Axminster WorkShop AW2305B Original Instructions Manual

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AW1950B Code 107711

AW2305B Code 107999

AW2606B Code 108000

Original Instructions

Bandsaws

10", 12" & 14" Inch

AW1950B

AW2305B

AW2606B

AT: 08/02/2022

BOOK VERSION: 05

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Page 1 AW1950B Code 107711 AW2305B Code 107999 AW2606B Code 108000 Original Instructions Bandsaws 10", 12" & 14" Inch AW1950B AW2305B AW2606B AT: 08/02/2022 BOOK VERSION: 05...
Page 2 Wiring Diagram Exploded Diagrams/Lists 34-35-36-37-38-39-40-41-42-43 Cert No: MJ3420, MJ3425, EU Declaration of Conformity MJ343C, MJ343B This machine complies with the following directives: Axminster Tool Centre Ltd Axminster Devon EX13 5PH UK 2006/42/EC axminstertools.com EN 1807-1:2013 declares that the machinery described:- EN 60204-1:2006+A1+AC 06/42/EC - Annex I/05.2006...
Page 3: What's Included
Fence Rail Scale Strips (see pages 22-23 for mounting instructions) Floor Stand Comprising Leg Brackets Long Upper Support Struts Short Upper Support Struts Long Lower Support Struts Short Lower Support Struts Threaded Rubber Feet Floor Stand Bag of fixings OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Axminster Craft Mitre Fence (Code 104928) Continues over...
Page 4 WHAT’S INCLUDED...
Page 5: General Instructions For 230V Machines
WHAT’S INCLUDED/ OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Optional Mitre Fence HAVING UNPACKED YOUR SAW (SEE BELOW) AND ITS ACCESSORIES PLEASE DISPOSE OF ANY UNWANTED PACKAGING PROPERLY. THE CARDBOARD PACKAGING IS BIODEGRADABLE. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 230V MACHINES The following will enable you to observe good working •...
Page 6: Specification
SPECIFICATION Code 107711 Code 107999 Model AW1950B Model AW2305B Rating Workshop Rating Workshop Power (Output) 550 W Power (Output) 750 W Blade Speed 660 & 840 m/min Blade Speed 360 & 720 m/min Blade Length 1,950mm Blade Length 2,305mm Blade Width Min/Max 6 mm to 13 mm Blade Width Min/Max 6 mm to 16 mm...
Page 7 ASSEMBLY Step 3 Step 5 Step 4 Step 6 Mounting the Bandsaw to the Stand WHEN MOUNTING THE UNIT, WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU GET THE ASSISTANCE OF ANOTHER PERSON AS THE BANDSAW IS HEAVY. Lift the saw on to the stand, secure using four long bolts, nuts and washers (10).
Page 8 ASSEMBLY Tensioning and tracking the blade Fig 03-04 Make sure both top and bottom blade guides and thrust bearing are well clear of the blade, see fig 01 Fig 01 Adjusting Clamping knob knob Clamping bolt 1) Open the front covers fully, giving good access to the top 3) Spin the top wheel again, check again.
Page 9 ASSEMBLY 4) Check that the drive belt is tensioned correctly. If it is slack, CONNECT THE SAW TO THE apply ‘take up’ pressure to the belt by adjusting the ‘Idler’ pulley, using the knob at the side of the machine, see fig 06-07. Note MAINS SUPPLY! this applies only for model number AW2305B &...
Page 10 ASSEMBLY 2mm behind blade 3) Loosen the caphead bolt (B) that clamps the rear thrust bearing, position the bearing so it’s 1mm behind the blade, retighten the grub screw, see fig 12-13. 5) Remove the lower blade guide guard and place safely Fig 12-13 aside, see fig 16-17.
Page 11 ASSEMBLY 7) Repeat steps 3 and 4 on page 10 for setting the thrust Fig 18-19-20 bearing and blade guides, see figs 21-22-23-24. Fig 21-22-23-24 Guide assembly bolt Wheel brush Continues over...
Page 12 ASSEMBLY Fig 28-29 Mounting the Table Locate the blade tensioning knob (6) and insert it down over the control shaft ,on top of the bandsaw housing, see fig 25. 1) The saw table can be fitted without removing the blade. However, if you would feel more comfortable not having to manoeuvre the table around the blade, remove the blade by opening the top and bottom covers, release the tension on...
Page 13 ASSEMBLY Fig 32-33 Fence Assembly lower onto the mounting plate, see fig 34. Line up the holes in the tilt quadrant with the ones in the mounting plate, replace 1) Locate the guide fence rail (3) and guide fence assembly (4). the bolts/washers and tighten.
Page 14 ASSEMBLY 2) Locate the guide fence assembly (4), lowering the fence Fig 46-47 down over the fence rail (3) and press down the locking lever to secure the fence in position, see fig 41-42. Fig 41-42 Retaining clip Model AW2305B, AW2606B 2) Place a retaining clip over the end of the hose (7), slide the hose over the port (5) and tighten the clip.
