Amada HA250W-400W Operators Manual

HORIZONTAL BANDSAW
HFA-250/250W/400/400W
(HFA-252T/252TW/407T/407TW)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
HFA250/400T/TW US-E01-200409
PREFACE Read this manual carefully to obtain a thor-
ough knowledge of machine operation and maintenance.
Be sure to follow the instructions to ensure proper proce-
dures and prevent injuries and accidents. Do not operate
the machine by guesswork. Keep the manual at hand
and refer to it whenever you are not sure of how to perform
any of the procedures.
Operator's Manual:
HFA-250/250W/400/400W Horizontal Bandsaw
© 2004 by AMADA CO., LTD.
No part of this publication may be photocopied or otherwise reproduced with-
out the prior written permission of AMADA CO., LTD.
ii Printed in Japan
CONTENTS
Safety Rules & Cutting Precautions............................................................ vii
Part I Description........................................................................... I-1

Identification of machine parts ................................................... I-2
HFA-250 and HFA-250W machines ....................................... I-2
Specifications............................................................................. I-6
HFA-400 and HFA-400W machines ...................................... I-10
Sound level............................................................................ I-14
Automatic backgauge function .............................................. I-15
Optional accessories ................................................................ I-16
Part II Installation........................................................................... II-1

Location .....................................................................................II-2
Carrying .....................................................................................II-4
Cleaning.....................................................................................II-5
Leveling......................................................................................II-6
Removing shipping bracket .......................................................II-7
Supplying hydraulic oil ...............................................................II-8
Supplying cutting fluid ................................................................II-9
Supplying electric power...........................................................II-10
Connecting power cable........................................................ II-11
Checking electrical connections............................................II-12
Installing fire control devices.....................................................II-13
Part III Controls.............................................................................. III-1

Machine circuit breaker switch.................................................. III-2
Control panel............................................................................. III-3
Other controls .......................................................................... III-12
Description of displays ............................................................. III-17
Contents of displays ............................................................. III-19
Initial display ..................................................................... III-19
Station data setup display................................................. III-19
(Continued on next page.)
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All station delete confirmation display .............................. III-23
Runout setup display ........................................................ III-23
Station delete confirmation display................................... III-24
Setup display .................................................................... III-24
Result display ................................................................... III-25
Daily report display ........................................................... III-26
ALARM HISTORY display ................................................ III-27
PASSWORD display......................................................... III-27
Part IV Operation ...........................................................................IV-1

Inspection before start of day’s work ........................................ IV-3
Turning on machine .................................................................. IV-3
Selecting saw blade.................................................................. IV-3
Unfolding and folding saw blade............................................... IV-4
Unfolding saw blade.............................................................. IV-4
Folding saw blade ................................................................. IV-6
Installing saw blade .................................................................. IV-8
Adjusting position of wire brush............................................... IV-11
Adjusting position of movable saw blade guide....................... IV-12
Loading and positioning work .................................................. IV-13
Loading work........................................................................ IV-13
Positioning work ................................................................... IV-15
Positioning remnant for cutting further ............................. IV-17
Semiautomatic positioning function ..................................... IV-18
Setting cutoff length .......................................................... IV-18
Semiautomatic positioning................................................ IV-19
Adjusting cutting fluid flow rate ................................................ IV-21
Running in new saw blade....................................................... IV-22
Stack cutting ............................................................................ IV-23
Stacking workpieces ............................................................ IV-23
Using multi-vises (optional) .................................................. IV-24
Runout detector (optional) ....................................................... IV-27
Setting runout tolerances ..................................................... IV-27
Handling cutting data ............................................................... IV-29
Entering and storing cutting data ......................................... IV-29
Checking cutting data (calling station) ................................. IV-33
Changing cutting data .......................................................... IV-33
Canceling cutting data.......................................................... IV-33
Conditions for execution of cutting data............................... IV-34
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Head-end positioning function (optional) ................................. IV-35
Setting cutoff length.............................................................. IV-36
Head-end positioning operation ........................................... IV-37
Going from head-end positioning operation to
automatic operation.............................................................. IV-39
Operation ................................................................................. IV-40
Manual operation.................................................................. IV-40
Starting cutting.................................................................. IV-40
Ending cutting ................................................................... IV-41
Interrupting or stopping cutting ......................................... IV-41
Automatic operation ............................................................. IV-41
Before starting automatic operation.................................. IV-41
Starting cutting without trimming head end ...................... IV-42
Starting cutting after trimming head end........................... IV-42
Ending automatic operation .............................................. IV-43
Interrupting automatic operation ....................................... IV-43
Stopping automatic operation after detection of
excessive runout............................................................... IV-43
Stopping automatic operation ........................................... IV-44
Interrupt station function....................................................... IV-45
Inserting interrupt station in current station ...................... IV-46
Inserting interrupt station between stations to
be executed ...................................................................... IV-48
Inserting interrupt station as first station of
automatic operation during head-end trimming ................ IV-50
Self-diagnostic function ........................................................ IV-52
Ending operation...................................................................... IV-53
Part V Troubleshooting .................................................................V-1

Operating troubles .....................................................................V-2
Alarm code list ...........................................................................V-6
Part VI Maintenance.......................................................................VI-1
Checking before start of day’s work.......................................... VI-2
Periodic maintenance ............................................................... VI-4
Every day .............................................................................. VI-4
Cleaning............................................................................. VI-4
Lubrication ......................................................................... VI-4
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Every month .......................................................................... VI-5
Cleaning ............................................................................ VI-5
Lubrication ......................................................................... VI-6
First three months (or 500 hours) ......................................... VI-8
Changing speed reducer oil (for first time) ........................ VI-8
Every six months................................................................... VI-8
Changing cutting fluid ........................................................ VI-8
Changing hydraulic oil ....................................................... VI-9
Checking and changing backup rollers ............................ VI-10
Checking and changing guide rollers ............................... VI-10
Every year ............................................................................ VI-11
Changing speed reducer oil
(for second and subsequent times) .................................. VI-11
Appendix A Options................................................................................A-1
Multi-vises..................................................................................A-2
Vise pressure control valves......................................................A-2
Runout detector (factory option)........................................................ A-2
Roller table.................................................................................A-3
Roller stand................................................................................A-3
Head-end positioning function (factory option) ..........................A-3
Rotating beacon lights (factory option) ......................................A-4
Wheel cover open limit switch (factory option) ..........................A-4
Appendix B Safety Data Sheets .............................................................B-1

Shell Tellus Oil C32....................................................................B-2
Esso Lithtan EP2 .......................................................................B-6
Amada Gear Oil EP320 ............................................................B-10
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Safety Rules
&
Cutting Precautions
SAFETY RULES
Observe these safety rules to prevent injuries and accidents. (The illustrations
may be partly different from the actual machine in detail.)
a) Use roller tables on both front

and rear sides of the machine
when cutting long work. It is
dangerous if the work falls off
the machine when the roller
tables are not used.
b) Never wear gloves and loose

clothing when operating the
machine. It is dangerous if
they are caught in the running
machine.
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c) Use a water-soluble cutting
fluid on this machine. Oil-
based cutting fluids may emit
smoke or catch fire, depending
on the condition of their use
(such as insufficient flow rate).
When using an oil-based cutting
fluid, strictly observe the precautions
described in “Cutting Method” on
page xv.
d) Be sure to prohibit any use of

fire in the shop, and install a
fire extinguisher or other fire
control device near the
machine when cutting
titanium, magnesium, or any
other material that produces
flammable chips. Never
leave the machine unattended
when cutting flammable
materials.
e) Never cut on this machine

carbon or any other material
that produces and disperses
explosive dust. Sparks from
motors and other machine
parts may ignite and explode
the air-borne dust.
The machine needs special
measures for cutting explosive
materials (for details, refer to page
xvi).
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f) Be sure to confirm that the
area around the machine is
cleared of people and
obstacles every time before
starting the machine or
operation.
g) Never start the saw blade

unless it has been confirmed
that the work is firmly clamped.
If the work cannot be securely
clamped with the vise, be sure
to clamp it using jigs. It is
dangerous if the work is
clamped loosely and forced
out of the vise during cutting.
h) When cutting a thin or short

piece from the work, take
preventive measures to keep
the cut piece from falling. It is
dangerous if the cut piece falls
or rolls.
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i) Never operate the machine
with the wheel cover, the saw
blade cover, and other covers
removed or opened. It is
dangerous if your hands or
clothing are caught in the
running machine.
j) Never take your eyes off the

machine or lean on the
machine during operation.
Be ready for a situation that
demands immediate attention
to prevent an accident.
k) Never touch the running

saw blade or chip
conveyor. It is
dangerous if your hands
or clothing are caught in
the running saw blade or
chip conveyor.
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l) Never try to adjust the
wire brush on the saw
blade or remove chips
when the saw blade is
running. It is dangerous
if your hands or clothing
are caught in the running
saw blade.
m) Stop the saw blade whenever

cleaning the machine. It is
dangerous if your hands or
clothing are caught in the
running saw blade.
n) Never step or stand on the

roller table. It is dangerous if
your foot slips on the rollers
and you fall.
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o) Turn off the shop circuit
breaker switch before
servicing the machine. Then SERVICING
post a sign to inform people
that the machine is under
maintenance.
p) Never modify the machine's parts or electric circuits or change them with
unauthorized parts or circuits. Doing so will cause machine problems and
damage and disrupt the safety of the machine and the operator.
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DANGER and WARNING plates
Keep the DANGER and WARNING plates well noticeable and never remove
them.
DANGER DANGER DANGER
Do not step
on the roller.
DANGER
Keep away Do not touch Do not open cover
from machine the blade while
when running. when running. machine is running.
DANGER
High voltage.
Turn off
before servicing.
WARNING DANGER
Keep hands away
from chip conveyor.
Do not operate
machine unattended.
Oil-based cutting fluid may
catch fire.
Titanium, magnesium, etc,
are flammable.
Do not cut carbon.
Hazard seriousness level

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
DANGER which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

WARNING which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

CAUTION which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
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CUTTING PRECAUTIONS
The selection of an appropriate saw blade and cutting method is
important in cutting the work safely and efficiently. Select an
appropriate saw blade and cutting method by fully considering the work
to be cut and the requirements of your job (such as cutting accuracy,
cutting speed, economy, and safety control).
Selecting saw blade

The tooth form, pitch, and grade of an appropriate saw blade change
with the material, shape, size, and fixing method of the work to be cut.
An appropriate saw blade also varies with the requirements of your job
(such as cutting accuracy, cutting speed, and economy) even when the
same work is to be cut. Consult AMADA about the selection of saw
blades for specific jobs.
The pitch of an appropriate saw blade for cutting round or rectangular
bars is shown in the table below.
Saw blade pitches for cutting round or rectangular bars (teeth per inch)
Variable pitch 3-4 2-3
Regular pitch 6 4 3 2
Maximum cutoff 50 or less 50 to 100 100 to 150 150 to 200 200 to 250 250 to 300 300 or more
width mm {in.} {2 or less} {2 to 3.9} {3.9 to 5.9} {5.9 to 7.9} {7.9 to 9.8} {9.8 to 11.8} {11.8 or more}
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Cutting method
According to its material, the work may be cut wet (or with a cutting fluid),
or dry (or without a cutting fluid). The materials to be cut wet or dry are
listed in the table below.
Wet cutting
Use a water-soluble cutting fluid on this machine.
Select an appropriate cutting fluid by referring to Appendixes 1 to 3.
The main composition and characteristics of cutting fluids vary from
manufacturer to manufacturer. Some cutting fluids may adversely
affect the human body. For the main composition, characteristics,
effect on the human body, and other details, consult the manufacturers
of specific cutting fluids. Do not use cutting fluids of unknown
composition.
Oil-based cutting fluids may emit smoke or catch fire, depending on the
condition of their use. When using an oil-based cutting fluid on the
machine, strictly observe the following precautions:
• When the cutting operation is continued with an insufficient
discharge of the cutting fluid, the cutting fluid may emit smoke or
catch fire. Take care so that the cutting fluid is discharged in a
sufficient amount during the cutting operation.
• Some cutting fluids may degrade the cutting fluid hose. Periodically
inspect the cutting fluid hose for any leakage of the cutting fluid. As
soon as the cutting fluid hose is found to be leaking, change it.
• When covered with the cutting fluid, dust is very flammable. Be
sure to clean the machine every day.
• When the oil-based cutting fluid is used for cutting a flammable
material like titanium or magnesium, the risk of fire is much higher
than when a water-soluble cutting fluid is used. Strictly observe the
precautions described in "Cutting Flammable Materials" on page xvii.
• Install a fire extinguisher or other fire control device near the machine
to provide against a fire.
• Never leave the machine unattended during the cutting operation.
Never use oils other than cutting fluids (kerosene, for example) because
they have the high possibility of causing a fire.
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Dry cutting
The machine needs special measures for performing dry cutting.
Consult AMADA. If dry cutting is performed without taking special
measures, chips may accumulate in machine parts and may cause the
operation or insulation failure of the machine.
The machine also needs special measures for cutting carbon and other
materials that produce and disperse explosive dust. Consult AMADA.
If such an explosive material is cut on the machine without special
measures, sparks from motors and other machine parts may ignite and
explode the air-borne dust.
Even if the machine is equipped with special measures for cutting
explosive materials, carbon and other air-borne dust may still explode.
Be sure to prohibit any use of fire in the shop and install a fire
extinguisher or other fire control device near the machine. Never leave
the machine unattended during cutting operation.
Materials to be cut wet or dry

JIS DIN NF BS AISI
SUM11–43 9S20–9SMn36 S250Pb–45MF6.3 220M07–226M44 1110–1144
SS St33–St52-3 1C22–1C55 40A–50F 30–70
S20C–S55C CK22–CK55 (C22–C55) 55C3–50CV4 070M20–070M55 1020–1055
SUP3–13 55Cr3–50CrV4 20MC5–45C4 250A53–735A50 1075–6150
SCr415–445 34Cr4–41Cr4 18CD4–42CD4 530A30–530A40 5120–5147
SCM415–822 34CrMo4–42CrMo4 30NC11 708M20–708A47 4130–4145
SNC415–815 X10CrNiS189–X20Cr13 20NCD2 655M13 8615–4340
SNCM220–815 C105W1–C70W2 Z10CNF18.09–Z20C13 805A20 303–420
SUS201–631 105WCr6 Y2140–Y170 303S21–420S29 W1-13–W1-7
SK1–7 X210Cr12 105WC13 BW1C–BW1A D3
SKS2–5,7– X155CrVMo12 1 Z200C12 BD3 D2 (A2)
SKD1,11,12 X100CrVMo5 1 Z160 CDV12 BD2 (BA2) H19
Wet SKT 55NiCrMoV6 Z100 CDV5 BH19 T1–M42
Cutting SKH2–59 S18-1-2-5–S2-10-1-8 55NCDV7 BT1–BM42 Class A–D
SF St37-3–St52-3 Z80WCV18-04-01– Aluminum Aluminum
Aluminum Aluminum Z110DKCWV09-08-04-02-01 Aluminum alloy Aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy Aluminum alloy F37–F52 Copper Copper
Copper Copper Aluminum Copper alloy Copper alloy
Copper alloy Copper alloy Aluminum alloy Magnesium Magnesium
Magnesium Magnesium Copper Titanium Titanium
Titanium Titanium Copper alloy Nickel base alloy Nickel base alloy
Nickel base alloy Nickel base alloy Magnesium Monel Monel
Monel Monel Titanium Inconel Inconel
Inconel Inconel Nickel base alloy
Monel
Inconel
FC10–35 GG10–GG35 Ft10D–Ft35 150–350 A48-20B–A48-50B
FCMB GTS-35-10 Z200C12 B150/4–B690/2 45006–90001
Dry
FCMP X210Cr12 Carbon BD3 D3
Cutting
SKD1 Carbon Carbon Carbon
Carbon
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Cutting flammable materials
Chips of titanium or magnesium violently burn when they catch fire.
Once these chips burn, the resultant fire may explosively propagate
through surrounding chips. When an oil-based cutting fluid is used on
the machine, it may also be ignited and spread the fire.
When cutting such flammable materials, be sure to clean the machine of
accumulated chips at the start and end of every operation. During
automatic operation, stop the machine as required to remove the chips.
Take care so that the cutting fluid is discharged in a sufficient amount
during the cutting operation.
When cutting a flammable material, be sure to prohibit any use of fire in
the shop, install a fire extinguisher or other fire control device near the
machine. Never leave the machine unattended during the cutting
operation.
When carrying or disposing of chips, take due care so that they do not
catch fire. Be sure to prohibit any use of fire where the chips are
stored.
Cutting unknown materials

Before cutting an unknown material, consult the supplier of the material,
burn a small amount of chips from the material in a safe place, or follow
any other procedure to check to see if the material is flammable or not.
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Appendix 1: Classification of cutting fluids
Water-soluble cutting fluids
Color when diluted Main composition
Soluble Milky white or clear Mineral oil
Semi-synthetic Clear Mineral oil
Synthetic Clear Polymer
NOTE
O Dilute each product to the specified ratio.
Oil-based cutting fluids

Main composition
Straight mineral oil Mineral oil
Fatty oil Animal or vegetable oil
Mixed oil Mixture of straight mineral oil and fatty oil
Chlorinated oil Straight mineral oil or mixed oil with addition of chlorine compound
Sulfurized oil
Active: Heavy cutting Straight mineral oil or mixed oil with addition of sulfur compound
Inert: Light cutting
Sulfochlorinated oil
Straight mineral oil or mixed oil with addition of chlorine and sulfur
Active: Heavy cutting
compounds
Inert: Light cutting
Appendix 2: Characteristics of cutting fluids

Water-soluble cutting fluids
Advantage Disadvantage
• Have high cooling effect • Remove paint
• Not flammable • Lose rust protection effect when deteriorated
• Economical • Foam
• Do not require cleaning of cut products • Putrefy
(especially when soluble)
• Decline in performance, depending on quality of
water used for dilution
Oil-based cutting fluids

Advantage Disadvantage
• Have high lubricating effect (suited for heavy • Smoke
cutting)
• Flammable
• Have high cooling effect at elevated
• Corrosive to nonferrous materials (active type)
temperatures
• Prevent chip weldment (suited for heavy cutting)
• Provide high corrosion protection for nonferrous
materials (inert type)
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Appendix 3: Cutting fluids suited for specific materials
This table shows the general machinability of materials with different cutting fluids. Some
materials may be cut better with an oil-based cutting fluid than a water-soluble cutting fluid.
When using an oil-based cutting fluid, strictly observe the precautions described in "Cutting
Method" on page xv.
SUM11–43 S40C–S55C SCr415–445 Aluminum Nickel base alloy

