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Axminster Tools & Machinery Ltd
Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon EX13 5PH

axminster.co.uk

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Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material. In observance of 
European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its  
implementation in accordance with national law, electric tools that have reached the end of their 
life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.

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The Axminster guarantee is available on 
Hobby, Trade, Industrial, Engineer, Air Tool & Axcnc Technology Series machines

It’s probably the most comprehensive FREE guarantee ever- buy with confidence from Axminster!  
So sure are we of the quality, we cover all parts and labour free of charge for three years!

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• No registration necessary - just keep your proof of purchase

 

 

• Optional Service Plan for Industrial Series machinery

Great value & easy-to-use, 
perfect for use at home

Solid, reliable machines 
designed for daily use

Top performers with class leading features and 
build quality for use in busy workshops

Quality, precision machines  
for the workshop or education 

Precision CNC machines for 
industry and education 

Small machines for the home 
engineer

Compressors and tools for home or 
workshop use; durable and great value

Free Three Year Guarantee on Axminster Hobby, Trade and Industrial Series 
woodworking and engineering machines, Axminster Air compressors and Air 
Tools, and bench top grinders - no registration necessary just proof of purchase.
 
We will repair or replace at our discretion and will collect only from a UK 
mainland address, irrespective of the original delivery address.
 
The Guarantee assumes that you have bought the correct machine for the 
required operation, in accordance with our guidelines; have operated and 
maintained it in accordance with the instruction manual; and that all cutting 
machines will be used with a blade which is sharp and serviceable at all times.  
It does not cover consumable items purchased with the original product,  
including original blades or abrasives.

Normal wear and tear; misuse, abuse and neglect are excluded and the machine 
should not have been modified in any way. Please do not attempt to service the 
product without first contacting us; we are happy to guide you but failure to do 
so may invalidate the guarantee.
 
The Guarantee is transferable from owner to owner in the first three years but 
you must have original proof of purchase. Should we need to replace a machine 
in the first three years the guarantee will still continue to be effective from the 
original purchase date.
 
Full Terms and Conditions can be found  at axminster.co.uk/terms  
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. 

For more information visit axminster.co.uk/3years

Summary of Contents for Hobby series TS-250M

Page 1: ...e and sliding table kits 508213 Leg Stand 508214 Sliding Table Kit 508212 R H Extension Table 717540 Table Saw and Accessories Product Kit Codes 717540 TS 250M Table Saw and Accessories 508211 TS 250M...

Page 2: ...e symbols below advise that you follow the correct safety procedures when using this machine Fully read manual and safety instructions before use Eye protection should be worn Ear protection should be...

Page 3: ...with Large Washer and Nut L2 Optional R H Extension Table Assembly Kit Code 508212 1 No Extension Table M 2 No Long Front and Rear Fence and Table Extension Rail arms N 1 No Bag Containing O 6 No M6x2...

Page 4: ...at s Included 4 A B C D F G G2 G1 G3 G4 G6 E G5 Having unpacked your saw and its accessories please dispose of any unwanted packaging properly The packaging is biodegradable Basic Table Saw Code 50821...

Page 5: ...M P O Q N O1 O2 O3 O4 Optional Accessories H I J K L L1 L2 Stand Assembly Kit code 508213 R H Extension Table Assembly Kit code 508212 5...

Page 6: ...6 6 Optional Accessories R S U V W W1 W2 W3 W4 R1 X Y T Work clamp block Connecting block Sliding Table Assembly Kit code 508214...

Page 7: ...n a site area that is flooded or puddled and do not trail extension cables across wet areas Keep the machines clean it will enable you to more easily see any damage that may have occurred Clean the ma...

Page 8: ...After switching off never try to slow the saw down more quickly by applying side pressure with a piece of wood to the blade Apply the old joiner s adage of never getting hands within one handbreadth o...

Page 9: ...shers and nuts L1 Using the M8 x 10mm coach bolts nuts and washers bolt together two A frames using two legs H one long strut I in the middle and one short strut J at the top finger tighten the nuts o...

Page 10: ...on one carriage support arm V to the underside of the cast iron saw bench A line up the clearance holes a in the support arm with the pre drilled holes in the table using four M6 x 45mm countersink he...

