Code 501201 AWFS18 460mm Scroll Saw
Index of Contents Index of Contents Declaration of Conformit What’s Included Overview of the Scroll Saw General Safety Instructions for 230V Machines Additional Safety Instructions for Scroll Saw Specification Initial Assembly Mounting the Scroll Saw Parts Illustration & Description Setup/Adjustments Operating Instructions Changing the Blade Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts Breakdown Parts List Wiring Diagram 02 02 03-04 04 04-05 05-06 06 06-07-08-09 09 10-11-12 13-14 15-16-17 18-19-20 21 21 22 23 24 Ma
What’s Included Quantity Item 1 No: Axminster White 18” Scroll Saw 1 No: NVR Switch with mounting bracket 1 No: Air Delivery Tube Bag 1 Containing: 1 No: Blade Guard 1 No: Blade Guard Angle Support Rod Bag 2 Containing: 2 No: Spare Blade Clamps 1 No: Spare Table Insert 1 No: 2.5mm, 3mm & 5mm Hex Keys Pack of Saw Blades Containing: 5 No: 18t x 0.35 x 1.4 x 130mm 5 No: 12.5t x 0.5 x 0.94 x 130mm 5 No: 9.5t x 0.6 x 1.
What’s Included of the parts of your scroll saw, which will enable you to become familiar with terminology we will use in this manual. Keep this Instruction Manual readily accessible for any others who may also be required to use the tool. Please read the Instruction Manual prior to using your new tool; as well as the operating procedures for your new tool, there are numerous hints and tips to help you to use the tool safely and to maintain its efficiency and prolong its life.
General Safety Instructions for 230V Machines (Under no circumstances should CHILDREN be allowed in work areas) It is good practice to leave the machine unplugged until work is about to commence, also make sure to unplug the machine when it is not in use, or unattended. Always disconnect by pulling on the plug body and not the cable. Once you are ready to commence work, remove all tools used in the setting operations (if any) and place safely out of the way. Re-connect the machine.
Additional Safety Instructions for Scroll Saw 8. When cutting a large piece of material, support it at the height of the table. off-cuts from the table. 14. Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be sawn. 9. Do not feed the workpiece through the blade too fast. Feed only as fast as the blade will cut. 15. Be extra cautious with very large or small, or irregularly shaped workpieces. 10. Keep your fingers away from the blade.
Initial Assembly Fig 1 Angle support rod Cast iron blocks Fig 2 Grub screws E 3mm Hex key Undo the two grub screws Slide the angle support rod through the two pre-drilled holes & tighten the grub screws Fig 3 Fig 4 D Hex bolts REMOVE the two hex bolts in readiness for mounting the NVR assembly Slide on the blade guard and lightly tighten the butterfly bolt Mounting the NVR Switch Assembly: The NVR switch is mounted to a steel angle bracket (B),to the base of the bracket there are three pre-drille
Initial Assembly Mounting the NVR Switch Assembly: B Fig 5 Fig 6 Cable cover 5mm Hex key Hex bolt Insert the two hex bolts you removed earlier to secure the NVR assembly You may need to remove the cable covers on the NVR assembly to gain access to the hex bolts Fitting the Air Delivery Tube: 1) Locate the air tube assembly (C), undo and remove the 1/4” BSP brass fitting (See fig 7). Insert the threaded end of the air tube (C) through the pre-drilled hole to the base of the NVR assembly bracket (B).
Initial Assembly Fitting the Air Delivery Tube: 3) Grasp the plastic air hose on the fretsaw (A) and push it onto the 1/4” BSP brass fitting until it’s fully home. (See fig 10). Fig 11 Female Male 4) Finally connect the Male & Female in line connectors from the motor and NVR switch assembly together. (See fig 11).
Parts Illustration & Description NVR ON/OFF switch assembly, which puts power to the master ON/OFF switch (GREEN Button) ON (RED Button) OFF Blade tension knob RESET Button Upper blade guard Work table Plastic air hose Air pump (bellows) Scale 0-45˚ Variable speed control unit Dust extraction outlet Pointer Table clamp 10 Lower blade guard
Parts Illustration & Description NVR switch shroud Rocker arm Emergency stop Tensioning lever Anti-kick back guide height rod Air delivery tube Clamping knob Guard angle support rod Anti-kick back guide to stop the work kicking back at you. Table insert ON Master ON/OFF switch.