FC10–35 SCM415–822 SUP3–13 Aluminum alloy Monel
S20C–S30C SNCM220–815 SNC415–815 Magnesium Inconel
FCMB SKS2, 4, 5 SK1–7 Copper
JIS SS SF SKS3, 7– Copper alloy
SUS201–631 Titanium
SKD1, 11, 12
SKH2–59
SKT
9S20–9SMn36 CK45–CK55 34Cr4–41Cr4 Aluminum Nickel base alloy
GG10–GG35 (C45–C55) 55Cr3–50CrV4 Aluminum alloy Monel
CK22–CK35 34CrMo4–42CrMo4 C105W1–C70W2 Magnesium Inconel
(C22–C35) St37-3–St52-3 X10CrNiS189–X20Cr13 Copper
GTS-35-10 105WCr6 Copper alloy
DIN
St33–St52-3 X210Cr12 Titanium
X155CrVMo12 1
X100CrVMo5 1
S18-1-2-5–S2-10-1-8
55NiCrMoV6
S250Pb–45MF6.3 1C45–1C55 20MC5–45C4 Aluminum Nickel base alloy
Ft10D–Ft35 18CD4–42CD4 55C3–50CV4 Aluminum alloy Monel
1C22–1C25 20NCD2 30NC11 Magnesium Inconel
F37–F52 Y2140–Y170 Copper
Z10CNF18.09–Z20C13 Copper alloy
105WC13 Titanium
NF
Z200C12
Z160CDV12
Z100CDV5
Z80WCV18-04-01–
Z110DKCWV09-08-04-02-01
55NCDV7
220M07–226M44 060A40–070M55 530A30–530A40 Aluminum Nickel base alloy
150–350 708M20–708A47 250A53–735A50 Aluminum alloy Monel
070M20–080A30 805A20 655M13 Magnesium Inconel
40A–50F BW1C–BW1A Copper
BS 303S21–420S29 Copper alloy
BD3 Titanium
BD2 (BA2)
BT1–BM42
BH19
1110–1144 1040–1055 5120–5147 Aluminum Nickel base alloy
A48-20B–A48-50B 4130–4145 1075–6150 Aluminum alloy Monel
1020–1030 8615–4340 W1-13–W1-7 Magnesium Inconel
30–70 Class A–D 303–420 Copper
AISI
D3 Copper alloy
D2 (A2) Titanium
T1–M42
H19
Soluble V O O O V
Semi-
V O O O V
synthetic
Synthetic O O V O V
Oil-based V V V O
O: Best V: Good : Not good
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Part I
Description
Identification of machine parts .........................................................I-2

HFA-250 and HFA-250W machines .............................................I-2
Specifications...................................................................................I-6
HFA-400 and HFA-400W machines ............................................I-10
Sound level..................................................................................I-14
Automatic backgauge function ....................................................I-15
Optional accessories.......................................................................I-16
I-1
IDENTIFICATION OF MACHINE PARTS
HFA-250 and HFA-250W machines

I-2

I-3

I-4

I-5
SPECIFICATIONS

Round work
250 mm {9.84 in.}
(diameter)*
Single
cutting 250 × 300 mm {9.84 × 11.81 in.}
Rectangular work
Cutting capacity 250 × 270 mm {9.84 × 10.63 in.} when machine
(H × W)*
is equipped with optional runout detector
50 × 150 mm {1.97 × 5.91 in.} to

Stack cutting (H × W)
150 × 150 mm {5.91 × 5.91 in.}
HFA-250: 2.2 kW {3.0 HP}, 4P

Saw blade motor
HFA-250W: 3.7 kW {5.0 HP}, 4P
Motors
Hydraulic pump motor 0.75 kW {1.0 HP}, 4P
Cutting fluid pump motor 0.18 kW {0.24 HP}, 2P
Power source 3-phase, 400 VAC ± 10%, 50 Hz
Operating: 0 to 40°C {32 to 104 °F}

Temperature
Environment Nonoperating: –5 to 50°C {23 to 122 °F}
Operating: 30 to 90%
Humidity
Nonoperating: 10 to 95% (noncondensing)
Control circuit voltage AC 100 V, DC 24 V, DC 12 V
HFA-250: 25 × 0.95 × 3505 mm

{1 in. × 0.037 in. × 11 ft 6 in.}
Dimensions (W × T × L)
HFA-250W: 32 × 1.066 × 3505 mm
{1-1/4 in. × 0.042 in. × 11 ft 6 in.}
HFA-250: 20 to 80 m/min {66 to 262 fpm},
stepless shift
Saw blade Speed
HFA-250W: 24 to 90 m/min {79 to 295 fpm},
stepless shift
Hydraulic powered, with saw blade breakage
Tension control
and slip detection functions
Side Insert 4-point support, bearing twist
Guide
Back Bearing, seesaw support
Vise operation Hydraulic full-stroke cylinder
Tank capacity 85 liters {22.4 US gal}
Cutting fluid Pump type Centrifugal pump
Pump capacity 20 liters/min {5.3 US gal/min}
*When automatic operation is to be performed, work must be at least 30 mm {1.18 in.} in
diameter or width.
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Pump type Variable-discharge vane pump
Hydraulic
Pressure setting 2.7 MPa {27 kgf/cm2 or 384 psi}
Hydraulic automatic rise
Automatic
Up (automatic stop at upper limit)
Manual Inching up by pushbutton operation

Rise height setting Automatic setting with quick approach feeler
Saw blade control Automatic Rapid approach with quick approach feeler
Down
Manual Inching down by pushbutton operation
Depth-of-cut control Hydraulic pressure-flow control valve
Automatic stop at overload, jamming, or
Slip detection
breakage
Hydraulic shuttle type, maximum stroke length
Type (capacity) of 400 mm {15.75 in.}, standby position
selectable
Work feed
Remnant length
Single cutting: 57 mm {2.24 in.}**
[for clamp clearance of 10
Stack cutting: 188 mm {7.40 in.}
mm {0.4 in.}]
Chip conveyor
Chip disposal
(automatic hydraulic screw type)
Table height 700 mm {27.6 in.}
Saw blade twist angle 45°

Allowable loading mass on machine 1500 kg {3310 lb}
2035 × 2370 × 1772 mm

Machine dimensions (W × D × H)
{80.1 × 93.3 × 69.8 in.}
Machine mass Approx. 1500 kg {3310 lb}
**When the machine is equipped with an optional head-end positioning function, the remnant
must be 150 mm {5.91 in.} or longer when work with a diameter or height of less than 12 mm
{0.47 in.} is to be fed.
I-7
Machine dimensions
Unit: mm {in.}

I-8

! "

I-9
Round work
420 mm {16.54 in.}
(diameter)*
Single 415 × 415 mm {16.34 × 16.34 in.}
cutting Rectangular work 400 × 400 mm {15.75 × 15.75 in.} when
Cutting capacity
(H × W)* machine is equipped with optional runout
detector
50 × 180 mm {1.97 × 7.09 in.} to

Stack cutting (H × W)
200 × 300 mm {7.87 × 11.81 in.}
Saw blade motor 5.5 kW {7.4 HP}, 4P
Motors Hydraulic pump motor 1.5 kW {2.0 HP}, 4P
Cutting fluid pump motor 0.18 kW {0.24 HP}, 2P
Power source 3-phase, 400 VAC ± 10%, 50 Hz
Operating: 0 to 40°C {32 to 104 °F}

Temperature
Environment Nonoperating: –5 to 50°C {23 to 122 °F}
Operating: 30 to 90%
Humidity
Nonoperating: 10 to 95% (noncondensing)
Control circuit voltage AC 100 V, DC 24 V, DC 12 V
HFA-400: 32 × 1.066 × 4570 mm

{1-1/4 in. × 0.042 in. × 15 ft}
Dimensions (W × T × L)
HFA-400W: 38 × 1.3 × 4570 mm
{1-1/2 in. × 0.051 in. × 15 ft}
Saw blade Speed 15 to 90 m/min {49 to 295 fpm}, stepless shift

Hydraulic powered, with saw blade breakage
Tension control
and slip detection functions
Side Insert 4-point support, bearing twist
Guide
Back Bearing, seesaw support
Vise operation Hydraulic full-stroke cylinder

Pump type Centrifugal pump
Cutting fluid
60 liters/min {15.9 US gal/min} at lift of 4 m
Pump capacity
{13 ft}
*When automatic operation is to be performed, work must be at least 30 mm {1.18 in.} in
diameter or width.
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Pump type Variable-volume piston pump
Hydraulic
Pressure setting 3.5 MPa {35 kgf/cm2 or 498 psi}
Hydraulic automatic rise
Automatic
Up (automatic stop at upper limit)
Manual Inching up by pushbutton operation

Rise height setting Automatic setting with quick approach feeler
Saw blade control Automatic Rapid approach with quick approach feeler
Down
Manual Inching down by pushbutton operation
Depth-of-cut control Hydraulic pressure-flow control valve
Automatic stop at overload, jamming, or
Slip detection
breakage
Hydraulic shuttle type, maximum stroke length
Type (capacity) of 400 mm {15.75 in.}, standby position
selectable
Work feed
Remnant length
Single cutting: 76 mm {2.99 in.}**
[for clamp clearance of 10
Stack cutting: 214 mm {8.43 in.}
mm {0.4 in.}]
Chip conveyor
Chip disposal
(automatic hydraulic screw type)
Table height 800 mm {31.5 in.}
Saw blade twist angle 60°

Allowable loading mass on machine 2500 kg {5510 lb}
2472 × 2646 × 2522 mm

Machine dimensions (W × D × H)
{97.3 × 104.2 × 99.3 in.}
Machine mass Approx. 2200 kg {4850 lb}
**When the machine is equipped with an optional head-end positioning function, the remnant
must be 150 mm {5.91 in.} or longer when work with a diameter or height of less than 12 mm
{0.47 in.} is to be fed.
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Machine dimensions
Unit: mm {in.}
2472 {97.3}
2297 {90.4}
2522 {99.3}
1598 {62.9}
1122 {44.2}
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Sound level
HFA-250 and HFA-250W
LA eq = 65 dB (A) no load
LA eq = 77 dB (A) in normal use of machine
< 85 dB (A)
LP peak < 130 dB
Measurements made:
• At a distance of 1 meter from front of machine and at height of 1.6
meters from floor.
• Work material: carbon steel, work diameter: 200 mm,
saw blade running speed: 60 m/min, cutting rate: 60 cm2/min,
cutting fluid: water-soluble.

LA eq = 66 dB (A) no load
LA eq = 75 dB (A) in normal use of machine
< 85 dB (A)
LP peak < 130 dB
Measurements made:
• At a distance of 1 meter from front of machine and at height of 1.6
meters from floor.
• Work material: carbon steel, work diameter: 250 mm,
saw blade running speed: 65 m/min, cutting rate: 70 cm2/min,
cutting fluid: water-soluble.
Advice for decreasing sound level

• Change the saw blade with a new one if the sound level increases.
• Use the variable-pitch saw blade.
• Use the cutting fluid suited for the work material to be cut.
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Automatic backgauge function
Number of input stations 99
5.0 to 9999.9 mm in 0.1-mm increments,
0.197 to 99.999 inches in 0.001-inch increments
Cutoff length
10.0 to 9999.9 mm {0.394 to 99.999 in.} when machine continues to
operate automatically according to preset cutting data
Number of cut pieces 1 to 9999 per station
Automatic kerf compensation
Kerf compensation
Also automatically calculated during feed of long work
Input method Numeric-key input
Cutting data display LCD screen

Memory backup Yes (dedicated battery built in)
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Name Specification or type Qty
Used for stack cutting and hydraulically driven together
Installed one each on front and rear vises
Clamp width: 150 mm {5.9 in.} for HFA-250 and HFA-250W
180 to 300 mm {7.1 to 11.8 in.} for HFA-400 and HFA-
Multi-vises 400W 1 set
Clamp height: 50 to 150 mm {2.0 to 5.9 in.} for HFA-250 and HFA-
250W
50 to 200 mm {2.0 to 7.9 in.} for HFA-400 and HFA-
400W
Pressure adjusting range: 1.0 to 2.7 MPa {10 to 27 kgf/cm2, or 142
Vise pressure to 384 psi} for HFA-250 and HFA-250W
1 set
control valves 1.1 to 3.5 MPa {11 to 35 kgf/cm2, or 156
to 498 psi} for HFA-400 and HFA-400W
Digital display: 0.0 to ±99.9 mm in 0.1-mm increments

0.000 to ±9.999 inches in 0.001-inch increments
Runout detector
1 set
(factory option) Runout tolerance: Set in both of plus and minus directions
Saw blade automatically stops when runout tolerance is exceeded
Table length: 2 m {6.56 ft}
Roller width: 330 mm {13.0 in.} for HFA-250 and HFA-250W
Roller table 1
480 mm {18.9 in.} for HFA-400 and HFA-400W
Allowable loading mass: 1000 kg/m {7230 lb/ft}
Height adjusting range: 650 to 780 mm {25.6 to 30.7 in.} for HFA-
250 and HFA-250W
780 to 820 mm {30.7 to 32.3 in.} for HFA-
400 and HFA-400W
Roller width: 220 mm {8.7 in.} for HFA-250 and HFA-250W
Roller stand 1
416 mm {16.4 in.} for HFA-400 and HFA-400W
Allowable loading mass: 600 kg {1320 lb} for HFA-250 and HFA-
250W
1500 kg {3310 lb} for HFA-400 and HFA-
400W
Head-end Round bar diameter of 20 mm {0.79 in.} or less and flat bar
positioning thickness of 12 mm {0.47 in.} or less are out of specification 1 set
function
(factory option) Grooveless vise plate is optional
Yellow and red beacon lights flash to indicate that machine has
Rotating beacon
stopped at end of automatic operation and at occurrence of alarm,
lights 1
respectively. Green beacon light illuminates to indicate that cutting
(factory option)
is under way.
Wheel cover
Safety device to stop saw blade running when wheel cover is
open limit switch 1 set
opened
(factory option)
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Part II
Installation
Location .......................................................................................... II-2

Carrying .......................................................................................... II-4
Cleaning.......................................................................................... II-5
Leveling........................................................................................... II-6
Removing shipping bracket ............................................................ II-7
Supplying hydraulic oil .................................................................... II-8
Supplying cutting fluid ..................................................................... II-9
Supplying electric power ................................................................ II-10
Connecting power cable............................................................. II-11
Checking electrical connections ................................................. II-12
Installing fire control devices.......................................................... II-13
II-1
LOCATION
Install the machine on a firm and level floor. It is best to install the
machine on a concrete floor to prevent distortion from ground
subsidence, among other things.
Place base plates (150 mm {5.91 in.} square and 12 mm {0.47 in.} thick)
where the machine is to be located. There is no particular need to
install the machine on a raised foundation, but if the machine is likely to
vibrate, secure its legs with anchor bolts. (See the foundation drawing
below).
Allow enough space around the machine for loading work, unloading
cut-off pieces, and for maintaining and inspecting the machine.
HFA-250 and HFA-250W foundation drawing

Position where machine leg rests on floor:
Leveling bolt position:
Anchor bolt position:
Unit: mm {in.}
1226.5 {48.29} 50 {1.97}
78 {3.07}
{0.67}
17
{1.97}
160.5 {6.32}
50
881 {34.69}
446 {17.56}
STATIONARY VISE
17 {0.67}
JAW SURFACE
1787 {70.35}
{0.67}
17
50
{1.97}
50 {1.97}
50 {1.97}
17 {0.67} 17 {0.67}
{2.24}
57
563 {22.17} 414 {16.30} 89 {3.50}
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HFA-400 and HFA-400W foundation drawing
Position where machine leg rests on floor:
Leveling bolt position:
Anchor bolt position:
Unit: mm {in.}
50 {1.97}
1445 {56.89} 57 {2.24}
74 {2.91} 576 {22.68}
17 {0.67}
50 {1.97}
979 {38.54}
905 {35.63}
STATIONARY VISE
JAW SURFACE
50 50
{1.97} 1320 {51.97} {1.97}
1255 {49.41}
50 {1.97} 50 {1.97}
266 288
{10.47} {11.34}
II-3
CARRYING
WARNING O Carrying the machine is not only likely to
damage the machine, but also is very
dangerous. Have a qualified contractor
perform the carrying work.
O Be absolutely sure that the crane, wire
ropes, or forklift used to carry the machine
are strong enough to handle the
machine’s mass.
The mass of the machine is as follows:

HFA-250 and HFA-250W: Approx. 1500 kg {3310 lb}
HFA-400 and HFA-400W: Approx. 2200 kg {4850 lb}
Carry the machine to its location by using a crane or forklift. If a crane
is used, apply the wire rope sling to the front and rear of the machine,
and slowly lift the machine. Do not apply impact to the machine when
lifting or lowering it.
If a forklift is used, insert the forks under the front of the machine, and lift
the machine. Carry the machine to its location while balancing it and
applying no impact to it.
II-4
CLEANING
After the machine has been installed in place, wipe off unnecessary rust-
preventive grease with a cloth dampened with kerosene.
Apply machine oil to the machine surfaces that are susceptible to rusting.
NOTICE
O If the rust-preventive grease is washed with a cutting fluid, the cutting fluid pump
may be clogged, resulting in failure. Be sure to wipe off with kerosene.
O If the rust-preventive grease is removed with a scraper or the like, or the
painted surfaces are wiped with a thinner or other solvent, the machine may
be damaged or the paint may be removed.
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LEVELING
Place spirit levels on the front vise bed and rear vise bed (front and rear
vise slide plates), and turn the leveling bolts so that the machine is
leveled front to back and left to right.
NOTE
O Make sure that the leveling
bolts equally carry the
mass of the machine.
ANCHOR
LEVELING BOLT
BOLT
Adjust the machine in the front-to-back direction to about 5/1000 with a

spirit level so that the cutting fluid can return well (see the figure below).
Check with a ruler or the like to see that the front vise bed surface, rear vise
bed surface, work feed roller surface, and optional roller table surface are
flush with each other. Be sure that the roller surface is flush with or higher
by a maximum of 0.12 mm {0.005 in.} than the rear vise table surface.
ROLLER TABLE
(OPTION)
A B C D E
When HFA-250 and HFA-250W machines are adjusted to about 5/1000 in

front-to-back direction with spirit level, surfaces B, C and D become about 4
mm {0.16 in.}, 8 mm {0.31 in.} and 12 mm {0.47 in.} higher than surface A,
respectively.
When HFA-400 and HFA-400W machines are adjusted to about 5/1000 in

front-to-back direction with spirit level, surfaces B, C and D become about 5
mm {0.20 in.}, 11 mm {0.43 in.} and 13 mm {0.51 in.} higher than surface A,
respectively.
Adjust the machine level or

to about 2/1000 in the left-
to-right direction with
another spirit level. (See
the figure at right.)
If the machine is higher at
the right side than at the
left side, the cutting fluid
will not be recovered well.
Left side of machine becomes
about 3 mm {0.12 in.} higher than
right side when machine is
adjusted to about 2/1000 in left-
to-right direction with spirit level.
II-6
REMOVING SHIPPING BRACKET
After the machine has
been leveled, remove the
shipping bracket securing
the sawhead.
NOTICE
O Carefully store the shipping
bracket. It must be
attached when moving the
machine to another
location. Securely tighten
the bracket attaching bolts
in place.
O Be sure to install the
shipping bracket when
moving the machine for
layout change, for example.

