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Axminster PS315 Instruction Manual

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Code 101256
PS315 1600mm
Panel Saw
AT&M:16/11/2016
REF: 101882

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  • Page 1 Code 101256 PS315 1600mm Panel Saw AT&M:16/11/2016 REF: 101882...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Notes 54-55 Introduction The Axminster Trade PS315 Panel Saw has been designed for the trade anywhere on the sliding table and has a telescopic fence 1,200-2,200mm workshop or keen home furniture maker. Upgraded over the previous model long, enough for full size boards. This can easliy be removed without tools for with a high torque 2.2kW output mtor, a deeper section cast iron table, all...
  • Page 3 What’s Included Quantity Item Model Number 1 No PS315 1600 Panel Saw (TRADE) PS315/230 Part Part 0 1 No 1 No Main Saw Assembly Right Hand Pressed Steel Table 1 1 No 1 No Sliding Table Extension Support Arm Rear Extension Table...
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  • Page 7 General Instructions for 230V Machines Good Working Practices/ Safety balanced, not reachinge etc. If the work you are carrying out is liable to generate flying grit, dust or chips, wear the The following suggestions will enable you to observe appropriate safety clothinge, goggles, gloves, masks etc. If good working practices, keep yourself and fellow the work operation appears to be excessively noisy, wear workers safe and maintain your tools and equipment...
  • Page 8 Code 101256 Model PS315 Rating Trade PLEASE NOTE: The panel saw comes 80% assembled, Power 2.6kW (max input) 2.2kw output 230V 1ph...
  • Page 9 Initial Assembly Fig 06-07-08-09 moulding (16) into the round machined cut-out, line up the pre-drilled holes and secure in place with the fixings you removed earlier, see figs 01. 2. Open up the side access door and place a hose clip over the end of the flexible hose, insert the end of the Hex key hose over the extraction moulding and secure in...
  • Page 10 Initial Assembly 2. Offer up the pre-drilled holes in the cast iron table (10) 4. Locate the pressed steel table (11) and the support leg with the holes in the main saw table (0) and lightly secure (8), remove the two bolts, washers and nuts from the using the four M8 bolts and washers you removed earlier support leg, line up the two mounting holes in the with the supplied spanner, see fig 11 DO NOT FULLY...
  • Page 11 Initial Assembly 2. Line up the threaded studs with the pre-drilled holes to the side of the tables and insert the studs into the holes, replace the nuts and washers you removed earlier and tighten, see fig 22. M8 Washer/Nut Fig 22 M8 bolt 7.
  • Page 12 Initial Assembly 5. Raise the clamping handle on the control assembly (2) Fig 27 and position the rip fence so it’s in line with the edge of the main table’s ‘T’ slot, push the handle down to lock in place, see fig 32. If the fence is out of alignment loosen Fig 32 5.
  • Page 13 Initial Assembly Fig 38-39 ‘T’ Mounting bolt NOTE: YOU WILL REQUIRE HELP FOR THIS NEXT STEP! 2. Loosen the upper locking nuts to each bolt to give adequate clearance when mounting the sliding table, see picture below. Adequate clearance Sliding Table Extension Upper locking nut 1.
  • Page 14 Initial Assembly Fig 45-46 2. Locate the sliding table extension (13). Open up the supporting arm (1), Remove the caphead screw stop from the supporting arm extension, see fig 42 and place aside. Insert the extension through the supporting arm (1) and replace caphead screw, see fig 43-44.
  • Page 15 Initial Assembly Fig 49-50 Butterfly clamp & washer Clamping knob & washer Fig 54-55 Turn to lock 90˚ Stop 7. Locate the fence assembly (23) for the sliding table (19), remove both the clamping knob and lift and shift handle from the fence and place to one side. Lower the fence on top of the table extension (13), insert the larger threaded pin into one of the pre-drilled holes to the corners of the table extension (13).
  • Page 16 Initial Assembly 11. Locate the sliding table distance stop assembly (23). Loosen the clamping handle on the distance stop, insert 9. Place a straight edge across both tables and check the ‘T’ bolt into the ‘T’ slot to the end of the telescopic they are level with each other, see 58.
  • Page 17 Initial Assembly Rear Extension Table Fig 65-66-67 1. Locate the rear extension table (12) and supporting bracket (6). Remove the two bolts, washers and nuts, line up the holes in the table (12) with the holes to the rear of main table (0) and replace fixings.
  • Page 18 Initial Assembly 3. Place a straight edge across the rear and sliding tables Fig 80-81 (12-19), see fig 77 adjust the rear table (12) until both tables are level. Securely tighten the threaded bolt to the side of the machine to lock the table in position, see Cap head screws fig 74.
  • Page 19 Initial Assembly Fig 85-86 Lift & shift handle 3. Place the remaining 50mm hose clip over the opposite end of the hose and slot the hose down over the 50 mm outlet on the dust extraction moulding (16) to the rear of machine and tighten, see fig 85.
  • Page 20 Machine Footprint...
  • Page 21 Machine Footprint 2,900mm 1 Metre extension Illustration and Parts Description Flexible hose Workpiece support shoe Blade Hose support bracket Rear extension table Sliding table extension Rip fence scale Distance stop assembly Out feed roller Right hand table support leg Telescopic extension Push stick Sliding table extension Support arm...
  • Page 22 Illustration and Parts Description Riving knife Right hand extension table Sliding table fence Sliding table Right hand cast Rip fence iron table Work clamp Sliding table operating handle Sliding table Scale/Pointer mitre fence Rip fence assembly Push stick Rip fence clamp Rip fence rail shaft Right hand Main saw assembly...
  • Page 23 Illustration and Parts Description Rip fence control assembly guide bearings Extension table 90˚ degree stop Distance stop assembly For fine adjustment turn Rip fence scale, (A) Loosen the lift & shift handle the adjusting knob, (A) to reposition the stop Sliding table mitre fence with overhead clamp (A), Mitre fence scale (A), Fence angle clamp (B), Overhead clamp (C)
  • Page 24 Illustration and Parts Description Telescopic fence extension, (A) and clamping knob, (B) Extension table angle adjusting bolts Height adjusting bolts for sliding table assembly • Depth stop nuts (A) • Rise and fall locking nuts (B) Riving knife (A), Saw blade (B), Scoring blade, (C) Countersink hex screws, (D) to tighten the sliding table if slide play movement is apparent Inner cover micro switch Riving knife assembly...
  • Page 25 Illustration and Parts Description Adjuster lock work clamp Scoring blade Hex screw access holes Workpiece clamp shaft (22) with the work • Height adjuster, (A) clamp taken from the mitre fence assembly (3) • Left and right adjuster, (B) Scoring blade drive belt Saw blade drive belt Motor hold down bolts Saw tilt mechanism...
  • Page 26 Illustration and Parts Description Saw assembly tilted to 45˚ degrees Saw scale set to 45˚ degrees Saw assembly set at 90˚ degrees • Saw tilt scale (A) • Scale pointer (B) ON Button OFF Button Rise and fall operating wheel, (A) and clamping knob, (B) NVR ON/OFF switch assembly, (A) Emergency stop shroud, (B) press down to stop the machine...
  • Page 27 Positioning the Machine Ascertain the orientation of the machine and move it to wish to machine. The machine should be positioned on its desired position in the workshop. Ensure that the a flat level surface. Manoeuvre the machine to the machine is positioned to allow sufficient clearance all chosen location making sure there is sufficient space all round to cater for the maximum length of timber you...
  • Page 28 Setting Up the Machine Check that everythinge that should be tight, is tight; saw blade guard, rise and fall lock mechanism, fence clamps etc. Replace the crown guard assembly. Scoring blade Extension Table Fence Feeler gauge 1. Raise the blade to its maximum height, slacken the lift and shift handle (A) and the steel pin by loosening the clamping knob (B), see fig 95.
  • Page 29 Setting Up the Machine 4. Using a steel rule measure 30mm back from the saw tip, so the scale on the rule lines up with the 30mm on the fence scale (23), see fig 101-102. Secure the fence 90˚ Stop cam again as described in step 1.
  • Page 30 Setting Up the Machine 4. Once correct tighten nuts on the supporting brackets Fig 104 to the underside of the sliding table to lock the setting, see fig 104. Sliding Table Height Place a straight edge across both tables, see fig 108. Loosen the two locking nuts that secures the sliding tables mounting bolts inside the main saw tables (0) frame, see fig 109.
  • Page 31 Setting Up the Machine Setting the Riving Knive Gap NOTE: Make sure you replace the inner guard over the micro switch, see fig 114 1. Raise the saw blade up to it maximum height and otherwise the panel saw will not run. remove the crown guard assembly.

