Axminster Trade AT260PT Original Instructions Manual

Axminster Trade AT260PT Original Instructions Manual

Planer thicknesser

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Code: 101157 with Spiral Blades
AT260PT / AT260SPT
AT310SPT
Planer Thicknesser
AT260PT Code 508498
AT260SPT Code 101156
AT310SPT Code 101157
Code: 508498 with HSS Blades
Code: 101156 with Spiral Blades
Original Instructions
AT&M: 14/09/2018
BOOK REF : 101612

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  • Page 1 AT260PT Code 508498 AT260SPT Code 101156 AT310SPT Code 101157 Original Instructions AT260PT / AT260SPT AT310SPT Planer Thicknesser Code: 508498 with HSS Blades Code: 101156 with Spiral Blades Code: 101157 with Spiral Blades AT&M: 14/09/2018 BOOK REF : 101612...
  • Page 2: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    20-21-22-23 Operating Instructions 24-25 Changing the Cutter Block Blades 26-27-28-29-30 Maintenance 31-32-33 Exploded Diagrams/Lists: AT260PT Planer Thicknesser 34-35-36-37-38-39-40-41-42-43-44-45 AT260SPT Planer Thicknesser 46-47-48-49-50-51-52-53-54-55-56-57 Spiral Cutter Block Diagram Wiring Diagrams EU Declaration of Conformity Cert No: PT107/230 & PT129/230 EU Declaration of Conformity Axminster Tools &...
  • Page 3: What's Included

    What’s Included Model Number: AT260PT Model Number: AT310SPT Quantity Item Code: 508498 Quantity Item Code: 101157 Part Part Planer Thicknesser Planer Thicknesser (with HSS Blades) (with Four Sided Spiral Blades) Model Number: AT260SPT Quantity Item Code: 101156 Part Planer Thicknesser (with Four Sided Spiral Blades) •...
  • Page 4 What’s Included...
  • Page 5 What’s Included Continues Over..
  • Page 6: 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 7: Specification

    Specification Code 101156 Code 508498 Model AT260SPT Model AT260PT Rating Trade Rating Trade Power 2.2kW 230V 1ph Power 2.2kW 230V 1ph Feed Speed 5m/min Feed Speed 5m/min Cutterblock Speed 4,800rpm Cutterblock Speed 4,800rpm Cutterblock Diameter 70mm Cutterblock Diameter 70mm Max Thicknesser Capacity...
  • Page 8 Assembly The planer Thicknesser comes 95% assembled. It is Fig 03-04 enclosed in a packing case with all the accessories, see fig 01. Having removed the top and the sides of the packing case, remove all the components from the machine, place safely aside.
  • Page 9 Assembly Cutter Block Side Guard Overhead Cutter Mounting Arm Guard 1. Locate the overhead cutter mounting arm (C) remove the 1. Put to hand the side guard (I), remove the four Hex screws lock nut from the threaded bolt, insert the bolt through the and washers to the front of the planer thicknesser and place pre-drilled hole to the side of the outfeed table and secure in safely to one side, see fig 08.
  • Page 10 Assembly Clamping handle 2. Locate the cutter block guard (D). Loosen the locking knob 2. Loosen the clamping handle on the mounting bracket, insert on top of the mounting plate holder on the mounting arm (C). the tilt assembly base plate (E) through the mounting bracket Slot the cutter block guard through the mounting plate and (G) sufficiently for the next step.
  • Page 11 Assembly 4. Insert the thread of one of the lift and shift handles (H) 6. Slide the fence (F) until it’s stop is up against the tilt assembly through the elongated slot and screw it into the fence housing (E) then tighten the lift and shift handles, see fig 23. mounting plate, see fig 20.
  • Page 12: Machine Footprint

    Machine Footprint Model: AT260PT & AT260SPT Planer Thicknesser 600mm Model: AT310SPT Planer Thicknesser...
  • Page 13: Illustration And Parts Description

