Woodpecker FKS 6-315/1600 User manual

TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL VERSION
WOODPECKER
HOKUBEMA Maschinenbau GmbH
Graf-Stauffenberg-Kaserne, Binger Str. 28 | Halle 120
DE 72488 Sigmaringen | Tel. [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected] | Web: https://www.ichbinwoodpecker.de
Operating Manual
Sliding Table Saw WOODPECKER FKS 6-315/1600
Machine Type:
FKS 6-315/1600

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HOKUBEMA Maschinenbau GmbH
Graf-Stauffenberg-Kaserne
Binger Straße 28 | Halle 120
DE 72488 Sigmaringen
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Handover Certificate
Machine type:
Machine no.:
Construction year:
Customer address (location of the machine):
Name:
Street:
Postcode/City:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Warranty:
On the basis of our Terms and Conditions of Sale, Delivery and Payment of the respective current status, we
assume a warranty of 12 months, calculated from the day of delivery, for material defects and defects of
title in connection with the delivery for the above-mentioned machine.
Warranty claims:
Warranty claims on the part of HOKUBEMA Maschinenbau GmbH only exist if we have received the signed
handover certificate and the machine has been properly commissioned. We therefore ask for immediate
return.
Important: Please read and follow the instructions in chapter 1 ”Liability and Warranty“.
Confirmation of the buyer:
✓The machine described above was purchased by me/us.
✓Together with this handover certificate, I have received the operating manual valid for the machine
(edition: ____________________________).
✓The operating instructions have been read and understood by me, as well as by all persons responsible
for operating the specified machine. I will ensure that persons working on the machine at a later date
are also instructed accordingly.
_________________________ ___________________ _______________________________
Name and position Date Signature of the customer
Address of the dealer (company stamp):
The machine, including the operating manual, was
handed over to the buyer and installed according to
the specifications in the operating manual.
_________________ _________________________
Date Signature - Customer Service

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Space for notes:

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HOKUBEMA Maschinenbau GmbH
Graf-Stauffenberg-Kaserne
Binger Straße 28 | Halle 120
DE 72488 Sigmaringen
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Handover Certificate
Machine type:
Machine no.:
Construction year:
Customer address (location of the machine):
Name:
Street:
Postcode/City:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Warranty:
On the basis of our Terms and Conditions of Sale, Delivery and Payment of the respective current status, we
assume a warranty of 12 months, calculated from the day of delivery, for material defects and defects of
title in connection with the delivery for the above-mentioned machine.
Warranty claims:
Warranty claims on the part of HOKUBEMA Maschinenbau GmbH only exist if we have received the signed
handover certificate and the machine has been properly commissioned. We therefore ask for immediate
return.
Important: Please read and follow the instructions in chapter 1 ”Liability and Warranty“.
Confirmation of the buyer:
✓The machine described above was purchased by me/us.
✓Together with this handover certificate, I have received the operating manual valid for the machine
(edition: ____________________________).
✓The operating instructions have been read and understood by me, as well as by all persons responsible
for operating the specified machine. I will ensure that persons working on the machine at a later date
are also instructed accordingly.
_________________________ ___________________ _______________________________
Name and position Date Signature of the customer
Address of the dealer (company stamp):
The machine, including the operating manual, was
handed over to the buyer and installed according to
the specifications in the operating manual.
_________________ _________________________
Date Signature - Customer Service

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Table of Contents
1Liability and Warranty.................................................................................................................................. 11
2Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.1 Legal Notice .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Figures................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
3.1 General Symbols ................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Symbols in Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 13
4General......................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Intended Use......................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Target Group and Previous Experience................................................................................................................. 15
4.3 Requirements for the Operators........................................................................................................................... 15
4.4 Training of Personnel............................................................................................................................................ 15
4.5 Accident Prevention.............................................................................................................................................. 16
4.6 General Safety Regulations................................................................................................................................... 16
4.7 Structure and Function ......................................................................................................................................... 17
4.8 Standard Equipment ............................................................................................................................................. 17
4.9 Options and Accessories ....................................................................................................................................... 17
5Safety............................................................................................................................................................ 18
5.1 Basic Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................... 18
5.2 Application Area and Intended Use ...................................................................................................................... 18
5.3 Modifications and Conversions to the Machine ................................................................................................... 18
5.4 Residual Risks........................................................................................................................................................ 19
5.5 Observe the Environmental Protection Regulations............................................................................................. 20
5.6 Organisational Measures ...................................................................................................................................... 21
5.7 Personnel Selection and Qualification - Basic Duties............................................................................................ 21
5.8 Safety Instructions for Specific Phases of Operation ............................................................................................ 22
5.8.1 Normal Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.8.2 Special work within the Scope of Maintenance Work as well as Troubleshooting in the Workflow.............................. 22
5.9 Safe Working Practices ......................................................................................................................................... 23
5.10 Construction-related Safety Equipment ............................................................................................................... 24
5.11 Electrical Safety Equipment .................................................................................................................................. 24
5.12 Hazardous Areas on the Sliding Table Saw ........................................................................................................... 25
5.12.1 Danger Zone Saw Blade................................................................................................................................................... 25
5.12.2 Danger Zones around the Machine ................................................................................................................................. 25
5.13 Avoidance of Kickback Hazards............................................................................................................................. 26
5.13.1 Use fence and saw blade guard....................................................................................................................................... 26
5.13.2 Never work without the riving knife................................................................................................................................ 26
5.13.3 Use anti-kickback devices................................................................................................................................................ 26
5.13.4 Rip fence when cutting short workpieces to width ......................................................................................................... 26
5.13.5 Parallelism of the rip fence.............................................................................................................................................. 27
5.13.6 Cutting off small pieces on the rip fence ......................................................................................................................... 27

