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Index of Contents

EU Declaration of Conformity

EU Declaration of Conformity

What’s Included

03-04-05-06

General Instructions for 230V Machines

Specific Safety Precautions

07-08

Specification 08
Initial Assembly

08-09-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19

Machine Footprint

19-20-21

Illustration and Parts Description

21-22-23-24-25-26

Positioning the Machine

Setting Up the Machine

28-29-30-31

Operating Instructions

32-33-34-35

Changing the Saw Blade

36-37

Routine Maintenance

38-39

Exploded Diagram/Parts List

40-41-42-43-44-45-46-47-48-49-50-51

Wiring Diagram

Notes 53-54-55

Fully read manual

and safety instructions

before use

Eye protection

should be worn

Ear protection

should be worn

HAZARD

Motor gets hot

Dust mask

should be worn

Two Man

Assembly

The symbols below advise the correct safety procedures when using this machine.

Cert No: Circular Saw

Axminster Tools & Machinery Ltd
Axminster Devon
EX13 5PH UK
axminster.co.uk

Type

Panel Saw

Model

PS315

conforms to the machinery example for which the
EC Type-Examination Certificate No BM50302225
has been issued by
at:

and complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements.

2006/42/EC
06/42/EC - Annex I/05.2006
EN 60204-1:2006+A1+AC
EN 1870-18:2013

declares that the machinery described:-

This machine complies with the following directives:

EU Declaration of Conformity

Signed

Andrew Parkhouse
Operations Director

Date: 11/12/2020

Summary of Contents for 101256

Page 1: ...PS315 1600mm Panel Saw Code 101256 Original Instructions AT M 21 06 2018 BOOK REF 101882 ...

Page 2: ...l and safety instructions before use Eye protection should be worn Ear protection should be worn HAZARD Motor gets hot Dust mask should be worn Two Man Assembly The symbols below advise the correct safety procedures when using this machine Cert No Circular Saw Axminster Tools Machinery Ltd Axminster Devon EX13 5PH UK axminster co uk Type Panel Saw Model PS315 conforms to the machinery example for ...

Page 3: ...rown Guard and Hose Assembly 17 1 Fence Clamping Handle 1 Sliding Table Assembly 19 Fence Assembly Clamping Handle 7 1 Rip Fence Rail Shaft 20 1 Right Hand Table Support Leg 8 1 Rip Fence 21 1 NVR Switch Emergency Stop Lever 9 1 Workpiece Clamp Shaft 22 1 Right Hand Cast Iron Table 10 1 Sliding Table Fence Assembly 23 and distance stop 1 Rip Fence Scale 24 Bags Comprising 18 1 Hose Support Bracket...

Page 4: ...What s Included 4 1 3 4 6 8 5 7 2 ...

Page 5: ...What s Included 5 10 9 11 12 13 15 16 17 14 ...

Page 6: ...What s Included 6 B C D E G F H I J 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 Box inside the machine ...

Page 7: ...y maintenance corrective work setting up etc unless the machine is disconnected from the mains supply If any tools have been used during setting up procedures make sure they are removed from the machine and stowed safely away The following will enable you to observe good working practices keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain your tools and equipment in good working order WARNING KEEP...

Page 8: ... by they are readily to hand Break down the main box by knocking the sides away be careful of exposed nails etc but leave the machine sitting on its pallet Remove the protective grease film that is coating all the unpainted parts of the machine Use a proprietary de greasing agent Unfortunately this cleaning process is always a bit mucky You are advised to wear overalls or coveralls etc during the ...

Page 9: ...mbly 8 Remove the four M8x25mm bolts and washers from the side of the saw s main table 0 and place safely aside see fig 09 10 6 Locate the locking pin knob F insert the threaded shaft through the centre of the rise and full operating wheel and lightly tighten see fig 08 Fig 09 10 0 4 Locate the RED emergency stop lever 9 and remove the two Phillips screws and nuts Line up the holes in the hingees ...

