Altendorf WA 6 User manual

Operating manual WA 6
GB
Version 05/2021
0000010064_007
Translation of the original operating instructions

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Altendorf, RAPIDO
are registered trademarks of Altendorf GmbH in various countries.

Table of contents
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Table of contents
1Machine identification
2 Foreword
3Identification
3.1 Certificates..................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Marks of conformity ....................................................................................... 15
4Definitions
4.1 Description of machine.................................................................................. 16
4.2 Terms ............................................................................................................ 17
4.3 Marking, pictographs ..................................................................................... 18
5Product description
5.1 Intended use.................................................................................................. 19
5.2 Dimensions and weights................................................................................ 22
5.3 Auxiliary power/power requirements ............................................................. 23
5.4 Emissions ...................................................................................................... 24
5.4.1 Noise - characteristic values.......................................................................... 24
5.4.2 Dust ............................................................................................................... 24
5.4.3 Electromagnetic compatibility ........................................................................ 25
5.5 Ambient conditions ........................................................................................ 25
5.6 Safety information.......................................................................................... 25
5.6.1 Operator safety.............................................................................................. 25
5.6.2 Machine safety .............................................................................................. 26
5.6.3 Safety devices ............................................................................................... 27
5.6.4 Top safety hood/riving knife........................................................................... 28
5.6.5 Checking protective devices.......................................................................... 28

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6Installation
6.1 Transport ....................................................................................................... 30
6.2 Safety measures before use/installation........................................................ 31
6.3 Installation ..................................................................................................... 32
6.3.1 Telescopic tube for swinging arm.................................................................. 32
6.3.2 Main table length extension........................................................................... 32
6.3.3 Main table width extension ............................................................................ 33
6.3.4 Rip fence ....................................................................................................... 33
6.3.5 Cross slide and crosscut-mitre fence ............................................................ 34
6.3.6 Sliding table ................................................................................................... 34
6.3.7 Electrical connection...................................................................................... 35
6.3.8 Connecting the extraction system (customer side!)....................................... 37
6.3.9 Groove tools .................................................................................................. 38
6.4 Basic machine setting.................................................................................... 39
6.4.1 Sub rollers on the sliding table ...................................................................... 39
6.4.2 Main table ...................................................................................................... 39
6.4.3 Swinging arm................................................................................................. 40
6.4.4 Cross-slide height.......................................................................................... 41
6.4.5 Setting free cut .............................................................................................. 41
6.4.6 Angle cut ....................................................................................................... 43
6.4.7 0° setting of the saw blade ............................................................................ 44
7Operating
7.1 Working with the sliding table saw................................................................. 45
7.1.1 Working on the sliding table .......................................................................... 45
7.1.2 Cutting on the crosscut-mitre fence/cross slide............................................. 46
7.1.3 Cutting on the manually adjustable rip fence................................................. 48
7.1.4 Working examples ......................................................................................... 49
7.2 Main switch/Motor protection......................................................................... 51
7.3 Switching the saw drives on and off .............................................................. 52
7.4 Top safety hood/riving knife........................................................................... 53
7.5 Adjustment of the main saw blade................................................................. 53
7.5.1 Height adjustment.......................................................................................... 53
7.5.2 Tilt adjustment ............................................................................................... 54
7.5.3 Changing the main saw blade ....................................................................... 54
7.5.4 Saw blade recommendation.......................................................................... 56
7.6 Adjustment of the scoring saw blade............................................................. 57
7.6.1 Height adjustment.......................................................................................... 57
7.6.2 Lateral adjustment ......................................................................................... 58
7.6.3 Changing the main saw blade ....................................................................... 58