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5.13.7 Insert cutting ................................................................................................................................................................... 27
6Machine Data ............................................................................................................................................... 28
6.1 Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 28
6.2 Emission Levels ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
6.2.1 Noise Information............................................................................................................................................................ 29
6.2.2 Noise Emission Values ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
6.3 Workplace Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 29
6.4 Maximum Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................... 30
7Installation and Connection ......................................................................................................................... 31
7.1 Check Delivery Conditions .................................................................................................................................... 31
7.2 Transport .............................................................................................................................................................. 31
7.2.1 Unloading with a Forklift Truck........................................................................................................................................ 31
7.2.2 Setting down with a Forklift Truck................................................................................................................................... 31
7.2.3 Lifting and Parking with an Overhead Crane ................................................................................................................... 32
7.3 Machine Installation ............................................................................................................................................. 32
7.4 Temporary Storage ............................................................................................................................................... 33
7.5 Lashing in a Transport Vehicle .............................................................................................................................. 33
7.6 Connecting the Extraction Unit............................................................................................................................. 34
7.6.1 Automatic switching of the Extraction System (Option).................................................................................................. 34
7.7 Electrical Connections........................................................................................................................................... 35
7.7.1 Supply Cable and External Fuse Protection ..................................................................................................................... 35
7.7.2 Check Direction of Rotation............................................................................................................................................. 35
8Components and Controls............................................................................................................................ 36
9Saw Blade Positioning .................................................................................................................................. 37
9.1 Height Setting of the Saw Blade............................................................................................................................ 37
9.2 Tilt Setting of the Saw Blade ................................................................................................................................. 37
10 Mounting and Usage .................................................................................................................................... 38
10.1 Mounting and Adjusting the Saw Blade................................................................................................................ 38
10.1.1 Preparation: Making the circular saw shaft accessible.................................................................................................... 38
10.1.2 Replacing / Mounting a Saw Blade .................................................................................................................................. 39
10.1.3 Adjusting the Riving Knife................................................................................................................................................ 40
10.1.4 Fitting and Adjusting the Saw Blade Guard ..................................................................................................................... 40
10.1.5 Optional Overhead Saw Blade Guard .............................................................................................................................. 40
10.1.6 Scoring Unit (Option)....................................................................................................................................................... 41
10.1.7 Replacing / Mounting a Scoring Saw Blade...................................................................................................................... 41
10.1.8 Setting the Scoring Saw ................................................................................................................................................... 42
10.2 Mounting and Using the Cross-Cut Carriage......................................................................................................... 42
10.3 Mounting and adjusting the Cross-cut Fence ....................................................................................................... 43
10.3.1 Set 90° Angle ................................................................................................................................................................... 43
10.3.2 Set Mitre Angle................................................................................................................................................................ 43
10.3.3 Set angular degrees via fixed grid.................................................................................................................................... 44
10.3.4 Checking the tape measure for the cross-cut fence ........................................................................................................ 44
10.4 Sliding Table.......................................................................................................................................................... 45