Page 10: ...d steel table 11 and secure the leg support to the table with the fixings you removed earlier see fig 14 Grub screw Hex key Straight edge M8 Bolts washers 2 Offer up the pre drilled holes in the cast iron table 10 with the holes in the main saw table 0 and lightly secure using the four M8 bolts and washers you removed earlier with the supplied spanner see fig 11 DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN AT THIS POINT ...

Page 11: ...4 Find the rip fence control assembly 2 the fence assembly and fence clamping handles 7 Screw on both handles to the fence control assembly 2 see fig 25 26 Slide the control assembly 2 onto the fence rail shaft 20 see fig 27 Fig 25 26 11 24 0 11 20 0 Continues Over 7 2 7 Fig 24 M8 bolt Machined hole M8 Washer Nut 2 Remove the two Phillips screws one from the side of the main saw table 0 and the ot...

Page 12: ...nment loosen Fig 32 the nuts holding the fence rail shaft 20 adjust the shaft until the rip fence 21 is in alignment Re secure the rail shaft see 23 24 on previous page Main tables T slot Sliding Table You will require the following the sliding table extension support arm 1 sliding table assembly 19 sliding table fence 23 sliding table extension 13 sliding table extension support bar 14 mitre fenc...

Page 13: ...the support bracket with the holes in the saw frame and secure with the bolts washers you just removed see fig 41 Bolts and washers 1 T Mounting bolt Upper locking nut Adequate clearance 3 With assistance insert the first two T mounting bolt heads into the two T slots to the end of the sliding table assembly 19 see fig 37 Slide the table on and repeat the process to the opposite end of the main sa...

Page 14: ...place caphead screw see fig 43 44 Fig 42 43 44 Arm extension Arm extension Arm extension Caphead screw stop hole Caphead screw stop Caphead screw stop 1 3 Locate the sliding table extension support bar 14 remove the two nuts from the threaded end and place aside Insert the support bar down through the pre drilled hole to the end of the supporting arm extension and lightly secure in place with the ...

Page 15: ...handle from the fence and place to one side Lower the fence on top of the table extension 13 insert the larger threaded pin into one of the pre drilled holes to the corners of the table extension 13 Insert the other between the centre column of the table then replace the clamping knob and handle see fig 51 52 53 Don t tighten at this point 8 Lift up the 90 stop located to the corners of the extens...

Page 16: ...ing table 19 slide the assembly on until its up against it s stop see fig 65 66 The mitre fence should line up with 0 marker on tables scale see 67 if not adjust fence until correct and tighten the clamping knob and handle 9 Place a straight edge across both tables and check they are level with each other see 58 If there is any deviation between the tables adjust the nuts on the supporting arm pin...

Page 17: ... to the rear of main table 0 and replace fixings Finger tighten at this point see fig 72 73 Fig 72 73 12 15 Pull out and twist the locking knob into the outer position move the table and lower the pin until it engages into the inner hole thus locking the table in position see figs 70 71 2 Slot the machined cutout to the end of the angled bracket 6 over the threaded bolt beneath the table to the si...

Page 18: ...ighten the handle to secure the crown guard in position see fig 82 83 84 Fig 82 83 84 NOTE Three sizes of saw blades can be fitted to this panel saw 254mm 305mm and 315mm If you change your main blade to a different size make sure to attach the crown guard to the correct position in the riving knife to allow the crown guard to cover the blade see fig 83 17 Riving knife Crown guard slots Clamping b...

Page 19: ...the hose and slot the hose down over the 50 mm outlet on the dust extraction moulding 16 to the rear of machine and tighten see fig 85 4 Slot the flexible hose down into the hose suppot bracket B see fig 86 Lift shift handle Fig 85 86 Machine Footprint 1 440mm 1 620m m Continues Over ...

Page 20: ...Machine Footprint 20 Rear Extension Table Right Hand Table Right Hand Extension Table 3 200mm Sliding Table Extension Table ...

