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AW106PT2, AW128PT & AW168PT Planer/Thicknesser AW106PT2 AW128PT AW168PT Axminster Reference No: 600818: AW106PT2 211970: AW128PT A X M I N S T E R W H I T E 951573: AW168PT w w w. a x m i n s t e r. c o . u k...
Index of Contents... Page No. Declaration of Conformity..………………………………………………............2 What’s in the Box.............................3 General Instructions for 230V Machines......................3-4 Specific Precautions Using Planer Thicknessers..................5 Specifications..............................6 Initial Assembly & Setting Up..........................7 Initial Assembly Parts Description ......................... 8 Machine Illustration & Parts Description..................9-11-13-15 Parts Identification &...
A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Model Numbers: ML392 (6008018 & 211970) ML394Q/C2-410Q (951573) 1 No. AW106PT2 / AW128PT / AW168PT Planer Thicknesser (95% assembled) 1 No. Planer Fence 1 No. Planer Fence Mounting Base 1 No.
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General Instructions for 230V Machines... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E If it is necessary to replace the plug, it is preferable to use an ‘unbreakable’ type that will resist damage on site. Only use a 13 Amp plug, and make sure the cable clamp is tightened securely.
Specific Precautions Using Planer Thicknessers... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Most machines currently, are well interlocked to ensure that the machine must be in the correct configuration to perform one task or the other. Make yourself familiar with these configurations and do not try to use the machine in a half and half state;...
Specification... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Axminster No. 600818 211970 951573 AW106PT2 AW128PT AW168PT Rating: Trade Trade Trade Motor: 230V 50Hz 1,500W 230V 50Hz 2.2kW 230V 50Hz 3.0kW Feed Speed: 8m/min...
Your AW106PT2, AW128PT and AW168PT offers the facility of your being able to plane right or left handed. Decide on the best and most comfortable position for you. Locate the fence mounting bracket and fix to the machine casting as shown in Fig 2, using 2 No.
Planer fence base Typ. 2 handled clamp nuts Fig 3 Fence mounting bracket Fence securing clamp NOTE: The pictures in this manual show the AW106PT2, the AW128PT & AW168PT is exsactly the same but on a larger scale.
Overhand cutter Spring metal table rise and fall guard mounting plate clamping handle Outfeed table Dust extraction adjustor hood NOTE: The pictures in this manual show the AW106PT2, the AW128PT & AW168PT is exsactly the same but on a larger scale.
Parts Identification & Description... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Note: In order to synchronise our understanding of directional positions used in the text, we will refer to the front of the machine as being the ‘thin’ side of the machine cabinet that has a start and stop switch combination mounted on it.
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Autofeed engage control Thicknessing rise and fall scale Start/Stop switches Thicknessing table Main chassis Emergency stop NOTE: The pictures in this manual show the AW106PT2, the AW128PT & AW168PT is exsactly the same but on a larger scale.
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Parts Identification & Description... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Infeed table This rotary latch is fitted to the right hand side of the infeed table, and lock engages with a machined stud, set in the rear trunnion of the machine. During overhand planing operations, to ensure the inline accuracy of the tables, both tables must be locked down.
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Infeed scale for overhand Infeed table Fig 7a Fig 7 lock Infeed table adjustor NOTE: The pictures in this manual show the AW106PT2, the AW128PT & AW168PT is exsactly the same but on a larger scale.
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Parts Identification & Description... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Autofeed engage This handled lever protrudes through the cabinet to the left of the infeed control side of the thicknessing table. It is sprung loaded to keep it in position against a ‘gate’...
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Machine Illustrations & Parts Description... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Fig 8 Limiting bar Rise and fall for material scale removal Anti-kick back fingers Infeed table Fig 9 lock Infeed table Outfeed table lock Table lock...
Operating Illustrations... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Fig 10 Planing narrow pieces of wood Fig 11 Planing with the fence inclined...
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Operating Illustrations... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Fig 12 Planing short pieces of wood using a pressure pad Fig 13 Planing using a push stick to carry the timber safely over the cutter block...
Changing the Planer Blades... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Make sure that the machine is disconnected from the power supply Overview The planer blades are mounted into 3 slot housings machined in the cutter block.The slot housing comprises of a slot cut on a radial axis with a reverse tapered slot alongside it.
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Changing the Planing Blades... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Changing the blades Locate the 5.5mm x 7mm A/F spanner in the tool kit. Turn the cutter block until one of the slots is uppermost, (between the tables).
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Changing the Planing Blades... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Fig 16 5.5mm x 7mm A/F spanner Blade setting Fig 17 tool Locating feet on Cutter block The blade the cutting block 0800 371822 FREEPHONE...
Hold the stud firmly and loosen the lock nut, adjust the stud, lightly ‘pinch’ with the lock nut, try. If correct, fully tighten the lock nut, if not, repeat the process until the ‘lock down’ is correct. www.axminster.co.uk...
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Routine Maintenance... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Drive belt pulley Drive chain Bearing Fig 18 Table position studs Table lock stud Drive belt Autofeed engage and disengage control Motor Motor pulley Continues on next page..
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Routine Maintenance... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Oil points Fig 19 Light coat of oil on bearing Light coat of oil on the chain www.axminster.co.uk...
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Parts Breakdown... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E...
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Parts LIst... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E...
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Parts Breakdown... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E 0800 371822 FREEPHONE...
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Parts List... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E...
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Parts Breakdown... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E...
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Parts List... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E...
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A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Axminster Reference No: Part No: 600818: AW106PT2 Part No: 211970: AW128PT Part No: 951573: AW168PT Axminster Devon EX13 5PH UK FREEPHONE 0800 371822...
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