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7.6.4 Saw blade recommendation.......................................................................... 58
7.7 Optional modules........................................................................................... 59
7.7.1 RAPIDO® scoring saw .................................................................................. 59
7.7.2 Double-sided mitre fence DUPLEX ............................................................... 62
7.7.3 Large protective hood.................................................................................... 63
8Cleaning / maintenance
8.1 Safety measures............................................................................................ 64
8.2 Maintenance/cleaning by the user................................................................. 64
8.3 Repair/maintenance by the user.................................................................... 67
9 Faults/problems/troubleshooting
10 Technical data
10.1 Standard equipment ...................................................................................... 71
11 Maintenance and repairs
11.1 General.......................................................................................................... 73
11.2 Customer service addresses......................................................................... 74

Machine identification
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1Machine identification
The type plate fitted to the machine frame serves for identifying the machine
and other important machine data.
Meaning of the stated descriptions:
__________________________
These 4 fields are only used for
the UL/CSA version!
Type: Machine designa-
tion
S/N: Machine specific
identification
number
Date: Year of manufac-
ture

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Foreword
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2Foreword
Prior to commissioning/start-up, thoroughly read this operating manual.
No liability will be accepted for any injury, damage or malfunctions/shut-
down times resulting from non-observance of this operating manual!
Persons operating this sliding table saw must been sufficiently qualified
and instructed!
This operating manual cannot be regarded as a binding type description
as the manufacturer may have carried out technical modifications.
This operating manual can contain assembly groups/components that
are not included in the standard scope of delivery but only available as
options!
The operating instructions must always be available where the machine is be-
ing used. They must be read and heeded by any person performing the follow-
ing activities at or on the machine:
•Operating including set-up, troubleshooting during operation, elimination of
production waste, care, disposal of operating and auxiliary materials
•Maintenance, repair, inspection
•Transport
It is necessary to comply with national regulations on health and safety at work
and environmental protection, in addition to the operating instructions.
The removal of safety devices, especially safety hoods for the saw blade cover
and riving knives, will endanger the operator and may lead to accidents.
Safe work is only possible on a clean machine and in a clean environment!
Reproduction of this document, even in parts, is only allowed with our
permission!

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3Identification
3.1 Certificates
Declaration of Conformity as defined by the machinery directive, Annex II 1A
-Translation of the Original-
Manufacturer: Altendorf GmbH
Wettinerallee 43/45
32429 Minden
Germany
Person authorised to
compile the
technical documentation:
Michael Domurath, Head of the mechanical design department
Altendorf GmbH
Product: Sliding table saw, type WA 6
Machine number:
Authority named for prototype testing
according to annex IX:
DGUV Test Prüf-und Zertifizierungsstelle Holz
Fachbereich Holz und Metall
Vollmoellerstraße 11
70563 Stuttgart
Germany
Identification number 0392
We hereby declare that the above-mentioned product conforms with all applicable regulations of machin-
ery directive 2006/42/EC. It fulfils the requirements of the following applicable directives:
- Low-voltage directive 2014/35/EU
- EMC directive 2014/30/EU
The following harmonised standards have been applied:
- DIN EN ISO19085-5: 2018-02 Woodworking machines - Safety - Part 5: Dimension saws (ISO 19085-
5:2017)
- DIN EN ISO 12100: 2013-08 Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment and
risk reduction
- DIN EN 60204-1: 2010-05 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General
requirements

Identification
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Minden, 31.10.2018
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Karl-Friedrich Schröder, Head of Research & Development

Identification
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EC prototype testing certificate

Identification
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DGUV Test - Certificate

Identification
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Certificate renewal

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C US certificate

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3.2 Marks of conformity
C US symbol
"Wood dust certified" symbol

Definitions
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4Definitions
4.1 Description of machine
Fig. 4-1 WA 6
1Machine stand 9Machine table
2Pivot arm 10 Main table width extension
3Telescopic tube 11 Rip fence
4Cross-slide 12 Handle
5Crosscut-mitre fence 13 Sliding table interlock
6Sliding table 14 Operating panel
7Table top extension 15 Height adjustment
8Protective hood 16 Emergency stop button

