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Modifications:

 

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Any modifications to the machine including incorpora-

tion into an 

 

assembly, addition of integrated feeds or 

other changes are the responsibility of the end user 

and the end user must ensure ongoing compliance.

 

 

Additional Safety Actions to be Take by End 

User

 

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Lock out Tag out procedures to be adopted during all 

maintenance.

 

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Lock out Tag out procedures to be observed when 

changing blade

 

 

Functional Testing

 

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Braking time test—tested monthly 

 

 

(20 second brake run down )

 

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Upper Guard locking—tested monthly, prove there is 

an inability to open upper guard without tools.

 

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Test lower guards for hang ups make sure upper plas-

tic section drop down to cover blade

 

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Test lower ring guard (inner) test to make sure it moves 

freely, it is not bent, and does not hang up–

 

must drop 

freely to lower portion of blade 

 

General instructions for Safe Use:

 

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Always observe the safety instructions and applicable 

 

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   regulations.

 

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Ensure the material to be sawn is firmly secured in place.

 

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Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool and do not exert 

side

 

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   pressure on the saw blade.

 

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Avoid overloading.

 

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Install the appropriate saw blade. Do not use excessively 

worn blades. The maximum rotation speed of the tool must 
not  exceed that of the saw blade.

 

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Do not attempt to cut excessively small pieces.

 

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Allow the blade to cut freely. Do not force.

 

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Allow the motor to reach full speed before cutting.

 

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Make sure all locking knobs and clamp handles are tight.

 

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Never run the machine without the guards in place.

 

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Never lift the machine by the table top.

 

Preventative Maintenance —

 

Continued

 

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Weekly

 

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Perform daily PM tasks and then also:

 

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Make sure spring return pulls carriage back behind the 
fence from any position in the arm.

 

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Look at saw blade, make sure it is free of cracks and is 
sharp,

 

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Review all safety labeling and make sure they are intact 
and legible, if they are damaged order replacements 
from Original Saw Company.

 

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Monthly / Bi

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Monthly

—Every 160 hours of use:

 

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Disconnect power from machine

 

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Remove saw blade, end cap, and stop bolt pull out car-
riage and gently rest the carriage assembly on the table 
top.

 

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Wipe down the machined tracks with denatured alcohol 
or paint thinner to remove any residual wood pitch 
buildup.  

Note do not lubricate the tracks

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Wipe down the bearings with denatured alcohol or paint 
thinner to remove any residual wood pitch buildup.   
Check for free movement if there are any bad bearings 
have them replaced–

 

they will cause wear and damage.

 

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Review all cords for cracks replace if damaged.

 

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Reassemble the carriage in the arm, reinstall stop bolt, 
end cap.  Check for looseness in the carriage or left to 
right movement specifically near the fence area.

 

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The column should be wiped down with a clean dry rag, 
if there are any wood pitch please use denatured alcohol 
or pain thinner to remove then keep column dry. 

 

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 Vacuum the table and inside the frame to make sure 
sawdust is not building up in those areas.

 

 

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Annually / Bi

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Annually

 

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Adjustment and alignment of saw is necessary only when 
cutting results in unacceptable accuracy but yearly take a 
square and double check alignment as shown starting on 
page 18.

 

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After many years of use your saw may need   replace-
ment parts.  If any of the following wears out all others 
listed should be checked also.

 

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Arm Tracks:  If the saw is used primarily for short cut

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offs, the tracks may wear making it difficult to adjust the 
roller head bearing for full length arm travel.  Arms can 
generally be re

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machined—contact Original Saw for pric-

ing and shipping   instructions.

 

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Motor bearings:  Check for free, smooth rotation.  Do not 
attempt to lubricate.  Replace every 5 years with factory 
original bearings.  Or if unit is used more than 6

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8 hours 

per day replace every 2 years.

 

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Elevating mechanism:  Remove, clean and lubricate with 
type EP grease.  Check for wear between nut and jack 
screw.  Replace assembly if loose.

 

Preventative Maintenance

 

Original Radial Arm Saws are designed to provide you with 
precision cutting with a minimal amount of maintenance.   
The frequency of the maintenance depends on the amount of 
use and the desired cutting quality.

 

 

Always disconnect and lockout power supply   before per-

forming maintenance.

 

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Daily

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Wipe down the machined tracks in the arm with a dry 
clean cloth.  Removing this dust will keep it from building 
up on the tracks.

 

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Glance at the guards  and make sure the upper guard is 
in good shape free from damage and the lower movea-
ble portions have free movement and are not binding.

 

Use and Preventative Maintenance

 

Summary of Contents for 3531-01

Page 1: ...ANUAL PRIOR TO USING THE SAW REVIEW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FREQUENTLY RADIAL ARM SAW TYPE 5 cross cut only 14 models 3531 01 3536 01 3531 03 3536 03 16 models 3541 3546 For Serial...

Page 2: ...the unlikely event there is trouble with your machine the Original Saw Company warrants the machine for the period of one year from the date of purchase The warranty covers defects in materials and w...