    Illustration and Parts Description Cutter block guard Outfeed table Mounting arm Tilt assembly height knob Fence Infeed table Dust extraction hood Infeed table locking handle Thicknessing table rise and fall Table extension control wheel NVR switch/ emergency Main frame control assembly Cutter block side guard NVR switch assembly (A) Thicknessing table rise and...
  • Page 14 Illustration and Parts Description Thicknessing Planing Locking lever to engage either Cutter block guard angle adjuster (A) planing or thicknessing function Cutter block guard clamping knob (B) Cutter block guard (C) Cutter block (A), Clamping Hex screws (B), Table extension assembly (A), Table levelling Planer knife (C), Blade holder (D) adjusting bolts (B) Table clamping Hex bolts (C) Tilt fence assembly (A), Fence lift and shift...
  • Page 15 Illustration and Parts Description Fence securing Cutter block Cutter block guard clamp clamping handle angle adjuster Fence support storage bracket Emergency stop Motor/Drive access panel Motor securing bolts Outfeed table adjuster (A) Emergency stop Fence angle pointer set to 45˚ (A) Pointer adjusting screw (B)
  • Page 16 Illustration and Parts Description Outfeed table lock Cutter block guard Pull the spring clip back to release the extraction hood Outfeed table Infeed table lock Outfeed table adjuster Dust extraction outlet Cutter block side guard Infeed table adjuster Emergency stop Cutter block Anti-kick back fingers Planer blade...
  • Page 17 Illustration and Parts Description Thicknessing table assembly Thicknessing table adjustable stop Table positioning studs (A), Table lock stud (B) Table locking bar (A) Pointer Blade edges Spiral cutter block Four sided Spiral Cutter Block with TCT Spiral Blades Infeed table planning scale Torx head screw...
  • Page 18 Illustration and Parts Description Cutter block guard Outfeed table Infeed table Mounting arm Fence height knob Infeed table lifting handle Dust extraction hood Infeed table locking handle Table extension Main frame Cutter block side guard Thicknessing table rise and fall scale Overload RESET switch NVR switch assembly (A) and Emergency stop (B) Emergency stop control box...
  • Page 19 Illustration and Parts Description Outfeed table lock Surface table lifting handle Cutter block guard Infeed table Dust extraction hood Thicknessing table Thicknessing table rise and fall control wheel Planing/ thicknessing fuction lever Thicknessing table locking handle Digital thickness display Table locking bar (A) Motor/Drive access panel (A) Table micro switch (B)
  • Page 20: Setting Up The Machine

    Setting up the Machine Fig D-E Digital Thickness Display The ‘Digital Display’ will give an accurate visual indication of the amount you are adjusting the thicknessing table in 0.10mm increments. The digital display should be pre-set at the fatory but if required can be set as follows.
  • Page 21 Setting up the Machine Fig 30-31 Surface Tables and Cutter Block Correctly setting the tables and the cutter block is important, not only to improve the quality of the work, but also to the safety when operating the machine. Setting the Fence at 90˚ 1.
  • Page 22 Setting up the Machine Fig 37-38-39 Infeed Surface Table 1. Raise the infeed table by turning the rise and fall adjusting knob, see fig 34, until the infeed table pointer reads ‘zero’ on the scale, see fig 35. 2. Place a straight edge across both tables and check they are both level, see fig 36.
  • Page 23: Positioning The Machine

