Felder FB 540 User manual
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User Manual
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Translation
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© FELDER KG
KR-FELDER-STR.1
A-6060 Hall in Tirol
Tel. +43 (0) 5223 / 58 50 0
Fax: +43 (0) 5223 / 56 13 0
Email: info@felder.at
Internet: www.felder.at
FELDER A product of the FELDER GROUP
For the safety of all personnel, it is necessary to conscientiously study this manual before assembly and
operation. This manual must be kept in good condition, and should be considered as part of the machine.
Furthermore, the manual must be kept to hand and within the vicinity of the machine so that it is
accessible to operators when using, maintaining or repairing the machine.
Attention! The machine must be inspected immediately upon arrival. If the machine has been damaged
during transport, or if any parts are missing, a written record of the problems must be submitted to the
forwarding agent and a damage report compiled. Also be sure to notify your supplier immediately.
Note: Year of construction
The machine number of this machine will be printed on the cover sheet of this operating manual.
The final two digits of the machine number show the year of construction of this machine.
e.g. XXX.XX.XXX.16 -> Year of construction 2016
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Table of contents
1 General .......................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Legend .........................................................................................................................6
1.2 Information about the manual ..........................................................................................6
1.3 Copyright ......................................................................................................................6
1.4 Liability and warranty .....................................................................................................7
1.5 Warranty notice .............................................................................................................7
1.6 Spare parts ...................................................................................................................7
1.7 Disposal ........................................................................................................................7
2 Safety ............................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Intended use ..................................................................................................................8
2.2 Manual contents ............................................................................................................8
2.3 Making changes and modifications to the machine.............................................................9
2.4 Responsibilities of the operator .........................................................................................9
2.5 Personnel requirements ....................................................................................................9
2.6 Work safety ..................................................................................................................9
2.7 Personal safety .............................................................................................................10
2.8 Hazards arising from the machine ..................................................................................10
2.9 Other risks ..................................................................................................................10
3 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................. 11
4 Specifications ................................................................................................ 12
4.1 Dimensions and weight .................................................................................................12
4.2 Operation and storage conditions ..................................................................................12
4.3 Electrical connection .....................................................................................................12
4.4 Noise emission ............................................................................................................13
4.5 Dust extraction .............................................................................................................14
5. Setting up the machine ................................................................................. 15
5.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................15
5.2 Data plate ...................................................................................................................16
6 Setup and installation ................................................................................... 17
6.1 Safety instructions ........................................................................................................17
6.2 Installation ...................................................................................................................17
6.2.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................................18
7 Operation .................................................................................................... 19
7.1 Safety instructions ........................................................................................................19
7.2 Switching on the machine .............................................................................................20
7.2.1 FB 540/640 ..........................................................................................................20
7.2.2 FB 740/840/940 ..................................................................................................20
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7.3. Authorised work techniques ..........................................................................................21
7.3.1 Longitudinal cut along the marked line .......................................................................21
7.3.2 Cutting round workpieces in the transverse direction ....................................................22
7.3.3 Longitudinal cut of narrow or thin workpieces with the longitudinal guide fence ..............22
7.3.4 Cutting workpieces on the upright edge .....................................................................22
7.3.5 Angular cuts ...........................................................................................................23
7.3.6 Circular cuts ...........................................................................................................23
7.3.7 Diagonal cross-cut of rectangular workpieces ..............................................................23
7.4 Applications ................................................................................................................24
7.4.1 Blade selection and maintenance ..............................................................................24
7.4.2 Assembling and adjusting the saw belt ......................................................................25
7.4.3 Setting the saw blade guides ....................................................................................27
7.4.3.1 Height adjustable protection device ........................................................................27
7.4.3.2 Saw blade guide upper/down ..............................................................................27
7.4.4 Table pad and wooden pad for dust extraction ...........................................................28
7.4.5 Direction of cut and parallelism .................................................................................28
7.4.6 Tilting the table .......................................................................................................29
7.5 Brake system ................................................................................................................29
7.5.1 Brake system maintenance and adjustment .................................................................29
7.5.2 Replacing the brake ring ..........................................................................................29
7.5.3 Replacing the brake unit ...........................................................................................30
7.5.4 Adjusting the air gap ...............................................................................................30
7.5.5 Manual brake airing ................................................................................................30
8 Maintenance ................................................................................................ 31
8.1 Safety instructions ........................................................................................................31
8.2 Drive belts ...................................................................................................................31
8.2.1 Replacing the V-belt .................................................................................................32
8.2.2 Disassembling the upper wheel .................................................................................32
8.2.3 Replacing the rubber wearing surface of the upper wheel ............................................33
8.2.4 Cleaning and lubrication..........................................................................................33
9 Faults ........................................................................................................... 34
9.1 Safety instructions ........................................................................................................34
9.2 What to do if a fault develops .......................................................................................34
9.3 What to do after rectifying the fault ................................................................................34
9.4 Faults, causes and repairs .............................................................................................35
10 Circuit diagram .......................................................................................... 36
10.1 Bandsaw FB 540/640 3P+N ......................................................................................37
10.2 Bandsaw FB 540/640 2P+N ......................................................................................38
10.3 Bandsaw FB 740/840/940 .......................................................................................39
10.4 Bandsaw FB 740/840/940 .......................................................................................40
11 Spare parts ................................................................................................ 41
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General
1 General
1.1 Legend
Important technical safety instructions in this manual are
marked with symbols.
