AXMINSTER Code 501249 Hobby SERIES AWC4 250mm DeLuxe Combination Machine AT&M: 15/09/2014 REF: 508306
Index of Contents Index of Contents Declaration of Conformity What’s Included General Instructions for 230V Machines Specific Safety Precautions Specification Assembly Instructions Positioning the Machine Machine Foot Print Illustration and Parts Description Setting Up the Machine Operating Instructions Routine Maintenance Parts Breakdown/List Wiring Diagram Cutter Block Accessories 02 02 03 04 05-06-07 07 08-09-10-11-12-13-14-15 15-16 16-17 18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25 26-27-28 28-29-30-31-32-33-34-35 35 36-37
What’s Included Model Number: ML353G Panel Saw: 1 No.
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. It is good practice to leave the machine unplugged until work is about to commence, also make sure to unplug the machine when it is not in use, or unattended. Always disconnect by pulling on the plug body and not the cable.
Specific Safety Precautions Panel Saw Do not attempt to carry out cross cutting operations ‘freehand’, always use the mitre fence for small material and the sliding carriage for larger work pieces. Unless you Do not force the saw, if the saw begins to ‘stall’ you are are an experienced machine operator, do not attempt to ‘forcing the cut’ or over working the saw. Ensure that the ‘rip’ freehand, always use the guiding facility of the rip saw blade is clean and sharp. Resin build up on the blades fence.
Specific Safety Precautions In addition to the safety requirements contained in these Operating Instructions and your country’s applicable regulations, you should observe the generally recognized technical rules concerning the operation of woodworking machines. Planer/Thicknesser No changes to the machine may be made. Disengage the autofeed for the thicknesser. Ensure both tables are correctly seated and locked down. Ensure the dust extraction hood is in place and is not blocked. Fit dust extraction.
Specific Safety Precautions NOTE, Consideration should be given to the type of finish you will be applying to the wood when you select your cleaning/lubrication agent. Some compounds won’t mix. i.e. PTFE and Acrylic. Check the height of the thicknessing table. Engage the autofeed mechanism. Periodically, clean any excess build up of resin from the thicknessing table, and apply any proprietary brand of lubricating agent.
Assembly Instructions PLEASE NOTE: Some of this assembly procedure is best accomplished by two persons. Although the tasks are not impossible, some of the items are heavy and awkward, and a mishandling error could cause injury. Please think about what you are doing, your capabilities and your personal safety. Fig 01 Unpack all the boxes and check all the components against the “What’s in the Boxes’ List.
Assembly Instructions 2) Locate the steel pin plate (A) , line up the pins with the elongated slots in the extension table (B) and lower the plate into the table, see fig 4. Locate the two lift and shift MAKE SURE THE SUPPORT CASTING WHEEL RUNS SMOOTHLY ALONG THE EXTENSION RAIL! Fig 04 5) On top of the extension table there are two adjustment caphead screws, using a straight edge adjust the screws until both sliding and extension tables are level.
Assembly Instructions two pre-drilled holes on top of the extension table, see fig 10. Lift-up the 90˚ stop located to the corners of the extension table, push the fence up against the 90˚ stop, see fig 11 and clamp the angle bracket (A) to the table’s steel girder by tightening the butterfly knob, see fig 12. Re-tighten clamping handle to lock the fence in position, see fig 10.
Assembly Instructions Fig16 Fig 19 Flexible hose End cover Fig 17 Fig 20-21 Flexible hose C M8X50 Bolt ‘T’ Slot Dust extraction outlet Fig 18 4) Replace the cover to the end of the guide rail (C) and secure with the Phillips screws you removed earlier. Position the rail so it lines up with the edge of the saw table and only finger tighten the nuts at this point, see fig 22.
Assembly Instructions 5) Locate the rip fence (A) and lower the clamp assembly over the guide rail (C), see fig 23. Rip-Fence Extension 1) Locate the rip fence extension (B) and the two ‘T’ bolts, washers and clamping knobs. Slide the ‘T’ bolts into the ‘T’ slot to the end of the fence extension casting, see fig 27.
