AXMINSTER WORKSHOP AW2260S User manual

AW2260S
Planer Thicknesser
Code 108512
Original Instructions
AT: 22/09/2022
BOOK VERSION: 01

INDEX OF CONTENTS
2
What’s In The Box 02-03
Safety 04
Assembly 05-06-07
Set Up 07-08-09
General Use / Operation 10-11-12-13
Troubleshooting 14
Maintenance / Blade Change 15-16
Exploded Diagram / Parts Lists 16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23
Wiring Diagram 24
Declaration of Conformity 25-26
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
Two Man
Assembly
HAZARD
Dust mask
should be worn
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
A Bridge Guard Arm
B Bridge Guard
C Fence Bracket Assembly
D Fence & Fence Support Arm
ETORX Key Handle
FSpring Metal Plate for Bridge Guard
G x 1 Push Pad Guide Blocks
Hx 4 Cap Head Hex Bolts for Fence Bracket Assembly
Ix 2 M6 Eye Bolt Lifting Rings
J7-5.5mm Spanner
Kx 5 Hex Keys
Lx 4 Threaded Feet
MAW2260S Planer Thicknesser
The machines Serial Number is
located on the specification label
as shown.
2003256
2022

WHAT’S IN THE BOX
3
A
B
C
E
I
J K
F
H
G
D
D
L M

SAFETY
4
The following is a list of safety precautions you must consider when using a Planer/Thicknesser:
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO DISCONNECT THE POWER TO THE PLANERTHICKNESSER
WHEN MAKING REPAIRS OR ADJUSTING BLADES AND GUARDS.
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO READ THROUGH THE MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED.
•Eye protection, ear protection, respiratory protection and chip extraction are highly recommended when
operating this machine.
•Do not wear gloves, loose clothing, jewellery, or any dangling objects when operating a planer and ensure
that long hair is tied up out of the way.
•All guards must be in place and fully operational. If a guard seems to be missing or damaged,
adjust,replace or repair immediately.
•Ensure that all visible electrical components (cables, switches) are in good condition without damage.
•Hands and fingers must be kept clear of the blades - push blocks are highly recommended.
•Use only the recommended blade size & type.
•Ensure all blades are sharp & in good condition.
•The blades must be adjusted in accordance with the instruction manual.
•Never thickness plane small pieces - 12” in length minimum.
•Long material should be supported at the same height as the planer or thicknesser table.
•Ensure you are comfortable before you start work, balanced, not over reaching.
•Do not use the machine if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, tired or distracted.
•Do not allow children to operate the machine - without adult supervision.
•Do not use the machine in an excessively damp or wet environment.
•Never leave the machine unattended when it is running.
•Keep the machine table and surrounding work area free from excessive dust & debris to help prevent
slipping or tripping.
•Ensure that the machine is stable on the floor and wheel bases are locked off.
•More safety information can be found at: http://www.hse.gov.uk › pubns › wis17

ASSEMBLY
5
Fig 03 Fig 04
Fitting the Bracket & Fence Assembly
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Removing Machine from Pallet
Fitting the Feet
DO NOT LIFT BY THE TABLES  WHEN REMOVING THE MACHINE FROM THE PALLET
USE THE METHODS SHOWN BELOW!
123
I
C
NOTE: You will need to remove the motor drive guard housing to the rear of the planer thicknesser to
gain access to the inside of the machine. Loosen the three screws to each side of the housing assembly
and place safety to one side, see Image 1 & 2.
Undo and remove the four nuts holding the machine to the pallet. Locate the four feet (L), remove one of
the nuts on each foot and place safely aside. Insert the threaded feet up through the elongated holes to
each corner of the machines base and secure using the nuts you removed earlier, see Image 3.
L
D
Method 1: Put two substantial lengths of timber
(4”x2”) under the thicknesser table & either side
of the column. With assistance, lift both ends of the
timber up carefully & equally, then place the planer
down into its final position on a level floor or on to a
wheel base.
Method 2: On either side of the surface tables there
are two pre-drilled threaded holes. Screw a lifting
ring bolt (I) into one of these holes, repeat for the
opposite side. Attach lifting straps to the eye bolts
and using a lifting device, lift the machine clear of
the pallet and place the unit on a flat level surface.

