFICATIONS Table IV: Vertical Panel Saw Specifications Saw Model Dimensions Maximum Crosscut Cut Thickness* Volts AC** Horse Power Length Height Depth Weight 6480-20C 60”/1525mm 75”/1900mm 14”/356mm 189lbs/86kg 50”/1270mm 1.75”/45mm 120 3.25 C5 60”/1525mm 90”/2286mm 14”/356mm 219lbs/99kg 64”/...