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SETTING THE SUPPORT BAR 

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1

Back

Right

Front

Up

Down

Left

Platen

Bar

Support Bar

These are the striations, 
we call them sharpening lines

25mm

The ‘RED’ circles in figure (A) shows the 
positions of the grub screws used to adjust 
the support bar, to the side of the frame. The 
GREEN’ circles in figure (B) shows the 
position of the Hex head screws used to fix 
the support bar to the side of the linisher.

A

B

Grub screw A

Grub screw B

Grub screw C

Grub screw D

Terminology of the Support Bar

2

3

4

Loosen the two threaded studs holding the platen. Adjust the 
platen so it projects out from the steel frame of about 0.5 to 
1mm.  Tighten the studs to secure the platen in place.

Loosen the two studs 

Bar

0.5 to 1mm 

Clearance

Platen

Summary of Contents for PROFESSIONAL AP50UE

Page 1: ...AP50UE Ultimate Edge Variable Speed Sharpening System Code 107658 Original Instructions AT 20 04 2022 BOOK VERSION 7 Code 106686 Ultimate Edge Angle Gauge Included ...

Page 2: ... the relevant essential health and safety requirements 2006 42 EC 2014 35 EU EN ISO 12100 2010 EN ISO 60204 1 2006 AC 2010 declares that the machinery described This machine complies with the following directives EU Declaration of Conformity Signed Andrew Parkhouse Operations Director Date 08 05 2022 EU Declaration of Conformity 02 What s Included 03 General Instructions for 230V Machines 04 Speci...

Page 3: ...d Self Adhisive D 1 Long Hex Key 4mm E 1 Ultimate Edge Angle Gauge H Model Number AP50UE B A G F H A B C E D I Clamping Handle A Large Bolt B Four Caphead Screws C Large Clear Washer D Four Spring Washers E Round Bar F Adjustable Mounting Plate G Round Bar Mounting Plate H Mounting Plate Cradle I C H D E Code 103738 Support Bar with Dual Axis Adjustment ...

Page 4: ...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 slip footwear etc Do not use the machine if you are tired or distracted Do not...

Page 5: ...ace aside Slot each threaded foot through the four pre drilled holes to each corner of the unit s base Replace the nuts stand the unit upright and adjust each foot in turn until the machine is level see fig 01 02 Fig 01 02 C Continues over Fig B Control box assembly Press knob in and twist Lock Unlock Fig 03 04 05 ...

Page 6: ...ions that can be fitted to the Platen The Platen on its own The Graphite Pad which is included For most applications we recommend the fitting of the graphite pad the graphite pad has a self adhesive backing and is stuck directly onto the front face of the platen The graphite pad helps reduce friction between the abrasive belt and the platen it also helps with smoother grinding as has a slight cush...

Page 7: ...on and centre the belt on the platen Press the lever 2 down and hold in place pull the locking PIN 3 out and raise the platen to re tension the belt see fig 13 6 Close the belt access door and engage the locking pin see fig 14 15 Fig 13 3 2 Fig 14 15 ...

Page 8: ... Belt door Base plate Adjustable rubber foot Belt tracking knob Main ON OFF switch Motor Control box Motor brush cap Motor brush access cap Belt Work table Belt tension mechanism 32mm Lower dust extraction outlet 32mm Upper dust extraction outlet Locking pin ...

Page 9: ...m A Tracking control knob B Operating lever C to release the tenstion to the belt A C B 32mm Lower dust extraction outlet F F G Belt tension mechanism Foward Reverse selector switch Belt speed MPM Meters Per Minute Speed control dial ON OFF buttons Main ON OFF switch ...

Page 10: ...ig 22 3 Make sure the speed control dial is turned right down then press the GREEN button to start the machine see fig 23 The digital diaplay will read For Forward then 202 MPM will light up see fig 24 25 Fig 21 22 23 24 25 4 Turn the speed control knob until the display reads around 400 MPM see fig 26 Fig 23 Switch ON Power ON Selector switch in the forward position Forward 202 MPM Increase speed...

Page 11: ... sudden adjustments otherwise you may over correct Make small adjustments The platen can be pivoted to the required angle by loosening the two button Hex screw see fig 31 Lower the platen to the required angle see fig 32 Re tighten the Hex screws to secure the setting Fig 30 31 32 Making small adjustments to centre the belt on the linisher Turning the tracking knob anti clockwise moves the belt to...

Page 12: ...CHANGING THE BELT 12 DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY 1 2 3 5 4 Clean inside the drive belt assembly Remove old belt ...

Page 13: ... cap screw in turn Check the condition of the motor brushes and replace just before the index line There is very little mechanical maintenance that can be carried out on the machine keep the machine clean 1 Remove the belt plate and check there is no dust or resin build up on the pulleys or at the edges of the platen 2 Remove all dust deposits and clean the motor using an M Class Vaccum Cleaner 3 ...

Page 14: ...ex key Slot the bolt B through the pre drilled hole in the mounting plate cradle I see step 4 Repeat the procedure for round bar mounting plate H see step 5 While holding the assembly place the clear washer D over the bolt and screw on the clamping handle A Nip up the handle to secure the assembly see step 6 8 Support bar assembled Locate the honing guide assembly and slide the unit onto the round...

