Axminster Craft AC216TS User manual

AC216TS
216mm Table Saw
Code 104926
Original Instructions
AT&M: 21/03/2019
BOOK REF : 105785
Code: 104931 Floor Stand
for AC216TS Table Saw
Code: 104932 Cabinet Stand
for AC216TS Table Saw
Code: 104930 Sliding Table Kit for AC216TS Table Saw

Index of Contents
2
The symbols below advise 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 worn
HAZARD
Dust mask
should be worn
Two Man
Assembly
Cert No: MJ2320,MJ2325R,
MJ2325G-2, MJ2331-2, MJ2330
Axminster Tools & Machinery Ltd
Axminster Devon
EX13 5PH UK
axminster.co.uk
Type Table Saw
Model AC216TS and conforms to the machinery example for which the
EC Type-Examination Certificate No BM 50424431
has been issued by Laizhou Fulin Machinery Co., Ltd.
at:Wenchang Road Street Nanwuli Industry Yard Laizhou, Shandong261400 China
and complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements.
2006/42/EC
EN 1870-19:2013
EN 60204-1:2006+A1+AC
declares that the machinery described:-
This machine complies with the following directives:
EU Declaration of Conformity
Signed
Andrew Parkhouse
Operations Director Date: 06/12/2018
EU Declaration of Conformity 02
What’s Included 03
Optional Accessories 04-05-06
General Instructions for 230V Machines 06
Specific Instructions for Table Saws 07
Specification 08
Assembly 08-09-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17
Illustration and Parts Description 18-19-20-21
Set Up and Adjustment 22-23
Operating Instructions 24
Changing the Saw Blade 25
Maintenance 26
Exploded Diagrams/Lists 27-28-29-30-31

What’s Included
3
Quantity Item Part Model Number
AC216TS
1 Basic Table Saw A
1 Side Extension Table B
1 Rear Extension Table C
2 Operating Handle Wheel Knobs D
1 Rip Fence Assembly E
1 Rip Fence Extension F
1 Rip Fence Rail with Scale G
1 Riving Knife H
1 Hose Support Bracket I
1 Dust Extraction Moulding J
1 Crown Guard with Clamping Handle K
1 Flexible Hose L
2 Hose Clips M
1 Push Stick N
1 Blade Locking Bar O
1 24mm Spanner P
1 13-15mm Spanner Q
4 Hex Keys 6,5,3,2mm R
1 Handle Hex Key S
4 M8 Threaded Feet with nut/washer T
10 M8 Bolts Nuts & Washers U
A
N
O
P
Q
R S
T
C
K
H
B
M
L
F
G
E
D
J
I
U
Code 104926

Optional Accessories
4
Quantity Item Part
Quantity Item Part
4 Leg Brackets 1
2 Long Upper Support Struts 2
2 Short Upper Support Struts 3
2 Long Lower Support Struts 4
2 Short Lower Support Struts 5
2 Threaded Rubber Feet 6
1 Floor Stand Bag of Fixings 7
1 Right Side Panel with Door Cut out 8
1 Left Side Panel 9
1 Rear Panel 10
1 Right Panel Door with Locking Knob 11
1 Cabinet Shelf 12
2 Upper and Lower Support Struts 13
1 Moulded Red Front Panel 14
1 Cabinet Stand Moulded Top 15
4 M8 Threaded Feet with Nut/Washer 16
11 M8 Cap head Bolts with Nut and Washers 17
4 Short Cap head Screws and Washer 18
5 M8 Cap head Bolts and Washers 19
Code 104931 Floor Stand Assembly
Code 104932 Cabinet Stand Assembly
1
23
4
5
6 7
9
10
8 11

