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Index of Contents

EU Declaration of Conformity

What’s Included

04-05-06

General Instructions for 230V Machines

Specification 08

Initial Assembly

Saw Body Assembly

09-10-11

Fitting Hand Wheels

11-12

Saw Guard Assembly

12-13-14

Mitre Fence Assembly

Rip Fence Assembly

14-15

Micro-Adjuster Assembly

Rip Fence Extension

Kick-Plate Assembly

951538 10” and 951541 12” Table Extension Kits (Box 1 of 2) and (Box 2 of 2)

Setup 1

17-18

Setup 2

18-19

951539 10” and 12” Sliding Table Kits (Box 1 of 2) and (Box 2 of 2)

Mounting Bracket/Adjuster Block Assembly

20-21

Slide Rail and Table Assembly

21-22

Mitre Angle Rip Fence Assembly

22-23

Setting the Machine

Setting the Table

Setting the Sliding Tables

24-25-26

Setting the Angle Fence to the Saw Blade

27-28

Setting the Rip Fence

Setting the Mitre Fence

Checking the Belt Tension

29-30

Specific Instructions/Precautions for the Saw Bench

30-31

Operating Instructions

Illustration and Parts Description

32-33-34

Changing the Saw Blade

35-36

Maintenance 36
Wiring Diagram

Exploded Diagrams/Lists
Diagram A (Saw Bench Assembly)

38-39

Diagram B ( Saw Bench Table and Extension Tables Assembly)

40-41-42

Diagram C (Mitre Fence Assembly)

43-44

Diagram D (Saw Mechanism Assembly)

44-45

Diagram E (Rip Fence Assembly)

Diagram F (Sliding Table Assembly)

Diagram G (Mitre Angle Rip Fence Assembly)

Notes 49-50-51

Summary of Contents for AT254SB

Page 1: ...15SB Code 501197 Original Instructions AT M 20 08 2018 BOOK REF 508304 AT254SB AT315SB Code 951539 Sliding Table Kit Table Extension Set Setup 1 Setup 2 AT254SB Code 951538 AT315SB Code 951541 AT254SB Code 718652 AT315SB Code 718653 Saw Bench Package ...

Page 2: ... 22 Mitre Angle Rip Fence Assembly 22 23 Setting the Machine Setting the Table 24 Setting the Sliding Tables 24 25 26 Setting the Angle Fence to the Saw Blade 27 28 Setting the Rip Fence 28 Setting the Mitre Fence 29 Checking the Belt Tension 29 30 Specific Instructions Precautions for the Saw Bench 30 31 Operating Instructions 31 Illustration and Parts Description 32 33 34 Changing the Saw Blade ...

Page 3: ...the relevant essential health and safety requirements 2006 42 EC 06 42 EC Annex I 05 2006 EN 1870 19 2013 EN 60204 1 2006 A1 AC declares that the machinery described This machine complies with the following directives EU Declaration of Conformity EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 EN 55014 2 1997 A1 EN 61000 3 2 2000 EN 55014 1 2000 A1 Signed Andrew Parkhouse Operations Director Date 07 01 2015 The symbols belo...

Page 4: ...llips s crews washers nuts 4 M8 x 16mm Bolts washers and nuts 16 M8 x 16mm Bolts washers and nuts 1 Rear Extention Table 2 Extention Table Support Brackets 1 Kick Plate with M8 Bolts Washers Bag Containing 4 M8 x 20mm Caphead Bolts 4 M8 x 20mm Caphead Bolts and washers 2 Hand Wheels and locating keys 1 Mitre Fence and Mitre Fence Extension with clamping screw knobs 1 Mitre Fence Steel Plate with p...

Page 5: ...able Extension Kits Box 1 of 2 2 Extension Tables with M8 x 25mm T bolts washers and nuts 1 Table support leg 1 Threaded rubber foot Bag Containing 8 M8 x 30mm bolts washers and nuts 2 M8 x 20mm bolts washers and nuts 951538 10 and 951541 12 Table Extension Kits Box 2 of 2 1 Long Rip Fence front rail 1 Long Rip Fence back rail 1 Measuring scale extension label 951539 10 and 12 Sliding Table K its ...