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10.5 Mounting the Rip Fence........................................................................................................................................ 46
10.6 Operating the Rip Fence ....................................................................................................................................... 47
10.6.1 Setting the Rip Fence....................................................................................................................................................... 47
10.6.2 Change stop profile from high to flat .............................................................................................................................. 47
10.6.3 Folding the Rip Fence away............................................................................................................................................. 47
10.7 Mounting the Table Extension.............................................................................................................................. 48
10.8 Mounting the Extension Table.............................................................................................................................. 48
10.9 Eccentric Clamping Device .................................................................................................................................... 49
10.10 Clamping Shoe ...................................................................................................................................................... 49
10.11 Push Stick.............................................................................................................................................................. 49
11 Commissioning ............................................................................................................................................. 50
11.1 Operating Switches............................................................................................................................................... 50
11.1 Switching ON and OFF........................................................................................................................................... 50
11.2 Switch ON the Sawing Unit ................................................................................................................................... 50
11.3 Switch OFF the Sawing Unit .................................................................................................................................. 50
11.4 Emergency Stop Function ..................................................................................................................................... 50
12 Working with the Sliding Table Saw ............................................................................................................. 51
12.1 General Instructions.............................................................................................................................................. 51
12.2 Permissible Working Techniques .......................................................................................................................... 51
12.3 Improper Working Techniques ............................................................................................................................. 51
12.4 Permitted Operations ........................................................................................................................................... 52
12.4.1 Longitudinal cutting of narrow Workpieces < 120 mm.................................................................................................... 52
12.4.2 Cutting Battens................................................................................................................................................................ 52
12.4.3 Edge Cutting (Trimming).................................................................................................................................................. 52
12.4.4 Cross-cutting of wide Workpieces................................................................................................................................... 52
12.4.5 Cross-cutting of narrow or short Workpieces.................................................................................................................. 53
12.4.6 Cutting Workpieces to Length ......................................................................................................................................... 53
12.4.7 Dividing large Panels ....................................................................................................................................................... 53
12.5 Conditionally permitted Operations ..................................................................................................................... 54
12.5.1 Concealed Cutting (Rebating).......................................................................................................................................... 54
12.5.2 Insert Cutting................................................................................................................................................................... 54
13 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 55
13.1 Faults with optional Scoring Saw .......................................................................................................................... 56
14 Maintenance and Inspection........................................................................................................................ 57
14.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................ 57
14.2 Lubrication ............................................................................................................................................................ 58
14.3 Checking the Electronic Motor Brake ................................................................................................................... 58
14.4 Checking the Safety Devices ................................................................................................................................. 58
14.4.1 Checking the Emergency Stop Buttons............................................................................................................................ 58
14.4.2 Checking the internal Safety Switch ................................................................................................................................ 58
14.4.3 Checking the Safety Labels .............................................................................................................................................. 58
14.4.4 Checking the Saw Blade Guard........................................................................................................................................ 59
14.4.5 Checking the Riving Knife ................................................................................................................................................ 59

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14.4.6 Checking the Push Stick................................................................................................................................................... 59
14.5 Checking the Rip Fence......................................................................................................................................... 59
14.6 Checking the Cross-Cut Fence Tape Measure....................................................................................................... 59
14.7 Changing and Tensioning the Drive Belt ............................................................................................................... 60
14.7.1 Checking the Drive Belt Tension...................................................................................................................................... 60
14.8 Maintaining the Drive Belt.................................................................................................................................... 60
14.9 Taking the Machine out of Operation / Storage ................................................................................................... 61
14.10 Defects and their Remedy..................................................................................................................................... 61
14.11 Average Situations / Emergencies ........................................................................................................................ 61
15 Electrical Circuit Diagram ............................................................................................................................. 62
16 Options and Accessories .............................................................................................................................. 63
16.1 Circular Saw Blades............................................................................................................................................... 63
16.2 Optional Accessories............................................................................................................................................. 63
17 Disassembly and Scrapping .......................................................................................................................... 64
EU - Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................................. 65
List of Figures
Figure 1: Circular saw blade with guard................................................................................................................ 12
Figure 2: Danger zone saw blade .......................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 3: Danger zones around the machine ........................................................................................................ 25
Figure 4: Cutting short workpieces to width......................................................................................................... 26
Figure 5: Fixing the deflector wedge on the table ................................................................................................ 27
Figure 6: Name plate............................................................................................................................................. 28
Figure 7: Working areas ........................................................................................................................................ 29
Figure 8: Maximum dimensions - top view........................................................................................................... 30
Figure 9: Unloading with a forklift truck ............................................................................................................... 31
Figure 10: Setting down with a forklift truck ........................................................................................................ 31
Figure 11: Lifting and parking with a crane........................................................................................................... 32
Figure 12: Transport shackle (4 x)......................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 13: Suction nozzle ...................................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 14: Terminal box ........................................................................................................................................ 35
Figure 15: CEE plug................................................................................................................................................ 35
Figure 16: Components and controls.................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 17: Height setting....................................................................................................................................... 37
Figure 18: Tilt setting ............................................................................................................................................ 37
Figure 19: Making the chip flap accessible ........................................................................................................... 38
Figure 20: Stop position ........................................................................................................................................ 38
Figure 21: Press the safety catch .......................................................................................................................... 38
Figure 22: Extended range .................................................................................................................................... 38
Figure 23: Locking on right side ............................................................................................................................ 38
Figure 24: Locking on left side............................................................................................................................... 38
Figure 25: Safety switch ........................................................................................................................................ 38
Figure 26: Height setting wheel ............................................................................................................................ 39
Figure 27: Tilt setting wheel.................................................................................................................................. 39
Figure 28: Saw shaft with flange and clamping nut .............................................................................................. 39
Figure 29: Fitting the circular saw blade............................................................................................................... 39
Figure 30: Adjusting the riving knife ..................................................................................................................... 40