Parts Illustration & Description Lower arm Blade symbol X 2 Blade positioning guides Remove the side panel to gain access to the drive assembly Drive bearing NVR Switch with mounting bracket 1/4” BSP brass fitting Motor Scroll saw chassis Plastic air tube Air pump (bellows) Table stop 12
Setup/Adjustments Checking the blade tension: Your fretsaw comes with the blade already fitted, check that the blade is under tension. If the blade is loose, turn the blade tensioning knob to the rear of the rocker arm, one fall turn clockwise, the blade should now be under tension. (See fig 13) Warning: DO NOT over tension the blade otherwise the blade might break when you make your first cut.
Setup/Adjustments Setting the Anti-kick back guide: Place your work on top of the work table and lower the anti-kick back guide by loosening the grub screw on the cast iron block, see figs 16 & 17, so it is just above work piece. Re-tighten the grub screw and lower the blade guard (D). 3mm Hex key Fig 16 Anti-kick back guide clamping screw Fig 17 Work piece Loosen the grub screw which clamps the anti-kick back guide. Position the anti-kick back guide, so it is just above the work piece.
Operating Instructions Fig 19 Fig 18 (GREEN Button) ON “ON” “OFF” Press the “GREEN” button to put power to the master ON/OFF switch Turn down the variable speed control knob 3. Increase the speed to 400rpm, place the work piece on the table and supporting it with both hands, SLOWLY guide the work piece forward into the blade. NOTE: You must guide the wood into the blade SLOWLY, because the teeth are very small, and it cuts ONLY on the down wood stroke.
Operating Instructions In an Emergency: In an “EMERGENCY” “SLAP” down the NVR’s shroud, thus switching the machine off instantly. Fretsaw Operating Characteristics The scroll saw’s unique ability is cutting intricate curves which other saws cannot do. A scroll saw can also be used for straight line cutting such as cross cuts, ripping and bevels. The following is a list of points to remember when using a scroll saw. 4. The teeth on the blade will wear out sooner or later.
Operating Instructions Adjusting the Blade Stroke: On the motor drive wheel there are two pre-drilled holes for adjusting the blade stroke from 10mm to 20mm, please follow the instuctions below for changing the stroke. 1. To gain access to the drive wheel, remove the side panel (A) by undoing the Phillips screw, counter-clockwise, place assembly safely aside. 2. Place a steel rod into the recess to the side of the drive wheel (B), to hold the wheel in position. 3.
Changing the Blade Changing Standard Blades: DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY 1. Lift up the blade guard (A) and push down the lower guard (B) (beneath the table). 2. Remove the table insert (C). 3. Loosen the tensioning knob (D). 4. Pull the tensioning lever (E) forwards. 5. Loosen the blade clamping knob (F). 6. Press down on the rocker arm and remove the upper blade clamp, from it’s cradle (G). 7. Press down the lower housing clip (H)(beneath the table) and remove the lower blade clamp. 8.
Changing the Blade Changing Standard Blades: 9. Insert the saw blade clamps into the saw blade positioning guides (J), to the right side of the table. 10. Loosen the hex screws (K) on the blade clamps, using a 3mm allen key. REMOVE the blade. 11. Insert a NEW blade into the blade clamp slots (see the blade symbol embossed on the positioning guide). Tighten the two hex bolts to clamp the blade in position. 12. REPLACE the blade assembly as previously described on page 18 in reverse.
Changing the Blade Changing Standard Blades: (Pin Ends) Upper cradle G Lower cradle H Blade pins NOTES on Saw Blades: BLADES BREAK FOR FIVE PRINCIPAL REASONS: 1. Too much tension or too little tension on the blade. 2. Overworking the blade by feeding the workpiece too fast. 3. Twisting or bending the blade by feeding the workpiece off-centre. 4. Over use, the blade has reached the end of its useful life. 5. Maximum cutting depth 2”, optimum cuttting depth ¾” for which it was designed.
Maintenance 3. The motor is permanently lubricated. Do not try to oil the motor bearings or service any internal parts of the motor. If the power cord is worn, frayed, cut or damaged, contact Axminster Power Tool Centre. Do not try to patch it up with electrical tape, this could lead to more trouble. Fig 20 Fig 21 Lower arm OIL To gain access to the drive bearings, remove the side panel by undoing the Philips screw, counter-clockwise.
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Wiring Diagram Axminster Tools & Machinery Ltd Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon EX13 5PH axminster.co.
