Altendorf F90 Manual ◆ ❲TRUSTED❳

Place the machine chassis on a solid, vibration-free concrete floor.

Use a push stick for any rip cuts narrower than 120mm.

Adjust the leveling feet until the machine is perfectly horizontal across both axes. Connecting Power and Dust Extraction

The sliding table (anvil) must run perfectly parallel to the saw blade slot.

Lightly oil the tracks using the lubricant specified in the factory manual (typically a low-viscosity machine oil). altendorf f90 manual

The classic Altendorf steel guide system (phenolic or steel rollers depending on the production year) ensuring frictionless, straight-line tracking.

Keep the overhead blade guard adjusted as close to the workpiece surface as possible.

Altendorf still supports the F90, and the manual’s part numbers are valid. Many users report calling Altendorf USA/Germany with a page number and receiving correct parts.

Use the manual adjustment knobs to align the scoring blade exactly with the main saw blade. The scoring blade only needs to cut about 1mm–2mm deep. Troubleshooting Common Issues Motor won’t start? Place the machine chassis on a solid, vibration-free

Unlike a standard table saw, the Altendorf F90 is defined by its precision carriage. The manual does not merely describe how to slide the table; it teaches the user how to feel the linear bearings. Early sections read like a meditation on friction. It explains that the carriage should glide with the resistance of a warm knife through butter—effortless, yet substantial. The essay within the manual argues that a millimeter of play in the carriage is not a mechanical fault, but a moral failing of the operator. For the F90, accuracy (±0.1mm over 3 meters) is not a feature; it is a religion.

Locate the lubrication points indicated in your manual’s diagram. A shot of high-quality lithium grease every few months (depending on usage) keeps the height adjustment moving freely. Saw Spindle:

Turn on the scoring blade first if cutting double-sided veneered or laminated panels.

Always keep a push stick within arm's reach for rip cuts narrower than 150mm. Connecting Power and Dust Extraction The sliding table

Adjust the eccentric bushing or adjustment screws at the fence base until the measurements match perfectly or show a microscopic exit clearance at the rear. The 90-Degree Crosscut Fence (The 5-Cut Method)

Minimal implementation plan:

The manual emphasizes that a sliding table saw is only as accurate as its foundation. The F90 must be placed on a solid, level concrete floor. Technicians use precision spirit levels on the machine frame and the sliding table rails to ensure there is zero twist in the chassis. Electrical Connections

Ensure the main motor rotates in the correct direction (indicated by the arrow on the saw hood). Running the blade backward will ruin the tooling and poses a severe safety hazard.