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AT460SS

 

 

460mm Scroll Saw

Code 501201

Original  Instructions

AT: 26/10/2021

BOOK VERSION: 4

Summary of Contents for 501201

Page 1: ...AT460SS 460mm Scroll Saw Code 501201 Original Instructions AT 26 10 2021 BOOK VERSION 4 ...

Page 2: ...rn HAZARD Motor gets hot Dust mask should be worn The symbols below advise the correct safety procedures when using this machine Cert No CH SE 18V Axminster Tool Centre Ltd Axminster Devon EX13 5PH UK axminstertools com Type Scroll Saw Model AT460SS conforms to the machinery example for which the EC Type Examination Certificate No TSSD2110000130Z0 has been issued by CHIH CHUEN INCORPORATION at No ...

Page 3: ...1 Containing 1 Blade Guard 1 Blade Guard Angle Support Rod Bag 2 Containing 2 Spare Blade Clamps 1 Spare Table Insert 1 2 5mm 3mm 5mm Hex Keys Pack of Saw Blades Containing 5 18t x 0 35 x 1 4 x 130mm 5 12 5t x 0 5 x 0 94 x 130mm 5 9 5t x 0 6 x 1 62 x 130mm 1 Instruction Manual A B C D E F G H I J K A B E F G H I J K Plastic air hose ...

Page 4: ...h 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 required for Educational use Complies with BS4163 2006 Supplied with table insert and fretsaw blade Good Working Practices Safety The following suggestions will enable you to observe good working prac...

Page 5: ...machine 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 Ensure the switch is OFF before plugging in to mains BE AWARE that accidents are caused by carelessness due to familiarity ALWAYS concentrate on the job in hand no matter how trivial it may seem Do not...

Page 6: ...ey 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 Tool Centre for advice The use of inferior blades may increase the risk of injury Your scroll saw is fully assembled except for the Blade Guard Air delivery tube and NVR switch assembly To attach these...

Page 7: ...e 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 follow the instruction below 1 Loosen and remove the two hex bolts from the cast iron arm See fig 4 NOTE Support the arm to stop it from dropping onto the table 2 Line up the two holes in the NVR switch ...

Page 8: ...re 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 new you may require a 17mm spanner to tighten it fully Fig 7 Undo and remove the 1 4 BSP brass fitting from the air tube assembly Fig 8 Insert the air tube s threaded end through the pre drilled hole ...

Page 9: ...ted holes A see fig 12 it is strongly recommended that you mount the machine to a workbench See fig 12a or to a purpose built Fretsaw stand A pad between the saw and the workbench stand is also recommended to reduce vibration The workbench stand should be at least 250 x 410mm Ensure you use flat washers between the bolt head and mounting holes DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN There are two extra holes B for add...

Page 10: ...ich 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 knob RED Button OFF GREEN Button ON Air pump bellows RESET Button ...

Page 11: ...rpm 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 back guide height rod Clamping knob Emergency stop ON OFF NVR switch shroud Guard angle support rod ...

Page 12: ... symbol 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 panel to gain access to the drive assembly ...

Page 13: ...de 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 the square is not in contact with any of the teeth See figs 14 14a If adjustment is required follow the instruction below Fig 14a 90 degree Square Blade Table clamp Fig 14 90 1 Loosen the table clamp ...

Page 14: ... 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 SEE THE INSIDE COVER OF THE MANUAL FOR WEARING THE CORRECT SAFETY PROTECTION WHEN USING THIS MACHINE Make a last check that everything is secure that the blade is tight and all none essential items have...

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 scroll saw by pressing the master switch to the OFF position see fig 19 turn OFF the mains switch 5 If you have finished using the scroll saw clean above and below the work table and using a damp cloth wipe the scroll saw over 6...

Page 16: ... 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 grain carefully and guiding the wood past the saw blade 6 If you are not familiar with scroll saws there will naturally be a learning per...

Page 17: ...to 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 side panel A by undoing the Phillips screw counter clockwise place assembly safely aside 2 Place a steel rod into the recess to the side of the drive wheel B to hold the wheel in position 3 Undo the lo...

Page 18: ...ove 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 cradle G 7 Press down the lower housing clip H beneath the table and remove the lower blade clamp 8 REMOVE the blade assembly through the hole in the table A B C D E F G H ...

Page 19: ...slot 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 2 INSERT the pin ended blade through the centre of the table INSTALL THE BLADES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER 3 Slide the blade into the lower cradle H so that the pins on the end of the blade e...

Page 20: ...eeth 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 wood wallboard hardboard 15 2 8mm 0 11 0 5mm 0 020 Same as above plus wood 1 8 to 1 1 2 thick 18 2 4mm 0 095 0 25mm 0 010 Extra thin cuts on soft woods to 1 4 and parquetry As a general rule select t...

Page 21: ... with motion 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 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING 21 3 The motor is permanently lubricated Do not try to oil the motor bearings or service any internal parts of the motor If the power cord is worn frayed cut or damaged...

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Page 24: ... 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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