These instructions for work safety must be followed. In all
these particular cases, special attention must be paid in
order to avoid accidents, injury to persons or material
damage.
1.2 Information about the manual
This manual describes how to operate the machine
properly and safely. Be sure to follow the safety tips and
instructions stated here as well as any local accident
prevention regulations and general safety regulations.
Before beginning any work on the machine, ensure that
the manual, in particular the chapter entitled „Safety“
and the respective safety guidelines, has been read in its
entirety and fully understood. This manual is an integral
part of the machine and must therefore be kept in the
direct vicinity of the machine and be accessible at all
times. If the machine is sold, rented, lent or otherwise
transferred to another party, the manual must accompany
the machine.
1.3 Copyright
This manual should be handled confidentially. It is desig-
nated solely for those persons who work on or with the
machine. All descriptions, texts, drawings, photos and
other depictions are protected by copyright and other
commercial laws. Illegal use of the materials is punish-
able by law.
This manual – in its entirety or parts thereof – may not
be transferred to third parties or copied in any way or
form, and its contents may not be used or otherwise
communicated without the express written consent of the
manufacturer.
Infringement of these rights may lead to a demand for
compensation or other applicable claims. We reserve all
rights in exercising commercial protection laws.
Attention! Risk of material damage!
This symbol marks instructions which, if not observed, may lead to material damage, functional failures and/
or machine breakdown!
Warning! Risk of injury or death!
This symbol marks instructions that must be followed in order to avoid harm to one‘s health, injuries, perma-
nent impairment or death!
Warning! Danger! Electric current!
This symbol warns of potentially dangerous situations relating to electric current. Not observing the safety
instructions increases the risk of serious injury or death. All electrical repairs must be carried out by a qualified
electrician!
Note:
This symbol marks tips and information which should be observed to ensure efficient and failure-free operati-
on of the machine.
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1.6 Spare parts
Attention: Non genuine, counterfeit or faulty spare parts may result in damage, cause malfunction or com-
plete breakdown of the machine.
If unauthorized spare parts are installed in the machine,
all warranty, service, compensation and liability claims
against the manufacturer and their contractors, dealers
and representatives shall be rejected.Use only genuine
spare parts supplied by the manufacturer.
Attention: A list of authorised genuine spare parts can be found at the end of this operating manual.
1.7 Disposal
If the machine is to be disposed of, separate the compo-
nents into the various materials groups in order to allow
them to be reused or selectively disposed of. The whole
structure is made of steel and can therefore be disman-
tled without problem.
Attention: Used electrical materials, electronic components, lubricants and other auxiliary substances must
be treated as hazardous waste and may only be disposed of by specialised, licensed firms.
This material is also easy to dispose of and does not pol-
lute the environment or jeopardise public health. Interna-
tional environmental regulations and local disposal laws
must always be complied with.