  • Page 32: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Fig 118 CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE MAINS! Connect the machine to the mains supply, give the machine a test run, by pressing the On/Off buttons. Check that everythinge sounds and feels O.K. (No knocking, scraping, belt squeal, rubbing etc). Switch off the machine, wait until the saw comes to a complete stop and disconnect the machine from the mains supply.
  • Page 33 Operating Instructions Fig 121 NOTE: DURING OPERATION IF YOU NOTICE A BUILD UP OF SAW DUST STOP THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. 3. Wait until the saw has stopped and disconnect the machine from the mains supply. 4. Move the sliding table (19) to one side, using a vacuum cleaner clean out any build up of dust debris or resin then slide the table to the opposite side and repeat the procedure.
  • Page 34 Operating Instructions 3. Start the saw, wait until it’s at full speed and carefully feed the workpiece through using a ‘Push Stick’ , (A). RECONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE MAINS! Make sure the workpiece is clear of the blade then turn off the saw, wait until the saw comes to a complete stop Start the saw by pressing the ‘ON’...
  • Page 35 Operating Instructions Changing the Main Blade WARNING!! DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS BEFORE CONTINUING! 1. Raise the saw blade to it’s highest point. Remove the Blade locking bar saw blade crown guard and place to one side. Pull the sliding table locking knob towards you and slide the table to the side exposing the blades.
  • Page 36 Changing the Saw Blade 8. Replace the inner guard assembly, slide the table Fitting Scoring Blade Shims back until the locking knob pin engages the pin recess, The scoring blade comes in two parts to allow the shims turn the saw blade once by hand to check it spins freely to be inserted between so that the cut can be aligned and replace the crown guard.
  • Page 37 If you find that the machine is not performing as it should please contact our “Specialist After Sales Team” by phone on 03332 406 406 or visit our website at axminster.co.uk. • If the “Panel Saw” is not going to be used for a period of time, spray a light coat of oil over the table surface and blades that will help prevent rust.