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SUPPLYING HYDRAULIC OIL
Remove the hydraulic unit
cover at the left side of the
machine, and remove the
filler cap. Pour one of the
recommended hydraulic
oils into the tank to the
middle of the sight gauge.
FILLER
CAP
SIGHT
GAUGE
Recommended oils: Esso Teresso 32

Shell Tellus Oil C32
Mobil DTE Oil Light
(ISO VG32 equivalent)
Tank capacity: 30 liters {7.9 US gal} for HFA-250 and HFA-250W
40 liters {10.6 US gal} for HFA-400 and HFA-400W
NOTICE
O If the hydraulic pump is started without a sufficient supply in the tank, it and its
drive motor may be damaged. The machine is drained of hydraulic oil at
factory shipment. Be sure to supply the hydraulic oil to the machine before
starting its operation.
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SUPPLYING CUTTING FLUID
WARNING O Use a water-soluble cutting fluid on this
machine. Oil-based cutting fluids may
emit smoke or catch fire, depending on the
condition of their use.
When using an oil-based cutting fluid,
strictly observe the precautions described
in “Cutting Method” on page xv.
Pour the cutting fluid into

the spiral portion of the
chip conveyor. The
standard level is slightly
above the middle of the
sight gauge.
SIGHT
GAUGE

NOTICE
O If the cutting fluid pump is started without a sufficient supply in the tank, it and
its drive motor may be damaged. The machine is drained of cutting fluid at
factory shipment. Be sure to supply the cutting fluid to the machine before
starting its operation.
II-9
SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER
WARNING O Have a qualified electrician make the
necessary electrical connections.
O Before opening the door of the electrical
enclosure, be sure to turn off the shop
circuit breaker switch.
O Before connecting the power cable to the
machine, be sure to turn off the shop
NOTICE
O If the power supply voltage is different from the transformer and motor
connection voltage shown on the label affixed to the electrical enclosure,
contact AMADA.
O If the power supply frequency is different from the specified serial plate power
supply frequency, contact AMADA.
O Supply electric power to the machine from a source different from those for
welding or other machines that produce electrical noise. Ground the
machine with an independent grounding conductor. If the power cable
conductors and grounding conductor are shared by this machine and a
noise-producing machine, this machine may be damaged. Additionally, the
machine may abruptly stop its operation or may operate improperly. These
conditions can lead to a serious accident.
O Limit power supply voltage variations to within ±10%.
O The apparent power of the machine is as follows:
HFA-250: 6 kVA
HFA-250W: 8 kVA
HFA-400 and HFA-400W: 11 kVA
Install a shop circuit breaker that suits the apparent power.
O Use a power cable of such a size and type as to suit the power supply voltage.
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Connecting power cable
Connect the power cable to the machine as described below.
1 Turn off the shop

2 Open the door of the
electrical enclosure.
POWER INLET
3 Pull the power cable
from the shop circuit
breaker through the
power inlet into the
4 Connect the three GROUND TERMINAL

power cable
conductors to the L1
(R), L2 (S) and L3 (T)
terminals of the
machine circuit
breaker.
L1 (R), L2 (S), L3 (T)
5 Connect the TERMINALS
grounding conductor
to the ground terminal
on the left side of the
machine circuit
breaker mounting
bracket (deep in the
electrical enclosure).
6 Check that the circuit protectors QF2, QF3 and QF4 are turned on.
7 Close the door of the electrical enclosure.
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Checking electrical connections
Once the electrical connections are completed, check them to see that
they are correctly made as described below.
1 Turn on the shop POWER LIGHT

2 Turn the machine HYDRAULIC ON BUTTON
circuit breaker switch
to ON.
The POWER light on
the control panel
comes on.
3 Press the
HYDRAULIC ON
button on the control
panel.
The light of the button
comes on, and the
hydraulic pump motor
starts.
BLADE UP BUTTON
NOTE
O When pressing the HYDRAULIC ON button with the saw blade not
installed, turn the saw blade tension lever at the rear of the driven wheel
to “ ” beforehand to disable the saw blade breakage detection
limit switch.
4 Press and hold the BLADE UP button on the control panel.

If the electrical connections are correctly made, the sawhead starts
rising 1 to 2 seconds later and continues to rise as long as the
button is pressed and held. The connection of the power cable is
completed when the sawhead rises.
If the sawhead does not rise despite the depression of the button,
the hydraulic pump motor is running in the reverse direction.
Immediately press the HYDRAULIC OFF button on the control
panel, and rewire the hydraulic pump motor as described on the
next page.
NOTICE
O If the hydraulic pump motor is run in the reverse direction for a long
period of time, it will be damaged. Immediately press the HYDRAULIC
OFF button to stop the hydraulic pump motor.
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Rewiring hydraulic pump motor
If the hydraulic pump motor runs in the reverse direction, rewire it as
described below.
1 Turn the machine circuit breaker switch to OFF.

The POWER light goes out.
2 Turn off the shop circuit breaker switch.
3 Open the door of the electrical enclosure.
4 Interchange the power cable conductors connected to the L1 (R)
and L3 (T) terminals of the machine circuit breaker.
5 Close the door of the electrical enclosure.
6 Repeat the electrical connection checking procedure to reconfirm
that the sawhead rises when the BLADE UP button is held
pressed.
INSTALLING FIRE CONTROL DEVICES

Install a fire extinguisher or other fire control device in the shop to
provide against fires.
II-13
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Part III
Controls
Machine circuit breaker switch........................................................III-2

Control panel...................................................................................III-3
Other controls ................................................................................III-12
Description of displays ...................................................................III-17
Contents of displays ...................................................................III-19
Initial display ...........................................................................III-19
Station data setup display.......................................................III-19
All station delete confirmation display ....................................III-23
Runout setup display ..............................................................III-23
Station delete confirmation display .........................................III-24
Setup display ..........................................................................III-24
Result display .........................................................................III-25
Daily report display .................................................................III-26
ALARM HISTORY display ......................................................III-27
PASSWORD display ...............................................................III-27
III-1
MACHINE CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH
Used to turn on and off the
power of the machine and

located at the front of the
Turned to ON to turn on the
power of the machine and
the POWER light on the
control panel and to
present the initial display
on the LCD screen of the
control panel. Turned to
OFF to turn off the power of
the machine and the
POWER light on the control
panel.
NOTE
O When turning on the power of the machine, first turn on the shop circuit
breaker switch, and then turn the machine circuit breaker switch to ON.
O When turning off the power of the machine, first turn the machine circuit
breaker switch to OFF, and then turn off the shop circuit breaker switch.
III-2
CONTROL PANEL
[23]
[1] [20]
[2] LCD SCREEN

[21]
[24]
[3]
[7]
[4]
[25]
[18] [15]
[5] [8] [12] [14] [13]
[19]
[6]
[9] [11] [10]
[22]
[17] [16]
[1] POWER light

Illuminated to indicate that the power of the machine is turned on when
the machine circuit breaker switch on the electrical enclosure is turned
to ON.
[2] HYDRAULIC ON button

Illuminates the built-in light and starts the hydraulic pump motor.
[3] HYDRAULIC OFF button

Stops the hydraulic pump motor and extinguishes the built-in light of the
HYDRAULIC ON button.
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[4] AUTO/MANUAL switch
Used to select the automatic or manual mode of operation. Turned to
“ (MANUAL)” to cause the machine to make one cut. Turned to “
(AUTO)” to cause the machine to automatically operate according to the
preset cutting data.
NOTE
O When the machine is first started in the MANUAL mode and then switched to
the AUTO mode during the downfeeding of the sawhead, the first cut is not
counted, but the subsequent cuts are counted as the number of pieces cut
during automatic operation. This function can be used for the machine to
automatically cut the work after it trims the end of the work.
O If the switch is turned to MANUAL during its automatic operation, the machine
stops immediately. When the switch is turned to MANUAL during cutting, the
machine stops after completing the current cut.
[5] BLADE DRIVE button

Starts the saw blade running, turns on the cutting fluid, and lowers the
sawhead.
NOTE
O There are several necessary conditions and confirmations to be met before
starting the cutting operation. Refer to “Manual operation” and “Automatic
operation” in Part IV, Operation.
[6] EMERGENCY STOP button

Brings the machine to a total stop immediately.
The button locks when pressed and must be pulled to unlock it.
[7] BLADE UP button

Pressed to stop the saw blade running, and pressed and held to raise
the sawhead.
[8] BLADE DOWN button

Pressed and held to rapidly lower the sawhead.
When the quick approach feeler touches the work, the sawhead
automatically changes to the downfeed speed preset with the FLOW
CONTROL dial.
NOTE
O The button is enabled only when the AUTO/MANUAL switch is turned to
MANUAL.
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[9] FRONT VISE OPEN button
With the sawhead at the upper limit, pressed and held to open the front
vise over the full stroke.
With the sawhead in any other position, pressed to open the front vise
slightly. When the front vise is already opened, it does not open any
more at the depression of the button.
NOTE
MANUAL.
[10] FRONT VISE CLOSE button

Pressed and held to close the front vise and illuminate the FRONT VISE
CLOSE light.
NOTE
MANUAL.
[11] FRONT VISE CLOSE light

Illuminated to indicate that the front vise is closed and extinguished to
indicate that the front vise is opened.
[12] REAR VISE OPEN button

With the sawhead at the upper limit, pressed and held to open the rear
vise over the full stroke.
With the sawhead in any other position, pressed to open the rear vise
slightly. When the rear vise is already opened, it does not open any
more at the depression of the button.
NOTE
MANUAL.
[13] REAR VISE CLOSE button

Pressed and held to close the rear vise and illuminate the REAR VISE
CLOSE light.
NOTE
MANUAL.
[14] REAR VISE CLOSE light

Illuminated to indicate that the rear vise is closed and extinguished to
indicate that the rear vise is opened.
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[15] REAR VISE BACKWARD button
Pressed and held to move the rear vise backward. The rear vise
cannot be moved backward if the front vise and rear vise are both
closed. The rear vise may not be moved backward when the quick
approach feeler is in contact with the work.
NOTE
MANUAL.
[16] REAR VISE FORWARD button

Pressed and held to move the rear vise forward. The rear vise cannot
be moved forward if the front vise and rear vise are both closed. The
rear vise cannot also be moved forward if the quick approach feeler is in
contact with the work or is raised and locked.
NOTE
MANUAL.
[17] REAR VISE FORWARD LIMIT light

Illuminated to indicate that the rear vise is at the forward limit.
[18] REAR VISE POSITIONED light

Illuminated to indicate that the rear vise is completely positioned.
[19] REAR VISE SLOW button

Used to select the rear vise speed. Pressed to illuminate the built-in
light and select a low speed for the forward and backward movements of
the rear vise. Pressed again to extinguish the built-in light and select a
high speed for the forward and backward movements of the rear vise.
[20] WORK LIGHT button

Used to turn on and off the work light. Pressed to illuminate the work
light and pressed again to extinguish the work light.
[21] CUTTING FLUID button

Used to start the cutting fluid pump alone for cleaning the machine.
Pressed to illuminate the built-in light and discharge the cutting fluid
even when the saw blade does not run. Pull out the cleaning nozzle in
the wire brush area, and wash away the chips on the cutting fluid pan.
Pressed again to extinguish the built-in light and stop the cutting fluid.
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[22] HEAD-END POSITIONING button (option)
Starts the head-end positioning of the work. Pressed to flash the built-
in light and raise the sawhead to the upper limit. When the head-end
positioning of the work is completed, the built-in light goes out.
[23] Cutting data setting controls

◯
1 Current station light
Illuminated to indicate that 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

the number of the station
currently being run agrees
with the number displayed 8
in the ST. field. 11 A C
Usually, the machine starts 12 9 10
its automatic operation F1 F2 F3 F4
from the station number 13 ST ST CLR MENU
displayed in the ST. field,
and both cutting data 15 16
display and operation go to
18
the next station each time a 20
station is finished. The
current station light
remains illuminated during 17 19
the automatic operation.
The current station light 14
goes out if the ST. field is
changed to another station
number after the start of
the automatic operation.
NOTE
O If the current station light is extinguished, there is no knowing which station is
currently run. Change the ST. field from one station number to another with
the ST V or W key until the current station light is illuminated.
O The machine allows the ST. field to be changed from one station number to
another, and then the cutting data of other than current stations to be
confirmed or changed. The cutting data of the current station cannot be
changed.
◯
2 ST. field
Indicates the number for the station. The stations 1 to 99 can be used
for cutting in the AUTO mode. A maximum of 9999 pieces of the same
cutoff length can be set at each station. The station 0 is used for the
semiautomatic positioning function.
◯
3 L field
Indicates the cutoff length in the AUTO mode. The setup range is 5.0
to 9999.9 mm {0.197 to 99.999 in.}.
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◯
4 P field
Indicates the number of pieces to be cut in the AUTO mode. The setup
range is 1 to 9999 pieces.
◯
5 C field
Automatically counts and indicates the number of pieces already cut in

the AUTO mode. The display range is 0 to 9999 pieces.
◯
6 Current time field
Indicates the current time. The display range is 00:00 to 23:59.
◯
7 Anticipated cutting end time field
Indicates the time at which the cutting operation for the station displayed
in the ST. field during automatic operation is anticipated to end. The
anticipated cutting end time is calculated from the measured cutting time
of the first piece cut for the station displayed, and is thus not displayed
until the first piece is cut. When the cutting conditions are changed
during the cutting operation, the anticipated cutting end time displayed
after the cutting of the first piece may not agree with the actual cutting
end time.
◯
8 Blade speed field
Indicates the running speed of the saw blade in m/min or fpm.
◯
9 Blade runout field
Indicates whether the runout detection function is set enabled (ON) or

disabled (OFF) and the current runout of the saw blade. The ON or
OFF indication in this field corresponds to the setting made on the
runout setup display.
◯
10 POS field
Indicates the current position of the rear vise in mm or inches. In the

MANUAL mode, press the function key F3 (POS¤0) to reset the
position of the rear vise to zero. The sign “–” or “+” is indicated when
the rear vise moves forward or backward from the position. In the
AUTO mode, the distance from the forward limit of the rear vise is
always indicated.
◯
11 Function label fields
Indicate the function labels corresponding to the function keys F1 to F4,

respectively, and cycle through the following three menus each time the
MENU key is pressed.
Menu 1
(All clear) (Runout)
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Menu 2
(ST interrupt) (ST delete) (Set)
Menu 3
(Maintenance)
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12 Function keys F1 to F4
Perform the functions displayed in the function label fields and

correspond to the numerals 1 to 4 displayed at the upper left corner of
each function label field.
NOTE
O The function represented by a function key is enabled if the LED at its upper
left corner is illuminated and is disabled if the LED at its upper left corner is
extinguished.
◯
13 ST V key
◯
14 ST W key
Change the station number displayed in the ST. field. Move the cursor
to the ST. field and press the ST V or W key once to increase or
decrease the station number by one and to display the cutting data for
the selected station in the respective fields. The largest possible
station number is 99.
◯
15 CLR key
Clears the data set in the L, P, and C fields. When an alarm occurs,
press the key to clear the alarm code and alarm condition.
NOTE
O The CLR key is enabled if the LED at its upper left corner is illuminated.
When an alarm occurs, the LED of the CLR key alone is illuminated. Unless
the CLR key is pressed to clear the alarm condition, the other keys remain
disabled.
◯
16 MENU key
Cycles the functions displayed in the function label fields through the
three menus. Each time the key is pressed, the functions change from
one menu to another.
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◯
17 Numeric keys
Used to enter the cutting data and station numbers.
NOTE
O After entering cutting data in each field, be sure to press the ENT key.
Unless you do so, the new cutting data is not stored for the field, but the old
cutting data remains set or stored for the field.
◯
18 ESC key
Returns a field from the newly entered cutting data to the old cutting
data before the ENT key is pressed. When the key is pressed after the
new cutting data is entered, the new cutting data is deleted, and the old
cutting data stored is displayed instead.
◯
19 ENT key
Sets or stores cutting data after it is entered. Press the key to set the
entered cutting data and store it in the memory.
NOTE
O After entering cutting data in each field, be sure to press the ENT key.
Unless you do so, the new cutting data is not stored for the field, but the old
cutting data remains set or stored for the field.
◯
20 Cursor keys
Move the cursor on the LCD screen.
[24] CUTTING PRESSURE CONTROL dial

Used to adjust the pressure with which the saw blade is pressed against
the work being cut. The cutting pressure is adjusted according to the
material and shape of the work to ensure efficient cutting.
Turn the dial clockwise to increase the cutting pressure and
counterclockwise to decrease the cutting pressure. Work materials are
indicated in colored zones around the dial. Set the dial within the
applicable colored zone to suit the material and size of the work to be
cut.
For work of the same material and size but more difficult to cut, turn the
dial clockwise to increase the cutting pressure. For work less difficult
to cut, turn the dial counterclockwise to decrease the cutting pressure.
NOTE
O When the dial is turned clockwise, the variation of the sawhead downfeed
speed with the cutting resistance decreases or the sawhead lowers at an
almost constant speed. When the dial is turned counterclockwise, the
variation of the sawhead downfeed speed with the cutting resistance
increases.
O The colored zones of the dial give Amada’s recommended values for cutting
round bars of representative material types. For single cutting of plates and
rectangular bars and for stack cutting, set the dial near the maximum value of
the colored zone for each type of material. In this case, the dial may be set
somewhat beyond the applicable colored zone.
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[25] FLOW CONTROL dial
Used to adjust the downfeed speed of the sawhead for cutting.
Turn the dial clockwise to increase the downfeed speed and
counterclockwise to decrease the downfeed speed. Set this dial in
accordance with the CUTTING PRESSURE CONTROL dial.
NOTE
O The downfeed speed of the sawhead changes with the setting of the
CUTTING PRESSURE CONTROL dial even if the FLOW CONTROL dial
remains at a certain position. The sawhead increases in downfeed speed
when the CUTTING PRESSURE CONTROL dial is turned clockwise and
decreases in downfeed speed when the CUTTING PRESSURE CONTROL
dial is turned counterclockwise. When you have turned the CUTTING
PRESSURE CONTROL dial, also adjust the FLOW CONTROL dial.
O When you have turned the CUTTING PRESSURE CONTROL dial clockwise,
turn the FLOW CONTROL dial counterclockwise. Similarly when you have
turned the CUTTING PRESSURE CONTROL dial counterclockwise, turn the
FLOW CONTROL dial clockwise.
When the cutting operation is performed at high pressure, at high downfeed
speed and at higher than standard cutting rate, the machine and saw blade
may be overloaded, and the cutting accuracy and the machine and saw blade
life may be adversely affected.
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OTHER CONTROLS
Saw blade tension lever (at rear of driven wheel)

Used to keep the saw
blade tensioned to a
constant degree by a
hydraulic cylinder.
Turned to the “ ”
position to tension the saw
blade and to the “ ”
position to slacken the saw
blade.
SAW BLADE
TENSION LEVER
Quick approach function

Used to rapidly lower the
sawhead to bring the saw
blade close to the work and
shorten the idle time.
When the sawhead lowers
and the quick approach
feeler touches the work,
the sawhead automatically
changes to the downfeed
speed. During automatic
operation, the quick

approach feeler detects the
height of the work and
prevents the useless rise of
the sawhead.
If the quick approach function is not required, pull up the feeler and push
it to the stroke end. The feeler is locked in that position. When the
feeler is locked, the sawhead always lowers at the downfeed speed.
To unlock the feeler, securely hold the feeler with one hand, and push
the release lever for the HFA-250 and HFA-250W and pull the release
lever for the HFA-400 and HFA-400W. The feeler will be unlocked and
drop under its own mass.
CAUTION O When unlocking the feeler, take care so

that the hand should not be caught
between the feeler and the back of the saw
blade.
NOTE
O The machine cannot be automatically operated when the feeler is locked.
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Saw blade guides
There are two saw blade
guides, one each at the left
(driven) and right (drive)
wheel sides and installed
on the sawhead frame.
The left-hand (driven-side)
saw blade guide can be LOCK
HANDLE
moved left and right by
loosening the lock handle. STATIONARY
SAW BLADE
Adjust the saw blade guide GUIDE
distance to suit the width of
the work to be cut, so that
the saw blade can be MOVABLE
SAW BLADE GUIDE
guided as close as
possible to the work.
Saw blade speed control device

The saw blade running speed can be adjusted steplessly by turning the
saw blade speed control dial (for the HFA-250 and HFA-250W) or saw
blade speed control handwheel (for the HFA-400 and HFA-400W) at the
right side of the machine.
NOTICE
O Never turn the saw blade speed control dial or handwheel when the saw
blade motor is stopped.
NOTE
O The saw blade speed control device is equipped with a mechanical stepless
shift, so that the pointer can be set at the center of the scale without any
problem.

