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AC405SS
Scroll Saw

Code 105249

Original Instructions

AT&M: 21/03/2019

BOOK REF : 105792

Summary of Contents for AC405SS

Page 1: ...AC405SS Scroll Saw Code 105249 Original Instructions AT M 21 03 2019 BOOK REF 105792 ...

Page 2: ...d Wendeng Shandong 264400 China and complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements 2006 42 EC 06 42 EC Annex I 05 2006 EN 61029 1 2009 A11 declares that the machinery described This machine complies with the following directives EU Declaration of Conformity Signed Andrew Parkhouse Operations Director Date 11 07 2014 EU Declaration of Conformity 02 What s Included 03 General No...

Page 3: ...tool as well as the operating procedures for your new tool there are numerous hints and tips to help you to use the tool safely and to maintain its efficiency and prolong its life There is also a detailed description of the parts of your scroll saw which will enable you to become familiar with terminology we will use in this manual Keep this Instruction Manual readily accessible for any others who...

Page 4: ...e when or where it is liable to get wet Workplace Do not use 230V a c powered tools anywhere within a site area that is flooded Keep machine clean Leave machine unplugged until work is about to commence Always disconnect by pulling on the plug body and not the cable Carry out a final check e g check the cutting tool is securely tightened in the machine and the correct speed and function set Ensure...

Page 5: ...n cross section Moulding for example must lie flat and not rock on the table as it is being cut A suitable support must be used 12 Take care when backing off a work piece from the blade as the blade may bind in the kerf In this event switch OFF the machine and disconnect from the supply Wedge open the kerf and withdraw the work piece 13 Switch off the saw and make sure the blade has come to a comp...

Page 6: ...dable PLEASE DISPOSE OF ANY UNWANTED PACKAGING PROPERLY THE POLYTHENE POLYSTYRENE AND CARD IS RECYCLABLE Your scroll saw is fully assembled except for the Blade Guard assembly B and the hose for the blower Please follow the instruction below 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Anti kick back guide centred with the blade DON T OVERTIGHTEN AS THE GUARD IS ONLY PLASTIC B ...

Page 7: ... stand A pad between the saw and the workbench stand is also recommended to reduce vibration Ensure you use flat washers between the bolt head and mounting holes see figs 01 02 03 Fig 01 02 03 NOTE Fretsaw Stand Only You may need to add a larger sub table MDF or Plywood plate to give extra support to larger models Mounting hole ...

Page 8: ...ert Air hose Arm Blade storage Anti kick back guide Side access panel Blade tensioning knob Rocker arm bearing access ports Rocker arm bearing access ports Table clamping knob 35mm Dust extraction port Table Blade Motor NVR switch variable speed control Drop foot clamping knob Drop foot assembly ...

Page 9: ... switch A Variable speed control B 0 45 Degrees scale pointer 35mm dust extraction port A Table clamping star knob B Blade tensioning knob Air pump bellows Anti kick back guide A Air blower nozzle B Upper blade holder cradle assembly C A B B A B C A ...

Page 10: ...e you don t over tension the blade see fig 04 Fig 04 05 06 Positioning mark WARNING DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE BLADE OTHERWISE THE BLADE WILL BREAK 1 Place an engineer s square on the table and position it up against the blade making sure that the square is not in contact with any of the teeth Check that the blade is perpendicular 90 to the table see fig 07 2 If adjustment is required loosen the table...

Page 11: ...saw work together Expect some blade breakages scroll saw blades are fairly fragile compared to blades found on a bandsaw CONNECTTHE SCROLL SAWTOTHE MAINS SUPPLY AND SWITCH ON SEETHE SYMBOLS ON PAGETWO FOR WEARINGTHE CORRECT SAFETY PROTECTION WHEN USINGTHIS MACHINE CONNECT A DUST EXTRACTION MACHINETOTHE SAW UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD CHILDREN BE ALLOWED INTHEWORK AREA AND KEEPTOOLS AND EQUIPMENT...

