Altendorf scoring blade not retracting?

[Brian Dubie]

As David mentioned above my saw uses compressed air to raise the scoring blade. It also uses air to lock/unlock the rip fence, and if I forget to turn the switch on the fence off it sometimes keeps the scoring blade from raising fully. What I’m trying to get at is if your saw uses air, any leaks or insufficient pressure could be something to check.

John, I do not this is the case with an Altendorf saw, there is a shaft that rotates that lowers and raises the scoring saw...I will keep looking...thank you for response....I know there are some experiences F-45 Altendorf people on this forum.

[John Pendery]

Right on, Brian. I was hoping maybe Altendorf and Martin shared some similarities, and it was a simple connect to air supply fix, but probably shouldn’t have weighed in not owning that saw! Hope you find a solution quickly.

[Steve Jenkins]

John, I do not this is the case with an Altendorf saw, there is a shaft that rotates that lowers and raises the scoring saw...I will keep looking...thank you for response....I know there are some experiences F-45 Altendorf people on this forum.

What year is your saw? Mine is a ‘92 and came with a wrench that looks like a big nut driver that fits the end of that shaft for raising and lowering.

[John Erickson]

I have an 2003 F45 which from time to time has had the same thing happen, my Altendorf dealer Normand Machinery told me what and how to do it. If my memory is correct with the saw running power the scoring saw down using the down button on the scoring panel then shut off the saw. Restart the saw and power up the scoring saw using the up button on the scoring panel then shut off the saw. The scoring blade should retract now. It should work from then on, this has happened a couple times over the years. Hope this helps!

[Brian Dubie]

Steve, mine is 2001...I have a big wrench for the main blade...thanks

[Brian Dubie]

John, wow...I will try....Thank you!

[Brian Dubie]

John, I am grateful..tried it, no luck so far, any chance the dealer sent you written instructions? thank you Brian

[Brian Dubie]

Steve, I was wrong mine is 96....I will investigate...thanks!

[jack duren]

Sounds like it’s in the box. Fuse, etc. is it getting a signal?

[John Erickson]

Brian,
I'll look in my Owners Manual for the instructions, no email, it was on a phone call but I made notes. I'll also do the procedure on my saw before I reply so I know I have it correct.

[Brian Dubie]

John, awesome...thanks. Brian

[Brian Dubie]

John Any luck with your notes? thanks Brian

[John Erickson]

Brian,
I finally got to redo it on my saw. With the main blade running push the OK button ( light should light up ) on the scoring saw panel hold the up button to raise the scoring blade to the very top, then press the OK button. Immediately after hold the down button on the scoring panel to lower the scoring blade all the way to the bottom, then push the OK button. Shot off the main saw, turn off the master switch and leave off for a couple minutes. Turn the master back on start the main saw and the scoring saw, the scoring saw should come up to the very top and when you shut off the saw it should retract.

[Brian Dubie]

John, thank you, I will try it. Brian