Assembly Instructions 3) Raise the saw blade to it’s highest point and slide the fence assembly (A) up against the blade and adjust the fence guide rail (C) until the pointer reads ‘0’on the scale then tighten the two nuts beneath the arm rail to secure the assembly, see fig 30. Fig 30 Mount the overhand plane guard arm onto the side of the out feed table that corresponds to your preferred handing, then fit the overhand cutter block guard.
Assembly Instructions Spindle Moulder WARNING!! DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS BEFORE CONTINUING! NOTE: IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE SPINDLE MOULDER ASSEMBLY THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS NEED TO BE REMOVED. 1) Remove the panel saw rip fence by lifting the locking lever up and lifting the fence away from the guide rail, place safely aside. 2) Disconnect the dust extraction hose from the saw guard, remove the guard and place safely aside then lower the saw beneath the table.
Assembly Instructions 4) Place a 90˚degrees square against the fence and adjust the assembly until the fence is perpendicular to the table, tighten the clamping handles to lock the guard in place, see fig 40. Fig 40 Fig 42-43 Fence M8 Cap head bolts Square C Lifting point hole Wheel Mobility Kit The wheel mobility kit enables the combination machine to be moved easily to a new location.
Positioning the Machine Fig 45 3) Manoeuvre the machine to the chosen location making sure there is sufficient space all round, then carefully lower the machine down, see fig 45. 4) With the machine in position lower the rear feet by loosening the two “raise and lowering bolts”, on the wheel carriages (A), fig 41.
Machine Foot Print Sliding Table 2020mm Sliding Table 1920mm 17
Illustration and Parts Description Spindle Moulder Set Up Panel Saw Set Up 18
Illustration and Parts Description Planer Set Up Thicknesser Set Up 19
Illustration and Parts Description Flexible hose ‘Y’ support rod Saw guard Saw table Rip fence Sliding table Table extension fence 3 Way control switch assembly Guide rail Main emergency stop Tilt control hand wheel Planer out feed table Spindle moulder assembly Saw table Fence assembly Distance stop Table extension Panel saw rise and fall control handle wheel Telescopic extension Carriage wheel assembly Table extension support 20 Guide rail stop
Illustration and Parts Description Guide roller height clamping knob Guide arm clamp Guide arm Anti-kickback clamping knob Clamping knob Guide roller height clamping knob Anti-kickback height clamping knob Fence adjusting knob Anti-kickback assembly Fence advancing knob Guide roller assembly Fence advancing clamping knob NVR On/Off switch ‘O’ for OFF ‘I’ for ON Work clamp Power selector switch ‘R’ for Spindle Moulder/ Panel Saw, ‘I’ for Planer Thicknesser Selector switch ‘0’ No Function ‘1’ Spind
Illustration and Parts Description Height adjuster knob Work clamp Cutter block guard adjuster Mounting arm lock Fence rail Fence Spindle moulder rise/fall control handle wheel Out feed table adjuster Thicknessing table rise and fall control Cutter block guard Cutter block guard clamp Spindle moulder access door ON/OFF Switch Planer/ Thicknesser Foot Planer in feed table Dust extraction Rip-Fence Fence extension Dust extraction outlet Spindle moulder circular rings Out feed table Spindle moulder
Illustration and Parts Description A A B A B Cam lock (A), Table height locating bolts (B) to level the table with the cutter block blade Feed scale overhand (A) Pointer (B) Feed table locking handle (A) A A Sliding table height assembly (A) A A Saw table height adjusters (A) Autofeed engage control (A) Panel saw rise and fall control butterfly handle lock Thicknesser rise and full scale C B Planer/Thicknesser ON/OFF switch (A) Emergency stop (B), Rise/Full clamp (C) B D B A A C Cutter
Illustration and Parts Description F D H A C G E B Fence securing clamp (A), Fence mounting bracket (B), Planer fence base (C), Elongated fence support bracket (D), Fence locking handle (E), Fence positioning knob lever (F), Fence adjusting bolt (G), Spindle moulder circular rings (H) C D A E B Rip fence locking handle (A), Rip fence micro adjuster (B), Magnifying glass (C), Fence rail scale (D), Fence rail rack (E) 24
Illustration and Parts Description A B Magnifying glass C Riving knife (A), Saw blade (B), Scoring blade (C) Distance stop assembly Butterfly clamp Telescopic extension assembly 90˚ degree extension fence stop Main emergency stop button B A Spindle moulder motor assembly (A) and motor door micro switch (B) 25
Setting Up the Machine the angle scale reading is correct. Set the rip fence a predetermined distance from the saw blade and lock in position. Check that the rip fence is held securely when it is locked in position. If the locking appears a little ‘slack’, adjust the position of the clamping lug at the rear of the rip fence by tightening the nut. WARNING!! DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS BEFORE CONTINUING! Panel Saw Raise the blade to its maximum height, check that is upright to the table.