Turn the saw blade speed
control dial clockwise to
decrease the saw blade
running speed and
counterclockwise to
increase the saw blade
running speed.
The setup range is 20 to 80
m/min {66 to 262 fpm} for
the HFA-250 and 24 to 90
m/min {79 to 295 fpm} for SAW BLADE SPEED
the HFA-250W. CONTROL DIAL
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Loosen the lock knob of the
saw blade speed control LOCK KNOB
handwheel, and turn the
SAW BLADE
handwheel clockwise to SPEED CONTROL
increase the saw blade HANDWHEEL
running speed and
counterclockwise to
decrease the saw blade
running speed. Once the
saw blade running speed is
set, tighten the lock knob
PULLEY
securely and clockwise to COVER
lock the handwheel.
The setup range is 15 to 90
m/min {49 to 295 fpm}.
Cutting fluid system

The cutting fluid is discharged from the nozzles in the positions A, B, C,
and D as shown below.
A: Movable saw blade
guide
B: Stationary saw blade
guide
C: Cleaning hose end
D: Quick approach feeler
(only for HFA-400 and
HFA-400W)
THROTTLE
VALVE
THROTTLE
VALVE
A B
THREE-
THREE-WAY WAY
COCK COCK
C WIRE BRUSH
WIRE BRUSH
EM P
EM P
CLEANING CLEANING
HOSE STR HOSE
STR
HFA-250/HFA-250W HFA-400/HFA-400W
The throttle valve to adjust the cutting fluid flow rate is installed in the
position A or D.
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The cutting fluid flows to the positions A, B, and D when the lever of the
three-way cock installed at the right side of the chip outlet is turned to
the right side, flows to all of the positions A to D when the lever is turned
to the middle position, and flows only to the position C when the lever is
turned to the left side.
Normally, keep the lever at the middle position so that the cutting fluid
can flow to all of the positions A to D.
Adjusting cutting fluid flow rate

The cutting fluid is discharged from the nozzles A and D for cooling and
lubricating the saw blade. Discharge the cutting fluid at the highest
rate above which the cutting fluid splashes.
The cutting fluid is discharged from the nozzle B for removing the chips
from the saw blade. Discharge the cutting fluid at the highest rate
above which the cutting fluid splashes.
While the machine is cutting the work, insert the nozzle C in the wire
brush cover and use it for removing the chips from the wire brush.
When dry cutting the work, turn the lever of the three-way cock to the left
side, and discharge the cutting fluid only from the nozzle C. When
cleaning the machine, remove the nozzle C from the wire brush cover,
and wash away the chips with the nozzle C.
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Chip conveyor
The chip conveyor is hydraulically driven and operated only when the
sawhead is lowering.
When removing the chips after cleaning the machine, move the
sawhead down to the lower limit, and press the BLADE DOWN button.
The chip conveyor operates as long as the BLADE DOWN button is
pressed and held.
WARNING O Never reach into the chip conveyor when

the machine is operating. Before
removing foreign matter from the chip
conveyor, be sure to turn the machine
circuit breaker switch to OFF and turn off
the shop circuit breaker switch.
NOTICE
●When a trimming or solid material other than chips enters the chip conveyor, it
may eat into the spiral or damage the spiral. Take care so that nothing other
than chips should fall into the chip conveyor.
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DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAYS
The displays shown on the LCD screen are composed as shown below. You can
set or change cutting data on the station data setup display. You can also check
or set the data on the display shown after selecting a menu and pressing a
function key. The contents of each display and the function of each function key
are described on the pages that follow.
Composition of displays

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Contents of displays
INITIAL DISPLAY
The initial display is shown
on the LCD screen for
about 7 seconds after the
power of the machine is
turned on. The LCD
screen then changes to the
station data setup display.
STATION DATA SETUP DISPLAY

The contents of the item fields and the functions of the function keys
shown on the station data setup display are described below.
Displayed contents of item fields

◯
1 Current station light
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Illuminated to indicate that
the number of the station
currently being run agrees
with the number displayed
in the ST. field.
Usually, the machine starts
its automatic operation
from the station number 8 9 10 11
displayed in the ST. field,
and both cutting data display and operation go to the next station each
time a station is finished. The current station light remains illuminated
during the automatic operation.
The current station light goes out if the ST. field is changed to another
station number after the start of the automatic operation.
NOTE
O If the current station light is extinguished, there is no knowing which station is
currently run. Change the ST. field from one station number to another with
the ST V or W key until the current station light is illuminated.
O The machine allows the ST. field to be changed from one station number to
another, and then the cutting data of other than current stations to be
confirmed or changed. The cutting data of the current station cannot be
changed.
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◯
2 ST. field
Indicates the number for the station. The stations 1 to 99 can be used
for cutting in the AUTO mode. A maximum of 9999 pieces of the same
cutoff length can be set at each station. The station 0 is used for the
semiautomatic positioning function.
◯
3 L field
Indicates the cutoff length in the AUTO mode. The setup range is 5.0
to 9999.9 mm {0.197 to 99.999 in.}.
◯
4 P field
Indicates the number of pieces to be cut in the AUTO mode. The setup
range is 1 to 9999 pieces.
◯
5 C field
Automatically counts and indicates the number of pieces already cut in

the AUTO mode. The display range is 0 to 9999 pieces.
◯
6 Current time field
Indicates the current time. The display range is 00:00 to 23:59.
◯
7 Anticipated cutting end time field
Indicates the time at which the cutting operation for the station displayed
in the ST. field during automatic operation is anticipated to end. The
anticipated cutting end time is calculated from the measured cutting time
of the first piece cut for the station displayed, and is thus not displayed
until the first piece is cut. When the cutting conditions are changed
during the cutting operation, the anticipated cutting end time displayed
after the cutting of the first piece may not agree with the actual cutting
end time.
◯
8 Blade speed field
Indicates the running speed of the saw blade in m/min or fpm.
◯
9 Blade runout field
Indicates whether the runout detection function is set enabled (ON) or

disabled (OFF) and the current runout of the saw blade. The ON or
OFF indication in this field corresponds to the setting made on the
runout setup display.
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◯
10 POS field
Indicates the current position of the rear vise in mm or inches. In the

MANUAL mode, press the function key F3 (POS¤0) to reset the
position of the rear vise to zero. The sign “– ” or “+” is indicated when
the rear vise moves forward or backward from the position. In the
AUTO mode, the distance from the forward limit of the rear vise is
always indicated.
◯
11 Function label fields
Indicate the function labels corresponding to the function keys F1 to F4,

respectively, and cycle through the following three menus each time the
MENU key is pressed.
Menu 1
(All clear) (Runout)
Menu 2
(ST interrupt) (ST delete) (Set)
Menu 3
(Maintenance)
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Functions of function keys
[Menu 1]
F1 (A•C) key: Pressed to open the all station delete confirmation display.
Press the key to delete the cutting data of all stations registered.
F2 (runout) key: Pressed to open the runout setup display. Press the
key to set the runout tolerances of the saw blade.
F3 (POS¤0) key: Pressed to reset the POS field to zero. Press the
key to reset the current position of the rear vise.
[Menu 2]
F1 (ST interrupt) key: Pressed to set interrupt cutting data by the

interrupt station function. Press the key to perform interrupt cutting.
F2 (ST delete) key: Pressed to open the station delete confirmation
display. Press the key to delete all cutting data of a station.
F3 (set) key: Pressed to open the setup display.
[Menu 3]
F1 (RESULT) key: Pressed to open the result display.

F2 (ALARM) key: Pressed to open the ALARM HISTORY display.
F3 (maintenance) key: Pressed to open the PASSWORD display to
open the maintenance display. The maintenance display has the
password set for use by AMADA.
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ALL STATION DELETE CONFIRMATION DISPLAY
This display appears when
you press the F1 (A•C) key
on the station data setup
display (menu 1). The
functions of the function
keys on the display are as
described below.

F1 (YES) key: Pressed to delete all of the cutting data of all stations.
F3 (NO) key: Pressed to abort the delete processing of cutting data of
all stations.
RUNOUT SETUP DISPLAY

This display appears when 1 2 3
you press the F2 (runout)
key on the station data
setup display (menu 1).
The contents of the item
fields and the functions of
the function keys on the
display are as described
below.

◯
1 Runout setup ON/OFF field
Indicates whether the saw blade runout detection function is set ON

(enabled) or OFF (disabled). Press the F1 (ON) or F2 (OFF) key to set
the function ON (enabled) or OFF (disabled).
◯
2 Minus runout tolerance field
Sets the minus runout tolerance of the saw blade. Move the cursor to
the field, enter the minus runout tolerance in the field with the numeric
keys, and press the ENT key. The setup range is –99.9 to 0 mm {–
9.999 to 0 in.}.
◯
3 Plus runout tolerance field
Sets the plus runout tolerance of the saw blade. Move the cursor to the
field, enter the plus runout tolerance in the field with the numeric keys,
and press the ENT key. The setup range is 0 to +99.9 mm {0 to +9.999
in.}.

F1 (ON) key: Pressed to set the runout setup ON/OFF field to ON and
enable the runout tolerances (runout detection function).
F2 (OFF) key: Pressed to set the runout setup ON/OFF field to OFF and
disable the runout tolerances (runout detection function).
F4 (↵) key: Pressed to return to the station data setup display.
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STATION DELETE CONFIRMATION DISPLAY
you press the F2 (ST
delete) key on the station
data setup display (menu
2). The functions of the
function keys on the
below.

F1 (YES) key: Pressed to delete all of the cutting data of the station
number shown in the ST. field.
F3 (NO) key: Pressed to abort the delete processing of the cutting data
of the station number shown in the ST. field.
SETUP DISPLAY
This display appears when 1 2
you press the F3 (set) key
on the station data setup
display (menu 2). The
contents of the item fields
and the functions of the
function keys on the
below.
3

◯
1 VISE POSI. field
Indicates the standby position of the rear vise set with a function key.
Standby at forward limit:
Standby at backward limit:
◯
2 Set width of saw blade field
Sets the set width of the saw blade. The set width variation of the saw
blade sometimes makes the actual cutoff length different from the preset
cutoff length. In this case, the set width in the field can be adjusted to
compensate for the difference. To make the necessary compensation,
move the cursor to the field, enter the set width in the field with the
numeric keys, and press the ENT key. The setup range is 0 to 99.9
mm {0 to 9.999 in.}.
◯
3 ADJUST field
Corrects the current time shown on the station data setup display.
Move the cursor to the field, enter the correct current time in the field
with the numeric keys, and press the ENT key. The setup range is 0 to
23 hours and 0 to 59 minutes.
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F1 ( backward limit standby) key: Pressed to set the standby
position of the rear vise to the backward limit. The rear vise clamps the
work at the backward limit during cutting.
F2 ( forward limit standby) key: Pressed to set the standby
position of the rear vise to the forward limit. The rear vise clamps the
work at the forward limit during cutting.
RESULT DISPLAY
This display appears when 2 1
you press the F1
(RESULT) key on the
station data setup display
(menu 3). The contents of
the item fields and the
functions of the function
keys on the display are as
described below.
3

◯
1 OP. TIME field
Indicates the cumulative time the saw blade has run. Move the cursor
to the field, and press the F2 (RESET) key to reset the field to zero.
◯
2 CUTTING COUNT PRODUCT field
Indicates the cumulative number of pieces cut in the AUTO mode.

Move the cursor to the field, and press the F2 (RESET) key to reset the
field to zero.
◯
3 CUTTING COUNT PRODUCT + TRIM field
Indicates the sum of the number of pieces cut in the AUTO mode and of
the number of pieces and trimmings cut in the MANUAL mode. Move
the cursor to the field, and press the F2 (RESET) key to reset the field to
zero.

F1 (DAILY) key: Pressed to open the daily report display.
F2 (RESET) key: Pressed to reset the OP. TIME, CUTTING COUNT
PRODUCT, and CUTTING COUNT PRODUCT + TRIM fields to zero.
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DAILY REPORT DISPLAY
you press the F1 (DAILY)
key on the result display.
the function keys on the
display are as described 1 2 3 4
below.

◯
1 DAILY REPORT field
Indicates the date of the daily report recorded. The daily reports over
the past 11 days are left as records. Each time the F1 (V) key is
pressed, the field sequentially changes from today to 10 days before.
Note that the daily reports can be recorded only when the power of the
machine is turned on.
◯
2 OP. TIME field
Indicates the operating time of the saw blade for the date shown in the
DAILY REPORT field.
◯
3 PRODUCT NUMBER field
Indicates the cumulative number of pieces cut in the AUTO mode on the
date shown in the DAILY REPORT field.
◯
4 PRODUCT + TRIM field
Indicates the sum of the number of pieces cut in the AUTO mode and of
the number of pieces and trimmings cut in the MANUAL mode on the
date shown in the DAILY REPORT field.

F1 (V) key: Pressed to change the date whose daily report is to be
indicated.
F4 (↵) key: Pressed to return to the result display.
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ALARM HISTORY DISPLAY
you press the F2 (ALARM)
key on the station data
setup display (menu 3).
the function keys on the 1 2 3
below.

◯
1 NO. field
Indicates an alarm history number. Up to ten alarms are recorded.

The number 1 corresponds to the latest alarm.
◯
2 ALARM CODE field
Indicates the code of an alarm.
◯
3 TIME field
Indicates the occurrence time of an alarm.

F1 (V) key: Pressed to change from one recorded alarm to another.
Press the key to confirm up to the ten latest alarms.
PASSWORD DISPLAY
This display appears when 1
you press the F3
(maintenance) key on the
station data setup display
(menu 3). The contents of
the item field and the
function of the function key
on the display are as
described below.
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Displayed contents of item field
◯
1 Password entry field
Enters the password to open the maintenance display. This field is

provided for sole use by AMADA. Do not operate on this field by
yourself.
Function of function key

F4 (↵) key: Pressed to return to the station data setup display. If you
have opened the PASSWORD display, press the key to return to the
station data setup display.
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Part IV
Operation
Inspection before start of day’s work ............................................. IV-3

Turning on machine ....................................................................... IV-3
Selecting saw blade ....................................................................... IV-3
Unfolding and folding saw blade .................................................... IV-4
Unfolding saw blade ................................................................... IV-4
Folding saw blade ...................................................................... IV-6
Installing saw blade........................................................................ IV-8
Adjusting position of wire brush .....................................................IV-11
Adjusting position of movable saw blade guide ............................ IV-12
Loading and positioning work ....................................................... IV-13
Loading work ............................................................................. IV-13
Positioning work ........................................................................ IV-15
Positioning remnant for cutting further................................... IV-17
Semiautomatic positioning function........................................... IV-18
Setting cutoff length ............................................................... IV-18
Semiautomatic positioning..................................................... IV-19
Adjusting cutting fluid flow rate ..................................................... IV-21
Running in new saw blade ............................................................ IV-22
Stack cutting ................................................................................. IV-23
Stacking workpieces.................................................................. IV-23
Using multi-vises (optional) ....................................................... IV-24
Runout detector (optional) ............................................................ IV-27
Setting runout tolerances .......................................................... IV-27
IV-1
Handling cutting data .....................................................................IV-29
Entering and storing cutting data ...............................................IV-29
Checking cutting data (calling station) .......................................IV-33
Changing cutting data ................................................................IV-33
Canceling cutting data................................................................IV-33
Conditions for execution of cutting data .....................................IV-34
Head-end positioning function (optional) .......................................IV-35
Setting cutoff length ...................................................................IV-36
Head-end positioning operation .................................................IV-37
Going from head-end positioning operation to
automatic operation....................................................................IV-39
Operation .......................................................................................IV-40
Manual operation .......................................................................IV-40
Starting cutting........................................................................IV-40
Ending cutting .........................................................................IV-41
Interrupting or stopping cutting ...............................................IV-41
Automatic operation ...................................................................IV-41
Before starting automatic operation........................................IV-41
Starting cutting without trimming head end ............................IV-42
Starting cutting after trimming head end.................................IV-42
Ending automatic operation....................................................IV-43
Interrupting automatic operation.............................................IV-43
Stopping automatic operation after detection of
excessive runout.....................................................................IV-43
Stopping automatic operation.................................................IV-44
Interrupt station function.............................................................IV-45
Inserting interrupt station in current station ............................IV-46
Inserting interrupt station between stations to
be executed ............................................................................IV-48
Inserting interrupt station as first station of
automatic operation during head-end trimming......................IV-50
Self-diagnostic function ..............................................................IV-52
Ending operation............................................................................IV-53
IV-2
INSPECTION BEFORE START OF DAY’S
WORK
Before starting the machine every day, check it as described on page
VI-2.
TURNING ON MACHINE
Start the hydraulic pump motor as described below.
1 Turn on the shop circuit breaker switch.

2 Turn the machine circuit breaker switch to ON.
The POWER light illuminates, and the LCD screen shows the initial
display for about 7 seconds and then changes to the station data
setup display.
3 Press the HYDRAULIC ON button.
The button illuminates, the hydraulic pump motor starts, and the
machine becomes ready for operation.
SELECTING SAW BLADE

An appropriate saw blade changes with the material, shape, size, and
clamping method of the work to be cut. When cutting a single solid bar,
select the saw blade tooth pitch by referring to the table below.
Saw blades with dedicated tooth pitches and shapes are available for
cutting structural steel shapes and special materials. Contact AMADA.
Saw blade tooth pitches for cutting round and rectangular bars (teeth per inch)
Variable pitch 3-4 2-3
Regular pitch 6 4 3 2
300 or more
Maximum cutoff 50 or less 50 to 100 100 to 150 150 to 200 200 to 250 250 to 300
{11.8 or
width, mm {in.} {2 or less} {2 to 3.9} {3.9 to 5.9} {5.9 to 7.9} {7.9 to 9.8} {9.8 to 11.8}
more}
IV-3
UNFOLDING AND FOLDING SAW BLADE
WARNING O Wear leather gloves and protective
goggles when unfolding and folding the
saw blade.
Unfolding saw blade

Unfold the saw blade as described below.
1 Grasp the band

securing the saw blade
in your right hand.
The teeth of the saw
blade must be facing
the palm of your right
hand.
2 Remove the securing

band from the saw
blade. Grasp two of
the saw blade loops
(crossed portion) with
your right hand. Grasp
the remaining saw
blade loop with your left
hand.
3 Firmly grasp the

crossed portion of the
saw blade with your left
hand as shown in the
figure.
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4 Check that you are
maintaining a firm grip
on the saw blade with
your left hand.
Release your grip at the
top of the saw blade
(right hand).
5 Position your left hand

so that the palm of your
hand is facing your
body. Use your right
hand to carefully free
the right-hand loop.
6 Hold one portion of the

crossed section of the
saw blade in each
hand. Twist both
portions away from
each other to
completely open the
saw blade loop.
7 Check that the saw

blade teeth are facing
down and to the right.
If the saw blade teeth
are facing down and to
the left, immediately
contact AMADA for
assistance.
8 Remove the teeth guard from the saw blade.
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Folding saw blade
Fold the saw blade as described below.
1 Pick up the saw blade

and hold it as shown in
the figure. The palms
of your hands must be
facing up.
Approximately 1/3 of
the saw blade
circumference should
be between your hands.
The saw blade teeth
must be facing down.
2 Press the opposite side

of the saw blade
against a wall.
3 Push against the saw

blade to force the saw
blade center portion up.
4 Twist the saw blade

toward the inside of
your wrists until the saw
blade crosses itself.
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5 Grasp the crossed
portion of the saw blade
in one hand. Use the
other hand to bundle
the saw blade.
6 Secure the bundled saw blade with the band.
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INSTALLING SAW BLADE
WARNING O Never operate the machine with the wheel
cover, the saw blade cover, and other
covers removed or opened. It is
dangerous if your hands or clothing are
caught in the running machine.
O Always wear leather gloves when handling
the saw blade.
O Be careful not to let the wheel cover fall
during the saw blade change.
CAUTION O When applying tension to the saw blade in

step 14 below, take care not to have your
hands pinched between the saw blade and
driven wheel.
Install the saw blade as described below.
1 Turn on the shop circuit breaker switch.