Optional Accessories
5
Quantity Item Part
2 Sliding Carriage Support Bracket 20
4 Cap head Bolts and Washers for Support Brackets 21
2 Height Adjusting Blocks 22
1 Hex Key 23
1 Fence Mitre Casting with Lift & Shift Clamping Handle 24
1 Tool Post with Washer/Nut for Hold Down Clamp 25
1 Hold Down Clamp 26
1 Fence Distance Stop with Micro Adjuster & Clamping Handle 27
1 Sliding Table Assembly 28
1 Fence 29
1 Sliding Carriage Assembly 30
Code 104930 Sliding Table Kit Assembly
12 15
14
13
16
17
18 19
21 23
26
25
24
27
20
22
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Optional Accessories
6
Quantity Item Part
1 Table Insert for the AC216TS Table Saw 31
1 19mm Mitre Fence 32
Code 104933 Craft Table Insert / Code 104928 Mitre Fence
28
31
32
29 30
The following will enable you to observe good working
practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain
your tools and equipment in good working order.
WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
OUT OF REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Mains Powered Tools
• Tools are supplied with an attached 13 Amp plug.
• Inspect the cable and plug to ensure that neither are
damaged. Repair if necessary by a suitably qualified person.
• Do not use 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 you are comfortable before you start work,
balanced, not reaching 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.
•If another person is to use the machine, ensure they are
suitably qualified to use it.
•Do not use the machine if you are tired or distracted
•Do not use this machine within the designated safety areas
of flammable liquid stores or in areas where there may be
volatile gases.
•Check cutters are correct type and size, are undamaged
and are kept clean and sharp, this will maintain their
operating performance and lessen the loading on the
machine.
•OBSERVE…. make sure you know what is happening
around you and USE YOUR COMMON SENSE.
KEEP WORK AREA AS UNCLUTTERED AS IS PRACTICAL.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD CHILDREN BE
ALLOWED IN WORK AREAS.
General Instructions for 230V Machines

Specific Instructions for Table Saws
7
Make sure the saw blade is the correct type for the job in hand.
Do not force the saw, if the saw begins to ‘stall’you are‘forcing
the cut’ or over working the saw.
Ensure that the saw blade is clean and sharp.
Resin build up on the blades will increase the friction of the
saw passing through the timber, and cause over heating of
the blade, blunt teeth will work harder tearing the fibre of
the timber as opposed to shearing it, also with subsequent
overheating. Both faults unnecessarily load the machine
beyond normal usage, and shorten its longevity.
Do not use blades that are deformed in any way.
Do not remove the blade guard.The design of the riving knife
on the machine will not allow for slotting or‘blind’ grooving,
so there is no reason to remove the guard.
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 of the blade. Leave the machine
disconnected from the mains supply until you are about to
commence work.
Always disconnect the machine if you are leaving it unattended.
Never leave the vicinity of the machine unless the blade has
come to a complete stop.
Do not attempt to carry out any maintenance, corrective work,
setting up etc., unless the machine is disconnected from the
mains supply. If any tools have been used during setting up
procedures, make sure they are removed from the machine
and stowed safely away.
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY NEVER OPERATE
THE TABLE SAW WITHOUT THE RIVING KNIFE
IN PLACE!
Do not remove the riving knife.
Do not use any blades that cut a smaller kerf than the riving
knife thickness. Make sure the riving knife is correctly adjusted
to the blade and is securely fastened. If the table insert
becomes damaged or broken, and will not support the timber
‘up close’to the blade, replace it.
Do not start the saw with the work piece touching the blade.
Do not commence sawing until the blade has run up to full
speed.
CONNECT A DUST EXTRACTION
MACHINE TO THE SAW.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
CHILDREN BE ALLOWED IN THE WORK AREA
AND KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF
REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN!
WARNING! IF THE SAW JAMS!
SWITCH OFF IMMEDIATELY.
USE THE SUPPLIED PUSH STICK
WHEN CUTTING SMALL PIECES.
Do not attempt to carry out cross cutting operations‘freehand’,
always use the mitre fence for small stuff and the sliding
carriage for larger work pieces. Do not attempt to ‘rip’freehand,
always use the guiding facility of the rip fence.
It is perfectly acceptable to support guide and feed the timber
with your hands whilst ripping stuff of some length, however,
as you approach the blade ensure that the push stick is to hand,
and you use it.
Remember the emphasis of the ‘push’ should be between the
blade and the fence and close to the fence. Use your free hand
to support and guide the material on the offside of the saw
blade and at least 100mm away from it. If the timber does not
extend to at least 100mm to the offside of the saw blade,
the material possibly does not need guiding or supporting.
Check that there are no foreign objects e.g. old nails, screws,
small stones etc embedded in the material you are about to cut.
If necessary take a wire brush to the timber before working.

