scheppach FS3600 Electric Tile Cutting machine Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Scheppach

scheppach FS3600 Electric Tile Cutting machine Instruction Manual

Only for EU countries.
Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material!

In observance of European directive 2012/19/EU on wasted electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electric tools that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.

MANUFACTURER

scheppach
Fabrikation von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen GmbH Günzburger Straße 69
D-89335 Ichenhausen

DEAR CUSTOMER,

We wish you lots of fun and success in working with your new scheppach machine.

NOTE:

As per the applicable Product Liability Law, the manufacturer of this device will not be liable for damages that occur in this device or that are caused by this device in the following cases:

Improper handling,
Non-observation of the operating instructions,
Repair by third parties, unauthorized technicians,
Installation and replacement with non-original spare parts,
Use not in conformity with the manufacturer‘s specifications,
Failures of the electrical system attributable to non observation of the electrical specifications and VDE clauses 0100, DIN 57113 / VDE0113.

Please read the instructions in the present manual carefully before using the tile-cutting machine.

Read the Instructions For Use:

Please read the Instructions for Use carefully before setting up, commissioning or intervening in the machine.

Dangerous electric voltage
Caution! Switch off the mains power supply before making any intervention in the tile-cutting machine.

Risk from sudden start
Caution! The tile-cutting machine can restart suddenly after a power failure.

In addition to the safety clauses of this operating instructions manual, you must also observe the specifications of your country applicable to the operation of the machine without fail.

Keep the operating instructions manual in a plastic cover near the machine, protected against dirt and humidity.

Pass the operating manual / safety instructions on when you hand over to other people.

It must be read and observed carefully by all machine operators before starting work on the machine.

Only persons who are trained to use the machine and who have been instructed about the risks involved should be allowed to operate the machine. The required minimum age of workers must to be observed.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

After removing the packing, check the components for possible transport damage. In case of complaints, please inform the delivery agent immediately. Subsequent complaints will not be entertained.
Check the delivery to ensure that it is complete.
Familiarize yourself with the machine with the help of the operating instructions manual before using it.
Use only original parts for accessories as well as consumables and spare parts. Spare parts can be obtained from your scheppach retailer.
Please quote our article numbers as well as type and production year in all your orders.

FS3600 / FS4700

Delivery scope
| Tile-cutter
Cooling water pump
Angle stop
Table extension
4 legs
Handle
Technical data
Dimensions L x W x H| 1560 x 440 x 1140mm /

1845 x 440 x 1155mm

NOISE CHARACTERISTIC VALUES

Noise at the workplace can exceed 85 dB (A). In this case, noise protection measures are necessary for the user (wear hearing protection!).

NOISE OUTPUT IN dB

sound power level of LWA = 86 dB (A) uncertainly 3 dB (A)
Noise pressure level LPA = 72 dB (A) uncertainly 3 dB (A) according to DIN EN ISO 3744; EN ISO 11201

USED SYMBOLS

Wear protective gloves
Wear eye protection
Wear hearing protection
Wear dust protection masks

We have marked the places that affect your safety with the following signs:

Attention: Laser radiation
Do not stare into the beam Class 2 laser

Protect yourself and you environment from accidents using suitable precautionary measures!
Do not look directly into the laser beam with unprotected eyes.
Never look into the path of the beam.
Never point the laser beam towards reflecting surfaces and persons or animals. Even a laser beam with a low output can cause damage to the eyes.
Caution – methods other than those specified here can result in dangerous radiation exposure.
Never open the laser module. Unexpected exposure to the beam can occur.
If the machine is not used for an extended period of time, the batteries should be removed.
The laser may not be replaced with a different type of laser.

Repairs of the laser may only be carried out by the laser manufacturer or an authorised representative.

Safety instructions

Working with the tile-cutting machine can be risky, if safe and correct work procedures are not followed. Not observing the customary safety measures can lead to physical injuries to the operators. Safety equipment such as protective goggles, dust masks and ear protection can reduce the risks of possible injury. Even the best possible protection however, cannot match incorrect assessment, carelessness or negligence. Always use your healthy common sense and caution in the workshop.

