Axminster Trade AT254SB, Original Instructions Manual

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Setting the Machine
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Check the belt tension, see figs 106-107, the belt should be tight, but not unduly so. Remove all tools and
stow away. Check that the machine tables are clear. Lower the saw to leave about 25mm protruding, set
the saw upright.
Checking the Belt Tension
Motor assembly
Belt (A) and Belt tensioner bolt (B)
Fig 106
Fig 107
A
B
Fit the small mitre fence (11) into the
machines ‘T’ slot. Loosen the clamping
handle (A).
Check that the indexing pointer gives the
correct reading against the scale.
Fig 104
Fig 105
11
A
Pointer
Scale
Pin
Fit the small mitre fence (11) to the machine. Loosen
the clamping handle (A).
NOTE: There are 3 preset positions available with
the small mitre fence. +45˚, 0˚, and -45˚, these are
achieved 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to be fully withdrawn to allow the fence to pivot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 (and the lug is on
the correct side of the pin). Check that the indexing
pointer gives the correct reading against the scale.
Adjust the pointer if necessary. Check left and
right positions. Check the pointer is still correct. If
the preset positioning is wrong, set the fence with
a square/mitre gauge, set the pointer accurately
against the scale and clamp the fence in position
without recourse to the presets. Remove the small
mitre fence from the table and stow carefully aside.
(See figs 104-105)
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