    Setting up the Machine Thicknessing Table Table stop 1. Raise the surface tables as explained on the opposite page. Locking nut 2. Release the rise and fall clamping handle (A) and turn the operating wheel (B) counterclockwise to lower the thicknessing table until the pointer reads 190 on the scale and check the stop is up against the underside of the thicknessing table.
  • Page 24 Operating Instructions Fig 50-51 Planning/ Thicknesser HSE Health and Safety Executive To operate the machine correctly, it is recommend- ed to read the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) website at www.hse.gov.uk. on the safe operation procedures. Setting the Machine for Planing 1.
  • Page 25 Operating Instructions In an emergency, slap down on either stop to bring the Fig 52-53 machine to a halt. Note: You will need to twist the mushroom shaped stop to unlock it allowing the machine to restart when the ‘GREEN’ button is pressed. Fig 54-55 Slap down the shroud lever to stop the machine in an emergency.
  • Page 26 Changing the Cutter Block Blades 3. Carefully remove the blade and place safely aside, see fig 58. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE CONTINUING! WARNING! BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN REMOVING THE BLADE AS IT IS EXTREMELY Changing the Standard Blades SHARP.
  • Page 27 Changing the Cutter Block Blades Fig 61-62-63-64 Fig 65-66 Setting recess Measuring line Locating feet Rear line Blade Blade holder Outfeed table NOTE: You can also check that the blades are set at the correct height along the length of the cutter block by the following method below.
  • Page 28 Changing the Cutter Block Blades Fig 70-71 Self Adjustable Blade Holder Kit The planer thicknesser comes with three adjustable blade holders with disposable blades. The blade is doubled edged to allow it to be reversed to extend its life span. The blade holder has four independent adjustable grub screws which raises and lowers the blade at a preset height.
  • Page 29 Changing the Cutter Block Blades 7. Press the blade setting tool (L) gently down onto the Fig 73-74-75 blade, ensuring the locating feet are firmly seated against the circumference of the cutter block and the blade is against the setting recess. 8.
  • Page 30 Changing the Cutter Block Blades 11. If this appears satisfactory, go round and check everything Spiral Cutter Blocks is tight. Lower the tables and re-lock them in place, refit the fence assembly, 80-81-82-83. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE CONTINUING! 12.
  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Maintenance Weekly DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS Carry out the ’Daily’ checks. SUPPLY BEFORE CONTINUING! Clean the machine thoroughly, remove any shavings, sawdust, Daily chips etc, from in, under and around the machine. Check the overhand tables and the thicknessing table are Check the cutter block for resin build up, especially behind the clean, not coated with resin etc.
  • Page 32 Maintenance Upper cover plate Table locking stud Locking nut Lower cover plate Drive Belt Tension Remove the upper and lower machine cover plates and check the tension of the drive belt. If there considerable movement in the drive belt, loosen the four domed nuts securing the motor and let the motor slide down to find its own level then re-tighten the domed nuts to secure the motor in position.
  • Page 33 Maintenance Motor securing domed nuts/washers Once adjustments have been completed, replace the upper and lower cover plates, lower the infeed and outfeed surface tables and lock them in place with the table locking handles. Replace the fence assembly. Drive belt Motor assembly CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE MAINS SUPPLY! Continue with operation.
  • Page 34 Exploded Diagrams/Lists AT260PT / AT260SPT Planer Thicknesser DIAGRAM A...
  • Page 35 Exploded Diagrams/Lists Parts List of Diagram A A-41 Nut hex M8 DESCRIPTION A-42 Cover plate,friction wheel Screw hex head M8x45 A-43 Flat washer 6mm Nut hex M8 A-44 Screw hex head M6x12 Nut hex,lock M8 A-45 Flat washer 6mm Nut hex M8 A-46 Cap nut M7 Flat washer 8mm...
  • Page 36 Exploded Diagrams/Lists AT260PT / AT260SPT Planer Thicknesser DIAGRAM B...
  • Page 37 Exploded Diagrams/Lists Parts List of Diagram B DESCRIPTION B-29 Washer 6mm B-30 Pan head screw M4x10 Thicknessing table B-31 Cross sunk head screw M4x8 Raise guide rail B-32 Circle ring 18mm Special guide B-33 Roll pin 5x10 Height indicator B-34 Collar Edge-plate B-35...