ASSEMBLY
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1. Line up the bracket mounting (C) with the
four holes on top of machine, see fig 05.
2. Use the four cap head bolts to secure,
see fig 06.
Fig 05-06
Fig 07
3. Tighten with a 6mm hex key, see fig 07.
Fitting the Fence Assembly
1. Attach the fence (D) to the fence support arm
and secure with the locking handle, see fig 08.
2. Slide the fence assembly into the fence
mounting bracket (C) Secure the fence
with the locking handle, see fig 09.
Bridge Guard Arm & Guard Cover Assembly
Fig 08-09
Fitting the bridge guard arm (A) and bridge guard
(B), level/parallel with the outfeed table, see fig 10-11
1. Line up the two pre-drilled holes in the bridge
guard arm mounting bracket (A) with the with the
two threaded holes to the side of the outfeed table,
see fig 12.
Fig 10-11
C
C
D
B
A
Fence
locking
handle
Fence
support
arm
Locking
handle

ASSEMBLY
SET UP
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Fig 12
2. Insert the hex key into the two holes in the guard
arm bracket and nip-up the screws to secure the
bridge guard arm in place, see fig 13.
Fig 13
Fig 14-15
3. Locate the spring metal plate (F), insert the
plate with the angled ends facing upward
into the cradles recess in the mounting plate
holder. Press the clips home see fig 14-15.
4. Slide the bridge guard (B) into place and
secure with the locking knob, see fig 16.
Fig 16
F
•Ensure that the machine has sufficient space
around it to fully function & is stable on the
floor & the wheel kit is locked off. Degrease tables &
cutter block - recommended is the Liberon wax &
polish remover, see fig 17-18.
Fig 17-18
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SET UP
8
Tables, Level & Set Scales
•Firstly let’s set up the planing (top) parts of the
machine, the tables including the depth of cut
scale & the all important fence.
•Place a straight edge or clean spirit level at least
3ft long on the outfeed table, ensure that it is in the
middle of the table and is just off centre towards the
outfeed table, see fig 19.
Fig 19
•Raise the infeed table up to meet the underside
of the straight edge, see fig 20 this should come to
a positive stop bringing both tables level with each
other. If the infeed table stops higher or lower than
the outfeed table then adjustment can be made via
the bolt stop, see fig 21-22.
Fig 20
Fig 21-22
Straight edge
Higher stop
Locking nut
Lower stop
•Once the infeed and outfeed tables are level then
set the pointer to zero on the scale, see fig 23.
Fig 23

SET UP
9
Thicknesser ScaleFence Set Up
Fig 24
• Position the fence around half way across the
table & lock in place. Then place a reliable square
on the table & against the fence, just beyond the
cutter block, see fig 24.
•Check to see if the fence is square (90deg) to
the table, if not adjustments are made by firstly
unlocking the fence tilt clamp handle, then slacken
the adjuster screw lock nut, see fig 25. If a gap is at
the top of the square then wind the adjuster Hex
screw out, if the gap is at the bottom then wind the
adjuster screw in. Ensure that all is locked in place
once adjustments have been made then set the
pointer to zero, see fig 26.
Fig 26
Fig 25
Clamping handle
Screw lock nut
•Following the planing/thicknessing operation
instructions on page 10. Machine a piece of timber
so that it has two clean & parallel faces, at this point
leave the thicknessing table locked in position, see
fig 27. Accurately measure the dimension of the
timber across those faces then set both the digital
scale & pointer scale to that dimension, see fig 28-29.
Fig 27
Fig 28-29
•Wax both tables, connect extraction hose & you are
all set, see fig 30.
Fig 30