Page 21: ...e support shoe Out feed roller Telescopic extension Emergency Stop Rear extension table Hose support bracket Flexible hose Right hand table support leg Push stick 45 degree operating handle Rip fence scale Blade Machine Footprint 21 2 900mm 1 Metre extension Illustration and Parts Description ...

Page 22: ...scale Rip fence clamp Work clamp Sliding table operating handle Sliding table mitre fence Rise full operating handle Main saw assembly Push stick Sliding table Rip fence Rip fence assembly Magnifier pointer Rip fence clamp Right hand cast iron table Right hand extension table Sliding table fence Right hand table support leg Rip fence rail shaft NVR switch Emergency stop Riving knife ...

Page 23: ...handle to reposition the stop Sliding table mitre fence with overhead clamp A Fence angle clamp B Overhead clamp C For fine adjustment turn the adjusting knob A Extension table 90 degree stop Mitre fence scale A Mitre fence stop B A B C B A A Rip fence control assembly guide bearings ...

Page 24: ...hten the sliding table if slide play movement is apparent Riving knife clamping nut Riving knife assembly Crown guard mounting slots A graduation lines B for the size of blade fitted Extension table angle adjusting bolts Height adjusting bolts for sliding table assembly Depth stop nuts A Rise and fall locking nuts B Inner cover micro switch C B A A A B B A D B ...

Page 25: ...e assembly 3 Motor and saw assembly Saw blade tensioning bolt for drive belt Rip fence assembly Clamping handle A Rip fence and Clamping handle B Rip fence scale magnifier pointer assembly C Main saw table height adjusting bolts one to each corner beneath the table 22 work clamp Scoring blade drive belt Saw tilt mechanism Motor hold down bolts Saw blade drive belt A B Adjuster lock B A C ...

Page 26: ...egrees Saw scale set to 45 degrees Saw assembly set at 90 degrees Saw tilt scale A Scale pointer B Rise and fall operating wheel A and clamping knob B NVR ON OFF switch assembly A Emergency stop shroud B press down to stop the machine A B B A A B OFF Button ON Button ...

Page 27: ... 88 and adjust the collar in small increments until the bade is perpendicular with the table Nip up the collar to lock the setting Reset the pointer if required Fig 88 3 Set the angle of the saw to 45 degrees place a mitre square up against the blade and check it is 45 with the table If adjustment is required loosen the grub screws on the 45 stop collar on the saw assembly see fig 89 adjust the co...

Page 28: ...the main blade see fig 94 Once aligned re tighten the adjuster lock Steel rule Fig 94 Adjuster lock B Check that everythinge that should be tight is tight saw blade guard rise and fall lock mechanism fence clamps etc Replace the crown guard assembly 1 Raise the blade to its maximum height slacken the lift and shift handle A and the steel pin by loosening the clamping knob B see fig 95 Slide the fe...

Page 29: ...s from one side and adjust until the gap is set between 0 5 to 2mm repeat the procedure for the opposite side see fig 105 Table Clearance Fig 103 Locking pin knob 2 Slide the nose of the fence the black tongue up to the blade check the parallelity of the sliding table movement by sliding the table forward and checking the tongue blade are still in contact or that the movement has not jammed the to...

Page 30: ...ing table to lock the setting see fig 104 Sliding Table Height Place a straight edge across both tables see fig 108 Loosen the two locking nuts that secures the sliding tables mounting bolts inside the main saw tables 0 frame see fig 109 Adjust the the depth stop nuts until the sliding table 19 is level with the main saw table 0 see fig 110 Once level re tighten the locking nuts to secure in posit...

Page 31: ...face retighten the nut and replace the inner guard Fig 113 NOTE Make sure you replace the inner guard over the micro switch see fig 114 otherwise the panel saw will not run Fig 114 Inner guard Riving knife clamping nut Blade inner micro switch Rip Fence 1 Lift up the clamping handle and slide the rip fence up against the blade push down the handle to lock the fence assembly Check the scale magnifi...

