Axminster Craft AC216TS User manual

AC216TS & AC254TS
216mm & 254mm Table Saw
AC216TS Code 104926
AC254TS Code 106803
Original Instructions
Floor Stand
Code: 104931 for AC216TS
Code: 106804 for AC254TS
Cabinet Stand
Code: 104932 for AC216TS
Code: 106806 for AC254TS
Left Hand Extension Table
Code: 106808 for AC216TS
Code: 106809 for AC254TS
Sliding Table Kit
Code: 104930 for AC216TS
Code: 106805 for AC254TS
AT&M: 06/03/2020
BOOK REF: 105785
BOOK VERSION: 2

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 & AC254TS 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 27-28-29-30-31-32-33-34-35-36
Wiring Diagram 37
Notes 38-39

What’s Included
3
Quantity Item Part Model Number
AC216TS, AC254TS
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 Outer Flexible Hose L
4 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
9 M8 Bolts, washers & one nut U
1 Inner Flexible Hose V
1 Base Plate W
N
O
QR
S
KH
V
M
L
J
WC B
A
I
T
D
U
EG

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 Handle 11
1 Cabinet Shelf 12
2 Upper and Lower Support Struts 13
1 Moulded Red Front Panel 14
Base Plate (W) (Supplied with Main Saw Assembly) 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 Quantity Item Part
2 Sliding Carriage Support Bracket 20
2 Threaded Adjuster Assembly 21
2 Height Adjusting Blocks 22
1 Hex Key 23
1 Fence Mitre Casting with Lift & Shift Handle 24
1 Tool Post for Hold Down Clamp 25
1 Hold Down Clamp 26
1 Fence Distance Stop with Micro Adjuster 27
1 Sliding Table Assembly 28
1 Fence 29
1 Sliding Carriage Assembly 30
2 Sliding Carriage Support Bracket 20
2 Threaded Adjuster Assembly 21
2 Height Adjusting Blocks 22
1 Hex Key 23
1 Fence Mitre Casting with Lift & Shift Handle 24
1 Tool Post for Hold Down Clamp 25
1 Hold Down Clamp 26
1 Fence Distance Stop with Micro Adjuster 27
1 Sliding Table Assembly 28
1 Fence 29
1 Sliding Carriage Assembly 30
Code 104930 Sliding Table Kit (AC216TS) Code 106805 Sliding Table Kit (AC254TS)
12 15
14
13
16
17
18 19
21
21
23
26
26
25 25
24 24
27
27
20
20
22 22
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Optional Accessories
6
Quantity Item Part
1 Table Insert for the AC216TS Code: 104933 31
Table Insert for the AC254TS Code: 106807
1 19mm Mitre Fence 32
1 Left Hand Extension Table with Long Rip Fence Rail/Scale AC216TS Code: 106808 33
1 Left Hand Extension Table with Long Rip Fence Rail/Scale AC254TS Code: 106809
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
33

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 50Hz 230V 1ph
Blade Dia/Bore 216 mm / 30 mm
Blade Tilt 0° to 45°
Max Depth of Cut @ 45˚ 45 mm
Max Depth of Cut @ 90˚ 65 mm
Max Width of Cut with Fence 370 mm
Table Size 570 mm x 400 mm
Table Height 320 mm (bench mounted)
Table Size With Extensions 570 mm x 675 mm
Dust Extraction Outlet 100 mm and 63 mm
Min Extraction Airflow Required 850 m³/hr
Overall L x W x H 670 mm x 695 mm x 420 mm
Weight 70 kg
Code 106803
Model AC254TS
Rating Craft
Power 1.5 kW 50Hz 230V 1ph
Blade Dia/Bore 254 mm / 30 mm
Blade Tilt 0° to 45°
Max Depth of Cut @ 45˚ 56 mm
Max Depth of Cut @ 90˚ 80 mm
Max Width of Cut with Fence 430 mm
Table Size 485 mm x 680 mm
Table Height 375 mm (bench mounted)
Table Size With Extensions 760 mm x 900 mm
Dust Extraction Outlet 100 mm and 63 mm
Min Extraction Airflow Required 1,000 m³/hr
Bench Mounted 1,070 x 800 x 645 mm
Stand/Cabinet Mounted 1,070 x 800 x 1,170 mm
Weight 89 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
Fig 03-04-05
2. Undo and remove the screws,washers & nuts to separate
the two parts of the dust extraction moulding (J). Position the
inner mounting plate over the machine cut out for the
extraction outlet. Repeat for the outer moulding, line up the
holes and replace the screws to secure the assembly (J) in
position, see fig 03-04-05.
Inner plate
J
NOTE: If either sand or cabinet has been purchased,
assemble them first, see page 12-13.Then attach it to
the saw before moving the saw and standing it upright.

