Axminster Trade AT1854B User manual

AT1854B & AT1854BV
Bandsaw
AT1854B Code 508475
AT1854BV Code 508476
Model
AT1854B
Model
AT1854BV
INV Variable Speed Control
Electro-magnetic brake
key switch
AT: 08/10/2020
BOOK REF: 102171
BOOK VERSION: 4

Index of Contents
2
EU Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformaity 02
What’s Included 03
Optional Accessories 04
General Instructions for 230V Machines 05
Specification 06
Stand Assembly 07
Mounting the Bandsaws 08
Machine Footprint 09
Illustration & Parts Description 10-11-12-13-14-15
Setting Up the Saw 16-17-18-19-20
General Operating Instructions 21
Specific Operating Instructions 22-23-24
Electro-magnetic Motor Brake Switch/Extraction Outlets 25
Changing the Blade Speed 26-27
Changing the Saw Blade 28-29
Routing Maintenance 30
Bandsaw Blade Information 31-32
Bandsaw Trouble Shooting/Accessories 33
Exploded Diagram/List (AT1854B Bandsaw) 34-35-36
Exploded Diagram/List (AT1854BV Bandsaw) 37-38-39
Wiring Diagram 40-41
Notes 42-43
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
Cert No: BS11, BS11INV
Axminster Tool Centre Ltd
Axminster Devon
EX13 5PH UK
axminstertools.com
Type Bandsaw
Model AT1854B & AT1854BV and conforms to the machinery example for which the
EC Type-Examination Certificate No MDC 1522
has been issued by KINGCRAFT MACHINERY COMPANY LIMITED
at: No.26. GONG YEH 12RD., DAH LI DISTRICT,TAICHUNG CITY, TAIWAN
and complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements.
2006/42/EC
EN 1870-1:2013
declares that the machinery described:-
This machine complies with the following directives:
EU Declaration of Conformity
Signed
Andrew Parkhouse
Operations Director Date: 06/01/2020

What’s Included
3
Quantity Item Part
1 No AT1854B Bandsaw A
Quantity Item Part
1 No AT1854BV Bandsaw B
Model Number BS11 Model Number BS11-INV
1 No Dust Extraction Outlet C
4 No M5 Domed Phillips Screws and
Washers D
4 No M8 x 50mm Bolts E
4 No M8 Nuts F
4 No M8 Washers G
1 No Table Insert H
1 No Table Insert (AT1854BV ONLY) I
Please read the Instruction Manual prior to using
your new machine; as well as the operating procedures
for your new machine, there are numerous hints and tips to
help you to use the machine safely and to maintain its
efficiency and prolong its life. Keep this Instruction Manual
readily accessible for any others who may also be required to
use the machine.
A B
CD
E
FG
H
I

C
B
E
6
A
B
1
2
3
C
4
5
D
D
x4 M8
Bolts
x24 M8
Coach Bolts
x32 M8
Washers
x28 M8
Nuts
x4 Thread Rubber
Foot
A E B C D
Optional Accessories
4
04 No M8 Bolts A
32 No M8 Washers B
28 No M8 Nuts C
04 No Threaded Rubber Feet D
32 No M8 Coach Bolts E
2 No Long Struts (Upper) 1
2 No Short Struts (Upper) 2
4 No Leg ‘A’ Frames’ 3
2 No Short Struts (Lower) 4
2 No Long Struts (Lower) 5
Stand Assembly (Code 102028)
1
2
3
4
5
6

General Instructions for 230V Machines
5
Good Working Practices/Safety
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 UK 3 pin plug,
fitted with 13 amp fuse
• Inspect the cable and plug to ensuree 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.

Specification
6
Code 508475
Model AT1854B
Power 750W 230V 50Hz 1ph
Blade Speed 534 m,819m/min
Blade Length 1,858 mm
Blade Width Min/Max 3 mm /12 mm
Max Width of Cut 250 mm
Max Depth of Cut 160 mm
Max Width of Cut with Fence 220 mm
Table Size 350 x 350 mm
Table Tilt -5˚ to +45˚
Table Height 340 mm
Dust Extraction Outlet 63 mm
Base Size 455 x 280 mm
Overall L x W x H 590 x 540 x 850 mm
Overall L x W x H with stand 750 x 540 x 1530 mm
Weight 60 kg
Code 508476
Model AT1854BV
Power 750W 230V 50Hz 1ph
Blade Speed (L) 42-660m, (H) 64m-1001m/min
Blade Length 1,858 mm
Blade Width Min/Max 3 mm/12 mm
Max Width of Cut 250 mm
Max Depth of Cut 160 mm
Max Width of Cut with Fence 220 mm
Table Size 350 x 350 mm
Table Tilt -5˚ to +45˚
Table Height 340 mm
Dust Extraction Outlet 63 mm
Base Size 455 x 280 mm
Overall L x W x H 590 x 540 x 850 mm
Overall L x W x H with stand 750 x 540 x 1530 mm
Weight 63 kg

