Oliver 4640, 4665 Owner's Manual
4640 and 4665 Bandsaw 20” and 24”
Owner’s Manual
Oliver Machinery M-4640 9/2003
Seattle, WA Copyright 2003
info@olivermachinery.net www.olivermachinery.net
Warranty
Thank you for your purchase of a genuine Oliver woodworking machine. Oliver Machinery has made
every attempt to provide a machine that is safe and durable.
All Oliver products are guaranteed, to the ORIGINAL RETAIL CUSTOMER, to be free from defects for
TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. Oliver Machinery will repair or replace, at its option,
any component that fails under normal use. Please note that the customer is responsible for returning the
failed component to Oliver Machinery prepaid for inspection.
This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, accident, unauthorized repair, alteration or
improper maintenance.
Warning
Read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine. Oliver Machinery disclaims any liability for
machines that have been altered or abused. Oliver Machinery reserves the right to effect at any time,
without prior notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem
necessary for any reason whatsoever.
For More Information
Oliver Machinery is always adding new Industrial Woodworking products to the line. For complete, up-todate product information, check with your local Oliver Machinery distributor, or visit
www.olivermachinery.net
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WARNING
Read this manual completely and observe all warning labels on the machine. Oliver Machinery has made
every attempt to provide a safe, reliable, easy-to-use piece of machinery. Safety, however, is ultimately
the responsibility of the individual machine operator. As with any piece of machinery, the operator must
exercise caution, patience, and common sense to safely run the machine. Before operating this product,
become familiar with the safety rules in the following sections.
• Always keep guards in place and in proper operating condition.
• Keep hands out of line with the saw blade.
• Use a push stick.
1. If you are not properly trained in the use of a bandsaw do not use until the proper training has been
obtained.
2. Read, understand and follow the safety instructions found in this manual. Know the limitations and
hazards associated with this machine.
3. Electrical grounding: Make certain that the machine frame is electrically grounded and that a
ground lead is included in the incoming electrical service. In cases where a cord and plug are used,
make certain that the grounding plug connects to a suitable ground. Follow the grounding procedure
indicated in the National Electrical Code.
4. Eye safety: Wear an approved safety shield, goggles, or glasses to protect eyes. Common
eyeglasses are only impact-resistant, they are not safety glasses.
5. Personal protection: Before operating the machine, remove tie, rings, watch and other jewelry and
roll up sleeves above the elbows. Remove all loose outer clothing and confine long hair. Protective
type footwear should be used. Where the noise exceeds the level of exposure allowed in Section
1910.95 of the OSHA Regulations, use hearing protective devices. Do not wear gloves.
6. Guards: Keep the machine guards in place for every operation for which they can be used. If any
guards are removed for maintenance, DO NOT OPERATE the machine until the guards are
reinstalled.
7. Work area: Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, saw dust, oil and
other liquids to minimize the danger of tripping or slipping. Be sure the table is free of all scrap,
foreign material and tools before starting to use the machine. Make certain the work area is well
lighted and that a proper exhaust system is used to minimize dust. Use anti-skid floor strips on the
floor area where the operator normally stands and mark off machine work area. Provide adequate
work space around the machine.
8. Material condition: Do not attempt to saw boards with loose knots or with nails or other foreign
material. Do not attempt to saw twisted, warped, bowed stock.
9. Operator position: Maintain a balanced stance and keep your body under control at all times.
10. Before starting: Before turning on machine, remove all extra equipment such as keys, wrenches,
scraps, and cleaning rags away from the machine.
11. Careless acts: Give the work you are doing your undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a
conversation, and “horseplay” are careless acts that can result in serious injury.
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12. Disconnect all power sources: Before performing any service, maintenance, adjustments or when
changing blades. A machine under repair should be RED TAGGED to show it should not be used
until the maintenance is complete.
13. Job completion: If the operator leaves the machine area for any reason, the bandsaw should be
turned "off" and the blade should come to a complete stop before their departure.
14. Replacement parts: Use only genuine Oliver Machinery factory authorized replacement parts and
accessories; otherwise the warranty and guarantee is null and void.
15. Misuse: Do not use this Oliver bandsaw for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes,
Oliver disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury or damage which
may result from that use.
16. Drugs, alcohol and medication: Do not operate this machine while under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or any medication.
17. This machine is deigned for cutting wood products only. Do not use to cut any kind of metal or
substance other then wood.
18. Never start the saw while a workpiece is in contact with the blade.
19. Make sure the blade is running in the proper direction. The teeth should be pointing down at the
point the blade enters the table viewing from the front of the saw.
20. Health hazards: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paint.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
CAUTION: (This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor or moderate injury
and/or possible machine damage)
WARNING: (This means that if precautions are not heeded, it could result in serious injury or possibly
even death).
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Table of Contents Page Number
Warranty........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Warnings ....................................................................................................................................................3-4
Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................................... 5
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Contents of the Shipping Containers ............................................................................................................ 6
Uncrating the Machine .................................................................................................................................. 6
Machine Preparation and Setup ................................................................................................................... 6
Table Assembly............................................................................................................................................. 7
Dust Chute Assembly.................................................................................................................................... 7
Installing Blade.............................................................................................................................................. 8
Tensioning Blade .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Blade Tracking .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Adjusting Upper Blade Guides...................................................................................................................... 9
Adjusting Lower Blade Guides.................................................................................................................... 10
Squaring Table to the Blade ....................................................................................................................... 10
Fence and Rail Adjustment......................................................................................................................... 11
Electrical Connections............................................................................................................................ 11-12
Miter Gauge ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Dust Collection ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Brake Pedal................................................................................................................................................. 12
Tilting the Table........................................................................................................................................... 12
Removing Blades ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Replacing V-Belt ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Adjusting Belt Tension ................................................................................................................................13
Maintenance................................................................................................................................................ 14
Lubrication................................................................................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Specifications
Model No.............................................................. 4640 .......................................................................... 4655
Stock No............................................................... 4640.001 (3HP, 1Ph) ......................4655.001 (5HP, 1Ph)
.............................................................................4640.002 (5HP, 3Ph) ................... 4655.002 (7.5HP, 3Ph)
Blade Speed (SFPM) ...........................................4,000 ........................................................................ 5,000
Wheel Diameter (in.) ............................................20 .................................................................................. 24
Table Dim. (WxL/in.) ............................................26-3/4 x 20-1/2 .......................................... 31-1/2 x 23-3/4
Throat Distance (in.).............................................19 .................................................................................. 23
Max. Stock Height (in.).........................................11-1/4...................................................................... 13-3/4
Blade Length (in.).................................................157 .............................................................................. 176
Blade width Cap. (in.)........................................... 1/4 to 1-1/4............................................................ 1/4 to 2
Table Height at 90° (in.) .......................................33-3/4...................................................................... 34-1/2
Table Tilt Limits ....................................................0° to 45° .............................................................. 0° to 45°
Motor ....................................................................3HP, 1Ph............................................................5HP, 1Ph
.............................................................................220V Only........................................................220V Only
.............................................................................5HP, 3Ph, 220V/440V.................7.5HP, 3Ph, 220V/440V
.............................................................................Prewired 220V ........................................ Prewired 220V
Gross Weight (lbs.) ..............................................750 .............................................................................. 900
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