Page 6: ...and 12 Sliding Table kits Box 2 of 2 1 Mitre Angle Rear Quadrant with lift and shift handle 1 Table Fence Mounting Casting 1 Mitre Angle Rip Fence 2 Height Adjusting Blocks 1 Distance Stop with lift and shift handle 42 43 44 45 46 ...

Page 7: ...n set Ensure you are comfortable before you start work balanced not reaching etc Wear appropriate safety clothing goggles gloves masks etc Wear ear defenders at all times If you have long hair wear a hair net or helmet to prevent it being caught up in the rotating parts of the machine Consideration should be given to the removal of rings and wristwatches Consideration should also be given to non s...

Page 8: ... more readily identify those parts of the saw to which we will be referring Please note Some of this assembly procedure is best accomplished by two persons Although the tasks are not impossible some of the items are heavy and awkward and a mishandling error could cause injury Please think about what you are doing your capabilities and your personal safety We have added the two person symbol to any...

Page 9: ... length of the panel Put the panel aside and locate the lower leg columns 3 and 4 No M8x16mm 5A bolts nuts and double washers Fix the lower legs to the upper legs using a washered bolt through the legs and secure with washer and nut only turn the nuts up finger tight at this time See fig 2 Locate the rear extention table 6 table support brackets 7 and 4 No M8 x20mm caphead bolts and washers 9 NOTE...

Page 10: ... hose Locate the hose 4A and the two 125mm hose clips 16 Stretch the hose out to its full length Slip the hose clips over the ends of the hose fit the hose to the outlet on the saw box and the dust extraction moulding and tighten the hose clips to clamp them in place See figs 8 9 10 Fit the hose over the dust extraction moulding and clamp in place Fit the hose over to the saw box outlet and clamp ...

Page 11: ...allow clearance for the rear clamping rail and the rip fence Leave all bolts finger tight at this time See figs 15 16 Fig 15 Fig 16 Elongated holes 7 Continues Over Side Extension Table Locate four M8 x 16mm hexhead bolts and washers Ensure the table is correctly orientated Stand the back end of the side extension table 3A on the floor close to the front and edge of the main saw table 1 with the u...

Page 12: ...ghest point NOTE The mounting plate for the riving knife has been factory set to ensure that the riving knife is aligned with the blade DO NOT alter the setting bolts Locate the two hand wheels 10 Remove the Hex screw and washer from both drive shafts and place aside Insert a square key into each machined slot on the drive shafts and slide the hand wheels onto the shafts Replace the Hex screws and...

Page 13: ...ion hose 17 and the 50mm hose clips 16 Introduce the pin bolt through the pre drilled hole in the guard 13 and lightly screw on the clamping knob Lower the guard so the pin bolt fits into the curved slot in the riving knife then tighten the clamping knob to pinch the guard to the riving knife See fig 26 27 Fig 25 Fig 26 Fig 27 Fig 28 Clamping knob Curved slot Pin bolt Push the hose clips 16 over t...

Page 14: ... 32 Locate the M8 x 25mm SQUARE head bolts washers and nuts 4B The best way to fit the rails is to introduce the bolts through the holes in the front and rear edges of the tables hold in position by adding the washer and fitting the nut a couple of turns onto the bolt See figs 30 31 Rip Fence Assembly Fig 33 Fig 34 Select the front short rip fence guide rail 22 introduce the square head of the fur...

Page 15: ... fence is hooked over the back rail 23 lower the fence and manoeuvre the bracket over the front guide rail 22 See fig 36 Micro Adjuster Assembly Tighten the Phillips screws securely Fig 37 Fig 38 Locate the Micro Adjustor 25 there are two Phillips screws through the adjustor mounting bracket with square nuts on them Ensure the nuts are undone sufficiently to allow them to slide into the channel in...

Page 16: ...g 46 Introduce the nose of the bar 12 into the required T slot in the main table See fig 47 Note With the rear extension table fitted it is not possible to push the small mitre fence completely through However the travel is such that the fence is able to travel well past the cutting edge of the saw Fig 46 11 Fig 44 Fig 47 12 Locate the hose support bracket and the Hex bolt nut insert the bolt thro...