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Figure 31: Fitting the saw blade guard.................................................................................................................. 40
Figure 32: Adjusting the saw blade guard............................................................................................................. 40
Figure 33: Loosen the scoring saw shaft clamping nut ......................................................................................... 41
Figure 34: Inserting a scoring saw blade............................................................................................................... 41
Figure 35: Socket spanner for setting ................................................................................................................... 42
Figure 36: Set the scoring saw blade..................................................................................................................... 42
Figure 37: Cross-cut carriage - mounting and use ................................................................................................ 42
Figure 38: Mounting and adjusting the cross-cut fence ....................................................................................... 43
Figure 39: Angular grid.......................................................................................................................................... 44
Figure 40: Indexing template (right) ..................................................................................................................... 44
Figure 41: Check and readjust the tape measure ................................................................................................. 44
Figure 42: Operating the sliding table................................................................................................................... 45
Figure 43: Mounting the rip fence ........................................................................................................................ 46
Figure 44: Operating the rip fence........................................................................................................................ 47
Figure 45: Mounting the table extension.............................................................................................................. 48
Figure 46: Height adjustment screws.................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 47: Mounting the extension table.............................................................................................................. 48
Figure 48: Eccentric clamping device.................................................................................................................... 49
Figure 49: Clamping shoe...................................................................................................................................... 49
Figure 50: Push stick.............................................................................................................................................. 49
Figure 51: Operating switches of the machine ..................................................................................................... 50
Figure 52: Overhead guard ................................................................................................................................... 54
Figure 53: Open the service door.......................................................................................................................... 60
Figure 54: Tension drive belt................................................................................................................................. 60
Figure 55: Checking the belt tension..................................................................................................................... 60
Figure 56: Electrical circuit diagram...................................................................................................................... 62
Revisions:
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Editor
Modification
Date
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Original manual translated
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1Liability and Warranty
When purchasing a machine or additional component (hereinafter referred to as “machine”), the General Terms
and Conditions of Sale and Delivery of HOKUBEMA Maschinenbau GmbH generally apply. These are provided to
the purchaser or operator at the latest when the contract is concluded.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Liability and warranty claims shall only commence from the point in time at
which the signed handover certificate (see  page 3 resp. 5) from the dealer and/or end cus-
tomer for the delivered machine has been submitted to HOKUBEMA Maschinenbau GmbH in
written form.
Liability and warranty claims for personal injury and property damage are generally excluded if they are due to
one or more of the following causes:
•Commissioning of the machine without prior machine instruction by an authorised and adequately trained
specialist who is familiar with the function and dangers of the machine.
•Electrical connection as well as repair and/or maintenance work on electrical components by personnel
who do not have the appropriate qualifications.
•Connection and repair and/or maintenance work on hydraulic or pneumatic components by personnel
who do not have the appropriate qualifications.
•Non-observance of the instructions in the operating manual, in particular the chapter “Safety”.
•Improper use or operation in an unauthorised area of application.
•Improper assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the machine.
•Unauthorised conversions or modifications to the machine or additional components.
•Operating the machine without using all the protective equipment available for the operation.
•Inadequate monitoring and maintenance of the machine components and protective devices.
•Continuing to operate the machine when faults, damage or defects are present.
•Processing materials that do not correspond to the machine's area of application.
•Carrying out operations that are not permitted for the machine supplied.
•Use of tools that are not permitted for the machine supplied.
•Operating the machine outdoors or in damp, wet or potentially explosive environments.
•Operation of the machine outside permissible ambient temperatures or humidity.
•Grossly negligent behaviour when handling or operating the machine.
•Impact by foreign bodies, e.g. stones, metal parts, etc.
•Improperly carried out repairs.
•Catastrophic events due to force majeure.

