Axminster AWMS10 User Manual

Axminster AWMS10 User Manual

250mm variable speed compound mitre saw

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250mm Variable Speed
Compound Mitre Saw
2005
Axminster Reference No: AWMS10
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  • Page 1 250mm Variable Speed Compound Mitre Saw A X M I N S T E R Axminster Reference No: AWMS10 W H I T E 2005 w w w. a x m i n s t e r. c o . u k...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Index of Contents... Page No. Index of Contents........................02 Declaration of Conformity………….………..……..…………........03 What’s in the Box………….………..……..…………............04 General Instructions for 230v Machines..........05-06-07-08 Initial Setup......................08-09 Specifications….………..……..…………................10 Identification & Description of the Mitre Saw........... 10-12-14-15 Illustration and Parts Description ..............11-13-15 Setting Up the Machine................16-17-18 Setting the Laser....................19-20 Table of Capacities....................21 Changing the Saw Blade...................
  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Copied from CE Certificate The undersigned, K. Bodenstein authorised by Zhangjiagang MFG Co., Ltd. No. 8 Haifeng Road, Nan Feng Town Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu 215628 P.R.
  • Page 4: What's In The Box

    Keep this Instruction Manual readily accessible for any others who may also be required to use the tool. www.axminster.co.uk...
  • Page 5: General Instructions For 230V Machines

    General Instructions for 230v Machines... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E 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.
  • Page 6 Carry out a visual inspection of the saw, checking for damage, or anything untoward, (Do you know who used it last? That person may be able to confirm that the saw was “fine” when last used or not, blades need sharpening/replacing etc. www.axminster.co.uk...
  • Page 7 General Instructions for 230v Machines... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E General Safety Precautions for Compound Mitre Saw (Continued) 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.
  • Page 8: Initial Setup

    Screw the Clamping handle bolt through the positioning arm of the turn table assembly (See Fig 1). Attach the sawdust collection bag to the Dust extraction duct at the rear of the machine (See Fig 2) www.axminster.co.uk...
  • Page 9: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup... A X M I N S T E R If required at this stage, insert the work support rails (remember to insert right through to W H I T E the support brackets (See Fig 3). Clamp in position using the star head clamping bolts (See Figs 4 &...
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specification... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Axminster No. AWMS10 (108004) Blade size. 250mm x 16mm Bore Motor 230V 50Hz 1400W Speed SOFT START 1800- 4500 rpm Max Mitre Angle Left 47˚...
  • Page 11: Illustration And Parts Description

    Illustration & Parts Description... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Interlock lever Operating handle Upper guard Front fixed lower guard Sawdust collecting bag Pivoting lower guard Fence Kerf plate Clamping bolt handle Rear fixed lower guard Laser...
  • Page 12 Identification & Description of the Mitre Saw... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Operating The operating handle contains the trigger switch and is the handle used Handle to pull the saw over into the work. Trigger switch Housed in the handle of the Operating handle the Trigger Switch is a good width switch that can be easily 'squeeze' operated whilst pulling...
  • Page 13 Illustration & Parts Description... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Preset speed selector Power cable Trigger switch Dust extraction outlet Motor vent cover Saw body frame Main saw chassis Work piece clamp Stabilising extension Tilt clamping knob and scale...
  • Page 14 Re-tightening the knob will clamp the tilt mechanism securely. Always check that the tilt clamping mechanism is tight before operating the saw. Tilt adjustment Two adjustment stops that allow calibration of the tilt action of the saw stops to be preset to the vertical and 45 degrees left. www.axminster.co.uk...
  • Page 15 Illustration & Parts Description... Tilt and pivot assembly A X M I N S T E R W H I T E 45˚ degrees Tilt angle Tilt clamping Angle scale pointer knob Tilt adjustment stop Laser Identification & Description of the Mitre Saw... Dust extraction A 48mm (2”)dust extraction outlet extruded from the top guard that port...
  • Page 16: Setting Up The Machine

    Re tighten the bolts, check that the blade is still perpendicular to the fence. Allen key Blade Fig 5 Typ. 3 Caphead bolt Square Perpendicular (Square) Adjustment (Back Fence) There is also a small amount of adjustment available by resetting the back fence. (See Fig 6) Square Fig 6 Allen key Fence www.axminster.co.uk...
  • Page 17 Setting Up the Machine... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Tilt Adjustment Make sure the saw body frame is set in the upright position with the heel of the tilt frame casting hard against the stop. Pull the saw over and pin in the 'housed' position. Place a square reference on the table and move it into contact with the saw blade (not the teeth).
  • Page 18 The spring can be tightened or loosened using the adjusting bolt (See Fig 10) Remember the saw should be balanced so that, at a minimum, it will return fully to the 'up' position. Spring adjusting bolt Fig 10 www.axminster.co.uk...
  • Page 19: Setting The Laser

    Mains Power. REMEMBER to switch the Laser off when you have finished using it to conserve the batteries.The laser marker fitted to the AWMS10 consists of two units; the Laser head and its mounting, and the battery pack. (See Figs 11 &...
  • Page 20 (See Fig 18) remove the lid, fit batteries as required, (remembering to check the orientation of the batteries is correct); (See Figs 19,20) refit the lid to the battery pack. Fig 19 Fig 20 Fig 18 www.axminster.co.uk...
  • Page 21: Table Of Capacities

    Table of Capacities... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Always use a 250mm Saw Blade with a rated speed in excess of 4,500 r.p.m. The machine is supplied with a 250mm GP TCT (40 tooth) Saw blade, with a 16mm bore for cutting TIMBER.
  • Page 22: Changing The Saw Blade

    Rotate the lower guard section by pushing up into the upper guard section. Carefully lift the saw blade clear, 'wriggling' as necessary Be careful that you do not knock, hit, scratch or scrape the laser whilst you are manoeuvring the blade out of the machine. www.axminster.co.uk...
  • Page 23: Changing The Saw Blade

    Changing the Saw Blade... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Fig 23 Fig 24 ‘Y’ wrench Box spanner Check the blade, the fabric, the sharpness, the set, etc. If all is o.k., place in its keeper and stow safely away, if not all O.K.
  • Page 24: Illustrated Parts Breakdown For The Mitre Saw

    Illustrated Parts Breakdown for the Mitre Saw... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E www.axminster.co.uk...
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E (1) Keep machine clean (2) DO NOT allow the kerf slot to become jammed full of sawdust/splinters etc. (3) Lightly oil moving joints etc. Kerf slot Kerf plate 0800 371822 FREEPHONE...
  • Page 26: Notes

    Notes... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E www.axminster.co.uk...
  • Page 27 Notes... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E 0800 371822 FREEPHONE...
  • Page 28 Axminster Reference No: AWMS10 A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Axminster Devon EX13 5PH UK FREEPHONE 0800 371822 www.axminster.co.uk 2005...

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