The power of the machine is turned on, and the POWER light
illuminates.
3 Press the HYDRAULIC ON button.
The button illuminates, and the hydraulic pump motor starts.
NOTE
O When the HYDRAULIC ON button is pressed without the saw blade
installed, the saw blade breakage alarm code “E-001” may be displayed.
For how to clear the alarm, see “Alarm code list” in Part V,
Troubleshooting.
4 Turn the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL.

5 Press and hold the BLADE UP button to raise the sawhead until
the right-hand saw blade insert rises above the vise top surface.
6 Open the wheel
cover.
7 Open the saw blade
cover.
SAW BLADE
COVER
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8 Pull down the left-
hand and right-hand
saw blade insert
clamp levers to open
the saw blade inserts.

9 Turn the saw blade

tension lever to the
“ ” position.
The driven wheel
moves to the right.
SAW BLADE
TENSION LEVER
10 Loosen the wire brush

lock lever, and lower
the wire brush and

wire brush cover.

11 Install the saw blade

on the drive and
driven wheels with the
cutting edge facing
down.
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12 Push the saw blade
into between the
guide rollers and then
the left-hand and
right-hand saw blade
inserts.
Where the back of the
saw blade is pushed
against the backup
rollers, pull up the left-
hand and right-hand
saw blade insert
clamp levers to close
the saw blade inserts.
13 Push the back of the

saw blade against the
flange of the drive
wheel, and set the
saw blade holder.
This prevents the saw
blade from coming off
the drive wheel.
SAW BLADE
NOTE HOLDER
O The saw blade holder
is automatically
released as soon as
the saw blade starts
running.
14 Check that the saw blade is securely installed on the drive wheel,
hold the saw blade with one hand so that its back is pushed
against the flange of the driven wheel, and turn the saw blade
tension lever to the “ ” position.
The saw blade is hydraulically tensioned to a proper degree.
15 First pull down and then pull up the left-hand and right-hand saw
blade insert clamp levers to close the saw blade inserts again.
This operation is designed to ensure or check that the saw blade is
securely clamped with the saw blade inserts.
16 Adjust the position of the wire brush as described on the next page.
17 Close the saw blade cover, and gently close the wheel cover.
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ADJUSTING POSITION OF WIRE BRUSH
WARNING O Never try to adjust the wire brush on the
saw blade when the saw blade is running.
It is dangerous if your hands or clothing
are caught in the running saw blade.
NOTE
O The wire brush is consumable. If it is worn, remove the hexagon nut
securing it to the shaft, and change it for a new one.
Adjust the position of the wire brush so that the wire bristles just touch
the gullet as described below. Make this adjustment not only after
changing the saw blade, but also at regular intervals.
1 Loosen the wire brush

lock lever.
2 Adjust the position of
the wire brush so that
the wire bristles just
touch the gullet, and
tighten the wire brush
lock lever in that
position. WIRE BRUSH
COVER WIRE BRUSH
LOCK LEVER

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ADJUSTING POSITION OF MOVABLE SAW
BLADE GUIDE
Adjust the distance between the saw blade guides to suit the width of
the work to be cut as described below. If this distance is too wide, the
saw blade may run out or break.
1 Pull down the left-hand saw blade insert clamp lever to open the
left-hand saw blade insert.
2 Loosen the lock LOCK
WORK WIDTH
handle for the HANDLE
SCALE
movable saw blade
guide, and slide the
movable saw blade
guide by hand to suit
the width of the work
to be cut. SAW BLADE
GUIDES
Bring the movable
saw blade guide as
close as possible to
the work. Refer to SAW BLADE INSERT
the work width scale CLAMP LEVERS
attached to the guide
bar.
3 Securely tighten the lock handle so that the movable saw blade
guide has no play.
4 Pull up the left-hand saw blade insert clamp lever to close the left-
hand saw blade insert.
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LOADING AND POSITIONING WORK
WARNING O When clamping the work with the vise, do
not come close to the work. It is
dangerous if the work is of such a shape
as to spring out of the vise.
O If the work cannot be securely clamped
with the vise, use jigs to clamp it securely.
It is dangerous if the work is clamped
loosely and forced out of the vise during
cutting.
O Take preventive measures when cutting a
thin or short piece from the work to keep it
from falling. It is dangerous if the cut
piece falls.
Loading work
Load the work on the machine as described below.
1 Press and hold the BLADE UP button to raise the sawhead to the
upper limit.
NOTE
O Unless the sawhead is at the upper limit, the front and rear vises cannot
fully open.
2 Press and hold the

FRONT VISE OPEN
button to open the
VERTICAL ROLLERS
front vise wider than
the width of the work.
WIDTH
3 Press and hold the OF
REAR VISE OPEN WORK REAR VISE
button to open the
rear vise wider than FRONT VISE
the width of the work. SAW BLADE
RUNNING LINE
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REAR VISE
BACKWARD button
to move the rear vise
to the backward limit. BACKWARD
LIMIT
5 Loosen the lock
levers above the
vertical rollers, and
move the vertical
rollers by hand to
make their distance
greater than the width
of the work.
6 Gently place the work
on the rear vise bed.
Check that the head
end of the work
projects about 50 mm WORK
{2 in.} from the front ABOUT
end of the rear vise 50 mm
toward the front vise. {2 in.}

REAR VISE CLOSE
button to clamp the
work with the rear
vise.
8 Move the vertical
rollers by hand
against the work, and
securely tighten the
lock levers.
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Positioning work
Position the loaded work as described below.

REAR VISE
FORWARD button to
move the rear vise to
the forward limit and CUTTING
move the work LINE
FORWARD
forward.
LIMIT
SAW BLADE
RUNNING LINE

FRONT VISE CLOSE
button to clamp the
work with the front
vise.
REAR VISE OPEN
button to open the
rear vise.

REAR VISE
BACKWARD button BACKWARD
to move the rear vise LIMIT
to the backward limit.

REAR VISE CLOSE
button to clamp the
work with the rear
vise.
FRONT VISE OPEN
button to open the
front vise.
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7 Intermittently press

the BLADE DOWN
button to lower the
sawhead slowly until
the quick approach
feeler comes to about
10 mm {0.4 in.} above
the top surface of the
work.
NOTICE
O When lowering the sawhead, take care so that the quick approach feeler
does not touch the work. If the quick approach feeler is lowered too
close to the work, it may touch the work when the work is moved. Be
sure to ensure a clearance of about 10 mm {0.4 in.}.

REAR VISE
FORWARD button
until the cutting line of
the work comes right
below the saw blade.
If necessary, press SAW BLADE
and illuminate the CUTTING
RUNNING LINE
REAR VISE SLOW LINE
button to move the
rear vise at the low
speed.
NOTE
O When trimming the head end of the work in automatic operation, align
the cutting line with the saw blade running line, and start the machine in
the MANUAL mode. When the AUTO/MANUAL switch is turned to
AUTO after the sawhead has started lowering, the machine can operate
automatically without counting the head-end trim.
If you do not trim the head end of the work, align the first cutting line with
the saw blade running line, and start the machine in the AUTO mode.
In this case, the work is not automatically fed for the first cutoff length.
9 If the cutoff length is longer than the rear vise feed stroke of 400
mm {15.748 in.} during manual operation, repeat steps 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
and 8 above in that order.
10 When the work
positioning operation
is completed, press
and hold the FRONT
VISE CLOSE button
to clamp the work with
the front vise.
REAR VISE OPEN
button to open the
rear vise.
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REAR VISE
FORWARD button to
the forward limit.

POSITIONING REMNANT FOR CUTTING FURTHER

If the work becomes too short, it cannot be clamped when the rear vise
is moved backward. This condition actuates the work absence
detection function and does not allow the automatic operation of the
machine.
The smallest possible length of this remnant is 76 mm {3 in.} when the
grip allowance of the rear vise is 10 mm {0.4 in.}. When cutting the
remnant further, position it as described below.
1 Remove the remnant

from the rear vise
table.
CUTTING
2 Press and hold the LINE
FRONT VISE OPEN
button to open the
SAW BLADE
front vise. RUNNING LINE
3 Place the remnant on
the front vise table.
4 Move or turn around the remnant by hand to align its cutting line
with the saw blade running line.
FRONT VISE CLOSE
button to clamp the
remnant with the front
vise.
REAR VISE
FORWARD button to
the forward limit.
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Semiautomatic positioning function
During the manual operation of the machine, its semiautomatic
positioning function automatically moves the rear vise backward for the
preset cutoff length.
SETTING CUTOFF LENGTH

Set the cutoff length as described below.
1 Move the cursor to the

ST. field with the
cursor keys.
2 Press the numeric key
“0” and the ENT key
to call the station 0 in
the ST. field and move
the cursor to the L
field.
The station 0 is exclusively used for the semiautomatic positioning
function, and nothing can be entered in the P and C fields.
If the station 0 was used before, the cutoff length preset then is
shown in the L field.
3 Enter the cutoff length
in the range of 5.0 to
400.0 mm {0.197 to
15.748 in.} with the
numeric keys.
NOTE
O With the semiautomatic positioning function, allow for the saw blade
kerf.
4 Press the ENT key to store the cutoff length in memory.
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SEMIAUTOMATIC POSITIONING
Semiautomatically position the loaded work as described below.
NOTE
O Before semiautomatically positioning the work, be sure to check that the head
end of the work is positioned just below the saw blade.
1 Press and hold the BLADE UP button to raise the sawhead until
the saw blade is a minimum of 10 mm {0.4 in.} apart from the work.
FRONT VISE CLOSE
button to clamp the
work with the front
vise.
REAR VISE OPEN
button to open the CUTOFF LENGTH
rear vise.
HEAD END
SAW BLADE
RUNNING LINE

REAR VISE
FORWARD button to
move the rear vise
forward until the
REAR VISE
FORWARD
FORWARD LIMIT
LIMIT
light illuminates.
5 Turn the
AUTO/MANUAL
switch to AUTO.
6 Press the REAR VISE

BACKWARD button.
(The button need not
be held.)
The rear vise moves
backward over the
CUTOFF LENGTH
preset cutoff length
and stops. The
REAR VISE
POSITIONED light
illuminates to indicate
that the rear vise has
moved backward and
completed the
semiautomatic
positioning operation.
To stop the semiautomatic positioning operation while the rear vise
is moving backward, press the BLADE UP button.
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NOTICE
O Before turning the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL, be sure to check
that the positioning of the rear vise is completed and that the REAR
VISE POSITIONED light is illuminated. If the AUTO/MANUAL switch is
turned to MANUAL while the rear vise is moving backward, the rear vise
stops in that position.

REAR VISE CLOSE
button to clamp the
work with the rear
vise.
FRONT VISE OPEN
button to open the
front vise.

REAR VISE
FORWARD button to
move the work
forward until the
REAR VISE FORWARD
LIMIT
FORWARD LIMIT
light illuminates.

FRONT VISE CLOSE
button to clamp the
work with the front
vise.
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ADJUSTING CUTTING FLUID FLOW RATE
As soon as the BLADE DRIVE button is pressed, the saw blade starts
running, the cutting fluid pump starts, and each nozzle discharges the
cutting fluid. Adjust the flow rate of the cutting fluid with the throttle
valve and three-way cock in the cutting fluid system to suit the work to
be cut. (See “Other controls” in Part III, Controls.)

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RUNNING IN NEW SAW BLADE
When a new saw blade is to be used for the first time, be sure to run it in.
Unless the new saw blade is properly run in, it may become unable to
cut any more in the middle of a cutting operation, prematurely run out,
and decrease in service life. Each time a new saw blade is to be used,
run it in as described below, because it is basic to the proper use of the
machine.
1 Set the saw blade speed control dial or handwheel at a speed 20 to

30% lower than the normal setting.
2 Set the FLOW CONTROL dial at 1/2 to 2/3 of the normal setting to
reduce the sawhead downfeed speed.
3 Leave the CUTTING PRESSURE CONTROL dial at the normal
setting.
4 Make five to six cuts with large work under the above conditions.
NOTE
O If the work is smaller or is a structural steel shape, make 10 to 15 cuts.
5 After the saw blade has been run in for some time, gradually return
the saw blade speed control dial or handwheel and the FLOW
CONTROL dial to the normal setting while cutting the work.
6 If the saw blade vibrates before it reaches the standard cutting
conditions, it is not properly run in. In that case, again reduce the
saw blade running speed and sawhead downfeed speed, and
gradually bring the saw blade to the standard cutting conditions
while checking that it does not vibrate.
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STACK CUTTING
When stack cutting workpieces, be sure to use the optional multi-vises.
Stacking workpieces
Stack workpieces of the same size as shown in the good examples
below. The nest dimensions should be as given below.
Nest dimensions
Width: 150 mm {5.9 in.} for HFA-250 and HFA-250W
180 to 300 mm {7.1 to 11.8 in.} for HFA-400 and HFA-400W
Height: 50 to 150 mm {2.0 to 5.9 in.} for HFA-250 and HFA-250W
50 to 200 mm {2.0 to 7.9 in.} for HFA-400 and HFA-400W
Good Bad
NOTICE
O When using each multi-vise,
take care so that it does not
clamp short workpieces at
the tail end. Otherwise, its
cylinder may break.
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Using multi-vises (optional)
Use the multi-vises as described below.
NOTE
O When stack cutting workpieces, check that they are each securely clamped,
and take special care so that they do not vibrate. Vibration adversely affects
the life of the saw blade.
1 Open the front and rear vises wider than the nest width of
workpieces, and stack the workpieces on the front and rear vise
tables.
2 Install the multi-vises
on the front and rear
vises. They need
not be fixed at this
point of time.
3 Connect the hydraulic hoses of the multi-vises to the plugs of the

front and rear vise cylinders.

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4 Install the stack

cutting fence on the
work tray.
The stack cutting
fence is designed to
prevent the stack-cut
pieces from collapsing
on the work tray.
Securely fix the stack
cutting fence to a
width slightly greater
than the width of the
nest.
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5 Adjust the left-to-right
position of each multi-
vise so that its
LOCK NUT
cylinder comes to the
center of the nest
width.
Securely fix the multi-
HANDWHEEL CLAMP
vise with the two lock
PLATE
nuts.
6 Turn the handwheel

145 mm
above the clamp plate {5.7 in.}
of each multi-vise so
that the bottom
surface of the clamp 3 TO 8 mm
plates comes to 3 to 8 {0.1 TO 0.3 in.}
mm {0.1 to 0.3 in.}
above the top of the
stack of workpieces.
7 When the machine

model is HFA-400 or 20 mm {0.8 in.} 20 mm {0.8 in.}
HFA-400W, loosen OR MORE OR MORE
the socket head bolt
of each clamp plate,
and slide the clamp
plates so that they are
equally apart 20 mm
{0.8 in.} or more from
the left and right sides
of the front and rear
vises.
After the width of the
clamp plates is
properly adjusted,
tighten the socket
head bolts to fix the
clamp plates.
NOTE
O Unless the clamp plates are at least 20 mm {0.8 in.} apart equally from
the left and right sides of the front and rear vises, the work absence
detection function is not activated.
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8 Press the MENU key
several times to
indicate in the
function label fields
the menu shown right.
9 Press the F3 (set) key

to open the setup
display as shown
right. Set the
standby position of
the rear vise on the
display.
10 Press the F2 (forward limit standby) key.

The rear vise is set to stand by at the forward limit during automatic
operation and to clamp the workpieces at the forward limit until
each cut is completed.
NOTE
O If the workpieces can be securely clamped with the front vise alone so
that they do not whip up or fly off, the rear vise may be set to stand by at
the backward limit to shorten the idle time.
11 After the workpieces are completely positioned for cutting, their

stack cutting can be started in the MANUAL or AUTO mode in the
same way as during normal cutting.
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RUNOUT DETECTOR (OPTIONAL)
When using the optional runout detector during cutting, set the runout
tolerances of the saw blade before starting the machine. The runout
detector automatically stops the machine at the prescribed time after it
detects the runout of the saw blade that exceeds the tolerances.
Setting runout tolerances

The runout tolerances of the saw blade are stored in memory even after
the power of the machine is turned off. This means that the previous
runout tolerances are retained in memory when the power of the
machine is turned on the next time.
Set the runout tolerances of the saw blade as described below.

NOTE
O The power of the runout detector is interlocked with that of the machine.
As soon as the machine circuit breaker switch is turned to ON, the
power of the runout detector is automatically turned on.
2 Press the F2 (runout)

key on the station
data setup display to
go to the runout setup
display.
3 Set the minus runout tolerance.

Example: Change the minus runout tolerance from 1.0 mm to 1.5
mm.
Check that the cursor
is positioned on the
“–” side.
If the cursor is
positioned on the “+”
side, move the cursor
to the “–” side with the
cursor keys.
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4 Enter “1”, “.” and “5”
with the numeric keys,
and press the ENT
key to move the
cursor to the “+” side.
5 Set the plus runout tolerance.

