Axminster Trade AT1854B, Manual

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Mounting the Bandsaws
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When you receve your new bandsaw it will come fully assembled.
WARNING! THE BANDSAW IS A HEAVY PIECE
OF MACHINERY, WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU
GET THE ASSISTANCE OF ANOTHER PERSON
OR USE SOME SORT OF LIFTING DEVICE,
(HOIST, ENGINE CRANE), BEFORE YOU
ATTEMPT TO LIFT OR MOVE THIS MACHINE!
HAVING UNPACKED YOUR ACCESSORIES PLEASE
DISPOSE OF ANY UNWANTED PACKAGING
PROPERLY. THE POLYTHENE AND CARD IS
RECYCLABLE.
Workbench
Optional Bandsaw Stand
Locate the four M8x50mm bolts (E), M8 Washers and nuts (F-G).
1. Place the bandsaw on a work bench. Mark the position of the
holes in the bandsaw’s base, place the bandsaw to one side and
drill the holes using a 10mm drill bit.
2. Line up the holes and secure the bandsaw in place with the M8
bolts, washers and nuts.
4 ø 10mm
455mm
280mm
1. Locate the stand, with assistance lift the bandsaw onto the
stand and line up the pre-drilled holes with the holes in the stand
assembly.
2. Place a washer (F) over the M8 bolt threads (E), slot the bolts
through the holes and secure using the remaining washers and
nuts (G), see fig 01-02-03.
Fig 01
Fig 02-03-04
E
F
G
3. Locate the dust extraction moulding outlet (C) and the four
M5 domed Phillips screws and washers (D).
4. Line up the four holes in the extraction moulding with the
threaded holes beneath the bandsaw base and secure in place
with the four Phillips screws and washers (D), see fig 05-06.
Note: Make sure the extraction outlet is pointing inward
Fig 05-06
C
D