If you feel an operation is risky, do not try it out. Think about an alternative method which feels safer. Think of the following: Your physical integrity is your personal responsibility.

This machine was designed to perform certain jobs.
We recommend urgently that the machine should not be altered and it should not be used for application areas for which it was not designed. If you are not sure, please ask your dealer before working with the product.

Warning: Non-observation of these specifications can lead to serious injuries.

Maintain the protective devices at the workplace in good condition.
Familiarize yourself and check whether all the tools have been removed from the machine before switching it on.
Keep the workplace clean. Crammed areas can lead to accidents.
Keep children and visitors at a safe distance from the work area.
Do not overload the machine. It works better and more safely at the power for which it was designed.
Use the correct tool. Do not overstrain the tool or accessory. You get a better result with the correct tool or accessory.
Wear suitable clothing: Loose clothing or gloves, ties, rings, arm-bands or other ornaments can get entangled in rotating components. Skid free shoes are recommended. Protect long hair with a net.
Never lose your balance. Always remain secure with both feet planted firmly on the ground.
Keep your machine in top condition. To achieve the best and safest output, keep the tools sharp and clean.
Follow the instructions on lubrication and tool change.
Reduce the risk of unintended activation. Never work at the machine under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicaments.
Tile parts lying around can affect your health adversely. Operate the machine at well ventilated places and ensure effective waste disposal.

Warning! This electric tool generates an electromagnetic field during operation. This field can impair active or passive medical implants under certain conditions. In order to prevent the risk of serious or deadly injuries, we recommend that persons with medical implants consult with their physician and the manufacturer of the medical implant prior to operating the electric tool.

OTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read all the instructions before using this product!

Workplace

To rule out the risk of physical injury, machine damage, fire and electric shock, please ensure that your workplace is protected

against humidity, wetness and rain,
It is free of Inflammable gases and liquids,
It is clean and empty,
It is well-ventilated and illuminated.

The operators
Healthy commonsense and caution are factors that cannot be integrated in a machine. These factors are the responsibility of the operator. Please consider the following:
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes and radiators. Please be watchful. Do not work at the machine if you are tired.

Always wear:

ANSI- approved dust masks.
Safety glasses
Hearing protection.
Do not stretch yourself over running machines.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR LEAKAGE CURRENT CIRCUIT-BREAKER.

Please observe the following important instructions on start-up and handling.

Pay attention to the instructions even if you hand over the product to a third party. Preserve this operating Instructions manual for subsequent reference.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

Arbitrary alteration and/or modification of the product is not allowed for safety- and approval reasons (CE).
Never dismantle the product.
The product is not suitable for handling by children.
Children cannot assess the risks involved in handling electrical devices. Therefore, pay special attention to the presence of children.
The structure of the product corresponds to Protection Class 1. Only a proper mains socket with an earth wire (230V~/50Hz) of the public power supply should be used.
In industrial equipment, the Accident Prevention Specifications of the Federation of Trade Associations for Electrical Systems and Resources must be observed.
In schools, training centres, hobby- and self-help workshops, the operation of the product must be monitored responsibly by trained staff.
Handle the product carefully. Impacts, hits and drops from even low heights can damage the machine.
Never use the product if it is brought from a cold to a hot room. Under certain circumstances, the resulting condensed water can destroy the product.
Let the product come to the room temperature, before connecting it to the mains power supply. Under certain circumstances, this can take several hours.
Do not hold the product with moist or wet hands.
Ensure that the Insulation of the entire product is neither damaged nor destroyed.
If the product is not operated over long periods, disconnect it from the mains power supply, pull the plug out of the socket.
Avoid the following environmental conditions at the installation site or during transport.
Wetness or very high humidity. Extreme cold. Dust or combustible gases, vapours or solvents. Strong vibrations.
Strong magnetic fields as in the vicinity of machines or loudspeakers.