Stand Assembly
7
1
2
3
B
E
C
Step 2Step 1
3 4
5
6
D
Step 3Step 4
Step 5Step 6
6
E B C
Use the holes in the bracket (6) to adjust the stand height
Step 7Stand assembled

Mounting the Bandsaws
8
When you receve your new bandsaw it will come fully assembled.
WARNING! THE BANDSAW IS A HEAVY PIECE
OF MACHINERY, WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU
GET THE ASSISTANCE OF ANOTHER PERSON
OR USE SOME SORT OF LIFTING DEVICE,
(HOIST, ENGINE CRANE), BEFORE YOU
ATTEMPT TO LIFT OR MOVE THIS MACHINE!
HAVING UNPACKED YOUR ACCESSORIES PLEASE
DISPOSE OF ANY UNWANTED PACKAGING
PROPERLY.THE POLYTHENE AND CARD IS
RECYCLABLE.
Workbench
Optional Bandsaw Stand
Locate the four M8x50mm bolts (E), M8 Washers and nuts (F-G).
1. Place the bandsaw on a work bench. Mark the position of the
holes in the bandsaw’s base,place the bandsaw to one side and
drill the holes using a 10mm drill bit.
2. Line up the holes and secure the bandsaw in place with the M8
bolts, washers and nuts.
4 ø 10mm
455mm
280mm
1. Locate the stand, with assistance lift the bandsaw onto the
stand and line up the pre-drilled holes with the holes in the stand
assembly.
2. Place a washer (F) over the M8 bolt threads (E), slot the bolts
through the holes and secure using the remaining washers and
nuts (G), see fig 01-02-03.
Fig 01
Fig 02-03-04
EF
G
3. Locate the dust extraction moulding outlet (C) and the four
M5 domed Phillips screws and washers (D).
4. Line up the four holes in the extraction moulding with the
threaded holes beneath the bandsaw base and secure in place
with the four Phillips screws and washers (D), see fig 05-06.
Note: Make sure the extraction outlet is pointing inward
Fig 05-06
C
D

Machine Footprint
9
540mm
590mm
850mm1530mm
280mm

Illustration & Parts Description
10
Blade tensioning knob
Upper door chrome latch
Blade tracking window
Lower door chrome latch
Front dust extraction
outlet with rubber cap
Upper blade guide
adjusting knob
Upper blade guide
and guard assembly
Saw table ‘T’ slot for mitre fence
(Not Supplied)
Table alignment pin
Saw wheel access door
Lower wheel door 10mm mounting hole
Main saw frame
Variable speed control
AT1854BV ONLY
ON/OFF buttons
Fence guide rail
Fence
Fence clamp assembly
Door stop
The electro-magnetic brake switch,
set to the ‘OFF’ position isolating the bandsaw
The electro-magnetic brake switch,
set to the ‘ON’ position
When the switch is set to the‘ON’ position the
‘GREEN LED’ lights up on the control panel.
This puts power to the bandsaw

Illustration & Parts Description
11
The Variable speed control for model AT1854BV
ON/OFF control buttons for model AT1854B
Micro adjuster knob (A), Micro adjuster clamp (B), Fence assembly clamping handle (C),
Fence scale (D) and Fence clamping knobs (E)
Lower wheel door stop
Upper guide bearings (A), Upper guide bearing butterfly clamping screw (B),
Rear thrust bearing butterfly clamping screw (C), Rear thrust bearing (D), Upper blade guide guard (E)
Rear thrust bearing adjusting knob (A) and adjusting knob for the upper guide bearing assembly (B)
Model AT1854B
Model AT1854BV
AB
C
D
E
B
A
E
D
C
A
B

Illustration & Parts Description
12
Lower saw wheel brush (upper) Table securing nut (A)
Height adjusting grub screw (B)
Lower saw wheel brush
and dust extraction outlet
Upper wheel mounting
Upper saw wheel
Lower saw wheel
Table insert
Blade
Saw table
A
B
Bandsaw base

Illustration & Parts Description
13
Micro switch (A), Blade (B),Tyre (C) Blade tracking window
Motor drive pulley (A), Drive belt (B)
Access hole (A) for setting the table to cut dovetails at -5˚ degrees
Access hole cover (B) to set the table at 90˚ degrees
Flexible blade guard
Saw dust deflector (A)
Lower blade guide assembly (B)
Lower blade guard assembly (C)
Lower bearing blade guides and grub screw clamp (A)
Rear thrust bearing and grub screw clamp (B)
Lower bearing assembly adjustment screws (C)
A
B
C
A
B
Table set to -5 degrees
A
B
A
B
B
A
C
C