Page 17: ... up until the edges are level and introduce a bolt and washer through the rear hole and the last threaded hole in the table edge screw Setup 1 Fig 48 30 Fig 49 26 Continues Over WARNING THE EXTENSION TABLES ARE VERY HEAVY YOU WILL REQUIRE A SECOND PERSION TO HELP it almost home The extension should be hanging approximately in its correct position held by the two bolts Introduce and almost screw ho...

Page 18: ... of the right extension table to create a large surface area in doing so it also free s up the space to attach the sliding table assembly code no 951539 Locate the table support leg 27 the threaded rubber foot 28 and two M8 x 20mm hex bolts washers and nuts 31 Line up the two middle holes to outside edge of the table with the pre drilled holes in the support leg bracket 27 and fasten securely usin...

Page 19: ...ence rails 32 33 as described on the previous page and replace the rip fence assembly 20 on the saw bench 1 as described on pages 15 and 18 The Measuring Scale extension label 34 can be used for the different setup configurations See fig 60 Measuring Scale Extension label Table Extension Kit Setup 2 assembled Fig 60 Fig 61 Fig A Replacing both rip fence rails Fig 59 33 32 34 M8 Bolts washer Kick P...

Page 20: ...ion Align the adjustor block 45 as near vertical as you can judge and fasten the caphead bolt Screw the adjusting caphead bolt back through the block until it touches the lower face of the mounting bracket 35 See fig 66 Nip the securing bolts for Mounting Bracket Adjuster Block Assembly bolts 39 Unscrew the caphead bolt in the height adjustor block 45 see fig 64 until the recessed hole for the cap...

Page 21: ...t lever handles A to pinch the slide assembly 40 in place See figs 68 69 and 70 Screw the adjusting caphead bolt back through until it touches the lower face of the mounting bracket Leave the brackets at approximately the same height Fig 66 Fig 67 Unscrew the slide rail assembly lift and shift handles A to give the clamps plenty of movement Offer up the front bracket 35 and introduce the square ca...

Page 22: ...boundary of the table Fig 72 Fig 73 C Mitre Angle Rip Fence Assembly Locate the mitre angle rip fence assembly and mitre angle rip Fence 44 Remove the clamping handle and washer from the mitre angle rip fence assembly and place safely aside Undo the two caphead bolts from the sliding table assembly 38 and bolt the mitre angle rear quadrant 42 to the table See figs 74 75 Fig 74 Fig 75 Fig 76 Fig 77...

Page 23: ...nto the main tool post Fig 78 Fig 79 Introduce the Tool Post 37 through the table fence mounting 43 and screw the post into the tapped hole in the sliding table 38 See fig 78 The post is shouldered so it holds the Fence Mounting in position against the table Fit the workpiece hold down clamp onto the main tool post and pinch up the clamping knob see fig 79 and tighten the caphead bolts on the tabl...

Page 24: ...nd along the main table A B NOTE The rear extension table brackets 7 can be moved up and down within the slotted fixing holes A and tilted forward or backward using the adjusting bolts B in the frames adjacent to the fixing bolts Remember to loosen or tighten the adjacent fixing bolt if you are moving an adjusting bolt See figs 84 85 Make sure all the fixing bolts are generally finger tight Set th...

Page 25: ...two tables See fig 90 whereas if the tables are set level a uniform adjustment to the brackets should not alter the level merely the gap See figs 90 91 The final phase is only a jacking exercise and should not affect the previous settings Make sure all the fixing bolts are generally finger tight Place a level across the main and the sliding tables to check both are level Place a level in the horiz...

Page 26: ...nd all the bolts are now nipped slide the table back and forth and check the gap between the sliding table and the main table It should be approximately 2 3mm and uniform alongside the main table Adjust as necessary making uniform adjustments of the bolts in each bracket Again when you are satisfied jack the table up by screwing both the height adjusting bolts up approximately 3 4 turn See figs 92...