General
To order spare parts, the following information is required:
• Serial number and Model
• Year of manufacture
• Spare part number according to the following
exploded view drawing
• Amount
1.5 Warranty notice
The guarantee period is in accordance with national guidelines. Details may be found on our website, www.felder-
group.at
1.4 Liability and warranty
The contents and instructions in this manual were com-
piled in consideration of current regulations and state-
of-the-art technology as well as based on our know-how
and experience acquired over many years. This manual
must be read carefully before commencing any work on
or with this machine. The manufacturer shall not be liable
for damage and or faults resulting from the disregard of
instructions in the manual. The texts and images do not
necessarily represent the delivery contents. The images
and graphics are not depicted on a 1:1 scale. The actual
delivery contents are dependent on custom-build specifi-
cations, add-on options or recent technical modifications
and may therefore deviate from the descriptions, instruc-
tions and images contained in the manual. Should any
questions arise, please contact the manufacturer. We
reserve the right to make technical modifications to the
product in order to further improve user-friendliness and
develop its functionality.
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Safety
2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
2.2 Manual contents
The bandsaws are solely for the use of sawing wood and
other similar machinable materials.
This includes all wood based panel material (e.g. Chip-
board, OSB panels, MDF, Plywood etc.), even if they are
laminated or edged with plastic or a light metal. Other
materials are cardboard, cork, bone and all rigid plastics
(thermoset plastics and thermo plastics) as long as whilst
machining them it does not lead to any risks from dust,
chips or thermal degradation products.
This information can be taken from the relevant safety
sheets
The term “proper use” also refers to correctly observing
the operating conditions as well as the specifications and
instructions in this manual.
The machine may only be operated with parts and
original accessories from the manufacturer.
Attention! Risk of material damage!
Machining materials other than wood is only permitted with the express written consent of the manufacturer.
Operational safety is guaranteed only when the machine is used for the intended purposes.
At the time of its development and production, the
machine was built in accordance with prevailing
technological regulations and therefore conforms to
industry safety standards.
However, hazards may arise should the machine be
operated by untrained personnel, used improperly or em-
ployed for purposes other than those it was designed for.
The chapter entitled “Safety” offers an overview of all
the important safety considerations necessary to optimise
safety and ensure the safe and trouble-free operation of
the machine.
To further minimise risks, the other chapters of this
manual contain specific safety instructions, all marked
with symbols. Besides the various instructions, there are
a number of pictograms, signs and labels affixed to the
machine that must also be heeded. These must be kept
visible and must not be removed.
All those appointed to work on or with the machine must
have fully read and understood the manual before
commencing any work. This requirement must be met
even if the appointed person is familiar with the
operation of such a machine or a similar one, or has
been trained by the manufacturer.
Knowledge about the contents of this manual is a prere-
quisite for protecting personnel from hazards and avoi-
ding mistakes so that the machine may be operated in
a safe and trouble- free manner. It is recommended that
the operator requests proof from the personnel that the
contents of the manual have been read and understood.
Attention! Any use outside of the machine‘s intended purpose shall be considered improper and is therefore
not permitted. All claims regarding damage resulting from improper use that are made against the manufactu-
rer and its authorised representatives shall be rejected. The operator shall be solely liable for any damage that
results from improper use of the machine.
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Safety
2.3 Making changes and modifications to the machine
2.4 Responsibilities of the operator
2.5 Personnel requirements
2.6 Work safety
In order to minimise risks and to ensure optimal perfor-
mance, it is strictly prohibited to alter, retrofit or modify
the machine in any way without the express consent of
the manufacturer.
All the pictograms, signs and labels affixed to the
machine must be kept visible, readable and may not be
removed. Pictograms, signs and labels that have become
damaged or unreadable must be replaced promptly.
This manual must be kept in the immediate vicinity of
the machine and be accessible at all times to all persons
working on or with the machine. The machine may only
be operated if it is in proper working order and in safe
condition. The general condition of the machine must be
controlled and the machine must be inspected for visible
defects every time before it is switched on. All instruc-
tions in this manual must be strictly followed without
reservation.
Besides the safety advice and instructions stated in this
manual, it is necessary to consider and observe local
accident prevention regulations, general safety regula-
tions as well as current environmental stipulations that
apply to the operational range of the machine.
