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- Page 1 Codes 108517 109967 Original Instructions AP2920B & AP3600B Bandsaws AT: 15/10/2024 BOOK VERSION: 05...
- Page 2 INDEX OF CONTENTS What’s In AP2920B & AP3600B Boxes 2 -3 Anatomy 4 - 5 Safety Assembly 7 - 11 Set Up: Blade Tension Bade Tracking 12-13 Setting Upper and Lower Blade Guides Thrust Bearing, Upper and Lower 13-14 Aligning the Table to the Blade...
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Page 3: What's In The Box
WHAT’S IN THE BOX Fig C AP2920B only Tool Kit and Stand Fixing Bolts Fig E Fig D Dust Outlet Screws Fig G Table Dust Outlet, Hose Ring Clips, Table Insert and Blade Guide Rise and Fall Handwheel Fig F Cast Iron Table with Fence Rail Fig I Extraction Hose... - Page 4 Fence guide rail Fence clamp handle Dust extraction hose Lower wheel door Main saw frame Lower door locking knob Stand Lockable Isolator Switch: Allows for the machine to be isolated from the power supply when not in use. (AP3600B only)
- Page 5 ANATOMY Tensioning lever Upper wheel door Upper saw wheel Upper blade Tracking Tracking guide clamp control knob control lock Saw blade Tension the Drive Belt Loosen the three caphead bolts holding the motor, pivot the motor to increase or to decrease tension on the drive belt.
- Page 6 SAFETY The following is a list of safety precautions you must consider when using a bandsaw: ALWAYS REMEMBER TO DISCONNECT THE POWER TO THE BANDSAW WHEN MAKING REPAIRS OR ADJUSTING BLADES AND GUARDS. ALWAYS REMEMBER TO READ THROUGH THE MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED. •...
- Page 7 ASSEMBLY - MANUAL UPDATE Update - Fence for AP2920B / AP3600B Bandsaw The Rip fence for the AP2920B Bandsaw has been upgraded to a T-style fence. Below are the instructions for squaring to the table and aligning to the blade. (update for page 15)
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY Fig 04-05 Stand Assembly (AP2920B only) 1. Fix the adjustable feet to each stand end panel, (fig 01). Fig 01 2. Fix the stand side panels to the end panels using the eight bolts, washer and nuts, (fig 02-05). Fig 02-03...
- Page 9 ASSEMBLY Fig 09 Attaching Stand to Bandsaw (AP2920B only) 1. Lay the bandsaw on its back to attached the stand assembly to bandsaw with the four stand Hex bolts and washers, (fig 06-07-08). Fig 06-07-08 3. Attach the dust outlet below the table with the four screws provided, (fig 10).
- Page 10 ASSEMBLY 5. Line-up the holes to the underside of the cast iron Fig 16-17-18 table with the ones in the trunnions and secure in place with four button head Hex bolts/washers, (fig 13-14). Fig 13-14 9. Locate the Rise and Full handle wheel, loosen the two grub screws around the mounting boss.
- Page 11 Fig 24A-24B AP2920B - DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM Position the tension THE POWER SUPPLY. lever down in full AP3600B - WITH THE MACHINE CONNECTED TO tension THE POWER SUPPLY SWITCH FROM `RUN` TO position, (see fig `BLADE CHANGE`(FIG 23). 24B).
- Page 12 SET UP Fig 27 Fig 29-30-31 Blade Tracking Blade approximately centred DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY. • If the blade tends to shift to one side or the other of the wheel, slight adjustment will need to be •...
- Page 13 SET UP Fig 33 Fig 35 Gullet Thumb Screw Approx. • IMPORTANT: This adjustment is sensitive; perform it in small increments and give the blade time to react to the changes, as you continue to rotate the Guide wheel. Bearing •...
- Page 14 SET UP • Loosen thumb screw and turn knob to move the thrust bearing in or out until the bearing is approximately 1mm behind the blade, tighten thumb screw, (fig 37). Fig 37 Gullet Rear Thrust Bearing • If the mitre slot is not aligned with the blade, slightly loosen the four screws holding the trunnions to the table, (fig 40).
- Page 15 SET UP Squaring the Table to the Blade DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY. • Loosen table locking knobs and tilt table to the left (down flat) until it rests against the table stop screw (fig 42). • Use a square placed on the table and against the left hand side of the blade (fig 43) verify that the table is 90 degrees to the blade.
- Page 16 SET UP Setting Fence Scale - Once the table and fence are squared and aligned you can attach the self adhesive scale to the fence rail. • Attach the fence to the fence rail and slide it over to lightly touch the blade, ensure that the blade to fence contact is very light - do not deflect the blade.
- Page 17 SET UP / GENERAL USE / OPERATION to gain understanding and knowledge of bandsaw Mitre Fence operations. • Slide the mitre fence into the slot around half way along the table, (fig 56). Firstly ensure that you have the right blade fitted for the intended cut - see the blade selection guide on •...
- Page 18 GENERAL USE / OPERATION • Turn on the bandsaw and allow a few seconds for the machine to reach full speed. • Whenever possible, use a push stick, hold-down, jig, or similar device while feeding timber, to prevent your hands getting too close to the blade, (fig 62-63). Fig 62-63 Tips: •...
- Page 19 GENERAL USE / OPERATION Ripping cuts Crosscutting • Crosscutting is cutting across the grain of the Ripping is cutting lengthwise down the workpiece, and with the grain. Always use a push stick or similar timber, usually whilst using the mitre gauge to feed safety device when ripping narrow pieces.