Page 3: ...3 3 Service Record Serial Number_____________________ Date Purchased ______________ Date Service Performed By...

Page 4: ...footwear is recommended when working outdoors 9 USE PROTECTIVE GLASSES If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask 10 DON T OVER REACH Keep proper balance and footing at all times 11 MAINTAIN TOOLS W...

Page 5: ...y devices certain residual risks cannot be avoided These are Impairment of hearing Risk of accidents caused by contact with the uncovered parts of the rotating saw blade Risk of injury when changing t...

Page 6: ...l or paint thinner to remove any residual wood pitch buildup Note do not lubricate the tracks Wipe down the bearings with denatured alcohol or paint thinner to remove any residual wood pitch buildup C...

Page 7: ...8 for replacement parts 6 Denotes hearing and eye protection required 7 Denotes guards required to be in place 8 Denotes general safety hazard See operators manual for more information pertaining to t...

Page 8: ...Arm General Caution Frame 4 Denotes lift point Note there are 2 on front of frame and 2 on the rear of the frame 1 Denotes read manual before using Arm left side 3 Denotes a pinch point on front of be...

Page 9: ...Elevating Control Handle D Miter Scale E On Off Switch F Adjustable Arm Stop G Operating Handle H Bevel Index Pin I Bevel Scale J Bevel Clamp Handle K Serial Number Plate L Carriage lock clamp M Carr...

Page 10: ...600 16 400 24 600 16 400 24 600 Max Miter cut capacity at 45o in 25mm stock Inches mm 10 875 276 15 5 393 10 875 276 15 5 393 10 875 276 15 5 393 Max crosscut width Inches mm 16 400 24 600 16 400 24...

Page 11: ...11 11...

Page 12: ...here it is to be set up then tighten legs this will allow machine to level itself to the floor Note if you are mounting our roller tables to the machine leave legs loose so assist in aligning the brac...

Page 13: ...as shown in the diagram on the inside of the starter box cover This is also found on pages 23 24 of this manual 3 Replace or adjust the thermal overload protectors D using dial A see below right with...

Page 14: ...e lower blade guard s effectiveness is limited in bevel operations It may have to be raised out of the way when set ting the bevel angle Be sure the power is off locked out and blade is completely sto...

Page 15: ...r arbor end bell with the guard stud through the hole in the guard Secure with wing nut 5 Reconnect the lower right guard and replace the parts removed 6 Move the carriage forward across the fence to...

Page 16: ...Motor to Bevel Cutting Position Raise the arm to allow the saw blade sufficient clear ance above the table top Release the bevel clamp handle A and pull the bevel index pin B The motor can now be move...

Page 17: ...n feed side almost touches the material Lower anti kickback assembly so the fingers are approximately 1 8 lower than the material Place material against the guide strip and feed evenly into the saw bl...

Page 18: ...dge of the guard closer to the material being cut Figure 3 Using the thumb screw adjust down the material hold down roller to contact the surface of the material being ripped Red arrows in Figure 4 Th...

Page 19: ...ssure clearance between blade and base Pull the blade through as you would for cross cutting Adjusting the tension on the auto carriage return spring Upon original setup of your Original saw you may w...

Page 20: ...b lightly then snug up the locknut 4 If the saw is equipped with a column clamp handle the adjustment should be made so that the clamp firmly secures the post when pushed back and re leased when the h...

Page 21: ...e machine has been exposed to the weather or used for a period of time the wood parts may become warped or worn so that the fence board is no longer straight It should be made straight by planing and...

Page 22: ...follow in the kerf of the front of the blade Signs of a blade heeling are indicated when the rear teeth of the blade mark the material with an offset in the cut This may be checked by cutting a piece...

Page 23: ...6th turn and screw in the same amount the set screw located on the bottom of the yoke trunion 4 Tighten the lock nuts engage the bevel clamp handle and recheck B If marks are made on the upper side of...

Page 24: ...e If your overload block does not have the proper settings the block will have to be replaced with one appropriate for your voltage 4 Recheck all connections and replace lids on the motor box and magn...

Page 25: ...ING If your machine requires a different voltage follow the instructions below The motor will need to be rewired according to the diagrams below The thermal overloads must be reset or replaced with th...

Page 26: ...loughing Fence not straight Feed rate too fast Wrong blade Column too loose in base Too much play between arm and column Rollerhead loose in arm Yoke loose when clamped to rollerhead Sawdust between l...

Page 27: ...se in arm Yoke too loose when clamped to rollerhead Bevel clamp handle loose Tabletop not parallel to arm Make proper adjustment p 20 Make proper adjustment p 18 Make proper adjustment p 18 Make prope...

Page 28: ...Low voltage voltage should be measured at the motor while it is starting and blade attached Voltage should not drop lower than 185 volts for 208 220 and 230 volt systems Check for loose or high resist...

Page 29: ...enuine replacement parts For parts or service please contact Original Saw for the dealer nearest you Printed in the USA The Original Saw Company 08 2019 HD Series Type 6 Updated electrical connections...

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