Page 27: ...nst the saw If there is a slight discrepancy it may be acceptable to you a 1mm difference across the face of the blade see fig 97 fully extended is 1mm Setting the Angle Fence to the Saw Blade the Mitre Angle Rear Quadrant See figs 95 96 This preset post is a small eccentric cam mounted on the shaft of a caphead bolt By loosening the bolt and turning the head of the post with a spanner the positio...

Page 28: ...against the index mark in the magnifying lens If not adjust the position of the rip fence on its mounting bracket Check that the index mark gives a corresponding reading against the scale 45 Scale pointer Fig 98 Fig 99 Pointer Tilt index scale Setting the Rip Fence See figs 102 103 Check that the fence 20 is parallel to the saw blade by sliding the fence up against it press the clamping lever down...

Page 29: ...hieved using lugs in the casting and a push pull pin against which the lugs are stopped The pin has to be fully withdrawn to allow the fence to pivot from one side to the other Set the face to zero angle using the preset position Setting the Mitre Fence CHECK that everything that should be tight is tight saw blade guard rise and fall lock mechanism fence clamps etc Check that the angle is correct ...

Page 30: ...is adequate clearance under the guard for the capacity of the machine 75mm Do not remove the riving knife Do not use any blades that cut a smaller kerf than the riving knife thickness Make sure the riving knife is correctly adjusted to the blade and is securely fastened If the table insert becomes damaged or broken and will not support the timber up close to the blade replace it Do not start the s...

Page 31: ...cally asked or instructed to do so by the sawyer NOTE Before using your table saw go round and make sure everything is secure down that all tool are cleared away from the work area CHECK the blade for sharpness missing teeth resin buildup etc clean if necessary CHECK the blade is securely clamped in place i e not loose Feeding Work by Hand CONNECT A DUST EXTRACTION MACHINE TO THE SAW Start up the ...

Page 32: ...readed Rubber Foot 6 Extension Table 32 Long Rip Fence front rail 7 Extension Support Brackets 33 Long Rip Fence back rail 10 Hand Wheels 37 Work Clamp and Tool Post 11 Mitre Fence 38 Sliding Table Assembly 13 Saw Guard 40 Sliding Table Rail Assembly 14 Riving Knife 41 Mitre Angle Rip Fence Assembly 17 30mm Hose 42 Mitre Angle Rear Quadrant 20 Rip Fence Assembly 43 Table Fence Mounting Casting 21 ...

Page 33: ...Illustration and Parts Description 33 38 14 37 6 7 4 28 27 33 32 26 17 Table Extensions Setup 1 Table Extensions Setup 2 ...

Page 34: ...1 Tilt angle lock 2 1 22 23 Tilt control hand wheel Rise and full control handle Access door Hose support bracket Rise and full tilt index scale OFF ON A 1 2 22 Short Rip Fence front rail 23 Short Rip Fence back rail A NVR ON Off Switch B Rise and Full Lock 1 A Emergency Stop Shroud 1 B Tilt Angle Lock 2 B ...

Page 35: ...t See figs 110 111 112 Fig 110 Fig 111 Fig 112 Fig 113 Slacken off the saw nut remember left hand thread Remove the saw nut C then remove the sawplate washer D and the saw blade Now is a good time to give the interior of the machine the dust extraction channels etc a thorough clean See figs 113 114 Check the new blade for damage missing teeth sharpness etc Fit the new blade ensure that the teeth a...

Page 36: ...et and vacuum out and clean out the saw box and the extraction housing Remove any resin build up in the saw box using a proprietary resin cleaner Remove the upper side panels and clean the threaded drive shafts of the rise and fall and tilt mechanisms At the same time check the belt drive i e the belt is not glazing with resin build up likewise with the pulley wheels Check the belt tension If the ...

Page 37: ...Wiring Diagram 37 ...

Page 38: ...Exploded Diagrams Lists 38 DIAGRAM A ...

Page 39: ...n 1 A 18 Hexagon nut M6 4 A 19 Pan head tapping screw ST4X12 2 A 20 Washer 4 11 A 21 Switch bottom board 1 A 22 Switch house 1 A 23 Rubber washer of switch house 1 A 24 Hexagon nut M5 1 A 25 Wire strain 1 A 26 Externalteeth lock washer 1 A 27 Earth plate 1 A 28 Cross recessed pan head screw M4X10 3 A 29 Washer 5 1 A 30 Cross recessed pan head screw M5X20 1 A 31 Nut 1 A 32 Push stick 1 A 33 Switch ...