  • Page 38: Routine Maintenance

    Routine Maintenance 8. Give the machine a test run ( i.e. quick ON-OFF) to ensure everythinge is O.K. If everythinge is satisfactory, continue to use the panel saw. Fig 142-143-144 Cap head bolts 4. Open the side acess door, see fig 140 this gives access to the motor saw assembly.
  • Page 39 Routine Maintenance Scoring Blade Lubrication After every three or four months we recommend you 1. Remove the side panel (9), see fig 140. lubricate the blades and the tilt, rise and fall screw threads using ‘Ambersil Dry PTFE Film Antistick’ spray, 2.
  • Page 40 Exploded Diagram/Parts List Diagram/List A...
  • Page 41 Exploded Diagram/Parts List Diagram/List A DESCRIPTION Plate A-22 Sliding panel set Box stand A-23 Hex head screw M10x55 Pan head screw M6*12 A-24 Washer 10mm Washer 6mm A-25 Hex nut M10 Dust port A-26 Washer 6mm Strain relief A-27 Lock nut M6 Switch box A-28 Check door...
  • Page 42 Exploded Diagram/Parts List Diagram/List B...
  • Page 43 Exploded Diagram/Parts List Diagram/List B DESCRIPTION B-52 Taping screw ST4.2x12 B-53 Flat washer 8mm End cap,sliding panel B-10 B-54 T-nut,sliding carrier Allen screw M5x8mm B-11 B-55 Hex nut M8 Sliding panel set B-14 Sunk head screw M8x25 B-56 End cap,sliding panel B-15 Wing nut B-57...
  • Page 44 Exploded Diagram/Parts List Diagram/List C...
  • Page 45 Exploded Diagram/Parts List Diagram/List C DESCRIPTION C-39 Shaft,spring C-77 Hex head screw M8x35 Frame-blade C-40 Insert C-78 Sunken head screw M8x40 Shaft-main blade C-41 Segement C-79 Hex head screw M8x55 Main shaft C-42 Flange,scoring blade C-80 Allen screw M6x20 C-43 C-81 Shaft housing-scoring Flange...
  • Page 46 Exploded Diagram/Parts List Diagram/List D...
  • Page 47 Exploded Diagram/Parts List Diagram/List D DESCRIPTION D-41 Support, swing arm Scale, cross cut table D-42 Hex screw M8x30 Washer 6mm D-43 Hex screw M10x25 D-44 Scale, cross cut table Sunk head screw M6x12 D-45 Allen screw M6x12 T-nut, extension fence Eccentric cam D-46 Lock table...
  • Page 48 Exploded Diagram/Parts List Diagram/List E...
  • Page 49 Exploded Diagram/Parts List Diagram/List E DESCRIPTION E-18 Hose clamp 30mm E-19 Rear extension table Dust hose 30mm dia Washer 8mm E-20 Dust hose support Hex nut M8 E-21 Washer 6mm Set screw M6x12 E-22 Hex screw M6x20 E-26 Hex screw M8x16 Adjustable disc E-27 Flat washer 10mm...
  • Page 50 Exploded Diagram/Parts List Diagram/List F...
  • Page 51 Exploded Diagram/Parts List Diagram/List F DESCRIPTION F-16 Spring washer 10mm F-17 Fence carrier Allen screw M10x25 Eccentric ring F-18 Set screw M10x12 Lock rob F-19 Lever Flange F-20 Adaptor A Bolt guide B F-21 Adaptor B F-22 Bolt guide A Fence rail A F-23 Bearing...

  • Page 52: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram Single Phase...
  • Page 53 CE Certificate...
  • Page 54 Notes...
  • Page 55 Notes...
  • Page 56 Normal wear and tear; misuse, abuse and neglect are excluded and the machine should not have been engineering machines, Axminster Air compressors and Air Tools, and bench top grinders - no modified in any way. Please do not attempt to service the product without first contacting us; we are registration necessary just proof of purchase.