Page 11: ...lide it onto the carriage arm X see fig 14 Make sure the wheels on carriage table engages correctly onto the carriage arm rails see fig 15 Fig 14 15 Carriage arm rail Y 6 Slide the carriage table Y to...

Page 12: ...ck and Phillips screws R1 secure it to the end of the angle fence R see fig 22 Fig 18 19 R U U Work clamp block Connecting block Fig 20 21 Fig 22 The picture above shows the angle fence R removed from...

Page 13: ...nce R to angles between 45 and 90 loosen the three lift and shift handles on the connecting and work clamp blocks U and set the fence to the required angle on the scale on the Fig 25 Fig 26 27 Grub lo...

Page 14: ...crew on the operating wheel handle G6 and sliding it onto the shaft making sure the grub screw is in line with machined slot a in the shaft Retighten the grub screw Repeat for the tilt mechanism to th...

Page 15: ...DE THE REAR SUPPORTING ARM Fig 35 36 2 Locate the two extension rail support arms N Remove the plastic cover to the left hand side of the support arm with the scale see fig 37 Line up the T slot to th...

Page 16: ...n table support arms N see fig 43 Offer up the M6 nuts to the support arms T slots and slide on the extension table M into the support arms N Push the extension table M until it is flush up against th...

Page 17: ...assembly slots over the fence extention table support arm N Clamp the fence assembly in position by turning the lift and shift handle clockwise see figs 50 51 Note Lubricate the Fence supporting arm...

Page 18: ...the nuts and washers from the Hex bolts introduce the bolts through the pre drilled holes in the support bracket plate P and replace the washers and nuts see fig 54 NOTE Leave a gap between the Hex b...

Page 19: ...t Rip Fence and Clamping Assembly not shown R Angle Fence see page 20 F Short Fence Rail with Scale not shown S Work Clamp Assembly G6 OperationWheel Handles T Flip Over Stop H Leg A Frames U Work Cla...

Page 20: ...Illustration and Parts Description 20 C D R V X Y Work clamp block A and connecting block B Flip over stop assembly A B Clamp B M N...

Page 21: ...le for measuring set angles Rise and fall operating handle and the clamping handle for the tilt mechanisum Tilt operating handle Mitre fence assembly NVR ON OFF switch with emergency stop shroud Clamp...

Page 22: ...61 Adjusting the Rip Fence to the Blade The fence assembly must be parallel to the saw blade for producing accurate cuts 1 Loosen the fence clamping handle and slide the fence assembly up against the...

Page 23: ...trations below figs 65 66 shows the fence in both positions Fig 65 66 The small surface of the fence is for guiding thin timber through The small surface of the fence is for guiding thick timber throu...

Page 24: ...slots edge see fig 72 Fig 70 71 Table insert A A A Fig 72 Fig 73 Fig 74 75 Table T slot Steel rule Blade rail Blade assembly B 4 Place the rule to the opposite end of the blade and take a further rea...

Page 25: ...T ON YOUR TABLE SAW Feeding the Work by Hand Start up the saw wait until it has reached full speed and slowly feed the timber through using both handles making sure to keep your hands well clear of th...

Page 26: ...correctly seated 4 Place the piece of timber against the blade as before and tighten up the saw bolt check the riving knife is aligned with the saw blade and correctly positioned Replace the table ins...

Page 27: ...er 2 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 Chec...

Page 28: ...Parts Breakdown List 28...

Page 29: ...Holding plate A 1 30 Riving Knife Splitting wedge 1 31 Holding plate B 1 32 Poly V belt HR410 1 33 Spindle pulley 1 34 Washer 5 2 35 Ball bearing 1 36 Ball bearing 1 37 C Spring 1 38 Shaft 1 39 Flat...

Page 30: ...Parts Breakdown List 30...

Page 31: ...ndle 1 82 Stop ruler 1 83 Plate 1 84 Guide 1 85 Lock handle 1 86 Scale 1 87 Guide 2 88 Bolt 1 89 Tap screw 4 x12 1 90 Flat head screw M4 x 8 6 91 Right protection plate 1 92 Flat head screw M4 x 8 1 9...

Page 32: ...NC machines for industry and education Small machines for the home engineer Compressors and tools for home or workshop use durable and great value FreeThreeYear Guarantee on Axminster Hobby Trade and...

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