Setting Up the Machine blade is sitting just proud of the table, see fig 50. Fig 50 Connect the machine to the mains supply, press the power selector switch to the ‘I’ position for spindle moulder/panel saw, turn the selector switch to ‘2’ panel saw (see page 21) and give the machine a quick burst. i.e. On/Off. Check that everything is sound and feels O.K. (No knocking, scraping, belt squeal, rubbing etc.
Setting Up the Machine Unsuitable, incorrectly mounted, dull, cracked or bent cutter knives can break or increase the risk of kickback considerably. Close up the aluminium fences to give approximately 5mm clearance around the cutter, see diagram below. The installation of sanding or polishing tools is not permissible. Spindle Fence Fence The cutter block must be positioned on the arbor as low as possible, see diagrams below.
Operating Instructions Fig 53 Power On Procedure: 1) Rotate the selector switch (A) in the vertical position. 2) Press the selector switch (B) to select the planer/thicknesser icon (I). Green button 3) Press the NVR ON/OFF switch (C) to the “ON” position, then press one of the green “ON" buttons to start the machine, see figs 52-53. Thicknessing Function • Rotate the cutter guard arm out of the way. • Remove the fence assembly. Green button • Unlock the in feed/out feed tables, rotate to the side.
Operating Instructions Correct Operating Position Fig 55 Position yourself offset to the machine as shown above C B Work Piece Handling A • Feed the work piece straight across the machine table, holding the fingers close together and guiding the work piece with the palms of your hands. • Never put your hands under or behind the cutter guard. • Always keep your hands well clear of the rotating cutter. • Always feed the work piece against the cutter rotation as shown by the arrow in illustration.
Operating Instructions 6) • Check that the room is well lit. Planer/Thicknesser Blades • Make sure that the saw table is clear of any tools. WARNING!! DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS BEFORE CONTINUING! • Check that the saw guard is against the top of the board. • Start the saw, wait until the saw is at full speed, use a push stick (D) to safely push the work piece through. • Turn off the saw, wait until the saw comes to a complete stop before removing the board.
Operating Instructions from the slot and lay them aside. Repeat the process for the other two blades. If the block becomes difficult to hold located, being out of balance with the blade/s removed; use a thin wedge of material to jam the cutter block in position. Fig 58-59 Now is a very good time to clean the slot housings thoroughly, remove the resin build-up, sawdust, chips and any old joiners/carpenters etc., that have recently disappeared without trace.
Operating Instructions Fig 63 Changing the Panel Saw Blade Riving knife WARNING!! DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS BEFORE CONTINUING! Raise the saw blade to it’s highest point. Remove the saw blade guard. Pull the sliding table locking knob towards you and slide the table to the side to expose the blades. Using the spanner and the tommy bar (A) provided, put the spanner onto the flats on the nut. Turn the saw until the tommy bar hole (B) is visible.