Specification
8
Code 104926
Model AC216TS
Rating Craft
Power 1.1 kW
Blade Dia/Bore 216mm/30mm
Blade Tilt 0° to 45°
Max Depth of Cut @ 45˚ 45mm
Max Depth of Cut @ 90˚ 65mm
Max Width of Cut with Fence 370mm
Table Size Cast Iron Table 570mm x 400mm
Table Height 320mm (bench mounted)
Table Size With Extensions 570mm x 675mm
Dust Extraction Outlet 100mm
Min Extraction Airflow Required 850m³/hr
Overall L x W x H 670mm x 695mm x 420mm
Weight 70 kg
Assembly
104926 Basic Saw
WARNING! THE SAW IS HEAVY SEEK
ASSISTANCE BEFORE LIFTING.
1. With assistance lift the saw assembly (A) from the box onto
a suitable work surface. Locate the two operating wheel knobs
(D) and attach one to each operating wheel, see fig 01-02.
Fig 01-02
D
2. Find the four threaded feet (T), with assistance very carefully
tilt the saw over to gain access to the underside and screw each
foot in turn into the machined holes in each corner of the
chassis, see fig 03-04.
3. Lower the saw down, locate the side and rear extension
tables (B-C) and M8 bolts (U). Remove the nuts from the bolts
and place safely aside. Insert the bolts with washers through
the holes in the extension table (B), line up the holes in both
tables and secure the extension table (B) to the side of the cast
iron table, see fig 05-06-07.
Fig 03-04
T
Fig 05
B
U

Assembly
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Fig 06-07-08
B
4. Repeat for the rear extension table (C), making sure you line
up the machined slots in the table with the 19mm mitre ‘T’ slots
in the cast iron table. Secure both extension tables together,
see fig 09-10-11.
Fig 09-10-11
C
5. Locate the dust extraction moulding (J). Undo the four
cap head bolt/washers holding the side access panel, place to
one side. Remove the panel to gain access to the saw assembly,
see fig 12-13.
Fig 12-13
6. Undo and remove the Phillips screws/washers/nuts hold
the hose mounting plate from inside the housing. Place the
moulding (J) over the dust outlet, line up the holes and replace
the screws to secure it in position, see fig 14-15-16. Replace the
access panel. Fig 14-15-16
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J
Hose mounting plate
U

Assembly
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7. Raise the saw by first releasing the rise & fall operating
wheel clamping knob, remove the five cross head screws
holding the table insert and place safely aside, see 17. Raise
the saw to it’s maximum height by turning the operating
wheel clockwise.
8. Find the riving knife (H) Loosen the two nuts holding the
riving knife clamping plates, slide the riving knife down
between the two plates and lightly tighten to hold the riving
knife in place. Check that the tip of the knife has a clearance
of 3-8mm between the blade then tighten the nuts to secure
the riving knife in place. Replace the insert plate, see fig
18-19-20-21.
Fig 17
Insert plate
Clamping knob
Fig 18-19-20-21
H
H
Clamping plates
3-8mm Gap between the
riving knife and the blade
9. Locate the crown guard (K), flexible hose (L) and hose
clips (M). Loosen the lift & shift handle on the crown guard.
Introduce the slot to the rear of the crown guard (K) over the
riving knife and slot pin bolt into the curved slot in the riving
knife.Tighten the handle, see fig 22.
Fig 22
Curved slot
NOTE: DO NOT OVER TIGHT AS THE CROWN
GUARD IS PLASTIC AND COULD BE DAMAGED!
10. Locate the flexible hose (L), place a hose clip (M) over one
end. Insert the hose over the extraction outlet on the crown
guard (K) and tighten the clip. Place the remaining clip over
the opposite end of the hose, insert the hose over the
extraction out moulding (J) and tighten, see fig 23-24.
Fig 23-34
J
L
M
K