Definitions
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4.2 Terms
Scoring
Creation of a shallow cut in the surface of a workpiece, deep enough to pass
through any coating on the workpiece, so as to prevent damage to the under-
side when the main saw blade makes its cut.
Scoring blade
A blade that is located in front of the sawing blade, used to score the workpiece
and rotate along with the feed direction.
Grooves
Creation of cuts in the surface of the workpiece not deep enough to pass
through using the saw blade or a milling tool.
Machine drive
Power driven device to effect a machine movement
Hand feed
Holding and/or guiding the workpiece manually.
Removable feeding device
Feeding mechanism fastened to the machine such that it can be tilted out of the
work position without tools or similar equipment
Safety appliance
Additional device that is not an integral part of the machine but helps the oper-
ator to feed the workpiece safely, e.g. a push block or push stick.
Kick-back
Unexpected sudden movement of the workpiece or parts of it opposite to the di-
rection of feed in the course of sawing.
Riving knife
Protection against workpiece kick-backs and unintentional contact with the ris-
ing gear rim.

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4.3 Marking, pictographs
Danger warning
Hand injury warning
Voltage warning
Note: Read the operating manual
Note: Wear ear and eye protection

Product description
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5.1 Intended use
Usable materials:
•Laminated and unlaminated board materials (e.g. chipboard, coreboard,
MDF board, ...)
•Solid wood
•Veneer with a suitable clamping device
•Gypsum plasterboard
•Cardboard
•Dimensionally stable plastics (thermoset plastics, thermoplastics). Sawing
these materials does not normally involve any risks with regard to dust,
chips, and thermal degradation products.
•Aluminium and aluminium alloys
Inadmissible materials:
•Sheet steel
•Sheet brass
•Sheet copper
•Round wood without the use of a suitable clamping device
Tools:
•The chosen saw blade must be suitable both for the specific work cycle
(e.g. longitudinal cutting or cross-cutting) and for the specific material!
•Only circular blades which are solid chrome vanadium (CV) or tungsten
carbide tipped (TCT) and have a maximum width of 15 mm are permitted
for the main saw and milling/grooving cutter. The middle table strip and the
cushioning disc must be removed when using a milling/grooving cutter.
•Saw blades with a maximum diameter of 120 mm are allowed for the scor-
ing saw.
•Saw blades made of high-alloy high-speed steel (HSS) may not be
used!
•Wobble units may not be used!
Usable saw blades:
250 - max. 315 mm diameter CE version
250 - max. 350 mm diameter Non CE version
Site of installation/use:

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•The machine is not suitable for use outdoors or in rooms that are subject to
moisture or the risk of explosions.
•The intended use of the machine involves connection to a suitably dimen-
sioned extraction system.
•Intended use also involves compliance with Altendorf® specified operating,
maintenance and repair conditions and adherence to the safety information
contained in the operating instructions.
•The sliding table saw may only be used, set up and maintained by persons
who are familiar with the machine and aware of the dangers.
•The pertinent accident prevention regulations as well as any other gener-
ally recognised technical safety and industrial medicine rules must be
observed.
•Repair work must be carried out by our own customer service or by an
organisation that we have authorised. Only use original Altendorf® spare
parts. Altendorf® will assume no warranty for any damage that is caused by
using non-original spare parts.
Machine operator positions:
The sliding table saw is intended to be operated from the fol-
lowing operator positions:
1. On the left of the sliding table at the front of the machine,
seen in the feed direction (main operator position).
2. At the front short side of the machine to the right of the
sliding table when working with the rip fence (do not
move your body or parts of it into the blade rotation
area).
3. Any person removing the workpieces must stand at the
rear cross-end of the machine behind the main table
length extension (under no circumstances in the sliding
table traverse area)!
WARNING!
When removing workpieces at the rear of the machine, ensure that you keep
sufficient distance from the extending telescopic tube.
Non-adherence may lead to knee injuries!