Page 15: Illustration And Parts Description
ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION Micro switch Upper wheel tracking and tensioning assembly Upper saw wheel Micro switch Wheel brush Bandsaw blade Lower saw wheel Drive belt Tensioning idler wheel Drive pulley Continues over... (AW2305B, AW2606B ONLY)
Page 16 ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION Blade tensioning knob Blade observation window Upper door locking knob Upper door wheel Upper blade guide & guard ‘T’ slot for mitre fence NVR On/Off switch Cast iron table Stabilising bolt Fence locking lever Fence guide rail Saw frame Flexible extraction hose Lower door wheel...
Page 17 ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION Blade tensioning knob Blade observation window Upper door locking knob Upper door wheel Upper blade guide & guard Fence NVR On/Off switch ‘T’ slot for mitre fence Cast iron table Fence locking lever Stabilising bolt Fence guide rail Saw frame Lower door wheel Flexible extraction hose...
Page 18 ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION AW1950B Bandsaw Blade tensioning scale Push stick Table levelling stop bolt Motor assembly Dust extraction outlet Blade guide clamp (A) Tilt quadrant (C), Tilt scale (D) Blade guide adjusting knob (B) Tilt scale pointer and adjusting screw (E), Lift and shift handle (F)
Page 19 ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION AW2305B Bandsaw AW2606B Bandsaw Blade tensioning scale Idler wheel adjusting knob Blade guide clamp (G) Tracking control knob (I) Blade guide adjusting knob (H) Tracking butterfly lock (J)
Page 20 ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION Upper blade guide assembly for AW2305B and AW2606B Bandsaw Rear thrust bearing and clamping cap head bolt (A) Fore and aft clamping cap head bolt (B) Upper blade guide assembly for AW1950B Bandsaw Rear thrust bearing and clamping cap head bolt (C) Fore and aft clamping cap head bolt (D) Drive assembly for AW2305B and AW2606B Bandsaw Drive assembly for AW1950B Bandsaw Drive pulley (E) and Tensioning idler wheel (F)
Page 21: Setting Up The Saw
SETTING UP THE SAW Fig 53 DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY! Checking the Table is Square 1) Loosen the clamping handle beneath the table, lower the table until it rests against its stop. This is a bolt with a lock nut screwed into the underside of the table, see fig 50.
Page 22 SETTING UP THE SAW Fig 57 Fig 60 Mounting plate Hex screw Grub screws Model AW1950B 5) Lower the table down and check that the pointer of the tilt scale reads zero, if not, loosen the screw and reposition the 1) Line up the fence (4) with the edge of the tables ‘T’...
Page 23 SETTING UP THE SAW Fig 67 Pointer Vernier Caliper Pencil line 6) Position the fence to the opposite side of the blade and lock 3) Remove the fence assembly and mark the position of the in place, mark the position with a pencil as before, see fig 67. magnifying glass pointer on the fence rail see fig 64.
Page 24 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1) Make sure you have read and fully understood the general cut too quickly; the correct cutting speed, if one could be so instructions and safety precautions that are printed in the precise, would never see the blade pushed back against the preceding pages of this manual.
Page 25: Changing The Saw Blade
CHANGING THE SAW BLADE DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY! 1) Put the table back to the level position if it has been tilted. Open up all blade guides so that they are clear of the blade and open the wheel doors. Set the upper blade guide assembly approximately midway in the throat so the top of the blade guide is level with the centre of the top drive wheel, see fig 71.
Page 26 CHANGING THE SAW BLADE Drive belt tensioner & tracking control assembly 5) If you are fitting a new blade, it will have been supplied to you “folded” , bound together in this configuration with tape or tie wrap. WARNING! BE VERY CAUTIOUS WHEN YOU “UNFOLD”...
Page 27 CHANGING THE SAW BLADE Fig 86-87 DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY! Large pulley Bandsaw Speed Table Model Min (Small Pulley) Max (Large Pulley) AW1950B 660m/min 840m/min AW2305B 360m/min 720m/min AW2606B 600m/min 840m/min Small pulley 1) The bandsaw drive pulley has two speed positions. To change the speed, follow the instructions below.