  • Page 38 Exploded Diagrams/Lists AT260PT / AT260SPT Planer Thicknesser DIAGRAM C...
  • Page 39 Exploded Diagrams/Lists Parts List of Diagram C DESCRIPTION C-31 Flat washer 8mm Screw hex w/flange M8x25 C-32 Lock nut M8 Pull spring C-33 Spacer Tension pulley C-34 Tension pulley Guide friction pulley C-35 Flat washer 8mm Spacer lock C-36 Hex head screw M8x45 Ball bearing 6004-2Z C-37 Motor pulley...
  • Page 40 Exploded Diagrams/Lists AT260PT / AT260SPT Planer Thicknesser DIAGRAM D...
  • Page 41 Nut M6 D-28 Shaft,dust hood D-54 Locking plate D-30 Glide piece D-55 Cross sunk head screew M4x12 D-31 Collar Replacement Blades for AT260PT CODE SUPPLIER DESCRIPTION 101566 Axminster Tool Centre Disposable Blades 101568 Axminster Tool Centre HSS Resharpenable Blades 101570...
  • Page 42 Exploded Diagrams/Lists AT260PT / AT260SPT Planer Thicknesser DIAGRAM E...
  • Page 43 Exploded Diagrams/Lists Parts List of Diagram E DESCRIPTION E-19 Set screw M6x6 Indicator scale E-20 Clamping lever Out-feed table E-22 Slide piece from table Circle ring 15mm E-23 In-Out feed table shaft Guard,in-feed table E-25 Roll pin 6x35 Guard,out-feed table E-26 External lock washer 10mm Pan head screw M6x12...
  • Page 44 Exploded Diagrams/Lists AT260PT / AT260SPT Planer Thicknesser DIAGRAM F Parts List of Diagram F DESCRIPTION Left hand cover for fence F-16 Pointer Pan head screw F-17 Fence block Rip fence F-18 Allen bolt Right hand cover for fence F-19 Allen bolt...
  • Page 45 Exploded Diagrams/Lists AT260PT / AT260SPT Planer Thicknesser DIAGRAM G Parts List of Diagram G DESCRIPTION G-16 Hex lock nut M6 G-17 Bridge guard arm Flat washer 8mm G-18 Swivel base,guard Spring for guard Rod,spring G-19 Star knob screw M6x35 Joint,bridge guard...
  • Page 46 Exploded Diagrams/Lists AT310SPT Planer Thicknesser DIAGRAM A...
  • Page 47 Exploded Diagrams/Lists Parts List of Diagram A DESCRIPTION A-33 Set screw M8x50 Screw hex head M8x45 A-37 Guard,belt Nut hex M8 A-38 Guard belt,left Nut hex,lock M8 A-39 Guard belt,right Nut hex M8 A-40 Cover,terminal box Pan head screw M6x10 A-41 Nut hex M8 Cover plate,feed roller...
  • Page 48 Exploded Diagrams/Lists AT310SPT Planer Thicknesser DIAGRAM B...
  • Page 49 Exploded Diagrams/Lists Parts List of Diagram B DESCRIPTION B-30 Nut hex M8 Rise and fall clamp lever B-31 Scale rule Screw hex head M6x16 B-32 Washer 6mm Allen screw M10x50 B-33 Spring washer 6mm Cone gear A B-34 Screw hex head M6x16 Cone gear B B-35 Roll pin 6x22...
  • Page 50 Exploded Diagrams/Lists AT310SPT Planer Thicknesser DIAGRAM C...
  • Page 51 Exploded Diagrams/Lists Parts List of Diagram DESCRIPTION C-31 Flat washer 8mm Screw hex w/flange M8x25 C-32 Lock nut M8 Pull spring C-33 Spacer Tension pulley C-34 Tension pulley Guide,friction pulley C-35 Flat washer 8mm Spacer lock C-36 Hex head screw M8x45 Ball bearing 6004-2Z C-37 Motor pulley...
  • Page 52 Exploded Diagrams/Lists AT310SPT Planer Thicknesser DIAGRAM D...
  • Page 53 Exploded Diagrams/Lists Parts List of Diagram D D-32 DESCRIPTION Set screw M6x6 D-34 Outfeed roller Recoil lock Nut hex w/flange M8 D-35 Infeed roller D-36 Square spacer Screw hex w/flange M8x40 D-37 Pressure spring Set screw M5x12 D-38 Sprocket A Set screw M6x10 D-39 D-11...
  • Page 54 Exploded Diagrams/Lists AT310SPT Planer Thicknesser DIAGRAM E...
  • Page 55 Exploded Diagrams/Lists Parts List of Diagram E DESCRIPTION E-20 Clamping lever Indicator scale E-21 Table turning handle Out-feed table E-22 Slide piece from table Circle ring 15mm E-23 In-Out feed table shaft Guard,in-feed table E-25 Roll pin 6x35 Guard,out-feed table E-26 External lock washer 10mm Pan head screw M6x12...
  • Page 56 Exploded Diagrams/Lists AT310SPT Planer Thicknesser DIAGRAM F F-12 Screw hex head M10x120 F-13 Star knob for guard F-17 Star knob for guard F-18 Cap nut M8 F-19 Nut hex M8 F-20 Nut hex M8 F-21 Nut hex M8,thin F-22 Swivel base F-23 Large washer F-24...
  • Page 57 Exploded Diagrams/Lists AT310SPT Planer Thicknesser DIAGRAM G Parts List of Diagram G DESCRIPTION Left hand cover for fence G-16 Pointer G-17 Pan head screw Fence block Rip fence G-18 Allen bolt G-19 Allen bolt Right hand cover for fence G-20 Left fixing plate Connection plate G-21...
  • Page 58 Spiral Cutter Block Diagram Spiral Cutter Block 10 Inch Spiral Cutter Block 12 Inch...
  • Page 59: Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring Diagrams AT260PT / AT260SPT DIAGRAM AT310SPT DIAGRAM...
  • Page 60 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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