Axminster Trade Series User manual

ATM25
Floor Standing
Morticer
Code 508488
AT&M: 13/06/2017
BOOK REF : 101616

Index of Contents
2
Index of Contents 02
Declaration of Conformity 02
What’s Included 03-04
General Safety Instructions for 230V Machines 04-05
Specific Safety Instruction for Morticers 05
Specification 05
Assembly 06-07-08
Illustration and Parts Description 09-10-11
Setting Up the Morticer 12-13-14-15-16
Accessories 17-18
Maintenance 18-19-20-21
Troubleshooting 22
Exploded Diagram/List 23-24-25
Wiring Diagram 26
Notes 27
Declaration of Conformity
Copied from CE Certificate
The undersigned, authorised by Jason Lin
Authorised by Yeon Chuan Machinery Co., Ltd.
No. 222, Tsung-yi, 6-th St.,Taiping City, Taichung,
Taiwan 411
Model Number: 2308 (Hollow Chisel Morticer)
Manufactured Yeon Chuan Machinery Co., Ltd. is in
compliance with the standards determined in the following
Council Directive.
SGS-TW Reference No: EZ/2007/A0002C
Applicable Standards: EN 1050: 1996, EN ISO 12100-1:2003,
EN ISO 12100-2:2003, EN 60204-1:2006
Machinery Directive: 98/37/EC
Low Voltage Directive: 2006/95/EC
Warning The symbols below advise that you follow
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
Motor gets hot
Two Man AssemblyDust mask
should be worn

What’s Included
3
Quantity Item Part Model Number
2308
1 No ATM25 Morticer A
1 No Operating Lever B
Stand Assembly C (Assembly Required)
2 No Leg Stand Support Brackets a
2 No Leg Stands b
4 No Hex M8x60mm Bolts c
4 No 5/16" Large Washers d
8 No Hex M8x16mm Bolts e
8 No Small Washers f
1 No 3-4-6mm Hex Keys D
1 No Chuck Key E
2 No Bush Adaptors 1.3/16" and 13/16" F
1 No 11-13,12-14,17-19,22-24mm Spanners G
1 No Screwdriver H
1 No Instruction Manual
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Aab
C
c
de
f

What’s Included
4
Good Working Practices/Safety
The following suggestions 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 THE REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Electrical Safety
• The machine is not designed for working outside, do not use
when or where it is liable to get wet.If the machine does get
wet; dry it off as soon as possible with a cloth or paper towel.
• Do not use 230V a.c. powered machines anywhere within
a site area that is flooded or puddled, and do not trail extension
cables across wet areas.
• Check that the mains power supply is earthed.
• Regularly check the mains lead and plug for damage.
• Ensure that a fuse of the correct amperage is fitted to
the plug.
• Ensure that any extension lead used is correctly rated
to suit the machine or power tool.
• Ensure that the power lead and any extension lead is kept clear
of the blades or other sharp obstacles.
• Do not use electrical machines or power tools in wet
or damp areas or locations .
• If a replacement mains plug is fitted at any time, this must
be of the appropriate size and fitted with the correct size of fuse.
General Safety
• Mount the machine on a flat level bench or surface.
Secure the machine to the surface where applicable.
• Always use machines or power tools in an uncluttered area.
To reduce the risk of accidents, avoid leaving materials or other
items within the working area and allow clear access to all ma-
chine parts and controls.
General Safety Instructions for 230V Machines
H
G F
E
D

General Safety Instructions for 230V Machines
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• Clean machines by wiping with a damp soapy cloth. Do not
use solvents or cleaners that may damage plastic parts or
painted/coated surfaces. Keep water and solvents away from
all electrical components, leads and plugs.
• When storing or leaving tools for any length of time, spray
bare metal surfaces with a protective spray to minimise surface
corrosion.
• Always isolate machines and power tools from the power
supply when not in use or when changing parts, cutters and
blades or when making any adjustments.
• Before using any machine or power tool, ensure that all
locking-nuts, chucks etc, are tightened and secure. Check that
all loose keys, spanners and other tools have been removed.
• Always ensure that long hair is tied back or retained by a band,
hat or safety helmet. Remove all loose jewellery to prevent it
from catching in rotating parts of the machine.
• Always check that the correct machining or cutting speed has
been selected.
• Do not operate machinery or power tools when tired or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or certain medicines.
• WHEN USING MACHINES ALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE EYE
PROTECTION, EAR DEFENDERS AND DUST OR FUME
INHALATION PROTECTION.
• WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN, UNLESS THEY ARE UNDER SUPERVI-
SION.
Specific Safety Instruction for Morticers
• Ensure that the morticer is firmly fixed to its base as the force
exerted through the operating handle could be enough to over
balance the machine.
• Ensure that the operating handle is returned to the
upright position after cutting a mortice.
• Mortice chisels have very sharp ends, handle them with
great care.
• Make sure that the timber is held firmly down against the
table, either with the vice or the hold down clamps.This
prevents the possibility of the timber being pulled upwards
as the mortice chisel is withdrawn from the hole.
Specification
Code 508488
Model ATM25
Rating Trade
Power 0.75kW 230V, 1ph
Chisel Stroke 125mm
Max Height of Timber with 12.7mm Chisel and Bit 225mm
Max Chisel Size Softwood 25mm
Max Chisel Size Hardwood 19mm
Overall L x W x H 660x 515 x 1,538mm
Weight 160kg

