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Original Instruction Manual TS250C 10"Cast Iron Cabinet Maker's Saw with Sliding Beam & Right Hand Extension Version 3.0 January 2013 To register this product please visit www.recordpower.info It is important to register your product as soon as possible in order to receive efficient after sales support and be entitled to the full 5 year guarantee.
Terms & Conditions Of Usage Explanation of Symbols page 3 Health & Safety Guidance page 4 Additional Safety Instructions For Table Saws page 5 Record Power Guarantee page 8 EU Declaration Of Conformity page 36 User Manual Identifying Shipping Boxes page 9...
Explanation of Symbols THE SYMBOLS AND THEIR MEANINGS SHOWN BELOW MAY BE USED THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION WHEREVER THE WARNINGS ARE USED. Mandatory Instructions Read and fully understand the instruction manual before attempting to use the machine. Indicates an instruction that requires particular attention Wear protective eyewear Use respiratory protective equipment...
General Health & Safety Guidance Ensure that you carefully read and fully understand the that any vehicles or manual handling equipment used for transportation instructions in this manual before assembly, installation and use are of adequate specification. of this product. Keep these instructions in a safe place for 6.
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General Health & Safety Guidance - cont. cable (if used) and keep visitors away from the work area. • When working within 300 mm of the machining area, always use a push stick to feed the work piece in to the blade or cutting tool. The push stick •...
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General Health & Safety Guidance - cont. 29. Disconnect the machine from the power supply 31. Warning! • When not in use, before servicing, changing blades etc. always disconnect • The use of any accessory or attachment, other than those recommended the machine from the power supply.
Additional Safety Instructions for Table Saws 1. Familiarise yourself with the machine 3. Whilst machining: • Machining operations using circular saws have a history of serious • Do not apply sideways pressure to the blade. accidents. Many of these result in the loss of fingers due to inadequate •...
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It is advisable that before unpacking to have plenty of paper towels or cloths available to clean off the rust preservative. Contents of the shipment: 1. TS250C Table Saw 2. Sliding Table 3.TS200-E-MK2 Right hand extension table (optional accessory) 4. TS250C-W Wheel kit (optional accessory)
4. Saw Unit Assembly 1. Sliding table 2. Back panel 3. Left panel 4. Front panel 5. Right panel 6. Scale 7. Front rail 8. Rip fence Seat 9. Rip fence 10. Extension table 11. Extraction hose support 12. Main saw unit 13.
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4. Saw Unit Assembly - cont. 4.1 Fitting the handwheel Fig. 4.1 Attached the handwheel for blade tilt and rise & fall with Hex. wrench. Fig. 4.1 4.2 Fitting the extraction hose Fig. 4.2 1. Unfasten the dust extraction hose from underneath the main saw unit and thread through the extraction hole in the side of the machine Fig.
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4. Saw Unit Assembly - cont. 4.3 Cabinet Stand Assembly - Fig 4.5 Fig 4.5 Tools needed: 10mm & 13mm Spanner. Assemble the four panels A,B,C & D as shown using M6 x 15 mm bolts, M6 washers & M6 nuts. Ensure that the front panel (A) and rear panel (C) are correctly Identified and positioned.
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4. Saw Unit Assembly - cont. Checking the Height Fig. 4.9 Place a straight edge across the sliding table and main cast iron table to check the height Fig. 4.8. The sliding table should be slightly higher than the main table by 0.2mm to 0.3mm. If adjustment is required use the information below: •...
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4. Saw Unit Assembly - cont. 4.6 Fitting the Optional Right Table Extension Fig. 4.13 If you are fitting the optional table extension please proceed as below. 1. Take the 4 hex head bolts and washers and wind them into the location holes on right side of the main table leaving a gap of approximately 10mm between washer and table Fig.4.13.
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4. Saw Unit Assembly - cont. 4.7 Fitting the Crown Guard Fig. 4.17 Hook the crown guard into the keyway on top of the riving knife Fig.4.17 and tighten into position Fig.4.18. Fig. 4.18...
5. Rip Fence Assembly 5.1 Identification of Rip Fence Components 1. 4 x Hex. nuts (optional fence) / 2x Hex nuts (standard) 2. 8 x Washers (optional fence) / 4x Hex nuts (standard) 3. 1 x Front fence bar 4. 2 x Hex. socket screws 5.