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2Introduction
This operating manual applies exclusively to the WOODPECKER
sliding table saw type FKS 6-315/1600. The purpose of this docu-
ment is to acquaint the user with the machine and enable him to
use it to the full extent of its intended capabilities.
Additionally it contains important information to operate the ma-
chine safely, properly and economically. Observance of the man-
ual helps to avoid hazards, reduce repair costs and downtimes
and increase the reliability and service life of the machine.
Figure 1: Circular saw blade with guard
Furthermore, this operating manual serves to supplement instructions based on national regulations for accident
prevention and environmental protection.
This operating manual must always be available at the place of use of the machine. It must be
read and followed by every person who is assigned to work on the machine, e.g.
•during operation, including set-up, troubleshooting in the work process, removal of pro-
duction waste and maintenance,
•during maintenance (servicing, inspection, repair)
•and/or during transport.
Apart from the operating manual and the legally binding accident prevention provisions applicable in the country
and place of use, the recognized technical regulations for safe and proper work must also be observed.
2.1 Legal Notice
WOODPECKER is a brand of Hokubema Maschinenbau GmbH. All contents of these operating instructions are
subject to the rights of use and copyright of HOKUBEMA Maschinenbau GmbH. Any reproduction, modification,
further use and publication in other electronic or printed media, as well as their online publication, requires the
prior written consent of HOKUBEMA Maschinenbau GmbH.
2.2 Figures
All photos, figures and graphics contained in this document are for illustration and better understanding only
and may differ from the current state of the product. Title photos and general views may also include optional
components and special accessories.
3Symbols
3.1 General Symbols
Symbol
Meaning

Indicates passages within this operating manual that must be particularly observed in order to
prevent malfunctions or damage to the machine.

Refers to chapters, sections, or figures within this document.

Refers to an external document or a third-party source.

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3.2 Symbols in Safety Instructions
Symbol
Safety Instruction
General danger symbol, which requires the highest attention!
Failure to observe may result in damage to the equipment, serious injury or even death.
Warning of possible danger from forklift traffic!
Non-observance may result in life-threatening injuries.
Warning indicates a possible hazard under suspended loads!
Non-observance may result in life-threatening injuries.
Warning indicates a possible fall hazard!
Non-observance of these instructions may result in serious injuries.
Warning indicates a possible cutting hazard!
Risk of personal injury and possibly additional damage to equipment.
Reference to the obligation to wear protective gloves!
Non-observance of these instructions may result in personal injury.
Reference to the obligation to wear hearing protection!
Non-observance of these instructions may result in personal injury.
Reference to the obligation to wear protective goggles!
Non-observance of these instructions may result in personal injury.
Reference to the obligation to wear a respiratory protection mask!
Non-observance of these instructions may cause breathing difficulties and lung damage.
Reference to the obligation to wear safety shoes!
Non-observance of these instructions may result in personal injury.
Possible dangerous crushing hazard in the area of stationary objects!
Risk of personal injury and possibly additional equipment damage.
Reference to a possible crushing hazard!
Non-observance increases the risk of injury to hands and fingers!
This symbol warns of the dangers of electric voltage!
Failure to observe may result in damage to the equipment, serious injury or even death.
Fire hazard! Do not smoke and do not ignite open fire.
Access for unauthorized persons prohibited!
Risk of personal injury and possibly additional equipment damage.
This safety notice indicates a possible dangerous pull-in hazard!
Wearing loose clothing, jewellery as well as long untied hair is prohibited!
Risk of personal injury and possibly additional damage to property.

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4General
The WOODPECKER “FKS 6-315/1600” sliding table saw is a sturdily constructed and generously equipped ma-
chine. With its extra-strong saw unit guided on both sides, it is suitable for professional woodworking in any
workshop, joinery or training centres.
Special highlights in the basic equipment are the smooth-running and precise sliding table, the removable cross-
cut carriage for processing large panels, the 1200 mm long cross-cut and mitre fence with one flip stop, the
eccentric clamp device that can be mounted in both grooves of the sliding table, the solid and finely adjustable
rip fence with extension table as well as the supplementary table extension.
•The circular saw unit has a powerful 4.0 kW / 5.5 HP three-phase motor equipped with a wear-free electronic
motor brake. An even more powerful motor with 5.5 KW / 7.5 HP is optionally available.
•The motor shaft has a diameter of 30 mm and allows circular saw blades with min. 250 mm and max. 315
mm diameter to be mounted.
•The circular saw blade can be tilted backwards by up to 45° via handwheel with reading scale and can com-
pletely be retracted under the table top if required.
•The planed table top is 800 mm wide and 550 mm long and can be extended to the left with the table ex-
tension mounted and the extension table to the rear.
•The precise sliding table is made of aluminium and hardened steel guide rods. It is lockable and allows cutting
lengths of up to 1600 mm. Two integrated T-slots can be used to mount the eccentric clamping device sup-
plied, the clamping shoe and/or other aids.
•With the 0.75 kW scoring unit installed (option), the maximum cutting length is 1500 mm.
•With the removable cross-cut carriage, even large panels can be ideally supported and processed.
•The 1200 mm long cross-cut fence has a flip stop and a millimetre scale. In combination with the cross-cut
carriage, it also allows angular cuts that can be set in a few simple steps using an angular grid on the cross-
cut carriage.
•The 800 mm long rip fence, which can be finely adjusted to 0.1 mm, allows cutting widths of up to 950 mm
when the extension table is mounted. The stop profile can be turned 90° from high to flat so that even flat
and narrow workpieces can be machined without obstructions. If the rip fence is not needed, it can be prac-
tically folded away.
•The fixed speed of the motor shaft is 4000 rpm and of the optional scoring unit 8000 rpm.
•The saw blade height is adjusted via the hand wheel at the front.
•The saw blade tilt can be adjusted up to 45° via the side hand wheel and angle scale.