Page 32: ...BEFORE CONTINUING 1 Regulate the cutting height by raising or lowering the rise and fall control hand wheel A Lock the blade in place by turning the rise fall control handle lock B see fig 118 2 Adjust the rip fence C to the desired position by loosening the rip fence clamping handle D see fig 119 Re clamp to lock the fence 3 Check that the room is well lit 4 Use the extension table fence when cut...

Page 33: ...tor to the machine NOTE DURING OPERATION IF YOU NOTICE A BUILD UP OF SAW DUST STOP THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW 2 Once complete turn off the saw wait until the saw comes to a complete stop before removing the workpiece 3 Wait until the saw has stopped and disconnect the machine from the mains supply 4 Move the sliding table 19 to one side using a vacuum cleaner clean out any build...

Page 34: ...ls O K carefully guide a test workpiece safely through checking there is no build up of dust If all is OK turn off the saw wait until the saw comes to a complete stop before removing the workpiece RECONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE MAINS To operate the panel saw correctly it is recommended to visit the HSE Health and Safety Executive website at www hse gov uk and read the information work sheet on the s...

Page 35: ...de locking bar 4 Remove the cap head screw with the Hex key H remember left hand thread Remove the saw plate washer and the saw blade and place to one side see fig 129 5 Now is a good time to give the interior of the machine the dust extraction channels etc a thorough clean see fig 130 Fig 129 130 Saw plate washer Cap head screw 6 Check the new blade for damage missing teeth sharpness etc Fit the ...

Page 36: ... pin recess turn the saw blade once by hand to check it spins freely and replace the crown guard When everythinge is satisfactory reconnect the machine to the mains supply 9 Give the machine a test run i e quick ON OFF to ensure everythinge is O K If everythinge is satisfactory continue to use the panel saw Saw plate washer Cap head screw Blade locking bar Hex key Scoring blade Fitting Scoring Bla...

Page 37: ...e surface and blades that will help prevent rust General Information Sliding Table Side Play Movement After several months of use if you notice the sliding table shows signs of slide play movement follow the instruction below WARNING DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS BEFORE CONTINUING WARNING DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS BEFORE CONTINUING 1 Pull the sliding table locking knob towards ...

Page 38: ...eys and insert the belt groove into the grooves on the pulleys see fig 142 143 144 Turn the belt by hand to make sure the belt has seated down properly then re tension the belt Cap head bolts Fig 141 7 Replace the extractor housing side panel 9 main blade inner guard crown guard assembly and slide the table 19 back until it locks in place Replace the side access panel a Fig 142 143 144 Pulley groo...

Page 39: ...o make sure the belt has seated down properly Fig 145 146 Drive belt Belt tension pulley 5 Replace the side panel reconnect the machine to the mains give the machine a test run i e quick ON OFF to ensure everythinge is O K If everythinge is satisfactory continue to use the panel saw b Lubrication After every three or four months we recommend you lubricate the blades and the tilt rise and fall scre...

Page 40: ...Exploded Diagram Parts List 40 Diagram List A ...

Page 41: ...Plate A 14 L Plate A 15 Pan Head Screw M5x10 A 18 Limit switch QKS7 A 19 Pan Head Screw M4x30 A 22 Plate A 23 Box Stand A 24 Pan Head Screw M6x12 A 25 Washer 6mm A 26 Dust Port A 27 Strain Relief A 28 Switch Box A 29 Sealer A 30 Cover Switch Box A 31 Washer 4mm A 32 Pan Head Screw M4x12 A 33 Rubber Seal A 34 Main Switch A 35 Taping Screw ST4 2x20 A 36 Pan Head Screw M5x16 A 37 Washer 5mm A 38 Hex ...

Page 42: ...Exploded Diagram Parts List 42 Diagram List B ...