Proper use

The machine corresponds to the valid EU Machine Directive

Before starting work, all the protection- and safety devices must be installed on the machine.
The machine is designed for operation by one person.
The operator will be responsible for the presence of third persons in the work area.
Observe all safety- and danger instructions on the machine.
Keep all safety and danger instructions near the machine in complete and readable form.
The machine is designed exclusively for cutting small and medium-sized tiles (glazed, ceramic or similar tiles) with the offered tool and accessories. Cutting of metal and wood is not allowed.
The dimensions of the workpieces to be machined should not exceed or fall below the specified maximum and minimum dimensions.
Please use the machine only if it is in a technically fault-free condition. Use It properly, conscious of the involved safety and risk factors and giving due consideration to the operating instructions manual! Faults, especially those that can affect safety must be rectified immediately!
The safety-, workplace- and maintenance specifications of the manufacturer as well as the dimensions specified in the technical data must be observed.
The applicable accident prevention measures and the other generally recognized technical safety rules must be observed.
The machine must be used, serviced or repaired only by persons who are familiar with it and who have been briefed about its risks. Arbitrary alterations to the machine will make the liability of the manufacturer for damages resulting there from null and void.
The machine may be used only with original accessories and original tools of the manufacturer.

Despite proper use, certain residual risk factors cannot be eliminated fully. The following things can occur, depending on the design and structure of the machine:

Intervention in the running diamond cutting disc.
Contact with the diamond cutting disc in exposed area.
Ejection of work pieces and work piece components.
Ejection of a faulty diamond attachment in the cutting disc.
Hearing damage due to non-use of the required hearing protection.
Injuries to the eyes due to non-use of eye protection

Any use beyond the one specified will be treated as improper. The manufacturer will not be liable for damages resulting from such improper use; the risk will be borne by the user alone.

Before start-up

Replace cracked diamond cutting discs.

Get to know your machine. Familiarize yourself with its use and its restrictions, but also with the specific potential risks.
Check the machine carefully for damages to ensure that it is able to achieve the intended output. In case of doubt, please replace the concerned component.
Ensure that the switch is on Off, before inserting the power plug into the mains socket.
Ensure that the machine is cleaned and lubricated properly.
Before start-up, check the machine for damaged parts and find out whether these parts are working properly and performing their defined function.
Check the alignment of all moving parts, all broken or fastening parts, and all other conditions that can affect smooth operation. Each damaged part should be repaired or replaced by a technician immediately.
Do not use the machine if a switch cannot be activated/deactivated correctly.

Operation

Install the machine on an even, slide-proof floor.
Check that the voltage on the nameplate matches the existing voltage; connect the power plug to the mains power supply only thereafter
The cutting disc should be free to run before the machine is switched on.
Caution: Cutting disc must always be cooled with water.
Caution: Cutting disc runs with a time lag.
Do not break the cutting disc by applying pressure at the sides.
Under normal use conditions, the motor casing can become hot.
Do not use force on the machine or on an accessory to achieve the performance of a bigger Industrial machine. It does a better job at the output for which it is designed.
Define all machine settings only when it is switched off.
Do not leave the machine unattended as long as it is running.
During shutdown, leave the machine only after it comes to a complete standstill.
Always switch the machine off before pulling out the power plug from the mains socket.
Always pull out the power plug. Never disconnect the power plug from the mains socket by pulling at the cable.
Do not use cutting discs that do not meet the size specifications.
Do not carry the machine by the cable.
Do not work with the machine if you are not sure whether a working condition is safe of unsafe.

EQUIPMENT FIG.1-2

EQUIPMENT

Machine head
Base frame
Legs
Water tub
Workpiece support
Transverse cutting gauge
Angled stop
Guide rails
Cutting disc protection
Diamond cutting-disc
Handle
Star knob screw for angle adjustment
Cooling water pump
Hose
Motor
ON/OFF switch
Angle scale
Table extension

Assembly

Fig.3-5
Assembly

For packaging purposes, your machine is not fully assembled.

Remove the machine from the packaging and place carefully to one side on the ground.
Unscrew the star knob screw (A) and fold the supporting feet down. Re-tighten the star knob screw (Fig. 3)
Place the machine on the feet.
Install the handle onto the motor housing using 2 hexagon screws (B) (Fig. 4).
Secure the cooling water pump (13) into the prescribed position in the water pan (4)
Fill the water pan until the water pump is completely covered with water. Ensure that the discharge is sealed securely.