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4.1 Intended Use
The WOODPECKER FKS 6-315/1600 sliding table saw is designed for cutting materials for which the saw blade
used is suitable (e.g. wood, chipboard, veneer, plastic or similar materials). This sliding table saw is not suitable
for cutting metal as well as plastics and waste wood in which nails, screws and other metal parts could be con-
tained. The machine may only be operated on a level, fixed surface with a minimum load capacity of 1,000 kg/m².
Improper use can lead to danger to persons and to a defect or damage to the machine.
The sliding table saw is suitable for the following operations:
•Longitudinal cutting of workpieces made of solid wood
•Cross cutting of workpieces made of solid wood
•Cutting of solid or veneered panels
4.2 Target Group and Previous Experience
This operating manual is intended for the operating and maintenance personnel of the machine. The operating
personnel is to be determined by the operator and must further meet the following requirements:
•Basic technical knowledge (e.g. apprenticeship as carpenter, machine fitter, etc. and/or practice in operat-
ing sliding table saw s resp. woodworking machines)
•Reading and understanding these operating and maintenance instructions
In order to acquire the knowledge required to operate this machine, the operator must ensure the following
measures:
•Product training for every operator (also possible external personnel)
•Regular safety instruction
4.3 Requirements for the Operators
•The sliding table saw may only be operated by trained personnel who have also read this manual.
•Inspection, maintenance, cleaning and repair may only be performed by technical specialists
with product-specific training and mechanical and/or electrical training.
•Specialists with product-specific training are to be commissioned and held responsible for
planning and checking the work.
•The national protective regulations for employees must be observed.
•The operator is responsible for the safe use of the machine.
•The legal minimum age must be observed.
4.4 Training of Personnel
All machine operators must be adequately trained in the operation and maintenance of the machine. In particu-
lar, the training must include the following:
•General rules for the use of the machine, proper operation, correct setting of the machine, fences and stop
systems, the sliding table, cross-cut carriage and all guards.
•Proper handling of the workpieces during the machining process. Correct position of the hands on the work-
piece and to the rotating tool during and after machining.
•The personnel must be informed about hazards, risks and appropriate protective measures.
•The personnel must be trained in the area of regular checks of the guards and protective devices.
•The personnel must be trained in the use of the guards and protective device.

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4.5 Accident Prevention
To avoid accidents, the following rules must be observed for operation:
•Prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to the machine.
•Keep unauthorized persons away from the danger areas.
•Repeatedly inform present other persons about existing residual risks (refer to section 5.4).
•Conduct and record regular training & instruction for persons who must be in the area of the machine.
•New employees must be trained internally to work on a thickener and this training must be documented.
4.6 General Safety Regulations
In general, the following safety regulations and obligations apply when handling the sliding table saw:
•A sliding table saw may only be operated in a technically perfect and clean condition.
•It is prohibited to remove, modify or bypass any protective, safety or monitoring equipment.
•It is forbidden to modify or alter the machine without the written approval of the manufacturer / supplier.
•Faults or damage must be reported to the operator immediately, eliminated without delay and repaired if
necessary.
•For repairs, only original spare parts may be used.
•All protective, safety and monitoring devices must be regularly checked and maintained by the operator.
•Only instructed, trained or qualified persons may work on this machine.
•Maintenance work must be carried out and documented in accordance with the maintenance instruc-
tions.
•After maintenance or repair, the machine may only be started with all protective devices fitted. A respon-
sible person must be defined for this purpose, who checks that the guards have been properly installed.
•For the operation of a sliding table saw, the respective national safety regulations for employees as well
as the national safety and accident prevention regulations apply.

