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AWHBS310N Floor Standing Bandsaw 211530 (AWBS350N) 211531 (AWBS310N) Axminster Reference No: AWHBS350N A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Axminster Reference No: AWHBS310N w w w. a x m i n s t e r. c o . u k...
Index of Contents... Page No. Index of Contents........................02 Declaration of Conformity………….………..……..………….........03 What’s in the Box………….………..……..…………............04 General Instructions for 240v Machines............05-06 Unpacking.........................06 Cabinet Assembly...................07-08-09 Assembling the Bandsaw to the Cabinet..............10 Initial Assembly....................11-12 Specifications….………......................13 Identification and Description............... 14-17-19 Illustration and Parts Description ...........15-16-18-20-21-22-23 Setting Up the Saw....................
Declaration of Conformity... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Copied from CE Certificate The undersigned, F. Mocking authorised by Laizhou City Fulin Electric Co., Ltd. No. 275 Wenquan East Road Laizhou, Shandong 261400 P.R. China declares that this product: Bandsaw MJ343B, MJ343C...
General Instructions for 240 v Machines... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Good Working Practices/Safety The following suggestions will enable you to observe good working practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain your tools and equipment in good working order.
“wriggle” the saw off the cardboard. (The best method of moving the saw is with a ‘hug’ lift through the neck of the saw, holding the saw back against your body and lifting by straightening your legs). www.axminster.co.uk...
Cabinet Assembly ... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Step 1 Support plate Base M6 x 12 bolts and washers. Step 2 Attach the two connecting plates. Lightly tighten the M6 x 12 bolts and washers.
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& insert the two spring hinge pins into pre-drilled holes. Step 4 Side plate Support plate Locate the side plate and lightly secure using Locate and secure the other M6 x 12 bolts & washers. support plate. www.axminster.co.uk...
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Cabinet Assembly ... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Attaching the rubber foot to Step 5 the base of the cabinet Screw the four rubber feet into each corner to the base of the cabinet Step 6 Tighten all the M6 x 12 nuts, bolts and washers before mounting the bandsaw.
When mounting the unit, we strongly advise you get the assistance of another person because of the weight of the machine. WARNING Bandsaw M8x40 bolt & washers Cabinet Please Note: the Illustration above shows the AWHBS350N & the table already assembled to the bandsaw for clarity.
Initial Assembly... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Mounting the saw table 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 (the table is quite heavy), remove the blade by opening the top and bottom covers, release the tension on the blade by backing off the tensioning wheel Fig 1 Fig 2...
Initial Assembly... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Fitting the guide fence & NVR Switch Fit the guide fence by clipping the rear clamp over the back rail first and dropping the front clamp over the fence rail.
Specification... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Axminster No. 211530 (AWHBS350N) Rating: Trade Motor: 240v 50Hz 750W 1400rpm Blade Speed (Off Load): 600 & 720m/min Blade Length: 2480mm Blade Size, Min/Max: 6mm (1/4") to 16mm (5/8")
There is a scale and pointer attached to the rear of the quadrant and the housing to measure the angle to which the table has been tilted. There are two slots machined in the table to accept the slide of the mitre fence. www.axminster.co.uk...
Illustration and Parts Description... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E 211530 (AWHBS350N) Blade tensioning wheel Fig 8 Upper cover door Upper cover door latches Upper blade guide height clamp Main saw frame...
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Illustration and Parts Description... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E 211531 (AWHBS310N) Blade tensioning wheel Fig 9 Upper cover door Upper cover door latches Upper blade guide height clamp Main saw frame Upper blade guide and guard...
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Identification and Description... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Saw table insert The saw table insert fits into the round recessed groove in the centre of the table. It not only fills the round void, it also supports the workpiece below the saw in order to minimise ‘breakout’...
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Illustration and Parts Description... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Blade tensioning wheel Tracking control knob Upper blade guide height adjusting wheel Guide fence Mitre fence Saw table Tilt quadrant Quadrant Tilt mechanism housing clamp Idler wheel...
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Identification and Description... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Back rail An aluminium extrusion bolted to the rear of the saw table, that is used as the rear clamp bracket for the guide fence. Tracking control The tracking control wheel, at the rear of the top compartment, is wheel connected to a threaded rod that is engaged in a threaded hole in the...
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Identification and Description... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E 211530 (AWHBS350N) Blade tensioning wheel Fig 11a Fig 11b Upper wheel mounting assembly Upper saw wheel Upper blade guide height mechanism Upper blade...
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Main Heading... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E 211531 (AWHBS310N) Fig 12 Drive belt tensioning Fig 12b idler wheel Lower saw wheel Fig 12a...
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Identification and Description... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Fig 13a Tilt quadrant Fig 13 Saw table Scale Tilt scale pointer Table preset Tilt mechanism clamp Quadrant housing level stop Fig 14 Unlock Lock...
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Identification and Description... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Fig 13a Mitre scale Saw table insert Mitre fence Fig 15 Typ. 2‘T’ Slot Pointer Fig 16 Upper blade guide height clamp Upper door latch...
Setting Up the Saw... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY Tensioning and tracking the blade Make sure both top and bottom blade guides are well clear of the blade. Open the front covers fully, giving good access to the top compartment of the saw and good visibility into the bottom compartment (see figs 11 &...
Setting the Blade Guides... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY Lower the upper blade guide to approximately 1 1/2"(38mm) above the table. Clamp in place. NOTE: The table has been removed for clarity. Loosen the bolt holding the guide assembly in place (A) and adjust the back to front position so that the leading edges of the side guide bearings are approximately 1.5 mm behind the gullets of the saw blade.
• Clamp down the fence by pushing the locking lever down. • Loosen the 4 bolts that secures the fence rail and adjust until the fence is in alignment with the ‘T’ slot, then re-tighten the bolts. • Replace the extension fence. ‘T’ slots Fence Fence rail Locking lever www.axminster.co.uk...
Operating Instructions... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E 1. Make sure you have read and fully understood the general instructions and safety precautions that are printed in the preceding pages of this manual. 2.
Operating Instructions... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E 13. Do not release the tension on the saw blade when work is complete. The blades and the main saw frame do not respond kindly to constant changes in stress and tension. Only release the tension to change the blade or if the blade is to be removed because the machine is to be ‘mothballed’...
Routine Maintenance A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Daily •Keep the machine clean. •Check the saw blade for missing teeth and cracks in the fabric. •Spray oil the bare metal surfaces. Weekly •Open the top &...
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Axminster Reference No: AWHBS350N A X M I N S T E R Axminster Reference No: AWHBS310N W H I T E Axminster Devon EX13 5PH UK FREEPHONE 0800 371822 www.axminster.co.uk...