Axminster AW106PT2 User Manual page 19

Changing the blades
Locate the 5.5mm x 7mm A/F spanner in the tool kit. Turn the cutter block until one of the
slots is uppermost, (between the tables). Using the spanner drive the 5 No. bolts into the
chipbreaker/wedge, thus removing the clamping effect. This should allow the blade to
'spring' up (not like a jack in a box!) to protrude clear of the edge of the cutter block.
Carefully remove the blade, lay aside. Remove the chipbreaker/wedge, lay aside, finally
remove the springs 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.
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. Ensure the circumference of the cutter block is likewise cleaned thoroughly. Remove
the clamping bolts from the chipbreaker/wedges, clean the bolts and the threaded holes,
clean the springs and the chipbreaker/wedges thoroughly. Apply a little light oil to the
springs. Remove the new/sharpened blades from their 'keeper'; set carefully to hand and
put the 'old' blades away in the 'keeper' to be sent for sharpening. Locate the blade setting
tool and put it to hand. Screw the bolts into the chipbreaker/wedges. Select one of the slot
housings and wedge the cutter block to maintain it in position. Set the springs into the
holes in the bottom of the slot, introduce the chipbreaker/wedge, position it against the
'back' of the slot, introduce a blade in front of it. Using the spanner start to unscrew the
bolts, take care at this time as the blade could be protruding well above the block. Unscrew
the bolts until the wedge just starts a 'nip' on the blade, then screw them back in half a turn.
At this point all the components should be loose in the slot (not slack), carefully position the
blade and the wedge to line up with the edge of the cutter block. Press the blade setting
tool gently down onto the blade, (See fig 15 & 16) ensure that the locating feet are firmly in
contact with the cutter block, and the blade is against the setting recess. (See fig 15 & 17)
Holding the blade and the setting tool in this position, tighten at least two of the clamping
bolts to provide a firm clamp of the blade, with the setting tool held firmly in place. Tighten
the remaining bolts. Tighten hard, but do not overtighten, remember, these are M4 bolts.
Repeat this procedure for the remaining blades. When all the blades are fitted, carry out a
quick check of the set of the blades, by hand rotating the cutter block in reverse and
visually inspecting the edge of the blades against a fixed point . If this appears satisfactory,
carry out a final 'tightness' check on the clamping bolts; remove all the tools and stow
away.
Changing the Planing Blades...
Blade Setting Tool
Fig 15
Blade setting
recess
Locating feet set on
cutting block
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