GENERAL USE  OPERATION
10
Planing Operation (Surfacing)
ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THERE IS
ADEQUATE CLEARANCE TO ALLOW
FULL THROUGH FLOW OF TIMBER
BOTH BEFORE & AFTER THE CUT.
ENSURE THAT THE TIMBER IS FULLY
SUPPORTED AFTER THE CUT.
• Ensure all guards and extraction hoods are in
place correctly before you start the machine.
•Check that all accessories, tools etc., which have
been used to set the machine up, are removed and
set carefully aside or stowed away correctly.
•Disengage the feed rollers(push down to the left
& hook under), see fig 31.
Fig 31
Fig 32
•Check that there are no foreign objects e.g. old
nails, screws, small stones etc. embedded in the
material you are about to plane.
•Select the wider face. (The first planing operation).
If possible, ensure that you are not planing against
the grain and that if the timber is bowed, that the
back of the bow is uppermost (crown up). Try to
ensure that the timber is as stable on the table as
possible!, see fig 32.
•Set the fence, leaving sufficient exposed width
of planer blades for you to machine the largest
dimension of the workpiece, see fig 33.
•Set the bridge guard to ‘just’ clear the workpiece
allowing it to pass underneath the bridge guard but,
covering the whole of the exposed part of the cutter
block, see fig 34.
•Lower the infeed table to give the required depth
of cut/material removal, see fig 35. (e.g. more to work
badly distorted or very roughly finished timber, less
to ‘finish’ a fine straight cut off a saw?).
Fig 33-34
Fig 35
• Press the green start button; allow the machine to
run up to speed.

GENERAL USE  OPERATION
11
• Select the straightest edge or the edge that is the
most stable on the table.
• Put the selected edge down on the table also
putting the freshly planed surface against the fence.
Ensure that, if possible, you are not planing against
the grain and that if the timber is bowed, that the
back of the bow is uppermost, see fig 37-38-39.
•Put the work piece onto the infeed table and
advance over the cutter block. Maintain a steady
feed speed and constant downward pressure
(usually on the outfeed table just past the cutter
block) on the timber whilst feeding, and ‘skip’ your
hands over the bridge guard when you reach it
– use push blocks where possible. Make as many
passes as required to render the timber clean, flat
and straight, see fig 36.
Fig 36
Fig 37-38-49
• Press the red stop button and let the machine run
to a stop.
•If necessary, alter the infeed table to increase or
decrease the depth of cut. It is usually possible to
remove more material when edging than when
surfacing.
•Set the fence, leaving sufficient exposed width of
planer blades for you to machine the edge of the
workpiece, see fig 40.
Edging - The First Squaring Operation.
Fig 40
•Lower the bridge guard to cover over the
cutter block then adjust it to allow the timber
to pass through without snagging, see fig 40.
Against the Grain
With the Grain
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GENERAL USE  OPERATION
12
•Place the workpiece onto the infeed table and
push up against the fence.
•Press the green start button, allow the machine
to run up to speed then advance the timber over
the cutter block. Maintain a steady feed speed and
constant downward pressure and side pressure
against the fence whilst feeding; ensure that fingers
are kept high up on the top of the timber. Make as
many passes as required to render the wood flat,
straight and square, 41-42.
Fig 41-42
Fig 43
•When you have finished, the cut press the red
stop button and let the machine run to a stop.
• You should now have 2 straight , clean, flat
surfaces that are square to each other, see fig 43.
Thicknessing
• Release the two table lock cam handles located
at either side of the machine (twist & pull), then
using the handle lift the tables up fully to a stop,
see fig 44-45-46. Swing over into place the yellow
guard/extraction hood, see fig 47.
•Measure the largest/thickest section of the timber
and set the thicknesser bed to this dimension
using the depth scale on the side of the machine. It
is perfectly ok to thickness the narrow edge of the
timber, a minimum of 20mm is recommended, see
fig 48.
Fig 44-45-46-47