Example: Change the plus runout tolerance from 1.5 mm to 0.9
mm.
Check that the cursor is positioned on the “+” side.
If the cursor is positioned on the “–” side, move the cursor to the “+”
side with the cursor keys.
6 Enter “0”, “.” and “9”

with the numeric keys,
and press the ENT
key.
7 Press the F1 (ON) key

to change the runout
setup ON/OFF field to
ON.
NOTE
O The runout detector
cannot work if the
runout tolerances are
set but the runout
setup ON/OFF field is
set to OFF.
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HANDLING CUTTING DATA
Entering and storing cutting data

When the automatic operation of the machine is to be performed, enter
cutting data at respective stations and store them in memory as
described below.
NOTE
O The cutting data are stored in memory even after the power of the machine is
turned off. When the power of the machine is turned on the next time, the
previous cutting data are all retained in memory.
1 Move the cursor to the

ST. field with the
cursor keys.
2 Press the F1 (A•C)

key to go to the all
A C
station delete
confirmation display.
F1 F2 F3 F4
3 Press the F1 (YES)
ST ST CLR MENU
key to delete the
cutting data stored at
all stations.
4 Enter a station
number in the ST. field
with the numeric keys.
5 Press the ENT key to set the station number in the ST. field and
move the cursor to the L field.
6 Enter the cutoff length in the L field with the numeric keys. The
setup range is 5.0 to 9999.9 mm in 0.1-mm increments {0.197 to
99.999 inches in 0.001-inch increments}. The kerf of the saw
blade and the feed stroke of the rear vise need not be considered.
NOTE
O If the entered value is outside the setup range, the ENT key is not
allowed to set the entered value in the ST. field and move the cursor to
the P field. In such a case or when a wrong value is entered, press the
CLR key to delete the entered value, and enter a correct value.
O When continuously cutting the work in the AUTO mode, enter a cutoff
length of 10 mm {0.394 in.} or more. If you want to continuously cut the
work to 10 mm {0.394 in.} or less, contact AMADA.
7 Press the ENT key to set the cutoff length in the L field and move
the cursor to the P field.
8 Enter the quantity of pieces to be cut in the P field with the numeric
keys. The setup range is 1 to 9999.
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9 Press the ENT key to set the quantity of pieces to be cut in the P
field and move the cursor to the ST. field.
NOTE
O If you enter a wrong value, press the CLR key to delete it, and enter a
correct value.
10 Repeat steps 4 to 9 above to enter and store the cutting data for
the required number of stations.
Example of data entry

Station 1 … L field (cutoff length): 10 mm
P field (quantity of pieces to be cut): 3 pieces
Station 2 … L field (cutoff length): 20 mm
P field (quantity of pieces to be cut): 5 pieces
1 Press the F1 (A•C)

key to go to the all
station delete
confirmation display.
2 Press the F1 (YES)

key to delete the
cutting data of all
stations.

to set “1” in the ST.
field.
4 Once the station

number is set in the
ST. field, the cursor
moves to the L field.
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5 Press the numeric
keys “1” and “0” and
the ENT key to set
“10.0” in the L field
and move the cursor
to the P field.

to set “3” in the P field.
7 Once the quantity of

pieces to be cut is set
in the P field, the
cursor moves to the
ST. field. The station
number is increased
by 1 to “2”.
8 Press the ENT key to

move the cursor to the
L field.
9 Press the numeric

keys “2” and “0” and
the ENT key to set
“20.0” in the L field
and move the cursor
to the P field.

to set “5” in the P field.
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11 Once the quantity of
pieces to be cut is set
in the P field, the
cursor moves to the
ST. field. The station
number is increased
by 1 to “3”.

to call the station 1 in
the ST. field and
display the cutting
data of the station 1.
NOTE
O During its automatic operation, the machine starts cutting the work at
the station whose number is displayed in the ST. field.
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Checking cutting data (calling station)
When calling the station whose cutting data are to be checked, move
the cursor to the ST. field and enter the number for the station in the ST.
field as you did when entering and storing the cutting data for the
station.
The length and quantity of pieces to be cut as stored at the station
number are displayed in the L and P fields, respectively. The C field
displays the quantity of pieces cut during the last automatic operation.
NOTE
O Before starting the automatic operation of the machine, check the cutting data
of all stations.
Changing cutting data

Change the stored cutting data as described below.
NOTE
O The cutting data can be changed during the automatic operation of the
machine, except that the cutting data of the station currently being executed
cannot be changed.
1 Enter with the numeric keys the number for the station whose
cutting data you want to change, and press the ENT key.
2 To change the cutoff length, move the cursor to the L field with the
cursor keys. To change the quantity of pieces to be cut, move the
cursor to the P field with the cursor keys.
3 Enter the appropriate value with the numeric keys, and press the
ENT key.
4 To reset the quantity of pieces already cut, move the cursor to the
C field with the cursor keys. In this condition, the quantity of
pieces already cut may be reset by either of the following methods:
(a) Press the CLR key and the ENT key.
(b) Press the numeric key “0” and the ENT key.
5 This stores the new cutting data.
Canceling cutting data

When canceling the cutting data stored at a station, call the station first.
Set either the L or P field to “0”, and press the ENT key.
The automatic operation of the machine skips the station.
NOTE
O When the L and P fields are both set to “0” for a given station, the automatic
operation of the machine is stopped at the station.
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Conditions for execution of cutting data
The following conditions affect the automatic operation of the machine
being executed according to the cutting data stored at the respective
stations:
• When “0” is set in either of the L and P fields for a given station, the
machine skips the station and goes to the next station.
• When “0” is set in both of the L and P fields for a given station, the
machine ends its automatic operation at the station.
• When the P and C fields display the same value for a given station,
the machine skips the station and goes to the next station.
Example of data execution

ST. L P C
Operating status Execution condition
field field field field
1 100.0 10 0 Started and executed Automatic operation is started
2 200.0 0 0 Skipped P field is set to “0”

3 0.0 10 0 Skipped L field is set to “0”
4 400.0 40 40 Skipped 40 pieces are already cut
5 500.0 50 0 Executed
6 0.0 0 0 Ended L and P fields are both set to “0”
7 700.0 70 0 Started and executed Automatic operation is resumed
8 800.0 80 0 Executed
9 0.0 0 50 Ended L and P fields are both set to “0”
When the cutting data are stored at the stations 1 to 9 as shown above,
• Displaying the station number 1 and starting the machine cut the work
at the station 1, skip the stations 2 to 4, cut the work at the station 5,
and end the automatic operation.
• Displaying the station number 7 and starting the machine cut the work
at the stations 7 and 8 and end the automatic operation.
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HEAD-END POSITIONING FUNCTION
(OPTIONAL)
O If the head-end positioning operation is performed with bent work, the
head end of the work may not reach the front vise even when the
work is fed for the preset length.
O When cutting work whose diameter or height is less than 12 mm {0.47
in.} on the machine that is equipped with a head-end positioning
function, enter the cutting data so that the remnant length becomes
150 mm {5.91 in.} or more. If the remnant length becomes less than
150 mm {5.91 in.}, the vise jaws may be damaged.
O Before performing the head-end positioning operation, be sure to
remove the chips from the contact surface at the back of the front vise.
If the chips are deposited on the contact surface, they may be lodged
between the contact surface and work head and may degrade the
accuracy of cutoff pieces.
O If the optional vise pressure control valves are used together, the
head-end positioning operation cannot be performed in principle
because the vise clamping force is reduced. When the vise
pressure control valves are provided, the pressure of the head-end
positioning pressure reducing valve is reduced from a standard level
of 1.5 MPa {15 kgf/cm2, 213 psi} to 0.75 MPa {7.5 kgf/cm2, 106 psi} at
the time of factory shipment. However, the head-end positioning
function can be used together with the vise pressure control valves
under the following conditions:
• Set the pressure of
the vise pressure
control valves at or
above 2.0 MPa {20
kgf/cm2, 285 psi}.
• Adjust the pressure of
the head-end
positioning pressure
reducing valve to 1.5
MPa {15 kgf/cm2, 213
psi} with the adjusting
screw.
BACK OF MACHINE
The pressure can be set at a minimum of 0.75 MPa {7.5 kgf/cm2,
106 psi}. When feeding heavy work, set the pressure at 1.5 MPa
{15 kgf/cm2, 213 psi}.
O When the optional grooveless vise plate is used together, raise the
pressure of the optional vise pressure control valves. Since the
grooveless vise plate reduces the frictional resistance between the
vise and work, the work may slip to increase the likelihood of alarms if
the head-end positioning operation is performed with the pressure of
the vise pressure control valves lowered.
O If the head-end positioning function is used together with the optional
vise pressure control valves, the head-end positioning operation may
not be properly performed.
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Setting cutoff length
Set the length of pieces to be cut by using the head-end positioning
function as described below.
1 Move the cursor to the ST. field with the cursor keys, and call the
station whose cutoff length is to be set.
NOTE
O Use a station from the stations 1 to 99, and set the quantity of pieces to
be cut at the same time.
2 Press the ENT key to set the station number in the ST. field and
move the cursor to the L field.
3 Enter the cutoff length in the range of 5.0 to 9999.9 mm {0.197 to
99.999 in.} with the numeric keys, and press the ENT key to set the
cutoff length in the L field and move the cursor to the P field.
The kerf of the saw blade is automatically added to the cutoff
length.
NOTE
O If the cutoff length is 10 mm {0.394 in.} or less, contact AMADA.
4 Enter the quantity of pieces to be cut in the range of 1 to 9999 with

the numeric keys, and press the ENT key to set the quantity of
pieces to be cut in the P field and move the cursor to the ST. field.
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Head-end positioning operation
CAUTION O The rear vise may repeat its forward and
backward motions several times until it
positions the work for the preset cutoff
length.
Perform the head-end positioning operation as described below.
1 Press and hold the REAR VISE BACKWARD button to move the
rear vise backward.
2 Press and hold the REAR VISE OPEN button to open the rear vise
over the full stroke.
3 Place the work on the
rear vise bed so that
its head end projects
20 mm {0.8 in.} or
more from the front
end of the rear vise 20 mm {0.8 in.}
OR MORE
toward the front vise. 20 mm {0.8 in.}
OR MORE
REAR VISE CLOSE
button to clamp the
work with the rear
vise.
5 Press and hold the FRONT VISE CLOSE button to close the front
vise.
6 Turn the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO.
7 Check that:
• The work is clamped with the rear vise (the REAR VISE CLOSE
light is illuminated).
• The front vise is fully closed (the FRONT VISE CLOSE light is
illuminated).
• The rear vise is not at the forward limit (the REAR VISE
FORWARD LIMIT light is extinguished).
8 Press the HEAD-END

POSITIONING
button.
The button flashes,
and the sawhead
rises to the upper
limit. The rear vise
starts the head-end
positioning operation.
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The rear vise moves
forward. When the
work is pushed
against the front vise,
the rear vise stops the
forward motion.
The front vise fully

opens.
The rear vise

performs the
positioning operation
until the preset cutoff
length is achieved.
The rear vise moves to the forward limit.
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9 When the front vise
clamps the work, the
HEAD-END
POSITIONING button
extinguishes.
Going from head-end positioning operation

to automatic operation
CAUTION O If the BLADE DRIVE button is pressed
during the head-end positioning
operation, the saw blade starts running.
If you want to go directly to the automatic operation of the machine after

completing the head-end positioning operation, press the BLADE
DRIVE button while the HEAD-END POSITIONING button is flashing.
After the head-end positioning operation, the machine starts the
automatic operation at the station where the head-end positioning
operation has been performed (or at the station for which the Current
station light illuminates).
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OPERATION
WARNING O Before starting the operation of the
machine each time, be sure to check that
there are no people and obstacles around
the machine.
O Never take your eyes off the machine or
lean on the machine during operation. Be
ready for a situation that demands
immediate attention to prevent an
accident.
O Never touch the running saw blade or chip
conveyor. It is dangerous if your hands
or clothing are caught in the running saw
blade or chip conveyor.
O Never try to adjust the wire brush on the
saw blade or remove chips when the saw
blade is running. It is dangerous if your
hands or clothing are caught in the
running saw blade.
O Be sure to check that the flow rate of the
cutting fluid is adjusted to a proper
degree. If the cutting fluid is not supplied
in sufficient amounts, the life of the saw
blade may be markedly shortened. If the
cutting operation is continued in this
condition, a fire may occur.
Manual operation
STARTING CUTTING
Position the work and cut it once during the manual operation as
described below.
1 Check again that:
• The sawhead downfeed speed and cutting pressure are

properly set.
• The saw blade running speed is properly set.
• The saw blade inserts are closed.
• The wire brush is properly positioned.
• The flow rate of the cutting fluid is properly adjusted.
• The work is securely clamped.
3 Press the BLADE DRIVE button to start cutting the work.
The saw blade starts running, and the sawhead rapidly lowers until
the quick approach feeler touches the work. The sawhead then
lowers at the preset downfeed speed.
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ENDING CUTTING
When the sawhead reaches the lower limit after cutting the work once,
the sawhead and saw blade automatically stop lowering and running,
respectively.
INTERRUPTING OR STOPPING CUTTING

Press the BLADE UP button or EMERGENCY STOP button to interrupt
or stop cutting.
• Press the BLADE UP button to stop the saw blade running, and press
and hold it to raise the sawhead. Press the BLADE DRIVE button to
resume the interrupted cutting operation.
• Press the EMERGENCY STOP button to immediately stop the entire
machine.
The machine stops as soon as it falls into an alarm condition. When
the saw blade runout alarm code “E-007” is displayed, the saw blade
stops running, the sawhead rises to the upper limit, and the machine
immediately stops. (See “Alarm code list” in Part V, Troubleshooting.)
Automatic operation
Execute the cutting data stored at each station to continuously cut the
work.
NOTE
O If you want to set the work absence detection width to less than 30 mm {1.18
in.}, contact AMADA.
BEFORE STARTING AUTOMATIC OPERATION

Before pressing the BLADE DRIVE button, check again that:
• The sawhead downfeed speed and cutting pressure are properly set.
• The saw blade running speed is properly set.
• The saw blade inserts are closed.
• The wire brush is properly positioned.
• The flow rate of the cutting fluid is properly adjusted.
• The first station to be executed is called. (The machine starts
continuously cutting the work at the station number displayed in the
ST. field and skips the previous stations.)
• The cutting data of each station are properly set.
• The conditions for the start of the automatic operation are satisfied.
• The work is securely clamped with the front vise (the FRONT VISE
CLOSE light is illuminated).
• The rear vise is at the forward limit (the REAR VISE FORWARD
LIMIT light is illuminated).
IV-41
STARTING CUTTING WITHOUT TRIMMING HEAD END
Start cutting the work without trimming its head end as described below.
1 Place the work cutting line just below the saw blade as described in
“Positioning work” on page IV-15.
2 Turn the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO.
3 Press the BLADE DRIVE button to start continuously cutting the
work.
As soon as the saw blade starts running, the Current station light
illuminates. The machine continues to operate automatically
according to the preset cutting data.
NOTE
O Unless the automatic operation start conditions were satisfied when the
BLADE DRIVE button was pressed, the saw blade does not start
running, and the FRONT VISE CLOSE light or REAR VISE FORWARD
LIMIT light flashes.
When either light flashes, turn the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL,
and press the FRONT VISE CLOSE button or REAR VISE FORWARD
button to change the light from flashing to steady.
STARTING CUTTING AFTER TRIMMING HEAD END

Start cutting the work after trimming its head end as described below.
1 Place the work head-end trimming line just below the saw blade as
described in “Positioning work” on page IV-15.
3 Press the BLADE DRIVE button to start the saw blade running.
4 When the sawhead starts lowering, turn the AUTO/MANUAL
switch to AUTO to start continuously cutting the work.
As soon as the head-end trim is completed, the Current station
light illuminates. The machine continues to operate automatically
according to the preset cutting data. (This head-end trim is not
counted.)
NOTE
O Unless the automatic operation start conditions are satisfied, the
machine stops immediately.
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ENDING AUTOMATIC OPERATION
When the execution of all cutting data is completed, the machine
positions the sawhead at the lower limit and stops the saw blade and the
hydraulic pump motor.
INTERRUPTING AUTOMATIC OPERATION

To interrupt the automatic operation of the machine, press the BLADE
UP button. The machine immediately stops. When the BLADE UP
button is pressed during cutting, the saw blade stops running. As long
as the BLADE UP button is pressed and held, the sawhead rises. (The
interrupted cut is not counted as complete.)
To resume the interrupted automatic operation, press the BLADE
DRIVE button. The saw blade starts to resume the automatic
operation.
NOTE
O If the AUTO/MANUAL switch is turned to MANUAL during the interruption of
the automatic operation, the interrupted automatic operation cannot be
resumed.
STOPPING AUTOMATIC OPERATION AFTER DETECTION OF

EXCESSIVE RUNOUT
When the plus or minus runout tolerance is exceeded for more than the
prescribed time during cutting, an alarm condition occurs, and the alarm
code “E-007” is displayed above the function label fields.
The saw blade stops running, the sawhead rises to the upper limit, and
the machine immediately stops. The electric power of the machine and
the hydraulic pump motor remain on, and the LCD screen continues to
display the runout of the saw blade when the alarm condition occurred.
Restoring operation after automatic stop

Clear the alarm condition as described below.
1 Press the CLR key.

The alarm code “E-007” and its message disappear, and the LCD
screen displays the runout tolerances of the saw blade again.
2 Press the CLR key again.
The runout of the saw blade when the alarm condition occurred is
reset to allow the machine to be operated again.
3 Investigate and remove the cause of the runout (e.g., saw blade
life, improper cutting conditions, clamp failure, or internal stress in
the work).
IV-43
STOPPING AUTOMATIC OPERATION
When the machine falls into such a condition that it cannot continue
cutting during its automatic operation, press the EMERGENCY STOP
button. The entire machine, including the saw blade and hydraulic unit,
comes to an immediate stop.
The machine stops as soon as the AUTO/MANUAL switch is turned to
MANUAL during its automatic operation. If the machine is cutting the
work, it stops after completing and counting the current cut.
When the alarm code “E-007” is displayed at the occurrence of a runout
alarm, the machine comes to an immediate stop. (See “Alarm code
list” in Part V, Troubleshooting.)
The machine also stops as soon as it falls into an alarm condition or its
power is turned off.
When the machine has stopped in emergency, its automatic operation
cannot be resumed by pressing the BLADE DRIVE button. Investigate
and remove the cause of the emergency stop, and restart the automatic
operation of the machine from the beginning.
NOTE
O When restarting the automatic operation of the machine after its emergency
stop, pay attention to the quantity displayed in the C field. The work is not
cut for the pieces already counted.
IV-44
Interrupt station function
The interrupt station function actuates during the automatic operation of
the machine and comes in handy when there occurs a rush job using
the work currently being cut. This function can be used to insert and
store new cutting data as an interrupt station. The interrupt station is
preferentially executed, so that there is no need to stop the machine.
Press the F1 (ST interrupt) key to enable the interrupt station function.
The interrupt station function may be activated in one of the following
three ways:
• The interrupt station is inserted in the middle of the station currently
being executed (see the next page).
• The interrupt station is inserted between the stations to be executed
later (see page IV-48).
• The interrupt station is inserted as the first station of automatic
operation while the head end of the work is being trimmed during the
automatic operation (see page IV-50).
NOTE
O To disable the interrupt station function after pressing the F1 (ST interrupt) key
(or pressing the F1 (ST interrupt) key by mistake), press the F2 (ST delete)
key to delete the inserted station and display the cutting data of the original
station.
O The cutting data of the interrupt station, once stored, can be changed in the
same way as those of ordinary stations.
O When the interrupt station is inserted, the subsequent stations are
incremented by one each in number. Note that the cutting data stored at the
station 99 will be deleted.
O The interrupt station function can be used not only during the automatic
operation, but also before the start of the automatic operation, during the
pause of the automatic operation or in the MANUAL mode.
The following pages describe the procedures for inserting an interrupt station
while an ordinary station is being executed. The same procedures can be
used for inserting an interrupt station in other cases.
IV-45
INSERTING INTERRUPT STATION IN CURRENT STATION
Example:
field: field: field:
field: 1 field: field:
Second piece being cut
Insert the following cutting data as interrupt station after the second
piece is cut at the station 1 under the above conditions:
Cutoff length (L field): 10 mm
Quantity to be cut (P field): 2 pieces
When the interrupt station is set as described on the next page, the
numbers of the stations become as shown below after the second piece
is cut at the station 1.
The interrupt station is stored as the new station 1, and the former
station 1 and subsequent stations are incremented by one each in
number.
field: field: field: field:

field: field: 2 field: field:
Two pieces already

cut
After executing the interrupt station, the machine continues to cut the
third piece at the interrupted station 2 (former station 1).
NOTE
O Depending on the timing of pressing the ENT key to set the interrupt station
as the last step of the entry procedure, the interrupt station may be executed
after another piece is cut at the current station.
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Entry procedure (Inserting interrupt station (10 mm × 2 pieces) in station 1
currently being executed)
1 Enter the number for
the currently running
station in the ST. field
(In this example, enter
“1”, and press the
ENT key.)
The Current station light illuminates, and the cutting data of the
station 1 are displayed.

several times to
display the F1 (ST
interrupt) key.
3 Press the F1 (ST

interrupt) key.
The L, P, and C fields
are all reset to “0”,
and the Current
station light
extinguishes.

L field.

“1” and “0”, and press
the ENT key.)
The cursor moves to
the P field.
6 Enter the quantity of

pieces to be cut with
the numeric keys.
ENT key.)
This completes the
setting of the interrupt
station.
IV-47
INSERTING INTERRUPT STATION BETWEEN STATIONS TO BE
EXECUTED
Example:
field: 1 field: field:
Second piece being cut
Insert the following cutting data as interrupt station between the stations
1 and 2 under the above conditions:
numbers of the stations become as shown below. After the execution
of the station 1, the interrupt station begins to be executed.
number.