Page 40: ...Exploded Diagrams Lists 40 DIAGRAM B Part 1 ...

Page 41: ...Exploded Diagrams Lists 41 DIAGRAM B Part 2 ...

Page 42: ...support bracket 1 B 30 Hexagon socket cap head screw M8X20 12 B 31 Hex bolt M8X12 1 B 32 Tube support 1 DIAGRAM B Part 1 DIAGRAM B Part 2 NO DESCRIPTION Qty B 1 Rear rail l B 2 Step blot N8X25 10 B 3 Cross recessed countersunk head screw M5X6 5 B 4 Insert 1 B 5 Worktable 1 B 6 Extension table 2 B 7 Washer 8 32 B 8 Hexagon nut M8 12 B 9 Hexagonhead bolt M8X22 8 B 10 Slotted set screw with flat poin...

Page 43: ... block 1 C 7 Stop pin 1 C 8 Cross recessed countersunk head scerw M5x10 1 C 9 Guide board washer 1 C 10 Shoulder screw 1 C 11 Guide board 1 C 12 Cross recessed pan head screw M4x8 3 C 13 Hexagon nut M4 3 C 14 Scale 1 C 15 Cross recessed countersunk head tapping scerw M5x10 1 C 16 End cap A for dial fence 1 C 17 Dial fence 1 C 18 End cap B for dial fence 1 C 19 Step bolt M6x35 2 C 20 Washer 6 2 C 2...

Page 44: ...Exploded Diagrams Lists 44 DIAGRAM D ...

Page 45: ...gon nut M6 6 D 52 Adjusting frame 1 D 53 Circlips for shaft D 24 2 D 54 Knuckle 1 D 55 Thin nut M12 2 D 56 Height adjusting rod 1 D 58 Motor 1 D 59 Hexagon head bolt M8X40 6 D 60 Key 8X7X50 1 D 61 Hexagon socket set screw with 1 Flat point M6X9 D 62 Hexagon socket set screw with 1 Flat point M6X6 D 63 Motor wheel 1 D 64 Hexagon socket cap head screw M8X24 7 D 65 Single coil spring lock washer 8 7 ...

Page 46: ...cap for scale rail housing 1 E 18 Scale rail housing 1 E 19 Right end cap for scale rail housing 1 E 20 Scale indicator 1 E 21 External teeth lock washer 5 3 E 22 Cross recessed pan head screw M5x10 3 E 23 Square nut M5 3 E 24 Small gear 1 E 25 Gear rod 1 E 26 Eccentric wheel 1 E 27 Gear rod frame 1 E 28 Spring for gear rod 1 E 29 Hexagon socket set screw with flat point M6x5 2 E 30 Ripfence handl...

Page 47: ...ase 2 F 11 Hexagon socket cap head screw M10X55 hexagon 2 F 12 Hexagon socket cap head screw M10X30 10 F 13 Support bracket 2 F 14 Strip shape nut 2 F 15 End cap for guide rail 2 F 16 Hexagon socket cap head screw M6X18 10 F 17 Washer 6 22 F 18 Short round rail 1 F 19 Angle bracket 1 F 20 Lower bearing base 1 F 21 Hexagon socket cap head screw M8X20 16 F 22 Bearing 80018 8 F 23 Flange nut M8 3 F 2...

Page 48: ...20 1 G 17 Nut board 1 G 18 Plastic board 1 G 19 Hexagon socket countersunk head screw M8X22 2 G 20 Strip shape nut 2 G 21 Knob lever 1 G 22 Eccentric lever 1 G 23 Cam 1 G 24 Circlip for shaft d 14 1 G 25 Holder rod 1 G 26 Spring 1 G 27 Eccentric shaft 1 G 28 Circlip for shaft d 8 1 G 29 Workpiece clamp 1 G 30 Holder 1 G 31 Hexagon socket cap head screw M5x16 1 G 32 Handle screw M8X20 1 G 33 Swing ...

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