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SafetySpeed 6400 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: PANEL SAW C-Series, H-Series

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    Panel saw owner’s manual c-series, h-series, 6400 & 6800 h-series vertical panel saw with optional accessories proudly made in the usa www.Safetyspeed.Com read and understand this manual before operating this tool. Failure to follow the safety precautions and instructions can result in serious injur...

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    2 a message from all of us at safety speed manufacturing: thank you for purchasing a safety speed manufacturing (ssm) vertical panel saw. We take pride in building these fine products in the u.S.A. Each ssm product is designed to give years of dependable service. Your new panel saw was built from th...

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    3 contents safety…………………………………………………………………. 4 safety & warning label placement…………………………………………. 4 safety & warning labels identified….…………………………………….…. 5 safety procedures……………………………………………………………... 6 electrical safety………………………………………………………………... 10 extension cords .......................................

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    4 safety read and understand this manual before operating this tool. Failure to follow the safety precautions and instructions can result in serious injury or death. Keep this manual in an accessible and safe location for future reference. Electronic copies of this manual are available at www.Safety...

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    6 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 at...

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    7 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. Do not force the tool. Your tool will perform best at t...

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    8 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 binds, turn saw off! The saw or w...

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    9 32. 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: 33. Do not defeat the guards or operate the tool without the guards in place. Do not remove the saw motor ...

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    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 ...

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    11 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 3. Figure illustrates a temporary adapter available for connecting grounded plugs. The green rigid ear or lug ext...

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    12 short-circuit protection this tool must only be plugged into a dedicated circuit that has a short-circuit protection device which is located 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 incl...

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    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 c4, c5, and h-series) • motor (except for models 6400/6800) • cord keeper if you ordered any optional accessor...

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    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...

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    15 figure 8: cutting along base of wood crate, do not cut through (across) base 3. Cut top of crate near saw frame, to release crate, fig. 9. Remove back side of crate as it should be loose from saw and crate. Make sure helper is holding saw frame. Figure 9: cutting top (back) of wood crate 4. Make ...

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    16 machine assembly installing the counterbalance, c4, c5 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 under str...

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    17 1. Remove the two 1/4-20 x 5/8” carriage bolts, nuts, and washers (fig. 12) from the counterbalance. 2. Set the counterbalance on top of the tool frame, slightly off-center to the right, so that the cable is aligned vertically with an oval hole near the top/right of the saw carriage (fig.11 & 12)...

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    18 figure 14: attaching counterbalance cable 6. Bend the cable clip (fig. 15) tabs forward by hand, so they look like the ones in fig. 12 & 13. Figure 15: cable clip 7. Loosen the carriage lock (fig. 13) and lower the saw carriage until the cable clip is fully exposed, tighten carriage lock (fig. 13...

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    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...

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    20 figure 17: mounting the saw motor (c4, c5, h4, h5 & h6) installing a blade c & h series 1. Observe appropriate lock-out/tag-out procedures to insure the tool cannot accidentally be powered. 2. Select the correct blade for your needs. Refer to “selecting a blade”, page 27. Important: because the s...

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    21 3. Tighten the carriage lock. While holding the spindle lock “in” (fig. 18, #16) (located on the bottom side of the motor) remove the blade bolt (#12) from the saw motor spindle by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the outer blade flange (#13), but leave the inner blade flange (#14) on the spin...

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    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. 4....

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    23 figure 20: installing the blade guard (models c4, c5, h4, h5, 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 t...

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    24 figure 22: installing the cord keeper figure 23: cord keeper installed 2. Remove the rubber stopper from the ring in the cord keeper. See fig. 23. Uncoil the cord from the motor, and place the plug end through the ring as shown, fig. 24. Figure 24: cord keeper installed with cord 3. Loosen the ca...

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    25 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 holder, fig.24. Figure...

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    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 c4 50 in.(1270mm) h4 50 in.(1270mm) c5/h5 64 in.(1625mm) h6 74 in.(1880mm) 6400 64 in.(1625mm) 6800 74 in.(1880mm) work piece...

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    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...

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    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 blade guard (dus...

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    29 always install the blade guard before operating the saw (fig.28 & 29 #21). Figure 28: removing/installing the blade guard (models c4, c5, h4, h5, h6) figure 29: removing/installing the blade guard (models 6400, 6800) changing the blade unplug saw before adjusting 1. Observe appropriate lock-out/t...

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    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), and inner ...

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    31 rotating the turntable on the carriage all saw models. Pull out both of the indexing pins (page 28, fig. 26 & 27), and pivot the turntable until they snap into the appropriate holes. Moving the carriage up or down c4, c5, and h-series saws. Use the handle attached to the motor body (page 28, fig....

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    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 a...

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    33 9. If the blade binds in the work piece, or the work piece 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. 10. Support and remove the cut-off piece as the saw completes its cut. 11. Once the cut is complete, ...

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    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...

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    35 6. When the motor has reached full speed, slowly and smoothly push the work piece through the saw, in the direction of the feed arrow on the saw. Warning: 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 li...

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    36 figure 38: rip cutting motor position (6400 shown) 10. When making cuts that are less than 1 inch, the chatter preventer (guard) (located inside the blade guard) must be resting on the work piece, not on the cut-off piece. See fig. 39 & 40. If it is not positioned this way, it will jam the work p...

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    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 ...

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    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 “cleanin...

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    39 figure 41: field alignment tool use the 6-ft (1830mm) ruler to check rollers for square. Use the 4-ft (1220mm) ruler to check guide tubes (or rails) for square. The tool also can be used as a giant square for layouts. Step 1: adjust the blade parallel to the guides the blade must move parallel to...

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    40 4. Retighten the motor mount nuts (#25). Make a test cut and readjust if necessary. Figure 42: adjusting blade perpendicularity (c & h series shown) step 3: align the guides unplug tool before making adjustments if the tool does not cut at 90 ° , the guides may not be perpendicular to the rollers...

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    41 3. Securely retighten the guide bracket nuts. 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. Wi...

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    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; stop ...

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    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...

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    44 note: some saw components not shown for clarity of stand assembly and mounting locations. Figure 46: c4 fixed stand shown figure 47: h4 fixed stand shown from back from back figure 47a: h5 installing fixed stand figure 47b: installing fixed stand, h6, 6400 & 6800. Shown from back 6400 shown from ...

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    45 the model c4 and c5 also have an optional 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 ...

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    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...

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    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...

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    48 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 fig. 52, resting a...

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    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...

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    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 measurin...

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    51 1. Lay out the parts shown in fig. 57 on a horizontal surface (table or bench) for pre-assembly. Note that one end of each fence extrusion is cut at a 45 ° angle. The units should be pre-assembled so that these beveled ends will fit against the center of the tool frame at final assembly. Figure 5...

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    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 ...

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    53 move it to the left until it extends the full length of the left wooden fence, 48” (1220mm). 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. R...

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    55 specifications table iv: vertical panel saw specifications saw model dimensions maximum crosscut cut thickness* volts ac** horse power length height depth weight c4 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”/1625mm...

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