Axminster Craft AC250WBS 250/40 Manual

Axminster Craft AC250WBS 250/40 Manual

Wetstone bench sharpener

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Code 105248
Original Instructions
AC250WBS 250/40
Wetstone Bench Sharpener
AT&M: 18/06/2019
BOOK REF : 105791

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  • Page 1 Code 105248 Original Instructions AC250WBS 250/40 Wetstone Bench Sharpener AT&M: 18/06/2019 BOOK REF : 105791...
  • Page 2: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Index of Contents EU Declaration of Conformity What’s Included General Instructions for 230V Machines Specific Safety Precautions for Grinding/Sharpening Machines Assembly/Setup 05-06-07 Specification Illustration and Parts Description 08-09-10 Operating Instructions 11-12-13-14-15-16-17 Changing the Grinding Stone & Removing the Honing Wheel Ultimate Edge Accessories Exploded Diagrams/Lists 20-21...
  • Page 3: What's Included

    What’s Included Quantity Item Part Model Number AC250WBS Wetstone Bench Sharpener 250mm Vertical Wetstone Honing Compound Water Trough Long Knife Jig Code 105855 Knife Jig Code 105864 Scissor Jig Code 105860 Square Edge Jig Axe Jig Code 105865 Angle Gauge Universal Support Bar Scissor Jig Support Plate Support Bar Locking Knobs...
  • Page 4: General Instructions For 230V Machines

    General Instructions for 230V Machines • Carry out a final check e.g. check the cutting tool The following will enable you to observe good working practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain is securely tightened in the machine and the correct your tools and equipment in good working order.
  • Page 5 Assembly/Setup Water trough mounting slots...
  • Page 6 Assembly/Setup View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4...
  • Page 7: Specification

    Assembly/Setup Max water lever NOTE: The Wetstone will shed the grinding waste and dust into the water; the heavy waste will sink to the bottom of the trough, the dust and ‘light material’ will form a film on the surface of the water and can be dragged up and lay on the stone.
  • Page 8: Illustration And Parts Description

    Illustration and Parts Description Clamping knobs Square edge jig Front View 250mm Wetstone Universal support bar Honing wheel locking knob 200mm Honing wheel Water trough Universal support bar locking knob Main body Rubber Foot Power cable Two way forward/reverse switch Micro adjuster Carrying handle Rear View...
  • Page 9 Illustration and Parts Description Micro adjuster Locking knob Two way forward/reverse NVR switch Universal support bar locking knob and micro adjuster Adjustable stop clamping knob Adjustable stop zero marker Knife thickness adjusting knob Adjustable clamp Adjustable stop Clamping screw Code 105864 Code 105855 Knife Jig Long Knife Jig...
  • Page 10 Illustration and Parts Description Angle Gauge Preset angle diagram Preset angle edge Angle edge foot, make sure the foot is in contact with the sharpening stone. The grooves in the angle gauge enables you to check the tool’s angle edge.
  • Page 11 Operating Instructions WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF REACH OF Adjust YOUNG CHILDREN. CONNECT THE WHEEL SHARPENER TO THE MAINS SUPPLY. ALWAYS WEAR EAR DEFENDERS AND SAFETY GOGGLES. Adjust the knife thicknessing knob to fit the thickness of the knife.
  • Page 12 Operating Instructions If further adjustment is required, adjust the stop. CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE MAINS AND SWITCH ON. Preset angle Observe how the water flows over the edge to make sure the blade Foot in contact is in contact with the width of the with the stone stone.
  • Page 13 Operating Instructions When the first side is done turn the knife over and sharpen The Long Knife Jig the second side. When both sides are completed switch off The long knife jig is sharpened in the same way as the short the sharpener and disconnect it from the mains supply.
  • Page 14 Operating Instructions The Square Edge Jig To achieve a sharp edge both surfaces of planing or chisel blades must be smooth. SWITCH ON THE MACHINE WITH WHEEL RUNNING AWAY FROM YOU! Position the tool against the stone, note the edge must not Bevel touch the stone before the heel.
  • Page 15 Operating Instructions Angle gauge foot SWITCH OFF THE MACHINE! Honing Turn the sharpener around and remove the tool from the jig. SWITCH ON THE MACHINE AND MAKE SURE THE HONING WHEEL IS RUNNING AWAY FROM YOU! Hone and polish the knife making sure the entire bevel touches the leather wheel.
  • Page 16 Operating Instructions DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS! The Scissor Jig The correct angle for sharpening scissors is 60˚ degrees. The edge is set by adjusting the support plate (L). Bevel Mark the bevel with a marker to allow you to see were the grinding will occur.
  • Page 17 Operating Instructions Observe how the water flows over the edge to make sure the blade is in contact with the width of the stone. This is very important to create an even bevel. Set the axe to an angle of 25˚degrees, making sure the angle gauge foot is in contact with the sharpening stone.
  • Page 18 Changing the Grinding Stone & Removing the Honing Wheel 200mm Honing Wheel DISCONNECT THE MACHINE Removing the honing wheel enables you to sharpen larger FROM THE MAINS! tools, e.g. long knives, axes or scythes. 250mm Grinding Stone Grasp the stone using a cloth, use a 19mm spanner to loosen the nut.
  • Page 19 Ultimate Edge Accessories Axminster Honing Guide Assembly code 105281 Universal Sharpening Table code 105426 The Ultimate Edge Honing Guide is perfect for plane blades, This table is an accessory for the Ultimate Edge Compound joinery chisels etc. this fits onto the round bar. Clamping the Jig.
  • Page 20 Exploded Diagrams/Lists...
  • Page 21 Exploded Diagrams/Lists Description Specification Base assembly Blade holder assembly Rubber foot F-support Philips screw+big flat M5 × 16 washer Philips screw+flat M6 × 16 washer+spring washer Motor assy Handle Philips screw+flat M8 × 35 washer+spring washer Philips screw M4 × 8 Rubber grommet Worm gear case cover Wire connection box...
  • Page 22: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 23 Notes...
  • Page 24 The Axminster guarantee is available on Craft, Trade, Engineer, Air Tools & CNC Technology Series machines Buy with confidence from Axminster! So sure are we of the quality, we cover all parts and labour free of charge for three years! For more information visit axminster.co.uk/3years The packaging is suitable for recycling.

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