Page 12: ...truggling to cut through increase the speed by turning the variable speed knob 3 Once you have completed your cut switch off the scroll saw by pressing the red OFF button 4 If you have finished using the scroll saw clean above and below the work table and wipe the scroll saw over see fig 17 Fig 17 DISCONNECT THE SCROLL SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY 5 If the scroll saw is not going to be used for a per...

Page 13: ...care not to bend or twist the blade 4 The teeth on the blade will wear out sooner or later The blade must therefore be replaced often 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 the grain of the wood You can compensate for this by watching the grai...

Page 14: ... panel see fig 23 Using the supplied handle Hex key D insert the key through the slot and loosen the lower blade holder caphead screw see fig 24 25 Fig 23 24 25 3 Repeat for the upper blade holder see fig 26 and remove the blade see fig 27 NOTE The blade can be removed from the lower blade holder without removing the side access panel but figure 28 shows a detail picture for clarity Fig 26 27 28 S...

Page 15: ... and re tension the blade as described on page 10 Pinless Blades CLEAR AWAY ANY TOOLS AROUND THE WORK AREA CONNECT THE SCROLL SAW TO THE MAINS SUPPLY 8 Start the scroll saw and check everything running correctly If all OK switch off the saw If not repeat steps 1 7 DISCONNECT THE SCROLL SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY The scroll saw will accept pinless blades to fit follow the instruction below 1 Repeat ...

Page 16: ... widths and thicknesses The width of the blade the thickness of the blade and the number of teeth per inch TPI are determined by the type of material and size of the radius being cut Here are several examples Blade storage TPI WIDTH THICKNESS MATERIAL 10 2 8mm 0 11 0 5mm 0 020 Medium curves on 114 to 1 3 4 wood wallboard hardboard 15 2 8mm 0 11 0 5mm 0 020 Same as above plus wood 1 8 to 1 1 2 thic...

Page 17: ...m remember that they have bedded themselves to the profile of the commutator in that position If you fit them reversed they may not be in exactly the same position which can cause excessive sparking and heat until they have re bedded themselves Fig 39 2 Carefully remove the motor brush see fig 39 Check the brush for signs of wear If it s O K re fit If the brush has worn down to a theard of its len...

Page 18: ...lightly oil the upper and lower rocker arm bearings see fig 45 46 47 Fig 45 46 47 Bearing bush rubber bungs Bearing bush 2 If you have finished using the scroll saw clean above and below the work table and wipe the scroll saw over see fig 43 44 3 If the scroll saw is not going to be used for a period of time use Ambersil Dry PTFE Film Antistick spray code 952137 over the work table to prevent the ...

Page 19: ...l Not Run 1 Defective cord plug or outlet 2 Defective motor 1 Unplug saw replace defective parts 2 Repairs MUST be made by a qualified technician Call Axminster Tool Centre Technical Sales Phone 0800 371822 ExcessiveVibration Some vibration is inevitable when the saw and motor are running 1 Improper mounting of saw 2 Unsuitable mounting surface 3 Loose table 4 Motor mount is loose 1 See proper mou...

Page 20: ...Exploded Diagrams Lists 20 ...

Page 21: ... x 25 1 37 Big cushion 1 38 Eccentricity connector assembly 1 39 Radial ball bearing with dust cover 2 40 Hex nut Type I M5 2 41 Connection pressure plate 1 42 Self tapping screw ST4 2 x 9 5 5 43 Small cushion 1 44 Hex cylindrical head screw M5 x 16 1 46 Pressure rod lock knob 1 47 Pressure rod 1 48 Philips screw M5 x 30 2 49 Blade guard 1 50 Fender bracket 1 51 Flat washer D6 1 52 Philips screw M...

Page 22: ...Wiring Diagram 22 ...

Page 23: ...Notes 23 ...

Page 24: ...together with household waste material By law they must be collected and recycled separately EU Countries Only The Axminster guarantee is available on Craft Trade Engineer AirTools CNCTechnology Series machines Buy with confidence from Axminster So sure are we of the quality we cover all parts and labour free of charge for three years For more information visit axminster co uk 3years ...

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