GENERAL USE  OPERATION
13
• Engage the feed rollers (push down to the right &
allow to move upwards), see fig 49.
• Press the green start button and allow the cutter
block to run up to full speed.
•Place the material so that the already machined
face is down, i.e. in contact with the thicknessing
bed, and you are not, if possible, cutting against the
grain.
• Push the material firmly into the machine until
the feed roller ‘picks up’ the material and moves it
through the machine, see fig 50.
Fig 48-49
Fig 50-51
•Move around to the ‘back’ of the machine and
support the timber to prevent it falling to the floor.
When the machining pass is complete measure
the dimension you have just cut and calculate how
much more material you have to remove to reach
the required size, see fig 51.
•Raise the thicknessing bed for the new cut.
NOTE. ONE COMPLETE TURN OF THE
CRANK HANDLE RAISES OR LOWERS
THE BED APPROXIMATELY 2MM.
IMPORTANT  WIDER OR HARDER BOARDS
WILL REQUIRE MORE LIGHTER PASSES TO
ACHIEVE THE REQUIRED DIMENSION
RATHER THAN FEWER HEAVY PASSES TO
ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS NOT
OVERLOADED!
Repeat the process until you reach your required
material thickness.
•REMEMBER you may want to do a ‘clean up’ pass
on your first surface as well (to remove possible
imperfections, e.g. planing ripples, small ‘dips’ that
didn’t clean perfectly during the first surfacing
phase, etc).
•You now should have clean, dimensioned, square
timber, see fig 52.
Fig 52

TROUBLESHOOTING
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Planers are relatively simple machines and with all machinery, regular servicing & the correct extraction
(preventative maintenance) is essential to get the best from your machine. Below are our top five
questions answered if you find that your planer isn’t performing correctly.
Q : Why are there long raised ridges along the length of my timber after planing?
A : The blades may be slightly blunt or damaged, usually caused by the blades hitting a nail,
stapler, small stone or even a loose knot causing a nick in the sharp edge.
Remedy: - Change/rotate blades.
Q : Why does the timber not feed through the thicknesser without stopping & stalling?
A : Dirty thicknessing table, usually a buildup of resin or wood chips. The feed roller may be
clogged or dirty , they may even need adjusting slightly to increase downwards pressure.
Remedy: - Clean & wax the thicknesser table, clean feed rollers.
Q : Why is there a scallop cut out of the first or last few inches of the timber?
A : This is known as “Snipe”, there are 4 main reasons for snipe -
1 - The blades are set too far out of the cutter block causing snipe at the end of the timber
both in planing & thicknessing (non spiral planers only)
2 - The outfeed table is set too low in relation to the cutter block, planing only.
3 - The timber isn’t being placed flat on the thicknessing table at the start or the timber isn’t
being supported when coming out of the cut & is dropping slightly- thicknessing only.
Remedy: - Check that blades are set correctly (non spiral planers only), check that the outfeed table
is in the correct position, ensure that the timber is flat on the table both infeed & outfeed.
Q : My planer seems underpowered & slows down when cutting!
A : Blunt blades are usually the cause,also take more lighter cut passes instead of fewer
heavy cut passes. Drive belt is loose , worn or damaged.
Remedy: Retention drive belt, use sharp blades, take light cuts.
Q : My machine will not start!
A : Fuse blown, guards not in place, internal overload breaker tripped.
Remedy: Check & replace fuse, ensure that all guards are in place, check & push reset button.

MAINTENANCE  BLADE CHANGE
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Daily -
•Check that tables/beds are clean, not coated with resin etc. Apply a proprietary
cleaner/lubricating agent.
•Check the cable and the plug for damage or defects. Mount the planer fence and check
it is set square.
•Check the dust extraction hood and ensure there are no excessive build up of sawdust/resin,
especially in the mouth of the chip deflector and around the mouth of the extractor.
•Check the blades for sharpness and damage.
Monthly - Carry out the above checks, plus
•Remove the rear machine cover plate, check the condition and tension of the drive belt.
•Check the auto-feed engage and disengage function.
•Check the condition of the drive chains, clean and apply a light coating of oil to the chains
and sprockets. Apply a light oiling to all the bearing areas, taking care not to get oil on the tyre
surfaces. Replace the rear machine cover plate.
•If the table lock downs become ‘slack’ they can be adjusted by altering the height of the table
lock stud. Hold the stud firmly and loosen the lock nut.
Weekly - Carry out the above checks, plus
•Clean the machine thoroughly; remove any shavings, sawdust, chips etc,
from in, under and around the machine.
•Check the cutter block for resin build up, especially behind the blade and in
the scallop of the chipbreaker/wedge.
•Check that the infeed roller is free of debris & resin build up.
•Lift the tables and brush out and clean any debris or build up around the
cutter block & feed rollers
•Check the action of the anti-kickback fingers, again clean and lubricate as required.
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Blade Rotation/Change -
The spiral cutter block has four rows of durable
solid carbide square cutters running around its
circumference. There are 44 square cutters in total
on the 260mm model and 56 cutters on the 310mm
model and after many hours of use these cutters will
need rotating.
DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM
THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE
CONTINUING!
•Brush all debris from the cutter/cutters
that are to be rotated or changed.
•Using only the tool provided undo the
countersink torx screw, see fig 54.
•Lift & twist the carbide cutter so that the
fresh sharp edge faces the infeed table
direction, ensuring that there is no debris
under the cutter, see fig 54
•Retighten the countersink torx screw &
repeat if numerous cutters seem blunt or
damaged.
•NB - Each cutter has a rotation marker to
help you monitor which edges have been
used, see fig 55.