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4.7 Structure and Function
•FKS 6-315/1600 sliding table saw with tiltable saw blade 0 ... 45°.
•Table top size 800 x 550 mm (extendable to the left and back)
•Cutting width at rip fence 950 mm (with extension table)
•Cutting height at 90°: max. 102 mm (with Ø 315 mm saw blade)
•Cutting height at 46°: max. 72 mm (with Ø 315 mm saw blade)
•Cutting length / sliding table length 1600 mm
The circular saw shaft is driven by a three-phase motor with a fixed speed of 4000 rpm.
The circular saw shaft (30 mm Ø) accommodates saw blade diameters from min. 215 mm to max. 315 mm.
The height and tilt of the saw blade are adjusted by two handwheels. The sliding table made of special aluminium
profiles runs on hardened steel guide rods. The cross-cut carriage is inserted into the lateral groove of the sliding
table and fixed in position with two clamping levers. The cross-cut fence has a continuous scale and an adjustable
flip stop. It can be used in combination with the eccentric clamping device and on the cross-cut carriage.
The rip fence with quick clamping and fine adjustment can be set to any dimension up to 950 mm.
The main switch is lockable. An emergency stop button is fitted at both working positions.
4.8 Standard Equipment
•Saw motor 4.0 kW (5.5 HP) with fixed speed 4000 rpm
•Saw blade guard with suction nozzle
•Sliding table with 1600 mm cutting length
•Removable cross-cut carriage with angular grid for mitre cuts
•Cross-cut fence on the cross-cut carriage with mm scale up to 1200 mm and a robust flip stop
•Height and tilt of the saw blade adjustable via handwheels
•Cross-cut fence can be used as angular mitre fence ± 45° on both sides
•Solid rip fence, manually adjustable with fine adjustment and reversible stop profile (high/flat), including
extension table for cutting widths up to 950 mm
•Mountable table extension for long and large workpieces
•Electronic, wear-free motor brake
•Eccentric clamping device for workpiece fixation
•Adjustable riving knife up to Ø 315 mm on the saw blade
•Adjustable clamping shoe as anti-kickback device
•Saw blade can be completely retracted under the table top
•Suction nozzle Ø 120 mm on machine body, Ø 60 mm on saw blade guard
•Push-button control for the saw unit (start/stop)
•Push stick
4.9 Options and Accessories
Various accessories and optional components are available for the FKS 6-315/1600 sliding table saw. These can
be used to expand the machine individually.
Detailed information and the corresponding article numbers can be found in chapter 16.

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5Safety
5.1 Basic Safety Instructions
Woodworking machines can be dangerous if used improperly. Therefore, observe the safety instructions listed
in this chapter and the accident prevention regulations of your employer's liability insurance association!
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage and malfunctions resulting from failure to
observe these operating instructions.
5.2 Application Area and Intended Use
The sliding table saw WOODPECKER FKS 6-315/1600 is used exclusively for cutting materials
for which the respective saw blade used is suitable (e.g. wood, chipboard, veneer, plastic and
similar materials).
This machine is not suitable for processing metal resp. plastic and scrap wood - which could
contain nails, screws and other metal parts.
The machine may only be operated on a firm, level surface with a minimum load-bearing ca-
pacity of 1,000 kg/m².
Please note: If a suitable saw blade is used, aluminium can also be processed. Any machining of other materials
requires prior consultation with the manufacturer and his approval.
Only one-piece (CV) or compound (HM) circular saw blades according to EN 847-1 for manual feed with the fol-
lowing dimensions are permissible as tools:
Saw blade
Ø min.
Ø max.
Ø Bore
Main saw blade
250 mm
315 mm
30 mm H7
Scoring saw blade (option)
-
120 mm
20 mm
You will find circular saw blades as accessories in the section 16.1.

Do not fit saw blades with larger bores! In addition, do not use reducing or adapter rings to
adapt larger bores to the shaft.
The machine is not suitable for operation outdoors or in potentially explosive areas.
•Permissible altitude: max. 1000 m above sea level
•Permissible ambient temperature: +1 … +40° C
•Permissible humidity: max. 90 %
Intended use also includes the connection of the machine to an adequately dimensioned extraction system (see
section 7.6) and compliance with the operating, maintenance and servicing conditions specified in the oper-
ating manual. Any other use is not in accordance with the intended use and is therefore prohibited.
Improper use can lead to danger to persons and to a defect or damage to the machine.
5.3 Modifications and Conversions to the Machine

Unauthorised conversions and modifications to the machine are strictly prohibited for safety
reasons. This will invalidate the CE declaration of conformity! The manufacturer is not liable
for any resulting damage. The risk for this is borne exclusively by the operator/user.