Page 28: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY! Daily • Keep the machine clean. • Check the saw blade for missing teeth and cracks, see fig 88. • Spray Axcaliber Dry Lubricant on the bare metal surfaces. Fig 88 Check for missing teeth and cracks in the blade Weekly...
Page 29 50mm. When cutting metals reduce About Axcaliber Bandsaw Blades the speed as much as possible especially when cutting ferrous Axcaliber bandsaw blades are manufactured at Axminster using metals or cast iron. advanced CNC machining, high precision digital measuring equipment and specialised heat treatment facilities.
Page 30 BANDSAW BLADE INFORMATION Premium Bandsaw Blades •Premium blades made from M42 with 8% cobalt. • Long life with high resistance to heat, abrasion and vibration. • Variable pitch teeth for wider ranging applications. • Also used for cutting metal on horizontal bandsaws. Blades are available in three variable pitch forms 4-6tpi, 6-10tpi and 10-14tpi.
Page 31 (preventative maintenance) is up-sell items for the bandsaw. Please visit our website at axminstertools.com essential to get the best from your saw. Axminster • This is the most common question that you will get from bandsaw users. Usually the answer lies within Machine the blade;...
Page 32 INTRODUCTION KEY FEATURES • Bandsaw Buddy is a unique bandsaw blade aligning tool. • Designed and made in Axminster Bandsaw Buddy allows you to check the alignment of the • Unique bandsaw blade aligning tool bandsaw blade to the face of the fence. Most other checks only require the use of a combination or engineer’s square.
Page 33: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM Model AW1950B Model AW2305B, AW2606B...
Page 34 EXPLODED DIAGRAMS/LISTS AW1950B 10inch (Diagram A)
Page 35 EXPLODED DIAGRAMS/LISTS AC1950B 10inch (Parts List A) No. Description Cross recessed pan head screw M3X25 Hex. socket cap head bolt M6X12 Guide bracket Cross recessed pan head screw Hex. socket cap head bolt M8X20 Motor M5X8 Pointer screw Lower wheel shaft Cross recessed pan head screw Cross recessed socket screw M4X14 M4X10...
Page 36 EXPLODED DIAGRAMS/LISTS AW1950B 10inch (Diagram & Parts List B) (3425-B) Description Pointer Hex.socket cap head screw M4X10 Guide piece Hex.nut Hex.socket cap head screw Square neck bolt M6X25 Screw guide M6X16 Hex.bolt M8X45 Left cap,front rail Hex.socket pan head screw M6X10 Worktable Washer 6...
Page 37 EXPLODED DIAGRAMS/LISTS AW2305B 12inch (Diagram A) Continues over...
Page 38 EXPLODED DIAGRAMS/LISTS AW2305B 12inch (Parts List A) Description Motor pulley Spring washer 6 Guide bracket Adjusting rack,upper guide Adjusting knob Motor Lower guide guard Gear shaft Lower wheel shaft Micro switch ass’y Gear wheel,upper guide Upper wheel shaft Upper door Belt tension shaft Upper wheel shaft seat Lower door...
Page 39 EXPLODED DIAGRAMS/LISTS AC2305B 12inch (Diagram & Parts List B) (343C-B) Description Hex.nut M8 Hex.socket cap head screw M6X10 Guide piece Screw guide Hex.socket cap head screw Step bolt M6X25 Right cap,front rail M6X16 Hex.bolt M8X45 Washer 8 Hex.socket pan head screw M6X12 Worktable Washer 8...
Page 40 EXPLODED DIAGRAMS/LISTS AW2606B 14inch (Diagram A)
Page 41 EXPLODED DIAGRAMS/LISTS AW2606B 14inch (Parts List A) Description Adjusting rack,upper guide Circlips for shafts 17 Guide bracket Lower guide guard Spring washer 6 Motor Micro switch ass’y Adjusting knob Lower wheel shaft Upper door Belt tension shaft Upper wheel shaft Lower door Washer 10 Upper wheel shaft seat...
Page 42 EXPLODED DIAGRAMS/LISTS AW2606B 14inch (Diagram & Parts List B) (343B-B) Description Hex.nut M8 Hex.socket cap head screw M6X10 Guide piece Screw guide Hex.socket cap head screw Square neck bolt M6X25 Right cap,front rail M6X16 Hex.bolt M8X45 Washer 8 Hex.socket pan head screw M6X12 Worktable Washer 8...
Page 43 EXPLODED DIAGRAMS/LISTS Stand (Diagram C) (3425-C) (343C-C) (343B-C) AC1950B 10inch AC2305B 12inch AC2606B 14inch Description Description Description Upper long bracket Upper long bracket Upper long bracket Stand leg Stand leg Stand leg Upper short bracket Upper short bracket Upper short bracket Lower short bracket Lower short bracket Lower short bracket...
Page 44 The packaging is suitable for recycling. Please dispose of it in a responsible manner. EU Countries Only Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material. By law they must be collected and recycled separately. Axminster Tools, Axminster Devon EX13 5PH axminstertools.com...

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