Start-up

On/Off switch (Fig. 4)
To switch on, press “I” on the On/Off switch (16)
Before starting the cutting process, wait until the cutting wheel reaches its maximum speed and the cooling water pump (13) has fed the water to the cutting wheel.
To switch off, press the “0” on the switch (16). (Fig. 4).

Operation

90° cuts Fig.6-7

Loosen the star screw (C)
Set the transverse cutting gauge (6) to 90° and retighten the star screw.
Tighten the wing screw (D) to fix the transverse cutting gauge (6) into position. (Fig.6)
Use the handle (11) to push the machine head (1) backwards.
Place the tile on the stop rail (7) on the transverse cutting gauge.
Use the handle (11) to push the machine head (1) to the required cutting depth and fix the machine head again.
Switch on the tile cutter. Attention: Wait until the cooling water has reached the cutting wheel (10).
Use the handle (11) to pull the machine head (1) slowly and evenly forwards through the tile.
Switch the cutting wheel off again once you have finished cutting.

45° diagonal cut (Fig. 8)

Set the angled stop (6) to 45°
Perform cutting as described above.

45° longitudinal cut (Fig. 9)

Loosen the star knob screw (E) on both sides
Angle the guide rails (8) 45° to the left on the angle scale (18).
Re-tighten the star knob screw (E) on both sides.
Perform cutting as described.

Replacing the diamond cutting wheel (Fig. 10- 12)
Attention! Pull out the mains plug

Unscrew the screw (F) and remove the cutting wheel guard (9). (Fig.10)
Attach the Allen key (19) to the motor shaft and hold.
Use the spanner (20) to unscrew the flange nuts in the direction in which the cutting wheel (10) runs. (Left-handed thread)
Remove the outer flange (21) and the cutting wheel (10).
Clean the holding flange carefully before installing the new cutting wheel.
Insert the new cutting wheel in the reverse sequence and tighten. Attention: Ensure that the cutting wheel runs in the correct direction!
Re-install the cutting wheel guard (9).

Setting the parallel position of the diamond cutting disc (Fig. 13-15)
Operation

If the cut is not straight or the tile breaks along the cutting line, the parallel position of the diamond cutting disc must be set.

At the beginning, the stop rail must be positioned square to the guide rail. For this, loosen the Allen screws (A) along the stop rail and align it square with a carpenter’s square or a large tile. In this step, the diamond cutting disc must run along the entire length of the square or the tile edge. Afterwards, re-tighten the two stop rail Allen screws (A).
Disassemble the length display by removing the two Phillips screws (B). (Fig. 16)
Disassemble the cable retainers (C). (Fig. 17)
Slightly loosen two hexagon nuts (D) on each of the saw unit sides. (Fig. 18, 19)
Now the entire saw unit with diamond cutting disc can be aligned to the stop rail using a carpenter’s square or a large tile. (Fig. 20)
Re-tighten the saw unit’s hexagon nuts and assemble all machine components. Check it is parallel and carry out a test cut.
If the test cut is not satisfactory, repeat steps 1-6.

Transport

Attention! Pull out the power plug
To transport the machine, position the machine head to the front and use the adjustment stops to fix it in place.

Electric connection

Check electric cables regularly for damage. Ensure that during the check, the connecting cable is not connected to the mains.
Electric connecting cables must conform to the common
VDE- and DIN provisions. Only use connecting cables with the H 07 RN designation.
Keeping a copy of the type designation on the connecting cable is a specification

Damaged electric connecting cables

Insulation damages frequently occur on electric connecting cables. The reasons are:

Pressure points, if connecting cables are routed through window or door gaps.
Kinks due to improper mounting or routing of connecting cables.
Intersections due to overruns of connecting cables.
Insulation damage due to pulling out from wall sockets.
Cracks due to ageing of insulation.

Such damaged electric connecting cables should not be used and can be fatal because of the insulation damage.

AC motor 230 V/ 50 Hz
Mains voltage 230 Volt / 50 Hz.
Mains connection and extension cable must have 3-wires= P + N + SL. – (1/N/PE).
Extension cables must have a minimum cross-section of 1.5 mm².
The mains connection is secured with a max. 16A fuse.

Maintenance

Caution! Pull out power plug.