Page 43: ...ccentric Hold Down B 35 Handle Hold Down B 36 Handle Knob Hold Down B 37 End Cap Fence B 38 Fence Mitre Gauge B 39 Hex Head Screw M8x16 B 40 Upper Support B 41 Allen Screw M8x25 B 42 Disc Insert B 64 Bush Push Handle B 65 End Cap Knob B 66 Star Type Knob Lock Pin B 67 Roll Pin 3x18 B 68 Bush Lock Pin B 69 Spring Lock Pin B 70 Lock Pin B 71 Hex Nut M10 B 72 Lock Guide B 73 T Nut Push Handle B 74 Se...

Page 44: ...Exploded Diagram Parts List 44 Diagram List C ...

Page 45: ... C 55 Spacer C 56 Spacer C 57 Circle Ring C 58 Thrust Bearing C 59 Washer C 60 Pin C 61 Circle Ring 326 C 62 Roll Pin 5x28 C 63 Set Screw M6x8 C 64 Roll PinA6x8 C 65 Sets Screw M8x12 C 66 Bearing 6002 C 67 Lock Nut M6 C 68 Set Screw M8x40 C 69 Washer 8mm C 70 Hex Head Screw M8x12 C 71 Circle Ring A20 C 72 Circle Ring C 73 Hex Head Screw M8x25 C 74 Hex Nut M8 C 75 Pan Head Screw M6x12 C 76 Flat Was...

Page 46: ...Exploded Diagram Parts List 46 Diagram List D ...

Page 47: ...crew M6x35 D 36 Stop ollar D 37 Bearing 6202 D 38 Shaft Swing Arm D 39 Hex Screw M8x50 D 40 Thin Nut M16 D 41 Support Swing Arm D 42 Hex Screw M8x30 D 43 Hex Screw M10x25 D 44 Sunk Head Screw M6x12 D 45 T Nut Extension Fence D 46 Lock Plate D 47 T Block D 48 Scale D 49 End Extension Fence D 50 Carriage Bolt M6x38 D 51 Screw Guide D 52 Flip Stop Base D 53 Knurled Knob D 54 Spring Flip Stop D 55 Set...

Page 48: ...Exploded Diagram Parts List 48 Diagram List E ...

Page 49: ...0 E 9 Hex Nut M10 E 10 Main Table E 11 Table Insert E 12 Sunk Head Screw M5x10 E 13 Hex Screw M8x20 E 18 Hose Clamp 30mm E 19 Dust Hose Diameter 30mm E 20 Dust Hose Support E 21 Washer 6mm E 22 Hex Screw M6x20 E 26 Adjustable Disc E 27 Lower Support E 28 Disc Insert E 29 Allen Screw M8x25 E 30 Upper Support E 31 Set Screw M10x60 E 33 Washer 8mm E 34 Hex Screw M8x25 E 35 Pan Head Screw M5x8 E 36 L ...

Page 50: ...Exploded Diagram Parts List 50 Diagram List F ...

Page 51: ...uide A F 7 Bearing F 8 Lock Lever F 9 Eccentric Gear F 10 Spacer F 11 Pointer F 12 Pan Head Screw M4x8 F 13 Lock Nut M8 F 14 Roll Pin A8x60 F 15 Set Screw M6 F 16 Spring Washer 10mm F 17 Allen Screw M10x25 F 18 Set Screw M10x12 F 19 Lever F 30 Fence F 31 Rail F 32 Seat Pointer F 33 Pointer F 34 Washer 5mm F 35 Pan Head Screw M5x6 F 36 Spring Pin 3x8 ...

Page 52: ...Wiring Diagram 52 Single Phase ...

Page 53: ...Notes 53 ...

Page 54: ...Notes 54 ...

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Page 56: ...s together with household waste material By law they must be collected and recycled separately EU Countries Only The Axminster guarantee is available on Craft Trade Engineer AirTools CNCTechnology Series machines Buy with confidence from Axminster So sure are we of the quality we cover all parts and labour free of charge for three years For more information visit axminster co uk 3years ...

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