Illustration & Parts Description
14
Rear dust extraction outlet with rubber cap Rear fence guide Motor lift and shift clamping handle
Blade tracking
control knob
Blade tracking control locking clamp
Mitre fence storage hanger
Electronic Inverter Control Unit
AT1854BV ONLY
Electronic Inverter heat sink
Table extension
Tilt quadrant assembly
Upper blade guide height assembly
Motor
Table insert for cutting wood
BS11-INV ONLY
Please note you will not be able
to cut when the table is tilted as
there is zero clearance.
Table insert for cutting metal

Illustration & Parts Description
15
Upper blade guide adjusting knob (A), Guide assembly butterfly clamp (B),
Blade tracking control knob (C) and Blade tracking control clamp (D)
ME300 Electronic Inverter Control Unit
Note:The inverter comes preset from the factory
and you should not need to make any adjustments.
Tilt quadrant (A), Scale (B),Table clamping handle (C), Tilt quadrant adjusting knob (D), Tilt quadrant
clamping handle (E), Present locating pin (F) for 45˚- 90˚ degrees
Scale pointer
45˚ preset hole
Rack and pinion
C
E
D
F
B
A
A
B
D
C

Setting Up the Saw
16
Tensioning and tracking the blade
NOTE: Make sure both top and bottom blade guides
are well clear of the blade
NOTE: Release the tension on the drive belt by loosening
the motor locking handle (A) then rotate the motor
assembly, see fig 11-12.
DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM
THE MAINS SUPPLY!
1. Open the saw wheel door fully, giving good access to the top
compartment of the saw and good visibility into the bottom
compartment, see page 12. For tracking the blade first adjust
all bearing guides so that they’re well clear of the blade. Check
that the blade is sitting approximately in the middle of the
wheels, see fig 07.
Fig 07
2. Apply some tension to the blade by turning the tension-
ing knob clockwise, see fig 08 spin the top wheel by hand and
check that the blade remains centrally on the tyre, see fig 09. If
it does not, adjust the tracking by first loosening the locking
clamp and turning the tracking control knob to the rear of the
head box, see fig 10.Viewed directly onto the tracking control
wheel, turning clockwise should cause the blade to track to the
rear of the tyre; anti-clockwise to the front, DO NOT make large
adjustments).
Fig 08
3. Spin the top wheel again, check again. Continue until the
blade tracks in the centre of the tyres with no appreciable to
and fro movement.Tighten the tracking control lock up to lock
the setting.Tension the blade fully. A sideways push of about
Fig 09-10
7-8 lbs( 3+kgs) in the middle of the blade should allow a 1/4”
(6.5mm) distension. Check the tracking again, adjust if
necessary. Fig 11-12
A
Tracking control clamp
Tracking control knob
Tension
Un-lock
Loosen

Setting Up the Saw
17
4. Close the saw wheel door. Connect the power to the
machine. Stand clear and start the saw. Check that the saw is
running smoothly, (no thumps, bumps, knocking or excessive
vibration) and the blade appears to be tracking correctly in
one place.
5. Make very small adjustments and wait for the saw to react
before you adjust again, sometimes the reaction is not instanta-
neous. Once you are satisfied that the tracking is correct, switch
the machine off and allow it to run to a complete stop.
CLEAR ALL THE TOOL AWAY FROM
WORK AREA!
DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM
THE MAINS SUPPLY!
Checking the table is square
1. Loosen the two clamping handles beneath the table, see fig
13-14. Lower the table by turning the tilt quadrant adjusting
knob, until its against the stop. This is a bolt with a lock nut
screwed into the underside of the table, see fig 15. The head
of the bolt acts as a stop when it strikes the machine frame.
Tighten the clamping knobs.
2. Make sure the upper blade guide is raised as high as possible.
Place a square on the table and move it up against the blade
(behind the teeth), see fig 16.
3. Check that the blade is perpendicular to the table. If
adjustment is required reset the levelling stop bolt beneath
the table then tighten the lock nut. Check again. Once you
are satisfied, tighten both tilt and table clamping handles.
Fig 13-14-15
Levelling stop bolt
Fig 16
Table clamping handle Tilt quadrant clamping handle
Setting the Fence
1. To make sure the fence is perfectly square to the blade we
recommend using our unique bandsaw blade aligning tool,
called the Bandsaw Buddy, see our website for details.The
Bandsaw Buddy allows you to check the alignment of the
bandsaw blade to the face of the fence. Most other checks only
require the use of a combination or engineer’s square.Truing
the fence to the blade is tricky. The Bandsaw Buddy has two
rare earth magnets which hold it firmly on the blade, see fig 17.
Fig 17
2. Place the Bandsaw Buddy on the blade as shown in fig 19.
Move the fence up close to the alignment tool, lock in place
check the fence face is aligned with the alignment tool, see
fig 18. If adjustment is required loosen the four securing nuts
beneath the table and adjust until correct, see fig 20. Secure
the table place. Fig 18-19-20
Code 101807
Table securing nuts
Continues Over....