Assembly
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11. Put to hand four M8 Bolts with washer/nuts (U) and rip
fence rail with scale (G). Insert two bolts with washers up
through the holes to the underside end of the side extension
table (B) and lightly screw on two bolts.Place the remaining
two bolts with washer into the threaded holes to the underside
of cast iron table, see fig 35. Note: make sure give enough
clearance between the tables and bolts for the next step.
12. Line up the machined slots in the rip fence rail (G) with the
bolts and slide the rail up against the tables. Nip up the bolts to
secure the rail, see fig 36-37.
Fig 35
B
U
G
Fig 36-37
13. Locate the rip fence (E) and lower the clamp assembly
down over the fence rail (G) and press down the locking lever
to secure in position, see fig 38.
14. Find the rip fence extension (F), slot the two ‘T’ bolts
mounted in the rip fence (E) into the ‘T’ slot on the fence
extension and nip up the butterfly knob clamps, see fig 39.
Note: the extension (F) can be set in two positions,
see fig 40.
Fig 38-39-40
E
F
‘T’ Slot
‘T’ bolt
Butterfly knob
G
15. Locate the hose support bracket (I) and secure it to the side
extension table (B) using a M8 bolt washer/nut (U). Insert the
holes (L) into the hose bracket, see fig 41.
Fig 41
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16. Place a straight edge across the tables and check they are
level and make adjustment until correct.
I
U

Assembly
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104926 Basic Table Saw
104931 Optional Floor Stand
AC216TS Table Saw assembled for work bench setup
Step 1
Step 5
Step 7
Step 6
Step 4
Step 3
Step 2
Locate all the components on page 04 and assemble as follows.
3
1
7
5
3
2
4
6
Remove the table saw’s feet, see figs 03-04, remove the two
access panels on either side of the saw. With assistance, place
the saw onto the stand and line up the holes in the chassis
with the ones in the stand, and secure using four M8 x16 bolts,
washer/nuts. Go round and fully tighten all the bolts. Replace
the access panels.

Assembly
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104932 Optional Cabinet Stand
Locate all the components for the cabinet stand as shown on
page 04-05 and follow the instructions below.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
9
8
10
17
12
13
16
14 18
11
15
Hinges
19
Line up the holes

Assembly
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104930 Optional Sliding Table Kit
1. Locate the carriage support brackets (20) and cap head
bolts/washers (21). Offer up the elongated slots in the right/left
hand brackets with the threaded holes to the side of the saw
assembly (A) and secure in place using the cap head bolts/
washers (21), see fig 42-43-44.
Fig 42-43-44
Threaded holes
21
20
A
2. Find the two height adjusting blocks (22), unscrew the
height adjuster thread to gain access to the cap head bolt, see
fig 45. Fix the blocks against the saw using the threaded holes
beneath each bracket, see fig 46. Screw the height adjuster
thread, so it touches the base of the bracket (20), see fig 47.
3. Locate the sliding carriage (30), loosen the two cap head
bolts/nuts (a) on the brackets (20). Introduce the first two nuts
into the ‘T’ slot rails on either side of the carriage (30) and slide
on, repeat for the opposite end. Adjust the carriage to your
preference and nip up the four bolts, see fig 48-49.
Fig 45-46-47
22
Cap head bolt
Fig 48-49
a