Assembly
9Continues over...
Fig 10-11-12
B
6. Repeat the procedure for the rear extension table (C).
Note: make 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 13-14-15.
Fig 13-14-15
C
U
Fig 08
Fig 06-07
WITH ASSISTANCE TURN THE SAW
ASSEMBLY OVER!
3. Locate the inner flexible hose (V) and two hose clips (M).
Place a clip over each end of the hose and secure the hose over
the extraction outlets, see fig 06-07.
4. Place the base plate (W) to the base of the saw (A) and
align the holes as shown in fig 8. Find the four threaded feet (T),
screw each foot in turn into the threaded holes in each corner
of the chassis, see fig 09 below.
V
T
M
W
Line up the holes
A
5. Lower the saw down, locate the side and rear extension
tables (B-C) and M8 bolts/washers (U). Line up the holes in the
side extension table (B) with the threaded holes to the side
of the main cast iron table. Insert the bolts with washers (U)
through the holes and secure the extension table (B) to the
main cast iron table, see fig 10-11-12.
Locking nut
& washer

Assembly
10
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 16-17.
Raise the saw to its maximum height by turning the
operating wheel anti-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. Adjust the four grub screws to
the opposite side of the clamping plate to aline the riving
knife with the blade.Tighten the nuts to secure the riving
knife in place, see fig18-19-20. Adjust the levelling grub
screws on the insert plate so it’s level with the main table,
see fig 21. Re-secure the insert plate.
Fig 16-17
Insert plate
Clamping knob
Fig 18-19-20-21
H
H
H
Grub screws
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 OVERTIGHTEN 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
Levelling
grub screws

Assembly
11
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 to 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
Continues over...
16. Place a straight edge across the tables and check they are
level and make adjustment until correct.
I
U

Assembly
12
104926 Basic Table Saw
104931 Optional Floor Stand for AC216TS
106804 Optional Floor Stand for AC254TS
AC216TS Table Saw assembled for work bench set up
Step 1 Step 5
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
19
W
Line up the holes
A
Mounting the Stand to the Saw
Remove the rip fence, crown guard and hose and lower saw
blade below the table.With assistance turn the saw assembly
(A) over & remove the four rubber feet (T). Place the base plate
(W) on top and align the holes as shown in step 5. Lower the
stand on top of the saw, line up the holes and secure using the
caphead bolts & washers (19). Place the assembly upright on
the floor, see step 6.

13
Assembly
104932 Optional Cabinet Stand for AC216TS
106806 Optional Cabinet Stand for AC254TS
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 7
Step 8
9
8
10
17
12
13
16
14 18
11
W
Hinges
Line up the holes
A
Turn the saw assembly (A) over, place the base plate (W) on
top and align the holes as shown in step 6.Turn the cabinet
over and place on top of the saw. Align the threaded holes
and secure using the caphead bolts & washers (19),
see step 7-8 below.
Mounting the Cabinet to the Saw
19
Step 6

Assembly
14
104930 Optional Sliding Table Kit for AC216TS
106805 Optional Sliding Table Kit for AC254TS
1. Locate the carriage support brackets (20). Offer up the
elongated slots in both support brackets with the threaded
holes in the side of the saw assembly (A). Using the supplied
Hex key (R) secure the bracket in place using the threaded
adjusters (21), see fig 42-43-44.
Fig 42-43-44
Threaded holes
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
20
20
21
a
AC216TS
AC254TS
20
Threaded adjuster

Assembly
15
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 the supplied hex key
(R) adjust both height adjusting blocks (22) and the threaded
adjusters on each support bracket (20), until the sliding table
(28) is level with the cast iron table, see fig 54-55-56-57.
Fig 54-55-56-57
22
20
28
Locking nuts
Pivot
Self tapping
screws
7. The sliding table (28) can also be raised or lowered
independently in small increments by adjusting the wheel
assembly, see fig 58. Adjust each wheel in turn by loosening
the wheel locking nut (a), adjust the stop bolt (b) and grub
screw (c) until you are correct, see fig 59 on next page. Nip-up
the wheel nuts (a) and the stop bolt (b) locking nut.
a
b
c
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Stop bolt
locking nut
Fig 58

Assembly
16
Fig 59
8. Locate the fence mitre casting and lift and shift hand (24).
Insert the locking handle with washer through the elongated
slot in the fence mitre casting and down into the threaded hole
in the scale casting.This is 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
Scale casting
‘T’ Bolt
29
Mitre casting

Assembly
17
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 until correct, see
fig 70.
Fig 70
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
Code 106803 Basic Table Saw
Main Table Saw

Illustration and Parts Description
19
ON/OFF control 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
20
Code 104931 AC216TS Floor Stand
Code 106804 AC254TS Floor Stand
Code 106808 AC216TS Left Hand Extension Table
Code 106809 AC254TS Left Hand Extension Table
Code 104932 AC216TS Cabinet Stand
Code 106806 AC254TS Cabinet Stand
Code 104930 AC216TS Sliding Table
Code 106805 AC254TS Sliding Table
Table Saw Optional Accessories