MAINTENANCE  BLADE CHANGE
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WARNING! BE VERY CAREFUL
WHEN TURNING THE CUTTERS AS
THE BLADES ARE EXTREMELY
SHARP. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN TO
AVOID THE TORX HEAD SCREW
HEAD FROM GETTING DAMAGED!
Fig 53-54-55
Infeed table
Sharp edge
Rotation mark
Model: C2-260S
EXPLODED DIAGRAM  PARTS LIST
Part No. Description Size Qty
1 Base stand 1
2 Cover plate 2
3 Flat washer 5 4
4 Screw M5x8 4
5 Foot 4
6 Nut M10 8
7 Right inner plate 1
8 Countersunk head screw M5x6 5
9 Screw M5x50 1
10 Nut MS 1
11 Motor 1
12 Bolt M8x20 4
13 Nut M8 4
14 Spring washer 8 4
15 Washer 8 4
16 Driving pulley 1
17 Screw M6x8 1
18 V belt 1
19 Protective cover 1
20 Screw M5x25 6
21 Flat washer 5 6
22 Nut MS 6
27 Screw M10x35 3
28 Flat washer 10 2
40 Push block 1
54 Screw M4x16 3
55 Wire clip 3
56 Nut M4 3
57 Screw M4x12 1
58 Wire clip 1
59 Nut M4 1
103 Screw M8x30 4
104 Spring washer 8 4
105 Screw M6x35 1
106 Nut M6 1
107 Support plate 1
108 Lifting tube bracket 1
109 Locking plate 1
110 Guide 1
112 Screw M8x16 4
113 Hex socket screw M6x10 4
114 Seal ring 1
115 Screw M8x16 6
116 Lifting sleeve 1
117 Thicknesser table 1
118 Limiting plate 4
119 Countersunk head screw M4x6 12
120 pointer 1
121 Screw M4x6 2

EXPLODED DIAGRAM  PARTS LIST
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Model: C2-260S

EXPLODED DIAGRAM  PARTS LIST
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122 Screw M4x6 2
123 Scale 1
124 Bolt M6x20 3
125 Flat washer 6 2
126 Locking block 1
127 Nut M6 3
128 Washer 1
129 Oriented bar 1
131 Locking plate 1
132 Washer 6 2
133 Bolt M6x20 2
134 Handwheel 1
135 Handwheel bar 1
136 Nut M12 1
137 Retaining ring 20 1
138 Support bush 1
139 Locking rod 1
140 Locking handle 1
141 Bolt M6x65 2
142 Spring washer 6 2
143 Flat washer 6 2
144 Retaining ring 18 1
145 Gear shaft 1
146 Flat key A5x12 1
147 Retaining ring 10 1
148 Flat washer 10 1
149 Helical gear 1
150 Thrust ball bearing 51102 1
151 Bush 1
152 Lead screw 1
153 Elastic pin 4x25 1
154 Nut M10 1
155 Flat washer 10 1
156 Gear box 1
157 Elastic pin 4x16 1
158 Nut M8 1
159 Nut M6 2
171 Block 1
172 Hex socket head screw M6x25 2
173 Digital readout 1
174 Hex end set screw M5x8 1
201 Right support bracket 1
202 Flat washer 8 8
203 Spring washer 8 8
204 Screw M8x25 8
205 Retaining ring 12 2
206 Eccentric rod 2
207 Adjustable handle 2
208 Left support bracket 1
209 Supporting axle 1
210 Screw M6x35 3
211 Shaft 1
212 Anti kickback finger 23
213 Limit axis 1
214 Elastic cylindrical pin 6x20 1
215 Hex socket set screw M6x10 8
216 Hex socket set screw M8x12 2
217 Right transposition 1
218 Torsion spring 2
219 Right axle 1
220 lnfeed table 1
221 Bolt 1
222 Washer 1
223 Nut M10 1
224 Screw M8x25 8
225 Rear support base 1
226 Nut M10 2
227 Limit screw 2
228 Small support base 1
229 Support pole 2
230 Pin 3
231 Split ring 4 3
232 Flat washer 6 4
233 Spring washer 6 4
234 Screw M6x18 4
235 Support pole 1
236 Elastic pin 5x16 1
237 Small support base 1
238 Nut M10 2
239 Nut M10 2
240 Flat washer 10 2
241 Eccentric shaft 2
242 Hex socket screw M6x12 1
243 Limit block 1
244 Bolt M5x35 2
246 Nut MS 2
247 Flat washer 12 2
248 Retaining ring 12 2
249 Right support plate 1
250 Hex socket screw M10x1x30 4
Model: C2-260S

