General Instructions For 230V Machines - Axminster TS-200-2 Assembly Instructions Manual

General Instructions for 230V Machines

Check that blades are the correct type and size, are
undamaged and are kept clean and sharp, this will
maintain their operating performance and lessen the
loading on the machine.
Specifi c Instructions/Precaution for the Saw Table
Make sure the saw blade is the correct type for the
job in hand. Do not force the saw, if the saw begins
to 'stall' you are 'forcing the cut' or over working the
saw.
Ensure that the saw blade is clean and sharp.
Resin build up on the blades will increase the friction
of the saw passing through the timber, and cause
over heating of the blade, blunt teeth will work
harder tearing the fi bre of the timber as opposed to
shearing it, also with subsequent overheating. Both
faults unnecessarily load the machine beyond
normal usage, and shorten its longevity.
Do not use blades that are deformed in any way.
Do not remove the blade guard. The design of the
riving knife on the machine will not allow for slotting
or 'blind' grooving, so there is no reason to remove
the guard.
Do not remove the riving knife.
Do not use any blades that cut a smaller kerf than
the riving knife thickness. Make sure the riving knife
is correctly adjusted to the blade and is securely
fastened. If the table insert becomes damaged or
broken, and will not support the timber 'up close' to
the blade, replace it.
Do not start the saw with the work piece touching
the blade.
Do not commence sawing until the blade
has run up to full speed.
After switching off, never try to slow the saw down
more quickly by applying side pressure (with a piece
of wood?) to the blade. Apply the old joiner's adage
of never getting hands within one handbreadth of
Above all, OBSERVE.... make sure you know what is
happening around you and USE YOUR COMMON
SENSE.
the blade. Leave the machine disconnected from the
mains supply until you are about to commence work.
Always disconnect the machine if you are leaving it
unattended.
Never leave the vicinity of the machine
unless the blade has come to a complete stop.
Do not attempt to carry out any maintenance,
corrective work, setting up etc., unless the machine
is disconnected from the mains supply. If any tools
have been used during setting up procedures, make
sure they are removed from the machine and stowed
safely away.
Do not attempt to carry out cross cutting operations
'freehand', always use the mitre fence for small
stuff and the sliding carriage for larger work pieces.
Unless you are an experienced machine operator, do
not attempt to 'rip' freehand, always use the guiding
facility of the rip fence.
It is perfectly acceptable to support guide and feed
the timber with your hands whilst ripping stuff of
some length, however, as you approach the blade
ensure that the push stick is to hand, and you use it.
Remember the emphasis of the 'push' should be
between the blade and the fence and close to the
fence. Use your free hand to support and guide the
material on the offside of the saw blade and at least
100mm away from it. If the timber does not extend
to at least 100mm to the offside of the saw blade,
the material possibly does not need guiding or
supporting.
Check (especially on site), that there are no foreign
objects e.g. old nails, screws, small stones etc
embedded in the material you are about to cut. If
necessary take a wire brush to the timber before
working.
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