Operating Instructions Changing the Spindle Moulder Cutter WARNING!! DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS BEFORE CONTINUING! Raise the spindle to the maximum height by unlocking the spindle moulder rise/fall locking handle and turning the spindle moulder rise/fall handle clockwise then lock in place. Using the 12mm hex key provided remove the cap head clamping block (D), spacing collar/s (E) and clamping washer (F) and place them safely aside, remove the cutter block, see fig 65.
Operating Instructions/Routine Maintenance Close the access door, raise the spindle, reconnect the machine to the mains supply. Give the machine a ‘quick’ burst check ( i.e. quick ON-OFF) to ensure everything is O.K. If everything is satisfactory, continue to use the machine. height of the table lock stud. Hold the stud firmly and loosen the lock nut, adjust the stud, lightly ‘pinch’ with the lock nut.
Parts Breakdown/List Planer Thicknessser Assembly 36
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Parts Breakdown/List Planer Thicknessser Assembly NO 1 3 4 5 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 33 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 DESCRIPTION Right and left Support plate Plate Right plate Bearing tube Support base Right cutter block support Left cutter block support Right adjusting wing Left adjusting wing Right Locking block Left Locking block Out feed table In feed table Adjusting axle Metal plate Locking handle assembly Eccentric bush Screw M8x8 Kick block Axis Support axle H
Parts Breakdown/List 132 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 515 516 517 518 519 520 521 523 525 526 528 529 531 532 534 535 536 537 538 539 540 542 542 544 545 Hand wheel Nut M10 Screw M5x8 Screw M5x8 Hex bolt M8x16 Hex nut M8 Washer ɸ 5 Washer ɸ 8 Socket cap screw M8x25 Spring washer ɸ 8 Socket cap screw M8x25 Spring washer ɸ 8 Socket cap screw M8x30 Pin A8x30 Socket cap screw M8x30 Hex bolt M6x10 Screw M6X20 Hex nut M16 “C’ring ɸ 12 Pin 5x16 Socket cap screw M5x12 Screw M4x6 Bolt M6X10 Pin 6X20 “C’r
Parts Breakdown/List Panel Saw/ Planer Thicknesser Assembly NO DESCRIPTION Q’TY 01 SAW BENCH AND MILLING BODY 1 02 PLANER THICKNESSER BODY 1 03 FRONT CONNECTED PLATE 1 04 BACK CONNECTED PLATE 1 05 CAP SCREW M8X20 6 06 SPRING WASHER 8 6 07 FLAT WASHER 8 6 08 CAP SCREW M8X20 6 09 SPRING WASHER 8 6 10 FLAT WASHER 8 6 41
Parts Breakdown/List Panel Saw/ Spindle Moulder Assembly 42
Parts Breakdown/List NO DESCRIPTION 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Saw bench and moulder body Saw bench and moulder table Phillips screw M10X70 Hex nut MIO Flat washer MO Double saw blade assembly Locking block Cap screw M8x50 Hex locking nut M8 Flat washer 8 Moulder assembly Cap screw M8x30 Flat washer 8 Spring washer 8 Fence for saw bench assembly Locking handle assembly Flat washer 6 Plate Cap screw M10x65 Hex nut MIO Bolt M8X55 Hex nut M8
Parts Breakdown/List Panel Saw Assembly 1 44
Parts Breakdown/List NO DESCRIPTION 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 Small blade stand Phillips screw M6X10 Adjusting plate Phillips screw M8X30 Cap screw M5x10 Adjusting axle “C” ring 12 Little axle Sleeve Cap screw M10X30 Washer Little outer plate Small blade 80x ɸ20x3.2x2.