EXPLODED DIAGRAM  PARTS LIST
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Model: C2-260S

EXPLODED DIAGRAM  PARTS LIST
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251 Nut M10X1 4
252 Countersunk head screw M6x14 4
253 Nut M10 2
254 Hex flange bolt M10x45 2
255 Nut M10 1
256 Locking support base 1
257 Nut M10 1
258 Handle lever 1
259 Handle 1
260 Screw M4x6 2
261 Pointer 1
262 Driving connecting rod 1
263 Connecting rod 1
264 Cylindrical pin 2
265 Driven connecting rod 1
266 Screw M6x14 2
267 Retaining ring 8 4
268 Shield 1
269 Right shield 1
270 Depth Gauge 1
271 Washer 8 1
272 Handle 1
273 Countersunk head screw M6x10 4
274 Square handle 2
275 Screw M8x25 4
276 Front cover 1
277 Screw M8x30 2
278 Spring washer 8 2
279 Flat washer 8 2
280 Left support plate 1
281 Left support base 1
282 Outfeed table 1
283 Left axle 1
284 Left transposition 1
285 Eccentric sleeve 2
286 Screw M8x30 2
287 Cylindrical pin 6x20 1
288 Protective cover 1
289 Screw M6x10 2
290 Flat washer 6 2
292 Hex socket screw M8x12 4
293 Hex socket screw M8x20 2
294 Screw M8x30 1
295 Spring washer 8 1
296 Flat washer 1
297 Screw M6x16 1
298 Cylindrical pin 6x25 1
310 Hex socket screw M6x16 1
311 Sleeve 8
312 End sleeve 4
313 Roller 1
314 Drive roller 1
315 Flat key A5x16 2
317 Hex socket screw M6x8 2
318 Sprocket 2
319 Screw M5x8 8
320 Chain 05B-1*76L 1
321 Chain 05B-1*90L 1
322 Stud bolt 4
323 Flat washer 8 4
324 Nut M8 4
325 Spring 4
326 Nut M10 1
327 Connecting plate 1
328 Handle 1
329 Spring 1
330 Flat Washer 10 1
331 Pin 1
332 Long pin 1
333 Washer 6 1
334 Bolt M6x10 1
336 Tension spring 1
337 Tensioner 1
338 Ball bearing 6303 1
339 Pin 1
340 Flat washer 10 1
341 Nut M10 1
343 Screw M6x10 4
344 Ball bearing 6901 2
345 Retaining ring 24 2
346 Sprocket 1
347 Sprocket II 1
349 Ball bearing 6901 2
350 Sprocket 111 1
352 Friction wheel 1
353 Screw M6x16 3
355 Sprocket 2
356 Retaining ring 24 2
357 Retaining ring 12 1
358 Screw M5x16 1
359 Nut MS 1
Model: C2-260S