Code: 501243 AWSMS102 250mm Mitre Saw Axminster Tool Centre, Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon EX13 5PH axminster.co.
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What’s in the Box Model Number: MJ2625IIIA 1 No: 250mm Sliding Arm Compound Mitre Saw 1 No: 250 Saw Blade (fitted) 1 No: Arbor bolt spanner 5 No: Rubber Feet 1 No: Holding Clamp Assembly 2 No: Extension/Support frames 1 No: Cut length stop 1 No: Saw Dust collection bag 1 No: Instruction Manual 1 No: Guarantee Card 03
Specification Model Product Code Rating Power Electric Brake Spindle Lock Blade Dia/Bore Bevel Angle Range Mitre Angle Range Max Mitre Cut @45˚ Max Bevel Cut @ 45˚ Max Compound Cut @ 45˚ Max Crosscut @ 0˚ Dust Extraction Outlet Weight 04 AWSMS102 501243 Hobby 1,500W Yes Yes 250mm/30mm 0 - 45° 45°-0-45° 90 x 215mm 42 x 305mm 42 x 215mm 90 x 305mm Yes 18kg
Table of Capacities Always use (250mm) saw blades with a rated speed in excess of 4,500 r.p.m. The machine is supplied with a 250mm GP (40 tooth) Saw blade, with a 30mm bore for cutting TIMBER. For precision trimming e.g. fine cut finish of bead, frame, dado etc., an 80 tooth saw blade is recommended and for cutting non-ferrous metals, an 80 tooth negative rake saw blade. It is also recommended that you use a lubricant when cutting aluminium.
General Instructions for 230V Machines Good Working Practices/Safety The following suggestions will enable you to observe good working practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain your tools and equipment in good working order. ! WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN General Advice If you are totally unfamiliar with the use of a power saw, please seek at least a minimum of tuition and advice from an informed, qualified source.
General Instructions for 230V Machines ! WARNING!! UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD CHILDREN BE ALLOWED IN WORK AREAS Once the saw is mounted, carry out any setting operations, (mitre, tilt..?), and remove all tools used in the setting operations (if any) and place safely out of the way. If you are using long lengths of material arrange for extra support beyond the boundary of the machine.
General Safety Precautions for Mitre Saw DO NOT change blades with power connected. Always use the correct accessories; especially the correctly sized spanner on the arbor bolt, DO NOT risk damaging the saw by using incorrectly fitting accessories. If the saw does not have a specific device to lock the saw shaft, DO NOT jam/wedge the motor fan, it is better to wedge the saw blade with a piece of scrap timber.
General Safety Precautions for Mitre Saw DO NOT allow the saw to 'stall'; if unfortunate circumstances cause the machine to stall, switch off immediately, disconnect the machine and clear the 'jam' by hand. DO NOT attempt to re-start the machine until the 'jam' is cleared. If it was a severe 'jam' that required much heaving and knocking to clear, check the basic parameters of the machine before reconnecting the supply and re-commencing operations. NOTE.
Initial Set Up Rubber foot Lift the saw clear of the box using the two hand grips moulded into the sides of the chassis, and set on a clear flat surface, taking care not to trap or pinch the power cable under the chassis. Remove the other items from the box. Locate the five rubber feet and insert them into each of the five machined holes beneath the chassis. (See fig A) Attach the sawdust collection bag to the dust extraction duct to the rear of the operating handle.
Identification and Parts Description Saw arbor lock button Guard latch Laser switch Tilt preset stop Upper guard Dust bag Motor brush inspection port Hold down clamp Fence Main Saw Chassis Extension/ support frames Turntable Mitre Scale Pointer Laser 11
Identification and Parts Description Your 250mm sliding arm compound mitre saw will have been shipped to you in the ‘housed’ position, i.e. with the saw body locked down. Please take some time to identify the various parts of your machine so that you are familiar with the terminology we will use to enable you to set up and operate your machine safely and correctly. 12 Operating handle The operating handle contains the interlocked trigger switch and the laser On/Off button switch.
Identification and Parts Description Adjustable depth stop Fig A Operating handle Trigger switch 2mm Handle Lower guard Lock down pin Motor/vents Saw body frame Sliding arm locking clamp Turn table locking clamp Tilt housing Tilt preset stop Cut length stop mounting Tilt pointer Tilt scale Tilt clamping lever 13
Identification and Parts Description Turntable Mounted into a circular recess in the main saw chassis, the turntable also mounts the extrusion that contains the kerf plate (the plate with the slot that allows the saw to enter the table) The locking clamp for the turntable is mounted on the right hand side of the chassis behind the fence. The turntable can be pivoted 50 degrees right or 45 degrees left.
Identification and Parts Description Fence This is an aluminium casting bolted to the rear of the saw table. It has various cut-outs and shapes machined and moulded into it to allow the mitre, tilt or compound cuts to be made. To all intents and purposes it is not adjustable, except during main setup procedures. Turntable locking clamp Turning the knob clockwise will drive the threaded rod through its housing to clamp against the table, clamping the turntable in position.
Adjusting the Saw Perpendicular (Square) Adjustment Mitre Scale Pointer Fig Ea Fig E 0˚ degrees Engineers square Locate and loosen the 4 bolts that hold the fence to the chassis. Adjust as necessary until the fence is square to the blade. Tighten the bolts, recheck that the blade and the fence are still perpendicular by moving the turntable away from zero and then re-engaging the preset. If necessary continue to adjust until the setting is correct. (See figs F & Fa) 14mm Spanner Typ.
Adjusting the Saw Fig G Fig H Tilt preset stop Tilt clamping lever Engineers square Tilt pointer Fig I 0˚ degrees Fig J 45˚degrees Mitre Saw at 45˚ degrees 17
Operation of the Laser WARNING!! ! THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A CLASS 2 LASER. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LASER BEAM Warning. Under no circumstances should you tamper with or modify the laser to try to increase its power output. The laser fitted to the AWSMS102 Sliding Mitre Saw provides a convenient visual guide for lining up the saw blade with a line marked on the timber.
Setting the Laser Fig K Laser toggle switch Fig O Fig P To adjust the laser, loosen the caphead screw on the holder To adjust the mounting bracket loosen the caphead bolt 19
Changing the Saw Blade ! DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY 1. Locate the two screws as indecated holding the front of the saw guard bracket, and loosen and remove them to allow the saw guard bracket to pivot on the rear screw. (See fig Q) Swing the saw guard bracket and the guard fully out of the way, to enable access to the saw arbor bolt.
Changing the Saw Blade Fig S Fig Sa 13mm Spanner Saw arbor lock button Engage the saw arbor lock and fit the spanner onto the bolt, keeping the lock depressed, loosen the saw arbor bolt by turning clockwise, (left hand thread). 2. Before fitting the new blade ensure that the inner saw blade washer is clean and correctly seated on the shaft. Fit the blade over the shaft and check it is seated correctly against the rear saw plate washer.
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