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Page 20: Blade Types
MANUFACTURING Material is sized, sized, welded, ease, including metal finished and packed and ready to be despatched to at the right speed. All our customers at our in-house facility in Axminster, U.K. feature variable pitch teeth for a wider range of applications. -
Page 21: Blade Change
BLADE CHANGE Fig 77-78 DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY. Removing Blade • Open the doors • Adjust the upper blade guide set so that it is around half way down, (fig 74). • Remove the lower blade guards and open up/back off all blade guides so that they are clear of the blade, (fig 75-76). - Page 22 BLADE CHANGE Fig 81-82 Fig 86 Fig 87 • Clean crud from the tyres and remove any small off cuts that may be around the bottom blade guide set, (fig 83-84). • Use the blade selection guide on pages 17-18 to ensure that you have the right blade for the job! Fig 83-84 •...
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Bandsaws are relatively simple machines and with all machinery regular servicing (preventative maintenance) is essential to get the best from your saw. “My bandsaw slows down ‘My bandsaw won’t cut straight” when cutting” • This is the most common question •... - Page 24 EXPLODED DIAGRAM/PARTS LISTS AP2920B (MJ3435-A)
- Page 25 EXPLODED DIAGRAM/PARTS LISTS AP2920B (MJ3435-A) Description Description Sight Glass Adjustable Cushion A Conjoined Door Hex Socket Pan Head Screw M4X8 Wood Insert Protection Board Lower Wheel Gear Box Cover Saw Blade Hex Socket Cap Head Bolt M8X16 Upper Wheel Steel Plate Drive Belt Hex Socket Cap Head Bolt M5X30 Locking Knob...
- Page 26 EXPLODED DIAGRAM/PARTS LISTS AP2920B (MJ3435-A) Description Description Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M4X10 Nut Board Spring Hex Nut M4 Hex Nut M6 Lifting Eccentric Door Shaft Blade Tension Shaft Quick Tension Shaft Door Lock Knob Bearing Nut Eccentric Base Big Washer 6 Eccentric Shaft Bearing Spacer Bushing Tension Handle...
- Page 27 EXPLODED DIAGRAM/PARTS LISTS AP2920B TABLE (MJ3435-B) 49-04 49-03 49-02 49-01 49-04 49-03 49-02 49-01 (MJ3435-B) Description Description Description Ratchet Lever Hex Socket Set Screw Fence Rail M6X18 Washer 6 Left Scale,Fence Rail Lower Table Trunnion Lock Bar Right Scale,Fence Rail Hex Socket Cap Head Bolt Step Bolt M6X55 Spring Pin 3X10...
- Page 28 EXPLODED DIAGRAM/PARTS LISTS AP3600B...
- Page 29 EXPLODED DIAGRAM/PARTS LISTS AP3600B Description Description Saw Body Gear Box Cover Conjoined Door Cover Plate A,Guide Tube Lower Wheel Cover Plate B,Guide Tube Guide Plate Lifting Gear,Upper Guide Door Shaft Lifting Gear Screw Shaft,Guide Plate Worm Shaft,Upper Wheel Thread Bushing...
- Page 30 EXPLODED DIAGRAM/PARTS LISTS AP3600B Description Description Pointer Short Bushing,Bearing Washer 8 Pointer Seat Pointer Screw Hex.Socket Cap Head Bolt M8X25 Plastic Self-Locking M6 Washer 6 Hex.Socket Cap Head Bolt M6X20 Hex.Socket Cap Head Bolt M8X30 Washer 8 Motor Pulley Worm Circlip...
- Page 31 EXPLODED DIAGRAM/PARTS AP3600B TABLE LISTS Continues over...
- Page 32 EXPLODED DIAGRAM/PARTS AP3600B TABLE LISTS Description Description Worktable Spring Pin 5X32 Table Insert Rip Fence Steel Extension Table Locking Plate Sliding Axle Bracket End Cap,Rip Fence Upper Wheel Sliding Axle End Cap,Sliding Rail Carrier Guide Bracket Step Bolt M6X55 Hex.Bolt M8X45 End Cap,Rip Fence Hex.Bolt M8X16...
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Page 33: Wiring Diagram
DIAGRAM/PARTS LISTS MITRE FENCE FOR AP2920B / AP3600B (MJ3435-C) Description Mitre Gauge Guide Rod Cross Recessed Countersunk Screw Rail Washer Hex Socket Set Screw M6X12 Hex Socket Pan Head Screw M6X20 Hex Socket Set Screw M6X8 Mitre Gauge Base Scale... - Page 34 UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ‘original’ Product model: AP2920B Bandsaw Name and address of the manufacturer: Axminster Tool Centre Ltd, Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon EX13 5PH, United Kingdom This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
- Page 35 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ‘original’ Product model: AP2920B Name and address of the manufacturer: Axminster Tool Centre Ltd, Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon EX13 5PH, United Kingdom This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
- Page 36 1:2016, modified). Additional information: Name and address of person authorised to compile the technical file: Axminster Tool Centre Ltd, Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon EX13 5PH, United Kingdom The machinery fulfils all relevant provisions of Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 as amended.
- Page 37 1:2016, modified). Additional information: Name and address of person authorised to compile the technical file: Axminster Tool Centre Ltd, Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon EX13 5PH, United Kingdom The machinery fulfils all relevant provisions of Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 as amended.
- Page 40 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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