Axminster Trade AT150SP User manual

AT150SP, AT150SSP
150mm Surface Planers
AT150SP Code 104349
AT150SSP Code 106240
Original Instructions
AT: 18/09/2020
BOOK REF: 104709
BOOK VERSION: 05

Index of Contents
2
EU Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity 02
What’s Included 03-04-05
General Instructions for 230V Machines 06
Specific Safety Instructions for Planers 07
Assembly 08-09-10-11-12-13
Illustration & Parts Description 14-15-16-17
Setting Up/Adjustment 18-19-20-21-22
Setting and Changing the Blades (HSS Knives) 22-23
(Spiral Cutter Block) 24
Operating Instructions 25-26
Changing the Drive Belt 27
Maintenance 28
Exploded Diagrams /Lists 29-30-31-32-33
Wiring Diagram 34
Notes 35
Cert No: CT-150, CT-1502SCH
Axminster Tool Centre Ltd
Axminster Devon
EX13 5PH UK
axminstertools.com
Type Surface Planer
Model AT150SP, AT150SSP and conforms to the machinery example for which the
EC Type-Examination Certificate No 0Q170113.WFA0U23
has been issued by ECM Ente Certificazione Macchine Srl
at:Via Ca’Bella, 243-Loc. Castello di Serravalle - 40053 Valsamoggia (BO) - ITALY
and complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements.
2006/42/EC
EN 1SO 12100: 2010
EN 859: 2007+ A2: 2012
EN 60204-1: 2006+A1: 2009+AC: 2010
declares that the machinery described:-
This machine complies with the following directives:
EU Declaration of Conformity
Signed
Andrew Parkhouse
Operations Director Date: 13/01/2017
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

What’s Included
3
Quantity Item Part Model Number
AT150SP, AT150SSP
Box 1
1 150mm Planer A
1 Fence and Threaded Clamping Handle B
1 Cast Iron Fence Mount & two Hex Bolts/Washers C
1 Cutterblock Guard (Aluminium) D
1 Cutterblock Guard Arm E
2 Table Control Wheels F
1 Belt Guard with four Screws and Washers G
1 Infeed Table Stop Assembly with two Hex Bolts H
2 Dust Extraction Moulding
with four small Phillips Screws and Washers I
Box 2
1 Planer Motor Cabinet and Drive Belt J
Bags Containing
4 Cabinet Adjustable Rubber Feet and Locking Nuts K
3 Long Hexagon Bolts and Washers M
1 Push Stick & Steel Hook with Hex Bolt N
2 Guide Blocks O
1 Cutterblock Setting Gauge P
2 Spanners 8-10mm & 12-14mm Q
1 Screwdriver R
2 Hex Keys 3-8mm S
1 Fence Operating knob T
A
B
C

What’s Included
4
D
E
FG
H
I

What’s Included
5
J
K
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T

General Instructions for 230V Machines
6
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 3 pin plug,
fitted with 13 amp fuse
• 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.

Specific Safety Instructions for Planers
7
• Keep the cutting blades sharp and free from resin and
other residue
• Always use a push stick or push block to keep your
fingers away from the cutting block.
• When planing narrow timber ensure that the exposed
part of the Cutterblock is fully guarded.
• Do not attempt to process timber less than 200mm long,
20mm wide or 6mm thick.
• Maintain the correct relationship between the infeed
table, outfeed table and cutterblock as described in the
operating instructions.
• Always feed the work from infeed to outfeed table
(i.e. from right to left), not the reverse.
• Always plan your work in advance, particularly with
respect to the method of holding and feeding the work
through the machine. Unusual jobs need particular care
and forethought.
• DO NOT make cuts deeper than 1/8” (3mm) in a single
pass. On cuts more than 1/2” (12.7mm) wide, adjust
depth of cut to 1/16” (1.6mm) or less to avoid the wood
from tearing.
• Do not try to cut more than 3mm deep in one pass. The
wider the material, the thinner the cut should be in order
to minimise the load on the motor and the risk of kick
back.
Code 104349
Model AT150SP
Rating Trade
Power 1,120W 230V
Cutterblock Speed 4,200 rpm
Cutterblock Diameter 60 mm
Max Planing Width 150 mm
Max Depth of Cut Planer 3 mm
Knives HSS (Resharpenable) x 3
Noise Level dB(A) 85dB(A)
Fence Size 705 mm x 100 mm
Length of Table 1,422 mm
Table Size 1,422 mm x 150 mm
Min Extraction Airflow Required 1,000 m³/hr
Dust Extraction Outlet 100 mm
Overall L x W x H 1,422 mm x 560 mm x 940 mm
Weight 80 kg
Specification
Code 106240
Model AT150SSP
Rating Trade
Power 1.2 kW
Cutterblock Speed 4,200 rpm
Cutterblock Diameter 60 mm
Max Planing Width 150 mm
Max Depth of Cut Planer 3.0 mm
Knives TC Spur Cutters x 28
Noise Level dB(A) 76dB(A)
Fence Size 705 mm x 100 mm
Length of Table 1,422 mm
Table Size 1,442 mm x 150 mm
Min Extraction Airflow Required 1,000 m³/hr
Dust Extraction Outlet 100 mm
Overall L x W x H 1,422 mm x 560 mm x 940 mm
Weight 80 kg