Parts Breakdown/List Panel Saw Assembly 2 46
Parts Breakdown/List NO DESCRIPTION 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Lock handle Washer 8 Turning handle Key A5X10 Flat washer 16 Connected plate Inner sleeve 1 Cap screw M6x12 Clamp plate Inner sleeve 2 Cap screw M6x35 Gear Rack Hex locking nut M8 Pointer Pointer sleeve Cap screw M6x30 Rack plate Cap screw M4x20 Hex nut M4 Phillips screw M6X25 Hex nut M6 Hex bolt M6x20 Cap screw M6x25 Pin A6X25 Front turning block Back turning block Hex bolt M6x12 Dust collecting cover Cap
Parts Breakdown/List Panel Saw Assembly 3 NO 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 DESCRIPTION Screw M5x12 Hand wheel washer Hand wheel ɸ12x ɸ125 Small clamp plate Cap screw M6x12 Flat washer 6 Worm gear axle Worm gear body Spring pin 4X16 Key A4X12 Spacer Bearing 51101 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Q’TY 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 48 Support block Hex thin nut M12 Locking handle Cap screw M8x16 Flat washer 8 Location stand Stand block Location pole Little cover Cap screw M6x35 Flat washer 6 Body a
Parts Breakdown/List Spindle Moulder Assembly 49 Continues Over....
Parts Breakdown/List Spindle Moulder Assembly NO 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 DESCRIPTION Spindle seat Hex locking nut M12 Spindle Bolt M5X16 Spring cover Bearing 6206-2Z/Z2 “C” ring 30 Spindle sleeve Bearing 6205-2Z/Z2 Motor plate Hex screw M8x25 Flat washer 8 Spring washer 8 Pulley 1 Key C6X28 Washer (pulley 1) Cap screw M8x20 Nut Lifting nut Long sleeve Hex nut MIO Flat washer 10 Motor Pulley 2 Key C6X28 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43
Parts Breakdown/List Extension Table Assembly NO 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 DESCRIPTION Support plate Knob bolt Flat washer 6 Sliding block Hex screw M6x16 Flat washer 6 Sliding staff Cover Cap screw ST4X10 Cap screw M6x25 Flat screw 6 Rubber ring Inner sleeve Q’TY 2 2 2 2 8 8 1 2 4 2 2 2 2 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 51 Arm Adjusting centre Bolt Bearing 6001 Flat washer 6 Hex nut M6 Cap screw M6x20 Flat washer 6 Extension table (total) Combined scale (total) Fence Knob bolt Was
Parts Breakdown/List Rip-Fence Assembly NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Sliding Plank M6 Screw M6 Nut Washer Horizontal Staff Horizontal Staff Cap M4X10 Screw Plate M5X12 Screw Flat washer Pointer Block M5X8 Screw Fixed Plate M6X12 Screw M6 Nut Strip Plate Fixing Seat Photo scope QTY 1 2 2 2 1 2 4 1 4 4 1 2 1 4 2 1 1 1 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Spring Collar Locking Plate M4X8 Screw Handle Nut Locking Block Shaft Fine adjusting Handle M6X8 Screw Sprin
Parts Breakdown/List Work Clamp Assembly NO 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 DESCRIPTION Knob bolt Horizontal bar Clamp sleeve Knob (M8) Cap screw M5X12 Washer 6 Nut M5 Scale Knob screw M6X8 Washer 6 Angle scale Angle scale seat Guide plate Screw M6X14 Q’TY 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 53 Cap screw M6X12 Washer 6 Nut M6 Guide plate Front location block Back location block Phillips screw M6X12 Hex nut M6 Hex bolt M6X30 Knob (M6) Saw scale Vice scale pol
Wiring Diagram 54
Cutter Block Accessories Axcaliber Shear Cutting Rebate Cutter Head Axcaliber 45deg Lock Mitre Cutter Head Axcaliber Euro Cutter Head Two sizes of limiter cutter block, 78mm and 100mm, both with 30mm bores, which designed to accept the range of Euro cutters and limiters shown within this section. The 78mm block is designed for use with the 40 x 4mm Euro and Whitehill cutters, whereas the 100mm block will accept both 40 x 4mm and 50 x 4mm Euro cutters plus the 40 x 4mm and 55 x 4mm Whitehill cutters.
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