After executing the interrupt station, the machine continues to execute

the new station 3 (former station 2).
IV-48
Entry procedure (Inserting interrupt station (10 mm × 2 pieces) between
stations 1 and 2)
1 Enter with the
numeric keys the
number for the station
before which to insert
the interrupt station.
ENT key.)
The cutting data of the station 2 are displayed.

several times to
display the F1 (ST
interrupt) key.
3 Press the F1 (ST

interrupt) key.
are all reset to “0”.

L field.

the ENT key.)
The cursor moves to
the P field.

the numeric keys.
ENT key.)
This completes the
station.
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INSERTING INTERRUPT STATION AS FIRST STATION OF
AUTOMATIC OPERATION DURING HEAD-END TRIMMING
Example:
During field: field: field:

trimming
Insert the following cutting data as interrupt station before the station 1
under the above conditions:
numbers of the stations become as shown below. After trimming the
head end of the work, the interrupt station begins to be executed.
number.
Trimming field: field: field: field:

ended field: field: field: field:
After executing the interrupt station, the machine continues to execute

the new station 2 (former station 1).
NOTE
O When you insert an interrupt station while the head end of the work is being
trimmed, do not change the station number displayed in the ST. field until the
head-end trim is completed. If you do so, you may change the sequence of
the stations during automatic operation.
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Entry procedure (Inserting interrupt station (10 mm × 2 pieces) before station
1 while head end of work is being trimmed)
1 Enter with the
numeric keys the
number for the station
to be executed after
trimming (or the first
station of automatic
operation). (In this
example, enter “1”,
and press the ENT
key.)
The cutting data of the station 1 are displayed.

several times to
display the F1 (ST
interrupt) key.
3 Press the F1 (ST

interrupt) key.
are all reset to “0”.

L field.

the ENT key.)
The cursor moves to
the P field.

the numeric keys.
ENT key.)
This completes the
station.
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Self-diagnostic function
The machine is equipped
with the self-diagnostic
function of detecting an
alarm and informing the
NO WORK
operator of the alarm.
If an alarm occurs when
the machine is powered up
or operating, its code and
message are displayed CLR MENU
above the function label
fields. Referring to “Alarm
code list” in Part V,
investigate and remove the
cause of the alarm and
press the CLR key to clear
the alarm condition.
NOTE
O While an alarm code is displayed, all of the keys but the CLR key are disabled.
These keys cannot be enabled unless the alarm condition is cleared.
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ENDING OPERATION
WARNING O Be sure to stop the saw blade before
cleaning the machine. It is very
dangerous if any part of your body is
caught in the running saw blade.
O When carrying or disposing of flammable
chips (like those of titanium or
magnesium), take due care so that the
chips do not catch fire. Prohibit any use
of fire in the chip storage place.
NOTICE
O If chips are left accumulated in the machine, they may accelerate the
deterioration of the cutting fluid or cause the machine to malfunction.
O To prevent freezing in a cold region, drain the cutting fluid from the hoses after
cleaning the machine.
End the operation of the machine as described below.
1 Turn the lever of the three-way cock in the cutting fluid system to
the left side.
2 Hold the cleaning nozzle, and press and illuminate the CUTTING
FLUID button.
3 Apply the cutting fluid to the chip-deposited areas to clean them.
NOTICE
O Take care so that the cutting fluid does not splash over the control panel.
4 After cleaning the machine, press and extinguish the CUTTING

FLUID button.
5 Remove the chips from the chip box.
6 Press and hold the BLADE DOWN button to move the sawhead
down to the lower limit.
7 Press the HYDRAULIC OFF button to stop the hydraulic pump
motor.
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IV-54
Part V
Troubleshooting
Operating troubles .......................................................................... V-2

Alarm code list ................................................................................V-6
V-1
OPERATING TROUBLES
The saw blade is consumable. It is certain to reach the end of its life
after cutting so many workpieces. If its life is extremely short, the
following causes may be considered according to symptoms. Remove
the cause of the trouble, and continue correct cutting. Similarly remedy
other symptoms.
Checkpoints for improving cutting accuracy

• The saw blade is properly center aligned.
• The saw blade insert clamp levers are not loose.
• The saw blade inserts are not worn.
• The backup rollers are not worn.
• The saw blade is properly tensioned.
• The saw blade tooth pitch is suitable for the shape and material of the
work to be cut.
• The saw blade tooth form is suitable for the shape and material of the
work to be cut.
• The cutting rate is not too high.
• The saw blade running speed is not too high.
• The cutting fluid is not insufficient or thin.
• The saw blade is properly run in.
Symptom Cause Remedy

1 Saw blade runs out or Saw blade is new and is not Run it in.
vibrates. run in.
2 Saw blade runs out or Saw blade running speed is Reset it.
vibrates. too high.
3 Saw blade runs out. Saw blade running speed is Reset it.
too low.
4 Saw blade vibrates or Cutting rate is too high. Check saw blade running
breaks. speed and sawhead
downfeed speed.
5 Saw blade runs out or Cutting rate is too low. Turn FLOW CONTROL dial
breaks. toward “10”.
6 Saw blade vibrates. Work surface is too rough. Turn outside of work on
another machine.
7 Saw blade teeth are Chips appear blue or violet. Reduce cutting rate and saw
prematurely chipped or blade running speed.
worn.
V-2
8 Saw blade teeth are Work surface is too hard or Remove hard surface on
prematurely chipped or saw work is not annealed. another machine or anneal
blade runs out. work.
9 Saw blade runs out. Saw blade tooth pitch or Select another saw blade.
tooth form is not appropriate.
10 Saw blade runs out or Saw blade tooth pitch is too Select another saw blade.
breaks. fine for width of work.
11 Saw blade runs out. Saw blade tooth pitch is too Select another saw blade.
coarse for width of work.
12 Saw blade runs out. Saw blade teeth are not Change saw blade for new
offset equally to left and right one.
or are unevenly worn.
13 Saw blade runs out. Saw blade is not properly Adjust perpendicularity of
center aligned. saw blade.
14 Saw blade runs out. Movable saw blade guide is Tighten its lock handle.
not securely locked.
15 Saw blade runs out. Movable saw blade guide is Bring it close to work.
too apart from work.
16 Saw blade runs out. Too many workpieces are Reduce number of
stack cut together. workpieces stack cut.
17 Saw blade vibrates or runs Workpieces are not properly Properly stack them.
out. stacked.
18 Saw blade vibrates or runs Work is not securely Check and reclamp it.
out. clamped.
19 Saw blade teeth are Chips are embedded in vise Clean to remove them.
prematurely chipped. jaw slide surface.
20 Saw blade teeth are clogged Chips are not properly Adjust cutting fluid flow rate
and prematurely chipped. removed or cutting fluid is or add cutting fluid.
insufficient.
21 Saw blade vibrates or runs Saw blade inserts are dirty. Clean and check them.
out.
22 Saw blade vibrates. Saw blade is in contact with Adjust saw blade to proper
wheel flange. clearance.
23 Saw blade runs out. Saw blade teeth are Change saw blade for new
unevenly worn. one.
24 Saw blade runs out. Saw blade teeth are not Change saw blade for new
offset equally to left and one.
right.
25 Saw blade teeth are Vise jaws are unevenly Change them.
prematurely chipped. worn.
V-3
26 Saw blade runs out. Saw blade tension is low. Retension saw blade, or
check hydraulic pressure
and cylinder.
27 Saw blade breaks. Saw blade tension is too Check hydraulic pressure.
high.
28 Saw blade breaks or runs Saw blade is improperly set Adjust saw blade so that it
out. in running position. runs in proper position.
29 Saw blade vibrates or runs Sawhead knocks during Remove air from lift cylinder.
out. downward movement.
30 Saw blade teeth are clogged Wire brush is worn. Adjust wire brush to
and prematurely chipped or appropriate position or
saw blade runs out. change it.
31 Saw blade runs out. Saw blade inserts are Change them.
unevenly worn.
32 Saw blade runs out or Guide roller or rollers are Change them.
vibrates. worn.
33 Saw blade teeth are V-belt is worn. Change it.
prematurely chipped.
34 Saw blade teeth are Backup roller or rollers are Change them.
prematurely chipped or saw worn or cracked.
blade prematurely breaks.
35 Saw blade prematurely Wheel or wheels are worn. Change them.
breaks.
36 Saw blade teeth are Speed reducer oil is Change or add it.
prematurely chipped or saw degraded or insufficient.
blade runs out.
37 Saw blade teeth are Cutting fluid is insufficient. Clean tank, and add
prematurely worn, or saw specified amount of cutting
blade teeth are clogged and fluid.
saw blade runs out.
38 Saw blade vibrates and Cutting fluid is degraded or Change or add it.
decreases in cutting rate. its dilution factor is too large.
Saw blade teeth are chipped
and saw blade is reduced in
life.
39 Saw blade prematurely Cutting fluid pump filter is Clean tank and filter.
breaks. clogged.
40 Saw blade vibrates. There is vibration-producing Treat this machine not to
machine nearby. produce vibration or relocate
it.
41 Saw blade runs out or saw Power supply voltage is low Check it and connect
blade teeth are prematurely so that saw blade running machine to dedicated power
chipped. speed decreases with source.
increasing load.
V-4
42 Saw blade vibrates or runs Input voltage varies too Check it and connect
out. greatly. machine to dedicated power
source.
Manual Alarm code is displayed Machine malfunctions. Clear alarm by referring to

operation on LCD screen. alarm code list on pages
that follow.
Hydraulic pump motor EMERGENCY STOP Pull button to unlock it.
does not start when button is pressed and
HYDRAULIC ON button is locked.
pressed.
Rear vise does not move Quick approach feeler is Press and hold BLADE
forward. in contact with work. UP button to raise
sawhead until quick
approach feeler moves
away from work.
Both front and rear vises Open either vise.
are closed.
Front and rear vises do Sawhead is too low. Press and hold BLADE
not open wide. UP button to raise
sawhead to upper limit.
Machine cannot be AUTO/MANUAL switch is Turn switch to MANUAL.
operated in any other way turned to AUTO.
than raising sawhead.
Automatic Saw blade does not start Invalid value or values are Correct value or values.
operation when BLADE START set on LCD screen.
button is pressed. If C field indicates same
Check that L field value as P field, reset it to
indicates value from 5.0 to zero.
9999.9 mm {0.197 to
99.999 in.}, P field
indicates value from 1 to
9999, and C field
indicates value smaller
than P field does.
Front vise is not closed. Close front vise.
Rear vise is not at forward Move rear vise to forward

limit. limit.
V-5
ALARM CODE LIST
To clear an alarm, press the CLR key of the cutting data setting controls.
If the alarm cannot be cleared, contact AMADA.
Alarm code Cause Remedy Remarks
E-000 Control system is faulty. Turn off power and then turn it Hydraulic pump
back on. (If alarm recurs, motor stops.
contact AMADA.)
E-001 Saw blade is broken. Turn saw blade tension lever Hydraulic pump
to “ ”, and press and motor stops.
hold HYDRAULIC ON button
for 5 to 10 seconds until saw
blade breakage limit switch is
turned off. Then clear alarm.
If saw blade is not broken, Contact AMADA.
saw blade breakage detection
limit switch is faulty.
E-002 BLADE DRIVE button was Close wheel cover, and clear Saw blade stops
(option) pressed with wheel cover alarm. running.
opened.
Wheel cover was opened
while saw blade was running.
If wheel cover is not open, Contact AMADA.
wheel cover open limit switch
is faulty.
E-003 Sawhead upper and lower Clear alarm. Hydraulic pump
limit detection limit switches motor stops.
simultaneously turned on.
Sawhead upper and lower Contact AMADA.
limit detection limit switches
are faulty.
E-004 During automatic operation, Contact AMADA. Saw blade stops
work did not come within ±0.2 running.
mm {±0.008 in.} of target
position after three positioning
attempts.
E-005 During automatic operation, Clear alarm, and change Hydraulic pump
work became too short to be work. motor stops.
clamped with rear vise.
Stacked workpieces Clear alarm, and restack
collapsed during stack workpieces.
cutting.
Either front or rear vise Contact AMADA.
pressure switch is faulty.
V-6
E-007 Runout of saw blade was Clear alarm, reset runout, and Sawhead rises to
(option) detected. change saw blade or reduce upper limit and
cutting rate. stops.
Runout detector is faulty. Contact AMADA.
E-008 PLC backup battery ran Clear alarm. Contact This alarm occurs
down. AMADA for changing run- only when
down battery. hydraulic pump
motor is running.
(Machine can be
operated without
changing run-down
battery, but
machine
parameters and
cutting data may
be erased from
memory when
power is turned
off.)
E-009 Backup battery for cutting Clear alarm. Contact This alarm occurs
data setting controls ran AMADA for changing run- only when
down. down battery. hydraulic pump
motor is running.
(Machine can be
operated without
changing run-down
battery, but current
time may be
improperly
displayed on LCD
screen once power
is turned off.)
E-011 During head-end positioning, Clear alarm, and properly set Hydraulic pump
(option) work projection from rear vise work. motor stops.
is 20 mm {0.8 in.} or less.
During head-end positioning,
amount by which rear vise
can move backward is small.
E-101 Saw blade motor thermal Reset thermal relay, and clear Hydraulic pump
relay (FR1) tripped. alarm. motor stops.
E-102 Hydraulic pump motor Reset thermal relay, and clear Hydraulic pump
thermal relay (FR2) tripped. alarm. motor stops.
E-103 Cutting fluid pump motor Reset thermal relay, clear Hydraulic pump
thermal relay (FR3) tripped. alarm, and check cutting fluid motor stops.
filter.
E-105 Solenoid valve or valves are Check solenoid valves, turn Hydraulic pump
faulty, and circuit protector on circuit protector (QF2), and motor stops.
(QF2) is turned off. clear alarm.
V-7
E-106 Sawhead Lower limit Clear alarm. Hydraulic pump

lower limit is detection motor stops.
detected limit switch is
although faulty.
predetermined
time is Up-down Clear alarm.
elapsed after solenoid
output of valve is
upward faulty.
movement
signal.
E-107 During Upper limit Clear alarm. Hydraulic pump
automatic detection motor stops.
operation, limit switch is
sawhead faulty.
upper limit is
detected Up-down Clear alarm, and check
although solenoid solenoid valve.
predetermined valve is
time is faulty.
elapsed after
Hydraulic oil Restart after warm-up
output of
temperature operation.
downward
is low.
movement
signal.
E-108 Rear vise Forward limit Clear alarm. Hydraulic pump
forward limit is switch is motor stops.
detected faulty.
although
predetermined Proportional Clear alarm.
time is solenoid
elapsed after valve is
output of faulty.
backward
movement
signal.
E-109 Rear vise Forward limit Clear alarm, and manually Hydraulic pump
forward limit is switch is check work feed operation. motor stops.
not detected faulty.
within
predetermined Proportional Clear alarm.
time after solenoid
output of valve is
forward faulty.
movement
signal.
V-8
E-110 FRONT VISE Front vise Clear alarm, and manually Hydraulic pump
CLOSE light solenoid check vise open and close motor stops.
does not valve is operation.
come on faulty.
within
predetermined Front vise Clear alarm.
time after pressure
output of front switch is
vise close faulty.
signal.
E-111 REAR VISE Rear vise Clear alarm, and manually Hydraulic pump
CLOSE light solenoid check vise open and close motor stops.
does not valve is operation.
come on faulty.
within
predetermined Rear vise Clear alarm.
time after pressure
output of rear switch is
vise close faulty.
signal.
E-112 Saw blade was broken during See “E-001”. Hydraulic pump
operation. motor stops.
Saw blade breakage
detection limit switch is faulty.
E-113 Motion Saw blade Check saw blade tension, Hydraulic pump
detector slipped. clear alarm, and reduce motor stops.
actuated cutting rate to decrease load.
during
operation. Motion Clear alarm.
detector is
faulty.
E-114 During automatic operation, Clear alarm, and remove Hydraulic pump
backward movement amount obstacle near rear vise motor stops.
of rear vise was different from forward limit.
its return amount.
E-115 Rear vise moved during Clear alarm. Saw blade stops
temporary stop of automatic running.
operation.
V-9
V-10
Part VI
Maintenance
Checking before start of day’s work............................................... VI-2

Periodic maintenance .................................................................... VI-4
Every day ................................................................................... VI-4
Cleaning.................................................................................. VI-4
Lubrication .............................................................................. VI-4
Every month ............................................................................... VI-5
Cleaning.................................................................................. VI-5
Lubrication .............................................................................. VI-6
First three months (or 500 hours)............................................... VI-8
Changing speed reducer oil (for first time) ............................. VI-8
Every six months ........................................................................ VI-8
Changing cutting fluid ............................................................. VI-8
Changing hydraulic oil ............................................................ VI-9
Checking and changing backup rollers.................................. VI-10
Checking and changing guide rollers .................................... VI-10
Every year ..................................................................................VI-11
Changing speed reducer oil
(for second and subsequent times) ........................................VI-11
WARNING O Turn off the shop circuit breaker switch before

servicing the machine. Then post a sign to
inform people that the machine is under
maintenance.
VI-1
CHECKING BEFORE START OF DAY’S
WORK
Before starting the machine every day, check the following items.
Hydraulic oil level

Check that the hydraulic oil
is filled to the middle of the
sight gauge.
If the hydraulic oil level is
lower, remove the hydraulic
unit cover at the left side of
the machine, remove the
filler cap, and add one of FILLER
the recommended CAP
hydraulic oils into the tank.
SIGHT
GAUGE

Mobil DTE Oil Light
Cutting fluid level
WARNING O If the tank is low on the cutting fluid, the

cutting fluid may not be supplied in
sufficient amounts, markedly shortening
the life of the saw blade. If the cutting
operation is continued in this condition, a
fire may occur.
Check that the cutting fluid

is filled to a little above the
If the cutting fluid level is
lower, pour the cutting fluid
into the spiral portion of the
chip conveyor.
SIGHT
GAUGE

VI-2
Speed reducer oil level
Check that the speed reducer oil is filled to the middle of the sight gauge.
Make this check after moving the sawhead down to the lower limit and
leaving it to stand there for about 3 min.
If the oil level is lower, remove the filler plug, and add one of the
recommended oils.
Recommended oils: Amada Gear Oil EP320
Esso Teresso 320
Mobil DTE Oil AA
Required amount of oil: 2 liters {0.53 US gal} for HFA-250 and
HFA-250W
5.5 liters {1.45 US gal} for HFA-400 and
HFA-400W
Saw blade
Check that the saw blade is properly installed on the drive and driven
wheels. If not, properly install it on the drive and driven wheels.
Wire brush
Check that the wire brush is properly applied to the saw blade. If not,
adjust the position of the wire brush. If the wire brush is worn, change
it for a new one.
Oil cleaner pressure gauge
WARNING O Before changing the filter in the oil cleaner

case, be sure to turn off the power of the
machine.
Press the HYDRAULIC ON

button to start the hydraulic
pump motor, and check the
gauge pressure.
If the gauge pressure lies
in or above the red zone of
0.6 MPa {6 kgf/cm2 or 85.4
psi}, change the filter in the
oil cleaner case.

VI-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Every day
CLEANING
WARNING O Be sure to stop the saw blade before

cleaning the machine. It is dangerous if
any part of your body is caught in the
running saw blade.
At the end of the day’s work, clean the machine.