Setting Up the Saw
18
3. Remove the bandsaw buddy if not done so already. Position
the fence so it’s just touching the blade, press down the
clamping handle to lock in place, see fig 21-22.
4. Using a 3mm Hex key, loosen the two grub screws holding
the fence rail scale and reposition so the face of the fence is set
‘zero’ on the scale. Retighten the grub screws to lock the setting,
see fig 22-23.
Fig 21-22-23-24
Twist the handle to take up the slack
Press down to lock
Scale
Grub screw
3mm Hex key
Zero marker
Setting the Blade Guides (above table)
1. Loosen the guide assembly butterfly clamp and lower the
upper blade guide to approximately 1 1/2”(38mm) above the
table using height adjusting knob, see fig 27-28. Clamp in place.
Loosen the butterfly screw (A), holding the guide assembly in
place and adjust the fore and aft position by turning the
adjustment knob (B) so that the leading edges of the side
guide bearings are approximately 2mm behind the gullets of
the saw blade. Re-tighten the butterfly screw, see fig 29-30.
Table Insert
Place a straight edge across the table inset and check its level
with cast iron table. If adjustment is required, remove the inset
and place aside. Around the inside edge of the machined recess
there are five height adjustable grub screws, adjust each screw
in turn until the table insert is level with the main table, see fig
25. Fig 25-26
Fig 27-28

Setting Up the Saw
19
Fig 29-30
2. Loosen the butterfly screw (C) that clamps the rear thrust
bearing in position and turning the adjustment knob (D) until
the thrust bearing is approximately 1mm behind the blade,
re-tighten the butterfly screw, see fig 31-32-33.
Fig 31-32-33
A
B
C
D
1mm behind the blade
Rear thrust bearing
Blade
3. Loosen the Hex screw (A) holding the guide bearings and
move to approximately 0.5mm from each side of the blade.
NOTE: A sheet of A4 of photocopy paper is approximately
0.5mm thick. Adjust the guide bearings by turning the
adjusting Phillips screw (B), until the bearings are set to the
correct thickness. Re-tighten the Hex screw (A), see fig 34-35.
Fig 34-35
A
B
0.5mm thickness to the blade
TO SET THE UPPER GUIDE BEARINGS FIRST
REMOVE ONE SIDE OF THE GUARD ASSEMBLY
BY REMOVING THE TWO SMALL HEX SCREWS,
THIS WILL GIVE YOU GOOD ACCESS TO BEARINGS!
TO SET THE LOWER GUIDE BEARINGS FIRST
REMOVE ONE SIDE OF THE GUARD AS BEFORE
BY LOOSENING THE TWO SMALL HEX SCREWS,
GIVING GOOD ACCESS TO BEARING ASSEMBLY!
Setting the Blade Guides (below table)
Hex screws
Continues Over....

Setting Up the Saw
20
1. Beneath the table loosen the Hex screw (C) holding the
lower blade guide assembly in place and position so that the
leading edges of the side guide bearings are approximately
2mm behind the gullets of the saw blade. Re-tighten the
Hex screw (C), see fig 36-37.
Fig 36-37
Note: The guide bearing should always be set behind the
teeth of the saw.
2. Rotate the top wheel by hand, at this point. None of the
bearings should come into contact with the blade-only when
in use. Adjust the lower blade guides, and set them similarly to
the upper guides, using a Hex key (A) to release the bearings
and the Phillips screw (B) to adjust, see fig 38.
3. To adjust the lower thrust bearing, loosen the Hex screw (D),
see fig 39, move forward the thrust assembly (E) to move the
bearing approximately 1mm behind the blade, see fig 40.
Fig 39-40
4. When all adjustments have been made, recheck that when
the blade is pressed back against the thrust bearing, both the
upper and lower side guides are still behind the teeth of the
saw.When all adjustments are complete tighten all the Hex
screws and replace the half section of guard, see fig 41.
RECONNECT THE SAW TO THE
MAINS SUPPLY!
WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS
COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
5. Re-connect the power, turn the electro-magnetic brake
switch to the‘ON’position and switch the saw on, allow it to
run for several minutes, check that the blade is still tracking
correctly, there is no excessive vibration, etc. Switch off power
and let the saw come to a complete stop. The saw is ready to
be used.
Fig 41
Fig 38
C
2mm behind the gullets
1mm
A
B
D
E
Re-tension the belt by rotating the motor assembly until
the belt is under tension then re-tighten the lift and shift
handle (A) to lock the motor in position, see fig 11-12.