The operator and designated personnel are responsible
for the trouble-free operation of the machine as well as
for clearly establishing who is in charge of installing,
servicing, maintaining and cleaning the machine.
Machines, tools and accessories must be kept out of the
reach of children.
Only authorised and trained personnel may work on and
with the machine. Personnel must be briefed about all
functions and potential dangers of the machine. “Spe-
cialist staff“ is a term that refers to those who – due to
their professional training, know-how, experience, and
knowledge of relevant regulations – are in a position to
assess delegated tasks and recognise potential risks. If
the personnel lack the necessary knowledge for wor-
king on or with the machine, they must first be trained.
Responsibility for working with the machine (installation,
service, maintenance, overhaul) must be clearly defined
and strictly observed. Only those persons who can be
expected to carry out their work reliably may be given
permission to work on or with the machine. Personnel
must refrain from working in ways that could harm
others, the environment or the machine itself. It is absolu-
tely forbidden for anyone who is under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or reaction-impairing medication to work
on or with the machine. When appointing personnel to
work on the machine, it is necessary to observe all local
regulations regarding age and professional status. The
user is also responsible for ensuring that unauthorised
persons remain at a safe distance from the machine.
Personnel are obliged to immediately report any irregu-
larities with the machine that might compromise safety to
the operator.
Following the safety advice and instructions given in this
manual can prevent bodily injury and material
damage while working on and with the machine. Failure
to observe these instructions can lead to bodily injury
and damage to or destruction of the machine. Disregard
of the safety advice and instructions given in this manual
as well as the accident prevention regulations and gene-
ral safety regulations applicable to the operative range
of the machine shall release the manufacturer and their
authorised representatives from any liability and from all
compensation claims.
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2.7 Personal safety
When working on or with the machine, the following
must be strictly observed:
Protective gear (overalls, safety goggles, dust mask, hairnet to contain long hair, etc.)
Sturdy, tight-fitting clothing (tear-resistant, no wide sleeves).
Persons with long hair who are not wearing a hairnet are not permitted to work on or with the machine.
When working on or with the machine, the following must always be worn by personnel:
Protective footwear
That protects the feet from heavy falling objects and prevents sliding on slippery floors.
Ear protection
To protect against loss of hearing.
2.8 Hazards arising from the machine
The machine has undergone a hazard analysis. The
design and construction of the machine are based on the
results of this analysis and correspond to state-of-the-art
technology.
The machine is considered operationally safe when used
properly.
Nevertheless, there are some residual risks that must be
considered.
The machine runs with high electrical voltage.
Warning! Danger – electric current: Electrical energy can cause serious bodily injury. Damaged insulation
materials or defective individual components can cause a life-threatening electrical shock.
• Before carrying out any maintenance, cleaning and
repair work, switch off the machine and secure it
against being accidentally switched on again.
• When carrying out any work on the electrical equip-
ment, ensure that the voltage supply is completely
isolated.
• Do not remove any safety devices or alter them to put
them out of commission.
Safety
2.9 Other risks
• Hearing damage as a result of high noise levels • Health impairments due to the inhalation of airborne
particles, especially when working with beech and
oak wood
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3 Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Felder KG
KR-FELDER-STR.1
A-6060 Hall in Tirol
Product designation: Bandsaw
Make: FELDER
Model designation: FB 540/640/740/840/940
The following EC guidelines were applied: 2006/42/EG
2006/95/EG
2004/108/EG
The following harmonised norms were applied: EN 1807-1
The prototype test was carried out by: I.N.R.S.
Avenue de Bourgogne
54501 Vandoevre Cedex
Frankreich
12/05/95
EG-Declaration of Conformity
according to Machine Guidelines 2006/42/EG
We hereby declare that the machine indicated below, which corresponds to the design and construction of the model
we placed on the market, conforms with the safety and health requirements as stated by the EC.
This EC Declaration of Conformity is valid only if the CE label has been affixed to the machine.
Modifying or altering the machine without the express written agreement of the manufacturer shall render the war-
ranty null and void.
The signatory of this statement is the appointed agent for
the compilation of the technical information
Johann Felder, Managing Director FELDER KG
KR-FELDER-STR.1 • A-6060 Hall in Tirol
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4 Specifications
4.1 Dimensions and weight
4.2 Operation and storage conditions
Operation/room temperature +10 to +40 °C
Storage temperature –10 to +50 °C
4.3 Electrical connection
The following electrical requirements must be fulfilled:
• Earth the machine using an electrical conductor.