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5.4 Residual Risks
The machine is built according to the latest state of the art and the recognised safety rules. Nevertheless, the
use of the machine may cause danger to life and limb of the user or third parties or damage to the machine and
other equipment.
Due to the construction of the machine, the following residual risks can occur even when used as intended and
despite compliance with all relevant safety regulations:
Reading and applying the operating manual is mandatory for the operating personnel.
Be alert to possible crushing hazards:
a) when transporting the machine by forklift truck →between forks & pallet / machine
b) when picking up the machine →between machine / pallet and floor
c) when lowering the machine →between machine and fixed equipment
Be alert to possible crushing hazards when lowering the machine (from the cargo pallet to the
floor) with a forklift truck or overhead crane.
Make sure that no objects fall from the forklift truck / crane.
Do not leave any objects / tools on the machine.
It is strictly prohibited to ride on the machine during a lifting operation (with the indoor crane or
forklift). There is a danger of falling!
Unauthorised persons are not allowed to enter the installation area of the machine
(responsibility of the operator).
Be aware of the danger of cutting at the saw blade. Never reach into the running saw blade!
Always wear protective gloves when changing a saw blade.
The saw blade guard must be used during every cutting operation. Cutting without using the
saw blade guard is strictly prohibited. The wearing of protective goggles is mandatory.
Be aware of the danger from falling objects such as workpieces, tools or similar. Therefore, wear
safety shoes, especially when transporting and setting down the machine.
Be aware of the risk of injury from flying tool parts in the event of tool breakage.
Therefore wear protective goggles.
Be aware of the risk of injury from flying workpiece parts and chips, splinters and dust coming out
of the machine. Therefore wear protective goggles.
Be aware of the increased noise emission and wear hearing protection.
Be aware of the increased dust generation. Use the extraction device and wear a dust mask if
necessary.
Be aware of a possible danger of being drawn in by moving machine parts or tools. This can cause
pieces of clothing or hair to be caught. Always wear tight-fitting clothing or avoid loose clothing
and wear a hair net if necessary.
Danger of being drawn in and increased risk of injury when wearing watches and jewellery.
Wearing watches and jewellery is prohibited on the tilting spindle moulder.
Never reach into the area between the saw blade guard and the aluminium profile rail (cross-
cut fence). There is a danger of crushing!
Electrical equipment must be maintained and cleaned regularly.
The saw blade guard for mitre cutting (inclined saw blade) is wider and can therefore be
reached earlier by the profile rail. Therefore the danger of splintering exists earlier.
Danger from electric shock! It is strictly forbidden to bypass safety devices (e.g. safety switches).
Danger from electric shock! There are hazards when working on the electrical system.
This work must only be carried out by qualified personnel!
Be aware of the crushing hazard when closing the saw blade guard and the cutting hazard at the
saw blade.
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Be aware of the risk of crushing at the end of the running rail for the sliding table between the run-
ning rail and the sliding table.
Pay attention to the risk of crushing on the inside of the sliding table on fixed components / guide
rods on the inside of the sliding table.
Be aware of the risk of crushing when pushing the sliding table forward between the sliding table
and the front holding block for the saw blade.
Do not reach into the area between the rip fence and the ruler bar
(especially when pushing back the rip fence).
Pay attention to the danger of cutting and crushing in the area of the scoring saw blade. Access
during normal operation and by unauthorised persons is strictly prohibited.
Make sure that no unauthorised persons are in the area of the machine.
Be aware of the risk of crushing between the sliding cross-cut fence and the cross slide on both
sides: Do not reach into these areas!
The emergency stop buttons must always be freely accessible. They must not be moved, e.g. with
hopper boxes. Check the function of the emergency stop buttons daily (before starting work).
Fire hazard due to wood dust in connection with flying sparks and/or open fire!
5.5 Observe the Environmental Protection Regulations
During all work with the machine, the environmental protection regulations, obligations and laws for waste
avoidance and proper recycling and/or disposal applicable at the place of use must be observed. This applies in
particular to installation, repair and maintenance work involving substances that could pollute the groundwater
(e.g. hydraulic oils and cleaning agents and liquids containing solvents). In any case, prevent them from seeping
into the ground or entering the sewage system.
Store and transport the above-mentioned hazardous substances only in suitable con-
tainers. Avoid leakage of hazardous substances by using suitable collection contain-
ers. Ensure that the above-mentioned substances are disposed of by a qualified dis-
posal company.