Page 15: ...he frame The GREEN circles in figure B shows the position of the Hex head screws used to fix the support bar to the side of the linisher A B Grub screw A Grub screw B Grub screw C Grub screw D Terminology of the Support Bar 2 3 4 Loosen the two threaded studs holding the platen Adjust the platen so it projects out from the steel frame of about 0 5 to 1mm Tighten the studs to secure the platen in p...

Page 16: ...Angle Gauge tool is a quick and easy way to accurately set the correct clearence between the platen and the support bar The gauge has five preset stops from 20 to 40 degrees The gauge also incorporates a 25mm projection stop to set the correct projection of the chisel out from the Honing Guide assembly Linisher Bar Setting the Bar at 90 to the Platen Hex screw Alternatively place a 90 square on th...

Page 17: ...e work It is exactly what it says it is a micro bevel which can be increased with ease each time the tool becomes dull The micro bevel guide is made of stainless steel and aluminium and has the ability to accept the tool still mounted in the honing guide The precise angle of the micro bevel can be easily set and with a few positive passes over a fine diamond or waterstone a superb edge can be achi...

Page 18: ...428 Trizact Abrasive Belt 50 x 785mm A16 1 200G 105429 Trizact Abrasive Belt 50 x 785mm A6 3 000G 105430 Hermes FB637 Blue Film 785 x 50mm Belt 800G 105553 Tormek Jigs for Gouges code 102132 Many of the Tormek jigs work amazingly well on the 12mm bar of the Ultimate Edge and provide the user with extremely sharp and accurately ground tools The Tormek fingernail grinding jig is shown using an alumi...

Page 19: ...ly ensures that the process of start ing coarse and ending up fine is always followed A variety of 12mm bore accessories are available for use on the Twist n Fix 12mm arbor including a leather profiled wheel for carving tools a rubberised wheel for polishing and traditional mops both stitched loose leaf and sisal N B Smaller sizes of abrasive soaps are available online No Description Code 1 4 Stan...

Page 20: ... Line up the bayonet fitting with the carrier pins press in and Twist so the assembly is locked together Screw on the mop honing wheel not supplied Insert the tommy bars into the holes in the Twist n Fix assembly and tighten the nut Nip up the Hex screw to prevent the nut from unscrewing while in motion Nut ...

Page 21: ...de 105927 AxminsterBuffPolishingCompound Code 105928 AxminsterPinkPolishingCompound Code 105926 AxminsterRedPolishingCompound Code 105930 AxminsterTradeFinalFinish BuffingPowder Code 105763 AxminsterGreenPolishingCompound Code 105929 RedMediumPolishing HoningPaste250g Code 103703 BlueFinePolishing HoningPaste250g Code 103715 WhiteSuperFine Polishing HoningPaste250g Code 103716 ...

Page 22: ...POLISHING COMPOUND CHART 22 ...

Page 23: ...r suitable for the most arduous of applications It has an all steel power head fitted with a low noise ECO high efficiency motor The all steel container has a 25mm adaptor Please note this extractor must be used with suitable heat resistant hose such as product code 106624 This hose is 2meters long and made from galvanised steel spirally wound to give it the flexibility needed when connecting a ma...

Page 24: ...EXPLODED DIAGRAMS LIST 24 107658 AP50UE Variable Speed ...

Page 25: ... 1 4 FOAM PAD 1 6 BUSH 1 7 BUTTORN HEAD SCREW M6X12 4 8 CONTROL BOX PLATE 1 9 STRAIN RELIEF BUSHING SR F51 1 10 POWER CORD 1 11 MOTOR CORD 1 12 MOTOR 1 13 BASE PLATE 1 14 FOOT PAD 4 14A NUT 3 8 8 15 SPRING WASHER 4 16 BUTTON HEAD SCREW M8X12 4 17 MOTOR PLATE 1 18 FLAT HEAD SCREW M5X12 4 19 TOOL HOLDER 1 20 FIX PLATE 1 21 NYLON NUT M6 1 22 HANDLE 1 23 FLAT HEAD SCREW M6x20 1 24 KNOB 1 25 SET SCREW ...

Page 26: ...WARNING LABLE 1 59 GRAPHITE PAD 1 63 POM SET SCREW 2 64 SET SCREW M6X15 1 65 NUT M6 1 66 LONG REACH BALL END HEX KEY 4mm 1 69 EXTERNAL TOOTH WASHER M5 3 70 STOP ROD 1 71 HANDLEBAR 1 72 SPRING 1 73 COVER 1 74 WASHER M6 2 75 PIN 02X12 1 76 BUTTOM SCREW M3X10 4 77 WASHER M3 4 78 NYLON NUT M3 4 79 LOCK HANDLE 1 80 WEAR PLATE 1 81 BUTTOM HEAD SCREW M6x10 2 82 WASHER 2 ...

Page 27: ...oltage input voltage could be too high or too low Check the power supply voltage is correct E4 Machine is being overloaded motor will stop working Press stop button to clear error code and retry E7 Feedback from motor is not working Press stop button to clear error code and retry E8 Control box issue Contact supplier On occasions the spindle speed D R O may display error message codes If your mach...

Page 28: ...ears For more information visit axminstertools com 3years Axminster Tools Axminster Devon EX13 5PH axminstertools com The packaging is suitable for recycling Please dispose of it in a responsible manner Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material By law they must be collected and recycled separately EU Countries Only ...

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