• The voltage regulation in the electricity network must
not exceed ± 10% of the rated voltage.
• The quality of the connection cable has to be of the
4(5)x2.5 H07RN-F type or at least of equivalent
quality.
• The current supply has to be protected against dam-
ages e.g. armoured conduit.
• Connected dust extraction hoses have to be earthed to
avoid electrostatic charges.
Attention! All operations may only be executed by an authorised electrical technician!
Specifications
FB 540 FB 640 FB 740 FB 840 FB 940
Wheel diameter (mm)540 640 740 840 940
Wheel speed (rpm)950 810 640 610 520
Motor power: kW (HP) S1 1,5 (2)
1,1 (1,5)
2,2 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5,5) 5,5 (7,5)
Cutting height max.(mm)350 400 450 540 560
Rip capacity max. (mm)520 620 720 820 910
Table size (mm) (L x W) 520 x
720
600 x
885
710 x
1100
800 x
1160
800 x
1250
Saw blade length (mm) min. 4190 4730 5340 6000 6610
Saw blade length (mm) max 4270 4800 5420 6110 6710
Total size (mm
(L x W x H)
870 x
520 x
1970
1050 x
620 x
2180
1180 x
720 x
2430
1410 x
820 x
2650
1550 x
920 x
2900
Net weight (kg)240 350 450 580 700
*) S6 = 10 minute operation under load and intermittent service; 40% = relative operating factor, i.e. the motor may be
run at the nominal capacity for 4 minutes and afterwards must run idle for 6 minutes.
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Model- Type L Aeq LW (A) Lpc
FB 540 84 dB (A) 91 dBw(A) 1,2 mW < 130 dB (A)
FB 640 85 dB (A) 98 dBw(A) 0,7 mW < 130 dB (A)
FB 740 78 dB (A) 90 dBw(A) 0,9 mW < 130 dB (A)
FB 840 83 dB (A) 94 dBw(A) 2,7 mW < 130 dB (A)
FB 940 85 dB (A) 96 dBw(A) 3,6 mW < 130 dB (A)
in the connection box. The rotational direction of one
phase motors has been set correctly by the manufacturer.
Once connected, ensure that the junction box and the
threaded cable connection are screwed down correctly.
The dust extractor has to be connected to the machine
in such a way as to be operating automatically when
the bandsaw is switched on. An induction switch in the
machine feed line will execute this function.
Specifications
The electrical connection may only be carried out by a
competent and qualified person with the appropriate
training. The main connection is in the terminal box.
Ensure that the mains supply is correct for the machine
and use connecting cables with a cross-section appropri-
ate to the power consumption of the drive motor.
The minimum conductor cable size is 2,5 mm for a 400V
supply.
If the mains voltage is 230V or has a rated current above
15 A, it is necessary to use higher capacity cabling.
Connect the 3 phases with the R-S-T clamps (L1-L2-L3)
and the yellow-green electrical conductor with the earth-
ing clamp (Pe).
When the machine is first switched on, check the rota-
tional direction and if incorrect, exchange two phases
4.4 Noise emission
The specified values are emission values and therefore
do not represent safe workplace values. Even though a
relationship exists between particle emission and noise
emission levels, an inference cannot be made about
whether additional safety measures need to be imple-
mented. Factors which can significantly affect the emis-
sion level that presently exists at the workplace include
duration of the effect, characteristics of the workspace,
and other ambient influences.
The permissible workplace values may also differ from
country to country. Nevertheless, this information is
provided to help the operator better assess hazards and
risks.
Depending on the installation location and other vari-
ables, the resulting noise emission can differ by up to 4
db (A) from the given values.
To keep the noise emission as low as possible, always
used sharpened tools and use the correct speed.
It is recommended to use protective ear equipment, this is
however not a substitute for properly sharpened tools or
the correct operating speed.
Attention! The neutal conductor has to be connected so that the brake can be bled (released). If a neutral
conductor is not present, the customer has to install one.
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4.5 Dust extraction
The machine has to be connected to a dust extractor.
