Axminster AWFS18 User Manual Download Page 1

AWFS18 18" Scroll Saw

Axminster Tool Centre,
Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon EX13 5PH

www.axminster.co.uk

This quality scroll saw is made almost entirely in cast iron which has
excellent vibration damping qualities. 

The twin pivot arm mechanism provides minimum blade oscillation, giving a very
clean cut. With a choice of stroke depth of 10 and 20mm also giving further options
for different cutting tasks as does the electronically variable stroke rate of between

400-1,400 per minute. Able to take both pinned and pinless blades, a handy blade

clamp setting jig is built into the table, making accuruate blade changes easy to

do. The very large cast iron table has a smooth surface and gives great

support to the work, also can easily be tilted to 45° for bevel work. The

table insert can be replaced with a blank unit which can be drilled to

suit the blade, giving almost zero clearence for fine work. A 120W

induction motor gives ample power and is silent running to avoid

distractions. An articulated hose provides air from a bellows to keep
the blade area free of dust, whilst a vacuum extractor can be

connected to an outlet for dust control. An eye shield and work hold

down foot are provided for added safety during use. 

A separate large emergency stop control is fitted, in

line with requirements for schools and colleges,

offering a quality scrollsaw at a realistic price.

Code: 100104

Summary of Contents for AWFS18

Page 1: ...king accuruate blade changes easy to do The very large cast iron table has a smooth surface and gives great support to the work also can easily be tilted to 45 for bevel work The table insert can be r...

Page 2: ...ed from CE Certificate The undersigned authorised by M Kroger Chih Chuen Incorporation No 8 Alley 65 Fu Kuang 5 Lane Wu Kuang Rd Wu Jih Hsiang Taichung Hsien 414 Taiwan R O C Model number CH SE 18V Sc...

Page 3: ...ontaining 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...

Page 4: ...when combined with the swivelling blade guide results in a good clean cutting action suited to a wide range of materials Fitted with a mushroom Emergency Stop switch positioned within easy reach as r...

Page 5: ...achine such that it is necessary to stand on the machine to reach them HANDLE WITH EXTREME CARE Whenever transporting or installing machinery and always use a lifting tool AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING En...

Page 6: ...hey must all be in place and securely fastened when performing any operation 18 Be sure to use the correct blade size and type 19 Use ONLY approved replacement saw blades Contact your local Axminster...

Page 7: ...pre drilled holes two of the holes are for fixing the assembly to the fretsaw arm while the third is for securing the air delivery tube C You will require a 5mm Hex key and a 17mm spanner Please foll...

Page 8: ...e drilled hole to the base of the NVR assembly bracket B See fig 8 2 While holding the air tube C in position screw the 1 4 BSP brass fitting back on See fig 9 NOTE The fitting may be tight as it is n...

Page 9: ...is strongly recommended that you mount the machine to a workbench See fig 12a or to a purpose built Fretsaw stand See fig 12b Part No 100082 A pad between the saw and the workbench stand is also recom...

Page 10: ...puts power to the master ON OFF switch Scale 0 45 Pointer Lower blade guard Table clamp Dust extraction outlet Plastic air hose Variable speed control unit Work table Upper blade guard Blade tension...

Page 11: ...Low to 1400rpm High Variable speed control knob Master ON OFF switch Air delivery tube Tensioning lever Anti kick back guide to stop the work kicking back at you Table insert Rocker arm Anti kick bac...

Page 12: ...mbol X 2 Blade positioning guides Scroll saw chassis Motor NVR Switch with mounting bracket Plastic air tube 1 4 BSP brass fitting Air pump bellows Table stop Drive bearing Lower arm Remove the side p...

Page 13: ...e tensioning knob Perpendicular Square Adjustment Place an engineer s square on the table and place it up against the blade and check that the blade is perpendicular 90 to the table making sure that t...

Page 14: ...ade breakages scroll saw blades are fairly fragile compared to blades found on a bandsaw or circular saw UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD CHILDREN BE ALLOWED IN WORK AREAS PLUG IN AND SWITCH ON THE MAINS...

Page 15: ...you find the blade is struggling to cut through increase the speed by turning the variable speed knob until you are happy 4 Once you have completed your cut switch off the fretsaw by pressing the mast...

Page 16: ...n to obtain the best cutting results A blade will stay sharp for half an hour to 2 hours of continuous running depending on the material being cut 5 Be aware that the blade has a tendency to follow th...

Page 17: ...o the side of the drive wheel B to hold the wheel in position Re secure the lower arm The left hole is for 10mm strokes and the right for 20mm strokes 1 To gain access to the drive wheel remove the si...

Page 18: ...ve 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...

Page 19: ...lot Changing Standard Blades Pin Ends CLEAN THE UPPER AND LOWER BLADE HOLDER BEFORE INSERTING A NEW BLADE CHECK THE BLADE FOR DAMAGE 1 Repeat 1 to 8 on the previous pages to remove the standard blade...

Page 20: ...h per inch TPI are determined by the type of material and size of the radius being cut Here are several examples TPI WIDTH THICKNESS MATERIAL 10 2 8mm 0 11 0 5mm 0 020 Medium curves on 114 to 1 3 4 wo...

Page 21: ...ion of Rocker Arms 1 Blade clamps not aligned 1 Loosen the blade clamping knob F Adjust position of blade clamps Use a 90 square to verify alignment Re tighten clamping knob F continue operation Maint...

Page 22: ...Parts Breakdown 22...

Page 23: ...Parts List 23...

Page 24: ...24 Wiring Diagram...

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