Assembly
8
Cabinet Assembly
Rotate the cabinet up-right, place a level across the cabinet and
adjust the four rubber feet until level. Tighten the height locking
nuts up against the cabinet to lock the feet in position.
1
2
3
Height locking nuts

Assembly
9
Planer Assembly
A
J
Mounting holes
Loosen the motor bolts
Slip the belt on both pulleys
M
M
M
Slip the belt on both pulleys,press down the motor assembly
and tighten the four motor bolts to tension the belt.
Continues Over...
1
6
7
8
9
2
3
4
5

Assembly
10
10 14
15
16
17
11
12
13
H
G
C
C

Assembly
11 Continues Over...
18 22
23
24
25
19
20
21
F
S
N
N
S

Assembly
12
26
30
31
32
33
27
28
29
Guide rail
B
B

Assembly
13
34 38
39
40
41
35
36
37
D
E
Cutter guard arm fixing holes
I

Illustration & Parts Description
14
Fence
Outfeed operating wheel
Infeed operating wheel
Outfeed table
Infeed table
Infeed table depth scale
Push stick
Outfeed operating wheel
locking knob
Infeed operating wheel
locking knob
Cutterblock guard arm
Cutterblock guard
Fence tilt and clamping assembly
ON/OFF NVR Switch
100mm Dust extraction outlet
Motor access door
Fence operating knob

Illustration & Parts Description
15
NVR On/Off switch Infeed table preset stop assembly Infeed table scale to
show the depth of cut
Fence tilt and clamping assembly
Fence assembly locking handle (A), Fence tilt clamping handle (B)
90˚ Stop (A) and
adjusting bolt/nut (B)
45˚ Adjusting bolt and stop (A)Infeed (A) and Outfeed (B) operating wheels
AB
B
A
A
A
B

Illustration & Parts Description
16
Fence at 90˚ Degrees
Fence at 45˚ Degrees
45˚
90˚

Illustration & Parts Description
17
Table butterfly locking screw (A), Outfeed operating wheel locking knob (B) 100mm Dust extraction
Cutterblock guard assembly
Guard clamping knob (A) and support arm adjusting knob (B)
Adjusting the cutting block guard assembly Cabinet adjustable rubber foot
A
B
AB

Setting Up/Adjustment
18
Fence Adjustment at 90˚ Degrees
Fence Adjustment at 45˚ Degrees
Fig 01-02-03
90˚ Degrees fence stop (A) and adjusting bolt/nut (B)
NOTE: make sure the bolt head is up against the stop (A)
before you tighten the locking nut.
Place a 90˚ square against the fence and check it’s
Perpendicular to the surface table.
Loosen the fence tilt clamping handle (C) and tilt the fence
forward, see fig 06-07.
If adjustment is required, adjust the bolt/nut (B) until the fence
is square against the surface table, see fig 04-05. Place the
square against the fence and check again. When you are happy
tighten the nut to lock the setting.
A
B
Fig 04-05
A
Locking nut
Fig 06-07
C
90˚

Setting Up/Adjustment
19
Pivot the 90˚ degree stop (A) over and lower the fence down
until it rests on the 45˚ degrees stop (D), see fig 8-9-10.
Place a 45˚ degree square against the fence, see fig 11-12 and
check the fence is set at 45 degrees. If adjustment is required
loosen the locking nut and adjust the bolt stop until correct,
see fig 13-14-15. Re-tighten the locking nut to secure and
re-tighten the tilt locking handle.
Fig 08-09-10
A
D
Fig 11-12
Fig 13-14-15
Locking nut
Continues Over...
45˚

Setting Up/Adjustment
20
For the majority of jointing and planing operations the outfeed
table (the left hand one when facing the machine) is set to be
level with the blades at the highest point in their revolution,
see fig 16-17.This is achieved by placing a straight edge on the
outfeed table and adjusting the height of the outfeed table
until the blades just touch the straight edge when the block is
rotated by hand.
Fig 16-17
Adjusting the Tables and Cutterblock
Steel Straight Edge
Steel Straight Edge
Outfeed table Infeed table
Cutterblock
To adjust the outfeed table loosen the operating wheel locking
knob beneath the table, see fig 18, Note: make sure to loosen
the table locking butterfly screw, see fig 19. Turn the outfeed
operating wheel, see fig 20 until the tip of the blade at its
height point touches the straight edge. Rotate the Cutterblock
by hand to make sure the remaining blades do the same. Nip
up the outfeed operating wheel knob and table locking screw.
Fig 18-19-20
Raise Table
Lower Table
This checking operation should be carried out at both ends
of each of the three knives; if the height or the level of any of
the knives needs adjusting this can be done by slackening off
the blade clamp locking nuts, repositioning the knife so that it
touches the straight edge and then re-tightening the screws.
NOTE: See the section on setting the knives.
Adjusting the Table Gibs
Gibs are the strips situated between the dovetailed guide
surfaces of the infeed and outfeed tables and the body of the
machine which ensure smooth running of the tables with a
minimum of play.They are preset at the factory so should not
need to be adjusted until the machine has been in use for
some time.
If adjustment becomes necessary this can be achieved
by slackening off the gib adjusting screws, see fig 21-22
rotating the screws with the hex key provided to get the
required amount of clearance and then re-tightening the
locknuts.The screws should be held in the required position
with the hex key while the locknut is tightened in order to
maintain the setting. Do not be tempted to leave the setting
too loose, it is better if the tables are a bit stiff as this will
prevent chatter and produce a better finish on the timber.
Fig 21-22