The connected loads and the position of the cable glands
are depicted in the tables below and pictures 1+2.
The air speed at the connection point has to be a mini-
mum of 20 m/s for materials with a humidity less than
12 %.
The air speed should be increased to 25-28 m/s to ex-
tract dust from more humid materials (over 12 %).
Only flame resistant vacuum hoses can be used, conform-
ing to DIN 4102 B1 and any other safety regulations in
effect (See the FELDER catalogue!).
Model- Model ø 1 ø 2
FB 540 120 mm - - - -
FB 640 120 mm 120 mm
FB 740 120 mm 120 mm
FB 740 RS 140 mm 140 mm
FB 840 140 mm 140 mm
FB 940 / FB 940 RS 140 mm 140 mm
ø120. 814 cubic metres per hour Volume flow
(at 20 m/s)
917 Pa Stat. Vacuum
ø140. 1108 cubic metres per hour Volume flow
(at 20 m/s)
917 Pa Stat. Vacuum
Fig. 2: Connection ports Model FB 640 - 940
Specifications
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BN
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5. Setting up the machine
5.1 Overview
BOGuide fence
BPSaw blade track - Adjuster hand wheel and clamping
lever
BQLock wheel - Blade guide height adjustment
BRBlade tension hand wheel
BSMitre fence
BTSaw blade tension indicator window
BUOn/Off switch
CLWheel door look
CMVacuum connector
CNTable tilt clamping lever
COTable tilt
Fig. 3: Overview
!Machine base-frame
" Upper wheel
#Lower wheel
$ Rising part of saw blade
%Falling part of saw blade
&Upper blade guide
/Lower blade guide
*Blade guide height adjustment
)Work table
BLWheel door
BMHeight adjustable protection device
BNTable insert
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KR-FELDER-STR.1 - Tel.: (A) 05223 / 5850 - FAX: 56130
Motordaten:
Baujahr / year of constr. / annee de constr. :
A:KW:
HZ:PH:V:
NR. :
TYPE : XXXXXXXX
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5.2 Data plate
The data plate displays the following specifications:
• Manufacturer info
• Model designation
• Machine number
• Voltage
• (Phases)
• Frequency
• Capacity
• Electricity
• Year of construction
• Motor specifications
Fig. 4: Data plate
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Setup and installation
6 Setup and installation
6.1 Safety instructions
Warning! Risk of injury: Improper assembly and installation can lead to serious bodily injury or equip-
ment damage. For this reason this work may only be carried out by authorised, trained personnel who are
familiar with the operation of the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions.
Warning! Danger – electric current: Work on electrical fittings may only be carried out by qualified person-
nel and in strict observance of the safety instructions.
Before assembling and installing the machine, check to
make sure it is complete and in good condition.
Warning! Risk of injury: An incomplete, faulty or damaged machine can lead to serious bodily injury or
equipment damage. Only assemble and install the machine if the machine and its parts are complete and
intact.
Attention! Risk of material damage: Only operate the machine in ambient temperatures from +10° to
+40° C. If the instructions are not followed, damage may occur during storage.
• Ensure that there is sufficient space to work around
the machine. Ensure there is ample distance bet-
ween the machine and other solid constructions
such as a walls or other machines.
• Keep the work area orderly and clean. Components
and tools that are not put in their correct place or put
away may be the cause of accidents!
• Install the safety equipment according to the instruc-
tions and check that it functions properly.
Characteristics of the installation site:
• Operation/room temperature: +10° to +40° C.
• Ensure that the work surface is sufficiently stable and
has the proper load-bearing capacity.
• Provide sufficient light at the workstation.
• Ensure there is sufficient clearance for or from neigh-
bouring workstations.
• Risk of injury! Keep machines, tools and accessories
etc. out of the reach of children.
• Vacuum hoses and electrical wires should be layed
in such a way as to avoid tripping over them.
6.2 Installation
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The machine can either be lifted and transported with a
fork carriage or with a crane sling with a hoisting power
of at least 2000 kg.
The following points are important for a correct and ef-
ficient machine installation:
• Install the machine in such a way as not to amplify
the vibrations and machine noise.
• Ensure that workplace lighting is adequate.