Assembly
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4. Locate the sliding table (28), turn the table over and pull
out and twist the table stop pin knob so it’s in the unlocked
position, see fig 50-51.
5. Position the sliding table (28) so the wheel assembly engages
either side of the sliding carriage (30) and roll on the table, see
fig 52. Reengage the stop pin and slide it up against the stop on
the carriage, see fig 53.
Fig 50-51-52
Table stop pin knob
Fig 53
Carriage stop
6. Place a level across both tables, using a hex key adjust both
height adjusting blocks (22) and the two pivot bolts on each
support bracket (20), until both sliding table (28) and cast iron
table are level, see fig 54-55-56-57.
Fig 54-55-56-57
22
Note: you will need to loosen the cap head
bolts on both carriage support brackets
(20), just enough to adjust the pivot bolts.
Pivot bolts
Cap head bolts
7. The sliding table (28) can also be raised or lowered
independently in small increments by adjusting the wheel
assembly. Adjust each wheel in turn, loosen the wheel locking
nut (a), undoing the stop bolt (b) and using a Hex key adjust the
grub screw (c). Repeat until you are satisfied, see fig 58-59 on
next page. Nip-up the wheel nuts (a).
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Assembly
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Fig 58-59
a
b
c
8. Locate the mitre casting with lift and shift hand (24). Insert
the locking handle with washer through the elongated slot in
the mitre casting into the threaded hole in the scale casting,
mounted to the side of the sliding table (28), see fig 60-61.
Fig 60-61
28
9. Remove the washer/nut from the tool post (25), insert the
post down through the machined holes in both mitre casting
(24) and sliding table (28) and secure using the washer/nut,
see fig 62.
10. Loosen the hold down clamping knob (26) and slide the
assembly down the tool post (25) and clamp in position, see
fig 63.
Fig 62
Fig 63
26
11. Loosen the butterfly knobs on the mitre casting (24), insert
the ‘T’ bolts into the fence’s ‘T’ slot rail (29), lift-up the 90˚ stop
located in the corners of the sliding table (28) and push the
fence up against the stop, see fig 64-65.
Fig 64-65-66-67
24
25
Butterfly knobs
‘T’ Bolt
29

Assembly
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12. Slide the fence (29) near the blade but not touching, tighten
the butterfly knobs, see fig 66-67. Note: check that the fence
does not foul the riving knife.
13. Locate the fence distance stop (27). Loosen the clamping
handle, slide the assembly into the ‘T’ slot to the opposite end
of the fence (29) and secure in place, see fig 68-69.
90˚ Stop
Fig 68-69
Butterfly knob
27
14. Using a 90˚ square check that the blade is at 90˚ to the
fence assembly (29) and make adjustments accordantly,
see fig 70.
Fig 70
104930 Sliding Table
Sliding table kit assembled

Illustration and Parts Description
18
Rear extension table
Flexible hose
Crown guard
Riving knife
Side extension table
Rise & fall operating handle
Rip fence rail
Rip fence
clamping handle
45˚ Operating wheel
45˚ Scale
Saw assembly
access panel
Saw assembly
access panel
Cast iron table
19mm ‘T’ slots
Rip fence extension
Rip fence
Hose support bracket
NVR Control panel
Saw blade
Code 104926 Basic Table Saw

Illustration and Parts Description
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ON/OFF NVR switch (A), Emergency stop button (B)
Rise and Fall operating wheel (C)
Optional 104928 Mitre Fence
Tilt scale pointer and adjusting screw 100mm Dust extraction moulding Rip fence magnifying glass
and index marker
Motor and saw assembly Optional 104933 insert gives
better material support for
cutting thin strips
32
31
A
B
C

Illustration and Parts Description
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Code 104931 Floor Stand
Code 104932 Cabinet Stand Code 104930 Sliding Table