Stop the saw blade, press the CUTTING FLUID button to discharge the
cutting fluid from the cleaning nozzle, and wash away the chips
deposited on various parts of the machine.
Carefully wipe off the vise and slide surfaces susceptible to rusting.
LUBRICATION
Check the slide surfaces, REAR VISE TABLE
and apply machine oil to SLIDE SURFACES
them before they are
rusted.
FRONT VISE TABLE

SLIDE SURFACES
VI-4
Every month
CLEANING
Chip box
Clean the chip box as described below.
1 Pull up the handle of

the chip chute to
remove the entire chip
chute.
2 Remove the chip box
fixing lever, pull out
the chip box, and
remove it upward.
3 Remove the chips
from the chip box, and
clean the filter.
Clear the filter of
foreign matter with an
air gun. If oil is
deposited on the filter,
wash it away with
kerosene.
4 Replace the filter in
the grooves of the
chip box without any
clearance.
5 Replace the chip box
in the cutting fluid
pan, and apply the
chip box fixing lever to
the cutting fluid pan
hook. Unless the
fixing lever is applied
to the hook, the chip
box may move.
6 Replace the chip
chute in the cutting
fluid pan.
VI-5
Cutting fluid pump suction filter
Remove the cutting fluid
pump, and clean the
suction filter.

LUBRICATION
Check the lubrication condition of the following parts. Remove the old
grease deposited on and around their nipples and apply fresh grease to
them with a grease gun if necessary.
Recommended greases: Esso Lithtan EP2
Shell Alvania EP Grease R2
Mobil Mobilux EP2
NOTICE
O Be sure to apply the grease to the grease nipples with a grease gun. Do not
apply an excessive amount of grease.
Driven wheel bearing Drive wheel bearing
Worm shaft bearing Saw blade tension controller slide
VI-6
Rear vise stationary jaw slide
Hinge pin thrust bearing (2 points)
Movable saw blade guide slide
VI-7
First three months (or 500 hours)
CHANGING SPEED REDUCER OIL (FOR FIRST TIME)
Change the entire speed reducer oil after the first three months or 500
hours of machine operation, whichever comes first. For the changing
procedure, see “Every year” later in this section.
Every six months

CHANGING CUTTING FLUID
WARNING ● Use a water-soluble cutting fluid on this

machine. Oil-based cutting fluids may
emit smoke or catch fire, depending on
the condition of their use.
When using an oil-based cutting fluid,
strictly observe the precautions described
in “Cutting Method” on page xv.
The cutting fluid is not only

discolored by work
contaminants and rust, but
also degraded and DRAIN
putrefied as it gets older. PLUG
Change the entire cutting
fluid at least every six
months as described
below.
SIGHT GAUGE

NOTE
O Dispose of the used cutting fluid as specified by the manufacturer and by the
applicable government regulations in your country.

2 Remove the drain plug of the cutting fluid tank to drain the cutting
fluid.
3 After the cutting fluid is completely drained, replace the drain plug.
4 Remove the sediments from the cutting fluid tank.
5 Pour a fresh cutting fluid from above the chip conveyor to a little
above the middle of the sight gauge.
VI-8
CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL
Change the hydraulic oil as
described below. Be sure
to change the entire
hydraulic oil despite its
intermediate addition.
FILLER
CAP
SIGHT
DRAIN PLUG GAUGE
Mobil DTE Oil Light
NOTE
O Dispose of the used hydraulic oil as specified by the manufacturer and by the
applicable government regulations in your country.

2 Remove the hydraulic unit cover at the left side of the machine.
3 Remove the filler cap of the hydraulic oil tank.
4 Remove the drain plug of the hydraulic oil tank to drain the
hydraulic oil.
5 After the hydraulic oil is completely drained, replace the drain plug.
6 Pour a fresh hydraulic oil through the filler opening to the middle of
the sight gauge.
7 Securely tighten the filler cap.
8 Replace the hydraulic unit cover.
VI-9
CHECKING AND CHANGING BACKUP ROLLERS
The two backup rollers BACKUP ROLLERS
always support the back of
the saw blade and press
the saw blade against the
work during cutting.
If the backup roller or
rollers are worn or fail to
rotate any more, they do
not allow the saw blade to
deliver sufficient cutting
performance. In such a
case, change the backup
rollers for new ones.
NOTE
O The backup rollers are
consumable.
O If the backup rollers are not
badly damaged or worn,
they may be turned over
and used as shown at right.

CHECKING AND CHANGING GUIDE ROLLERS

The two guide rollers
always support the side of
the saw blade.
If the guide roller or rollers
are worn or fail to rotate
any more, they do not allow
the saw blade to deliver
sufficient cutting
performance. In such a
case, change the guide GUIDE ROLLERS
S
rollers for new ones.
NOTE
O The guide rollers are consumable.
VI-10
Every year
CHANGING SPEED REDUCER OIL
(FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT TIMES)
Change the speed reducer
oil as described below. At
one year after its complete
change, be sure to change
the entire speed reducer oil

despite its intermediate
addition.

Recommended oils: Amada Gear Oil EP320

Esso Teresso 320
Mobil DTE Oil AA
Required amount of oil: 2 liters {0.53 US gal} for HFA-250 and
HFA-250W
5.5 liters {1.45 US gal} for HFA-400 and
HFA-400W
NOTE
O Dispose of the used speed reducer oil as specified by the manufacturer and
by the applicable government regulations in your country.
1 Press and hold the BLADE DOWN button to move the sawhead
down to the lower limit.
2 Press the HYDRAULIC OFF button to stop the hydraulic pump
motor.
5 Remove the filler plug of the speed reducer.
6 Remove the drain plug of the speed reducer to drain the speed
reducer oil.
7 After the speed reducer oil is completely drained, replace the drain
plug.
8 Pour a fresh speed reducer oil through the filler opening to the
NOTICE
O If the saw blade is started with an insufficient supply of speed reducer oil,
the speed reducer may be damaged.
9 Replace the filler plug.
VI-11
VI-12
Appendix A
Options
Multi-vises ....................................................................................... A-2

Vise pressure control valves ........................................................... A-2
Runout detector (factory option) ............................................................. A-2
Roller table......................................................................................A-3
Roller stand..................................................................................... A-3
Head-end positioning function (factory option) ............................... A-3
Rotating beacon lights (factory option) ........................................... A-4
Wheel cover open limit switch (factory option) ............................... A-4
A-1
MULTI-VISES
Operate together with the
front and rear vises, and
clamp from above multiple
workpieces stacked in the
front and rear vises. Be
sure to use the multi-vises
when stack cutting the
workpieces.
VISE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES

Adjust the force with which
the front and rear vises
clamp the work. The vise
pressure control valves are
used to clamp pipes and
other workpieces likely to
deform.
Pressure adjusting range:
1.0 to 2.7 MPa {10 to 27
kgf/cm2, or 142 to 384 psi}
for HFA-250 and HFA-
250W,
1.1 to 3.5 MPa {11 to 35
kgf/cm2, or 156 to 498 psi}
for HFA-400 and HFA-
400W
RUNOUT DETECTOR (FACTORY OPTION)

A device to detect the runout of the saw blade during cutting and
automatically stop the machine when the preset runout tolerance is
exceeded.
A-2
ROLLER TABLE
Installed at the rear of the machine and used for cutting long workpieces.
The roller table is equipped with vertical rollers whose distance can be
adjusted.
Specifications of roller
table
Table length: 2 m {6.56 ft}
Allowable loading mass:
1000 kg/m {7230 lb/ft}
ROLLER STAND
Used as accessory to the machine or roller table when cutting long
workpieces. The height of the roller stand can be adjusted to suit the
pass line of the workpieces.
Specifications of roller
stand
Height adjusting range:
650 to 780 mm {25.6 to
30.7 in.} for HFA-250 and
HFA-250W,
780 to 820 mm {30.7 to
32.3 in.} for HFA-400 and
HFA-400W
Allowable loading mass:
600 kg {1320 lb} for HFA-
250 and HFA-250W,
1500 kg {3310 lb} for HFA-
400 and HFA-400W
HEAD-END POSITIONING FUNCTION

(FACTORY OPTION)
Once the work is set in the rear vise, the head-end positioning function
automatically feeds the work for the preset length and makes the
machine ready for automatic operation. (The machine can
continuously go to the automatic operation.)
A-3
ROTATING BEACON LIGHTS
(FACTORY OPTION)
The yellow and red beacon lights flash to indicate that the machine has
stopped at the end of automatic operation and at the occurrence of an
alarm, respectively. The green beacon light illuminates to indicate that
cutting is under way.
When working apart from the machine, the operator can know from the
beacon lights to see if the machine is operating or not.
WHEEL COVER OPEN LIMIT SWITCH

(FACTORY OPTION)
A safety device to stop the saw blade running when the wheel cover is
opened.
When the wheel cover is opened during the operation of the machine, its
open limit switch is activated to stop the saw blade running and display
the alarm code “E-002”. The same alarm occurs also when the BLADE
DRIVE button is pressed with the wheel cover opened.
A-4
Appendix B
Safety Data Sheets
Shell Tellus Oil C32.........................................................................B-2

Esso Lithtan EP2 ............................................................................ B-6
Amada Gear Oil EP320 .................................................................B-10
B-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET SHELL TELLUS OIL C32
1. NAME
PRODUCT: Tellus Oil C32
CHEMICAL NAME: Petroleum Hydrocarbons
2. PRODUCT/INGREDIENT
percent toxicity
Tellus Oil C32 100 not available
Severely refined petroleum oil mist, TWA ACGIH/OSHA 5 mg/m3
hydrocarbons ca.99 oral LD50 > 15 g/kg(rat) estimated
Based upon data available to Showa Shell this product is not considered
to be carcinogenic under OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION
STANDARD (29 CFR 1910, 1200) (IARC MONOGRAPH 33).
3. HEALTH INFORMATION
ROUTE OF ENTRY:
Eye contact: Expected, at worst, to be minimally irritating to the
skin.
Skin contact: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause skin
irritation.
Inhalation: No specific information.
Ingestion: No specific information.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
Irritation as above.
AGGRAVATED MEDICAL CONDITIONS:
Pre-existing skin disorder may be aggravated by exposure to this
product.
OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS:
This specific product has not been tested in long-term chromic
exposure tests.
Lubricating oils are generally considered to be a low order of acute
toxicity to humans and experimental animals. However, the
handling procedures and safety precautions in this MSDS should
be followed to minimize employee exposure.
B-2
4. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA ACGIH OTHER
PEL/TWA PEL/CEILING TLV/TWA TLV/STEL
5 mg/m3 —
(OIL MIST, mineral Severely refined)
5. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES

EYE CONTACT:
Flush with water for 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Get
medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT:
Remove contaminated clothing and wipe excess off. Wash with
soap and water or waterless hand cleaner followed by soap and
water. Do not re-use clothing until thoroughly cleaned. If
irritation persists, get medical attention promptly to prevent serious
damage; do not wait for symptoms to develop.
INHALATION:
Remove victim to fresh air and provide oxygen if breathing is
difficult. Get medical attention.
INGESTION: Get medical attention.
6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Not identified.
7. PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling Point °C: NA
Specific Gravity: ca. 0.87 at 15/4 °C
% Volatile by wt: NA
Vapour Density: > 1 (air = 1)
Appearance: pale yellow liquid
Solubility in water: negligible
Odour: characteristic odour
8. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

Flash Point (COC) °C: 226
Flammable Limit % vol in air: NA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water fog, dry chemical or CO2.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES AND PRECAUTIONS:
Do not enter confined fire space without proper protective
equipment including a NIOSH approved self-contained breathing
apparatus. Cool fire exposed container, surrounding equipment
and structures with water.
B-3
9. REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions and Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizers
Hazardous decomposition product:
NOx, SOx, CO, and other unidentified oxygenates can be formed
during combustion.
10. EMPLOYEE PROTECTION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
A NIOSH approved respiratory protection equipment should be
used when vapour or mist concentration exceeds applicable
standards.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
Use oil resistant gloves and other clothing as minimize skin
contact.
VENTILATION: Mechanical equipment
EYE PROTECTION:
Normal industrial eye protection equipment should be employed.
11. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE:
Prevent entry into sewers and waterways. Pick up free liquid for
disposal. Absorb small amount on inert material for disposal.
WASTE DISPOSAL:
Dispose of in an appropriate disposal facility in compliance with
appropriate regulations.
12. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Store in a cool, dry place with adequate ventilation. Keep away from
open flames and high temperature. Minimize skin contact. Wash with
soap and water before eating, drinking, smoking or using toilet facilities.
Launder contaminated clothing before using. Discard leather goods if
they cannot be decontaminated. Wash before eating or smoking.
Observe good personal hygiene.
B-4
13. OTHER REGULATORY
All components of this product are listed on the EPA/TSCA inventory of
chemical substances.
The information contained herein is based on the data available to Showa Shell and is believed
to be correct. However, Showa Shell makes no warranty, expressed or implied regarding the
accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Showa Shell
assumes no responsibility for injury from the use of the product described herein.
DATE PREPARED: 22nd August, 1994
B-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET ESSO LITHTAN EP2
1. IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Lithtan EP 2
PRODUCT GROUP: Industrial Grease
CHEMICAL NAME: Petroleum Lubricating Grease
DATE ISSUED: 18th February, 1997
2. COMPONENTS AND HAZARD INFORMATION
COMPONENTS CONCENTRATION CAS NO. ACGIH TLV

Lubricating Oil Base Stock Confidential 5 mg/m3 (Mist)
and > 90 %
Lithium Soap Thickener 4485-12-5
7620-77-1
Proprietary Additives < 10 % Mixture
(contains lead compounds)
3. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
APPEARANCE / COLOR / ODOR:
Smooth grease / Dark brown color / Mild bland odor
BOILING POINT: > 300°C (IBP)
DENSITY: 0.93 g/m3
VAPOR PRESSURE: < 0.01 mmHg (@20°C)
DROPPING POINT: 185°C
VAPOR DENSITY: > 5 (Air = 1)
PENETRATION: 274 (@25°C Worked)
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME:
Negligible from open container
EVAPORATION RATE:
Less than 0.01 (n - B.A. = 1) (@1 ATM and 25°C)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
Negligible; less than 0.1 % (@1 ATM and 25°C)
B-6
4. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: > 200°C (SCC)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Est. 0.9 - 7.0 vol.%
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide and water spray (fog).
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Use extinguish media for extinguishing fires. Use water to keep
fire-exposed containers cool. Minimize breathing of gases, vapor,
fumes or decomposition products. Use supplied-air breathing
equipment for enclosed or confined spaces or as otherwise
needed.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Empty metal containers retain residue can be dangerous. Do not
pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose such
containers to sources of ignition. Empty drums should be
returned to a drum reconditioner.
5. REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: STABLE X
UNSTABLE
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Not applicable

INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID):
Strong oxidants such as liquid chlorine, concentrated oxygen,
sodium hypochlorite or calcium hypochlorite.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Fumes, smoke, carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, aldehydes and
other decomposition products.
B-7
6. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ACUTE HAZARDS:
Product has a low order of acute oral and dermal toxicity.
LD50 (oral rat) > 5 g/kg. LD50 (dermal rabbit) > 3.16 g/kg.
Product contacting the eyes may cause irritation.
CHRONIC HAZARDS:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact with product tends to remove
skin oils, possibly leading to irritation and dermatitis. Product is
judged to be neither a corrosive nor an irritant.
CARCINOGENICITY:
NTP ? No OSHA ? No IARC MONOGRAPHS ? No
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause skin irritation and
dermatitis. High pressure grease gun injection injury can cause
serious delayed soft tissue damage.
MEDICAL CONDITION GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
None recognized
7. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURE

EYE:
Flush with clear water for 15 minutes or until irritation subsides. If
irritation persists, call a physician.
SKIN:
Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. If injected under skin,
contact a physician immediately. Remove any contaminated
clothing.
INHALATION:
Vapor inhalation under ambient conditions is normally not a
problem. If overcome by vapor from hot product, remove from
exposure and call a physician.
INGESTION:
Do not induce vomiting, call a physician immediately.
B-8
8. CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES
VENTILATION:
Provide ventilation sufficient. Use local exhaust to capture vapor,
mists or fumes, if necessary. Use explosion-proof equipments.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Use supplied-air respiratory protection in confined or enclosed
spaces, if needed.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
Use chemical-resistant gloves.
EYE PROTECTION:
Use safety glasses, splash goggles or face shield.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Use chemical-resistant apron or other impervious clothing, if
needed.
9. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

SPILL/RELEASE:
Recover free product. Keep product out of sewers and
watercourses. Add sand, earth or other suitable absorbent to spill
area.
WASTE DISPOSAL:
Assure conformity with applicable governmental regulations.
Incinerate waste grease in approved equipment.
STORAGE:
Keep containers closed when not in use. Do not store near heat,
sparks, flame or strong oxidants.
10. PREPARATION OF MSDS

PREPARED BY (GROUP, DEPARTMENT):
QC & Training Advisor (Lubes Dept)
B-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET AMADA GEAR OIL EP320
B-10
B-11
B-12
B-13

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HORIZONTAL BANDSAW

Safety Rules & Cutting Precautions............................................................ vii

Part I Description........................................................................... I-1

Part II Installation........................................................................... II-1

Part III Controls.............................................................................. III-1

(Continued on next page.)

Part IV Operation ...........................................................................IV-1

Part V Troubleshooting .................................................................V-1

(Continued on next page.)

Appendix B Safety Data Sheets .............................................................B-1

a) Use roller tables on both front

b) Never wear gloves and loose

d) Be sure to prohibit any use of

e) Never cut on this machine

g) Never start the saw blade

h) When cutting a thin or short

j) Never take your eyes off the

k) Never touch the running

m) Stop the saw blade whenever

n) Never step or stand on the

Hazard seriousness level

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

Selecting saw blade

Materials to be cut wet or dry

Cutting unknown materials

Oil-based cutting fluids

Appendix 2: Characteristics of cutting fluids

Oil-based cutting fluids

SUM11–43 S40C–S55C SCr415–445 Aluminum Nickel base alloy

O: Best V: Good : Not good

Identification of machine parts .........................................................I-2

HFA-250 and HFA-250W machines

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HFA-250 and HFA-250W machines

50 × 150 mm {1.97 × 5.91 in.} to

HFA-250: 2.2 kW {3.0 HP}, 4P

Power source 3-phase, 400 VAC ± 10%, 50 Hz

Operating: 0 to 40°C {32 to 104 °F}

HFA-250: 25 × 0.95 × 3505 mm

Manual Inching up by pushbutton operation

Saw blade twist angle 45°

2035 × 2370 × 1772 mm

50 × 180 mm {1.97 × 7.09 in.} to

Operating: 0 to 40°C {32 to 104 °F}

HFA-400: 32 × 1.066 × 4570 mm

Saw blade Speed 15 to 90 m/min {49 to 295 fpm}, stepless shift

Vise operation Hydraulic full-stroke cylinder

Manual Inching up by pushbutton operation

Saw blade twist angle 60°

2472 × 2646 × 2522 mm

HFA-400 and HFA-400W

Advice for decreasing sound level

Cutting data display LCD screen

Digital display: 0.0 to ±99.9 mm in 0.1-mm increments

Location .......................................................................................... II-2

HFA-250 and HFA-250W foundation drawing

563 {22.17} 414 {16.30} 89 {3.50}

74 {2.91} 576 {22.68}

The mass of the machine is as follows:

Adjust the machine in the front-to-back direction to about 5/1000 with a

When HFA-250 and HFA-250W machines are adjusted to about 5/1000 in

When HFA-400 and HFA-400W machines are adjusted to about 5/1000 in

Adjust the machine level or

O: Best V: Good : Not good

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