Axminster PROFESSIONAL AP200SM User manual

AP200SM
Spindle Moulder
Code 107703
Original Instructions
AT: 08/02/2022
BOOK VERSION: 4

INDEX OF CONTENTS
2
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
EU Declaration of Conformity 02
What’s Included 03-04
Optional Accessories 05
General Instructions for 230V Machines 06
Specific Safety Precautions 06-07
Specification 07
Assembly 0-09-10-11-12-13
Illustration & Parts Description 14-15-16-17-18-19
Positioning the Machine 20
Setting the Fence 20-21-22
Changing the Cutter Block 22-23
Changing the Spindle Speed 23-24
Operating Instructions 24-25-26
Optional Accessories 26-27
Routine Maintenance 28
Trouble Shooting Chart 28
Wiring Diagram 29
Exploded Diagrams/List 30-31-32-33-34-35-36-37-38-39
Note 40-41
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: MX5110A
AxminsterTool Centre Ltd
Axminster Devon
EX13 5PH UK
axminstertools.com
Type Spindle Moulder
Model AP200SM and conforms to the machinery example for which the
ECType-Examination Certificate No BM 50314352
has been issued by Laizhou Planet Machinery Co., Ltd.
at:Yutai West Street Laizhou,Shandong 261400 Shandong China (Mainland)
and complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements.
2006/42/EC
06/42/EC - Annex I/05.2006
EN 60204-1:2006+A1+AC
EN 848-1:2007+A2
declares that the machinery described:-
This machine complies with the following directives:
EU Declaration of Conformity
Signed
Andrew Parkhouse
Operations Director Date: 03/07/2015

WHATS INCLUDED
3
Quantity Item Part Model Number
MX5110A
1 No AP200SM Spindle Moulder A
1 No SlidingTable Operating Handle A1
Support Table Assembly C
1 No SupportTable C1
2 No Lift & Shift Handles with Washers (M8Thread) C2
1 No Pre-drilled Steel Plate C3
Spindle Guard Assembly D
1 No Spindle Guard with Adjustable Fence D1
2 No Lift & Shift Handles with Washers M8 x 140mm D2
1 No Guide Assembly Mounting Bracket D3
Guide Assembly E
1 No Guide Arm E1
1 No M8 Clamping Lever E2
1 No Lift & Shift Handles with Washers (M8Thread) E3
1 No Guide Roller Assembly E4
1 No Anti-Kickback Assembly E5
Mitre Fence Work Clamp Assembly F
1 No 10mm Allen Key and 4mm Double Ended Allen Key
Spindle Preset Stop Pin Assembly
1 No Spindle Preset Stop Pin 90˚ to -5˚ G
1 No Instruction Manual
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Quantity Item Part
Extension Table Assembly B Code:950505
1 No ExtensionTable B1
1 No ExtensionTable Fence (Adjustable) B2
2 No Lift & Shift Handles with Washers B3
1 No Pre-drilled Steel/Pin Plate B4
2 No Caphead Screws andWashers B5
1 No Pivot Arm with Four Bolts & Washers B6
1 No ExtensionTable Support Rod B7
1 No Co-Matic AF32 Junior Power Feed Code:340195
1 No Tension Plate for AT200SM Spindle moulder Code:950506

WHATS INCLUDED
4
DD3
C3
D1
E4
E5
E1
E2E3
C2
A
C1
D2
F
A1
G

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
5
Code: 340195 Code: 950506
B4 B6
B2
B7
B3
B1
B5

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 230V MACHINES
6
Authorised Use
This machineis designed forshaping wood and wood derived
materials.
• Machiningof other materials isnot permittedandmaybe
carried outin specific casesonly after consulting withthe
manufacturer.
•Theproper usealso includescompliance withthe operating
andmaintenanceinstructionsgiveninthis manual
SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•Themachine must be operated only by persons familiarwith
its operationand maintenance andwho are familiarwith its
hazards.
•Therequiredminimum age must beobserved.
•Themachine mustonlybeused in atechnicallyperfect
condition.
•Whenworkingon the machine,allsafetymechanisms and
coversmustbe in operation.
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 16 Amp plug.
• 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.

SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
7
General Safety Notes
•Woodworkingmachines can bedangerousifnot used properly.
Thereforethe appropriategeneraltechnicalrules aswell asthe
followingnotesmust be observed.
•Readand understand theentireinstructionmanual before
attemptingassemblyoroperation.
•Keepthese operatinginstructionsclosebythemachine,
protectedfromdirt andhumidity,and passthem overto the
newownerifyoupartwiththe tool.
•Nochangestothe machine maybe made.
• Dailyinspect thefunction andexistence ofthe safety
• Inaddition tothe safety requirementscontained inthese
operatinginstructionsand yourcountry’s applicableregula-
tions,you should observe thegenerally recognizedtechnical
rulesconcerningtheoperationofwoodworking machines.
•Anyother useexceedsauthorisation.
•Inthe eventofunauthorised use ofthemachine,the
manufacturer renouncesall liability and the responsibility is
transferredexclusivelyto the operator.
appliancesbeforeyoustartthe machine.
•Removeall looseclothingand enclose long hair.
•Beforeoperatingthe machine,removetie,rings,watches,
otherjewellery,and roll up sleevesaboveelbows.
•Wear safetyshoes;neverwearleisureshoesorsandals.
•Alwayswearthe approvedworkingoutfit.
•Do not wear gloveswhileoperatingthemachine.
•Forthesafehandlingof cutting tools wear work gloves.
• Controlthe stoppingtimeof themachine,it maynot
exceed10seconds.
• Removecut and jammedwork piecesonly when the
machineisata completestandstill and motor is turnedoff.
•Installthe machine so thatthereissufficientspaceforsafe
operationandworkpiecehandling.
•Keepworkareawelllit.
Code 107703
Model AP200SM
Rating Professional
Power 2.8 kW 230V 1ph
SpindleTravel 100mm
Spindle Diameter 30 mm
Spindle Speed 1,800,3,000,6,000 & 9,000 rpm
Max Spindle Projection aboveTable 100 mm
MaxTooling Diameter AboveTable 200 mm
MaxTooling Diameter BelowTable 180 mm
Table Height 900 mm
Table Size 1,000 mm x 360 mm
Min Extraction Airflow Required 1,000 m³/hr
Noise Level dB(A) 77.2dB(A)
Dust Extraction Outlet 2 x 100 mm
Overall L xW x H 1,010 mm x 690 mm x 900 mm
Weight 218 kg
SPECIFICATION

ASSEMBLY
8
PLEASE NOTE: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY IT
IS REQUIRED THAT TWO PEOPLE ASSEMBLE
THIS MACHINE!
Unpack all the boxes and check all the components against
the“What’s in the Boxes’List.If any parts or components are
missing,please contact our customer services department
using the procedures and telephone numbers liste on our
website,and you will be dealt with quickly and efficiently.
Having unpacked the boxes,(please dispose of any unwanted
packaging responsibly),put the parts and components where-
by they are readily to hand.Break down the main box by knock-
ing the sides away (be careful of exposed nails etc.),but leave
the machine sitting on its pallet.Remove the protective grease
film that is coating all the unpainted parts of the machine.
Fig 01-02-03-04
Support Table Assembly
Spindle Guard Assembly
C3
C2
C1
‘T’Slot
Fig 05
1.Raise the spindle to its maximum height by unlocking the
spindle moulder’s rise/fall locking handle (A) and turning the
operating wheel (B) clockwise.Re-lock the spindle in place,see
fig 05.
AB
2. Secure the guidemounting bracket(D3) on top of thespindle guard
assembly (D1) usingthe four cap headbolts & washerson topof the
guardassembly,seefig 06.
3.Lower the spindle guard assembly (D1) down onto the table,
line up the two threaded holes on either side of the spindle
with the slots in the guard secured in place with the lift & shift
handles (D2),see fig 07-08-09.

ASSEMBLY
9
Guide Assembly
Fig 07-08-09
D2
‘T’Slot
Threaded holes
E2 E3
E4
E5
Continues Over...
Fig 10-11-12-13
E1
Fig 06
Cap head bolts & washer
D3

ASSEMBLY
10
Mitre Fence Work Clamp Assembly
Fig 15-16-17
Sliding Table Operating Handle
Fig 14
‘T’Slot’
‘T’Slot’
Lock A1
F
Locking knob
Angle lock
Optional Extension Table Assembly (Code 950505)
Fig 18-19-20-21
1.Line up the pivot arm mounting bracket (B6) with the four
threaded holes to the side of the spindle moulder (A) and
secure in place with four bolts and washers provided,see fig
18-19-20-21.
B6
AThreaded holes
2.Pull out the extension table support arm (B6) and introduce
the support rod (B7) through the hole on the support arm (B6)
and secure in place using the nuts and washers,see fig 22-23.

ASSEMBLY
11
3.Slide the steel/pin plate (B4) into the machined‘T’slot to the
left side of the sliding table,see fig 24-25.
4.Pull out the table support arm (B6),insert the machined slots
in the extension table (B1) over the pins (B4).Locate the two
lift & shift handles (B3),insert them through the holes in the
table (B1) into the threaded holes in the steel plate (B4),see fig
26-27-28.
Fig 22-23
B6
B7
Hole
Nuts & washers
Fig 24-25
‘T’Slot’
B4
B5
Fig 26-27-28
Machined slot
Pin
B6
B1
B3
Continues Over...