Clean the machine after each work cycle.
Replace worn out cutting discs.
Replace damaged protection device
Dust and pollution must be removed regularly from the machine. The best way to clean the machine is with a piece of cloth or brush.
All moveable parts must be re-lubricated at periodic intervals.
Do not use any corrosive substances to clean the plastic. A damp cloth is sufficient in most cases.
The tub (4) and coolant pump (13) must be cleaned regularly to remove dirt, as otherwise the pump or the pipe or the cooling of the diamond cutting disc (10) is not guaranteed.

Service information
Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables.
Wear parts*: Saw blade, carbon brush, table & cutting head guides

Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!

Spare-part ordering

Please quote the following in your order for spare parts:

Type of device
Article No. of device
Ident. No. of device
Spare Part No. of the required spare part

Start-up of the leakage current circuit-breaker:

The function should be checked before each start-up and at regular Intervals (min. once every week).
If the leakage current circuit-breaker does not switch off properly during this test, there is no personal protection! The device must therefore be switched off immediately!
In case of damages caused by the non-observation of this operating instructions manual, all warranty claims will become null and void. We do not accept any liability for consequential damages.
Check the product for damage before each use! If you detect a damage, do not connect the product to the mains power supply!
After actuating the orange Reset button, the device is ready for operation. Before operation, please test the triggering with the help of the Test button (as described in “Operation”).
Insert the leakage current circuit-breaker into the socket.
Press the orange Reset button.
A red symbol is displayed in the window indicating operational readiness.
Press the red Test button. This action simulates a leakage current.
If the machine is working properly, the circuit-breaker will disconnect the load from the mains. This is displayed in the window through the disappearance of the red symbol.
Protection of man and animal is effective only if the machine works properly.
The Reset button must be pressed a second time for operation.
The load can now be inserted.

Technical data

Triggering leakage current: < 30 mA
Power supply: 230V~/50Hz
Load capacity: 16A (3680W)
Number of pins: 2-pin wired
Preliminary fuse: 16 A
Protection type: IP54
Dimensions: 126x50x88mm

USE ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER‘S INSTRUCTIONS!
The portable leakage current circuit-breaker is designed for wet grinding machines and similar electrical loads in the household.
It is simply connected between the mains power supply and the load, and therefore offers optimum protection against physical contact with live components and sudden restart of the machine after restoration of power.
Always operate the machine with the provided leakage current circuit-breaker installed.

Trouble shooting

Panne	Cause possible	Dépannage
Diamond cutting disc comes off when motor is deactivated.	Fastening nut not
tightened properly	Tighten fastening nu
when motor is deactivated.	a) Failure of mains circuit-breaker	a) Check

mains circuit-breaker
b) Extension cable defective| b) Replace extension cable
c) Connection with motor or switch is not OK| c) Have it checked by an electrician
d) Motor or switch Is defective| d) Have it checked by an electrician
Motor has no output| a) Cross-section of the extension cable Is not sufficient| a) See electrical connection, the fuse has blown
b) Overloading| b) Check tool

FS3600
FS3600
FS4700
FS4700

hereby declares the following conformity under the EU Directive and standards for the following article

Standard references: EN 61029-1; EN 12418; EN 55014-1; EN 55014-2; EN 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3

Ichenhausen, den 15.04.2016

Art.-No. 5906706901 / 5906707901 Subject to change without notice

Documents registar: Christian Drößler Günzburger Str. 69, D-89335 Ichenhausen

Warranty

Apparent defects must be notified within 8 days from the receipt of the goods. Otherwise, the buyerís rights of claim due to such defects are invalidated. We guarantee for our machines in case of proper treatment for the time of the statutory warranty period from delivery in such a way that we replace any machine part free of charge which provably becomes unusable due to faulty material or defects of fabrication within such period of time. With respect to parts not manufactured by us we only warrant insofar as we are entitled to warranty claims against the upstream suppliers. The costs for the installation of the new parts shall be borne by the buyer. The cancellation of sale or the reduction of purchase price as well as any other claims for damages shall be excluded.

Scheppach Fabrikation von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen GmbH
Günzburger Str. 69
D-89335 Ichenhausen
www.scheppach.com