• If the machine is to be installed between other ma-
chines, leave at least 80 cm distance in-between, in
order to avoid collisions when cutting large work-
pieces and to allow the use of equipment such as roll
supports and additional tables.
• There are 4 threaded holes located in the base plate
of the machine where the levelling screws supplied
with the machine can be screwed into.
6.2.1 Safety instructions
Fig. 5: Pallet jack
Fig. 6: Diagram
Setup and installation
Scale 1:100
Lmax : Max. length
Wmax : Max. width
Ln: Machine length
Wn : Machine width
Lw : Working length
Ww : Working width
La: Auxiliary support area length
Wa : Auxiliary support area width
• In the base plate are also 4 additional bores, which
are to screw the machine to the floor. However, do
not overtighten the mounting screws, as this will as a
result, increase vibrations. It is also recommended to
lay vibration dampening materials between the floor
and the machine.
Look at the diagram in Fig.6 before setting up the ma-
chine.
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FB 540/640/740/840/940
Operation
7.1 Safety instructions
Warning: Risk of injury: Improper operation may lead to severe bodily injury or material damage. For
this reason this work may only be carried out by authorised, trained personnel who are familiar with the
operation of the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions.
Before starting work:
• Before assembling and installing the machine, check
to make sure it is complete and in good condition.
• Ensure that there is sufficient space to work around
the machine.
• Keep the work area orderly and clean. Components
and tools that are not put in their correct place or put
away may be the cause of accidents!
• Ensure that all safety devices have been installed
properly.
• Adjustments to the machine or tool replacement may
only be conducted once the machine has stopped.
• Only clamp authorised tools to the machine.
• Install the dust extraction system according to the
instructions and test its function.
• Only process workpieces that can be safely placed
on the machine and guided.
• Carefully inspect workpieces for foreign matter (nails,
screws) which might impair processing.
• Support long workpieces with additional surface
equipment (e.g. Table extensions, Roll supports).
• Ensure that each unit is rotating in the proper direc-
tion.
• Keep tools for handling short and narrow workpieces
close at hand.
• Before switching on the machine, always check to make
sure that there are no other persons in the immediate
vicinity of the machine.
During operation:
• When changing to another workpiece or if a mal-
function occurs, first switch off the machine and then
secure it against being switched on again acciden-
tally.
• Do not switch off, circumvent or decommission pro-
tective and safety devices during operation.
• Do not overload the machine! It is safer and performs
better if operated within its power range.
When working on or with the machine, the following
must be strictly observed:
• Persons with long hair who are not wearing a hairnet
are not permitted to work on or with the machine.
• It is prohibited to wear gloves while working on or
with the machine. All jewellery (rings, bracelets,
necklaces, etc.) must be removed before starting
work on or with the machine.
When working on or with the machine, the following
must always be worn by personnel:
• Sturdy, tight-fitting clothing (tear-resistant, no wide
sleeves).
• Protective footwear that protects the feet from heavy
falling objects and prevents sliding on slippery floors.
• Ear protection to protect against loss of hearing.
Warning: Danger – electric current: Work on electrical fittings may only be carried out by qualified person-
nel and in strict observance of the safety instructions.
Attention: Risk of material damage: Only operate the machine in ambient temperatures from +10° to
+40° C. If the instructions are not followed, damage may occur during storage.
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7.2 Switching on the machine
Turn the main switch, located at the rear of the machine
frame, to the “I” setting. The white indicator light on the
control panel signals that electrical power is present.
Start the drive motor by pressing the push button. Press
the push button to stop the drive motor.
Turn the main switch, located at the rear of the machine
frame, to the “I” setting. The white indicator light on the
control panel signals that electrical power is present.
Push in the motor safety switch push button.
Fig. 7: Push button
Fig. 8 : Drive motor
Operation
! Push button
!Motor safety switch
"Drive motor OFF
7.2.2 FB 740/840/940
7.2.1 FB 540/640
Warning! Risk of injury due to insufficient preparation!
It is only permitted to switch on the machine if, for the work at hand, the required preconditions are
fulfilled and any preliminary work is completed. Therefore, the adjusting, fitting and operating instructions
(see the corresponding chapters) must be read before switching on the machine.
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