ASSEMBLY
12
5. Locate the two cap head screws/washers (B5),line up the
table support rod bracket (B7) with the two pre-drilled holes
beneath the extension table (B1) and secure in place with the
cap head screws (B5),see fig 29-30.
6.Place a straight edge across both tables and using a Hex key
adjust the two grub screws on the extension table (B1) until
both tables are level.
7.Place a level on the extension table (B1) and using two
spanners adjust nuts on the support rod (B7) until the
extension table is level.
8.Lift up the left 90˚ stop,see fig 34 lower the fence (B2) down
onto the extension table (B1) making sure the‘PIN’beneath the
fence engages into the hole on top of the extension table (B1).
Push the fence up against the 90˚ stop,see fig 35-36.
9.Slide the fence clamping bracket (B2) over the tables column
(B1) and tighten the butterfly nut.Lastly turn the fence locking
handle to secure it in position,see fig 37-38.
Fig 29-30
Fig 31-32
B7
Fig 34-35
90˚ Stop
B1
B1

ASSEMBLY
13
Fig 36-37-38
Spindle Preset Stop Pin 90˚ to -5˚
Follow the instructions below to assemble the spindle stop
assembly (G).
Step 1 Fig 39
Step 2 Fig 40
G
Step 3 Fig 41
Step 4 Fig 42
G
Pin
Hole
Step 5 Fig 43
Access panel
Replace access panel

ILLUSTRATION & PARTS DESCRIPTION
14
Work clamp
Mitre fence
Table support
NVR switch
Spindle body
Reversing
selector switch
Motor access door
Pivot arm mounting holes for
extension table assembly
Sliding table
Spindle tilt
operating handle
100mm Dust
extraction outlet
Sliding table
handle
Work table
Fence with
adjustable fingers
Anti-kickback assembly
Guide roller assembly
Sliding table
height assembly
Sliding table locking knob
Pull out the knob and twist

ILLUSTRATION & PARTS DESCRIPTION
15
NVR Switch assembly with a slap down
emergency stop lever Reversing selector switch Mitre fence work clamp assembly
Spindle tilt operating wheel Spindle preset stop pin
set at 90˚ degrees Spindle preset stop pin set at +05˚ degrees
Fully adjustable fences (A) with adjustable fingers (B)
Spindle at -45˚ degrees Spindle at 90˚ degrees Spindle at +05˚ degrees
A
B

ILLUSTRATION & PARTS DESCRIPTION
16
Fence advancing
knob
Guide arm clamping handles
Guide arm bracket
Fence advancing
clamping handle
Anti-kickback clamp
Anti-kickback height clamp
Optional power
feed mounting holes
Guide roller height clamp
Guide roller clamp
Spindle guard clamp
Fence adjusting knob
100mm Dust
extraction outlet
Rear access panel
Spindle preset stop bolt 90 to -5
16 AMP socket
Spindle
height scale
Spindle height
control wheel
Spindle speed
digital display
Spindle tilt
clamping handle

ILLUSTRATION & PARTS DESCRIPTION
17
Spindle tilt locking handle and scale (A),Spindle rise & fall locking handle (B),
Spindle height scale (C),16 AMP socket for optional AF32 power feed assembly (D)
Spindle tilt clamp illustration
Spindle rise and fall illustration
Spindle height scale Spindle tilt scale Spindle speed digital display
Lock
Un-Lock
C D
AB

ILLUSTRATION & PARTS DESCRIPTION
18 Extension table fence 90˚ stop
Extension table
Pivot arm
Extension table
support rod
Telescopic
fence extension
Fence 90˚ stop
Extension table
fence
Distance stop assembly
Spindle Moulder with Extension Table Fitted

ILLUSTRATION & PARTS DESCRIPTION
19
Table fence set to 45˚ Extension table angle scale
Distance stop assembly
magnifying glass (A),Clamp (B) Telescopic extension assembly
Main table height adjusting nuts (A) Sliding table height adjusting nuts (B)
Table clearance adjusting nut (C)
A
A
C
B
45˚

POSITIONING THE MACHINE
20
Ascertain the orientation of the machine and move it to its
desired position in the workshop.Ensure that the machine is
positioned to allow sufficient clearance all round to cater for
the maximum length of timber you wish to machine.
The machine should be positioned on a flat level surface.
Manoeuvre the machine to the chosen location,then carefully
lower the machine down.
SAFETY WARNING!
The WS1000TA Spindle Moulder is a heavy piece of
equipment.You are advised to seek help or the use of some
form of lifting device, (hoist, engine crane etc.,) before you
attempt to lift or move this machine.
218kg
SETTING THE FENCE
The fence is a two piece adjusting system.Each fence is
independently adjustable to compensate for different
cutting thicknesses.Make sure the fence is square to the work
surface,place a 90° square up against the fence and check it is
perpendicular to the work surface.If adjustment is required
turn the fence adjusting knob (a) until it is correct, see fig 44-
45-46.
Fig 44-45-46
Place a straight edge up-against both fences,loosen the fence
advancing clamping handles (b) and turn the fence advancing
knobs (c) until both fences are aligned,see fig 47.
Fig 47
a
b
Straight edge
Square
c