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5. Rip Fence Assembly - cont. 5.5 Fitting the Rip Fence Fig. 5.4 Now simply slide the rip fence on to the fence carrier and tighten the holding fixtures. Screw in the lock knob to secure the position of the fence on the rail Fig 5.4.
6. Final Assembly Fitting Crown Guard Extraction Hose Fig. 6.1 1. Fit the hose support in the U-piece that can be fitted to the rear corner of the table or optional table extension. Fig.6.1. Hose Support U-piece Fig. 6.2 2. Now attach one end of the hose to the crown guard Fig.6.2 3.
7. Operation & Sawing Practice Basic Circular Saw Principles Fig. 7.1 • The blade rotates on a spindle, and breaks through the timber, cutting on a continuous stroke Fig.7.1. • Slowly feed the workpiece towards the blade Fig.7.1, let the blade do the cutting it is not necessary to force the material.
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There are many blade types available and it is important to select the right blade for the job. The TS250C is supplied with a good multi- purpose blade, but for specialist applications a blade with a different tooth pattern may be required.
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7. Operation & Sawing Practice - cont. Workpiece Support Good workpiece support is essential on a table saw. Additional supports Fig. 7.7A should always be used if the workpiece overhangs the table. Roller stands are ideal for this purpose and should be used at both infeed and outfeed ends of the machine.
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Workpiece Sliding Table Fig. 7.11 The TS250C features a sliding table function which is ideal for cross cutting small workpieces, accurate repetitive cuts can easily and safely be achieved. Riving Knife The first aspect which should be understood is the mitre fence, Fig. 7.12 - Auxiliary Fence Fig.
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9. Maintenance Fig.9.5 Fig.9.1 Caution: Before carrying out any adjustment or maintenance ensure that the machine is isolated and disconnected from the electricty supply. Saw blade has teeth that are sharp always wear protective gloves when handling the blade. Locking screw Changing the blade 1.
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9. Maintenance - cont. Please note: To adjust the belt tension of Fig.9.8A Fig.9.9 the motor it may be necessary to remove the tables to access the inside of the saw unit. Bolt 1 Tensioning the belt 1. When tensioning the belt the three motor mounting bolts must be slackened Fig.9.8A and Fig.9.8B.
10. Electrical Connection & Wiring Diagram Machines supplied for use in the UK are fitted with a 3 pin plug conforming 230 V machines will be fitted with a blue 3 pin connector. The wiring for this to BS1363, fitted with a fuse conforming to BS1362 and appropriate to the type of this connector will be the same as shown above.
11. Parts Lists & Diagrams - cont. Ref No. Description Ref No. Description Blade guard assembly Tube Dust collecting tube Quill tube I Blade Screw M8X20 Mount adjusting base square nut Mount base Flat washer Lock handle assembly Spring washer 8 Flat washer 8 Angle rotating shaft Rotating support base...
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1. Parts Lists & Diagrams - cont. Ref No. Description Ref No. Description Tapping screw ST4.2X9.5 Fence Carrier cover Carriage bolt M6X30 Carriage bolt M8X16 T bracket Flat washer 8 Mitre gauge Spring washer 8 Countersunk head screw M6X70 Pan head nut M8 Hex bolt M6X16 Right end cap Flat washer 6...
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11. Parts Lists & Diagrams - cont. Cabinet stand Ref No. Description Ref No. Description Ref No. Description Stand front panel Stand front panel Hex bolt M6x15 Hex nut M6 Hex nut M6 Stand side panel Washer Washer Rubber feet Hex bolt M6 x 15 Stand side panel Rubber feet...
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EU Declaration of Conformity Cert No: EU / TS250C / 1 RECORD POWER LIMITED, Centenary House, 11 Midland Way, Barlborough Links, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S43 4XA declares that the machinery described:- Type: Table Saw Model No: TS250C Serial No ................. Conforms with the following directives:-...
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Woodworking Machinery & Accessories United Kingdom Eire Australia New Zealand Record Power Ltd Record Power Ltd Tools 4 Industry Tools 4 Industry Centenary House, 11 Midland Way Centenary House, 11 Midland Way Po Box 3844 Po Box 276079 Barlborough Links, Chesterfield...
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