Assembly
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Stand Assembly
HAVING UNPACKED YOUR ACCESSORIES PLEASE
DISPOSE OF ANY UNWANTED PACKAGING
PROPERLY.THE POLYTHENE AND CARD IS
RECYCLABLE.
The machine and its accessories will arrive coated with heavy
corrosion preventative grease and greased wax paper. These
may need to be cleaned from the machine, its component
and accessories prior to it being set up and commissioned.
Use paraffin or a proprietary degreaser to remove the barrier
grease.
Read the manual thoroughly, familiarising yourself with the
correct safety, operating and maintenance procedures before
proceeding further.
Remove the morticer and stand parts from the shipping
cartons.Report any shortages or damage to Axminster Tool
Centre Customer Services Department. (03332 406406)
You will require the leg stand brackets (a), leg stands (b), eight
M8x16mm Hex bolts, (e) and small washers (f).
Step 1 Line up the first two pre-drilled holes in the leg stand
bracket (a) with the threaded holes to one side of the leg stand
(b) and secure using two M8 Hex bolts (e) and small washers (f),
see fig A.
Fig A-B
Step 2 Attach the remaining leg stand (b) to the opposite end of
the leg stand bracket (a) with a further two Hex bolts and wash-
ers (e-f), see fig B.
Step 3 Locate the remaining leg stand bracket (a), line up the
four hole with the threaded holes to the opposite end of the leg
stands (b) and secure in place with the remaining M8 Hex bolts
and washers (e-f), see fig C.
Fig C
ba
e
b
f
a

Fig 01
Assembly
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Operating Lever
Fig 02-03-04
1) Locate the operating lever (B), using a Hex key remove the
Hex screw washer and spring from the rack and pinion assembly
and place close to hand, see figs 02-03-04.
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Hex screw washer Spring
Hex key
Rack and Pinion assembly
WARNING! THE MORTICER 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!
Step 4 Securely tighten all the bolts and turn the stand upright,
see fig fig D.
Fig D
Mounting the Morticer to the Stand
Fig E
Locate the four M8x60mm Hex bolts (c) and the large 5/16"
washer (d). Lift the morticer (A) onto the stand (C). Line up
the four pre-drilled holes to the base of the morticer with the
threaded holes to the corners of the stand assembly (C). Place
a larger washer (d) over the thread Hex bolts (c), insert the bolt
down through the holes in the morticers base and screw them
into the stand, see fig F.
Fig F
c
c
d
d
C
B

Assembly
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Fig 06
Fig 07-08
3) Push the lever coupling face up against the support column
and replace the spring and Hex screw washer. Re-tighten using
the Hex key, NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN , see figs 07-08-09.
Fig 05
Lever coupling
Teeth
Teeth
Chuck Compartment
Open the chuck access door by removing the Hex screw and
placing it safely aside. Remove the transport packaging, see fig
10 and wipe the chuck over with a cloth. Close the access door
and replace the Hex screw.
Fig 09
Fig 10
Hex screw
Hex key
Chuck access door
Transport packaging
2) Re-position the lever (B) coupling over the rack and pinion
assembly so that the lever is in the upright position and the
teeth are meshed together, see figs 05-06.
IMPORTANT NOTE: THE HEAD STOCK ASSEMBLY HAS
BEEN LOWERED FOR SHIPPING AND NEEDS TO BE
RAISED TO ITS HIGHEST POSITION.TO DO THIS INSERT
THE LEVER COUPLING OVER THE PINION ASSEMBLY
UNTIL THE TEETH MESH THEN RAISE THE HEAD STOCK.

Operating lever
Motor
Head stock gib strip
locking bolt
Head stock gib strip
adjusting screws
Chuck access door
Lever coupling
Head stock
support column
Table clamp
Table operating wheel
Clamp wheel
Transverse gib strip adjusting
screws and locking nuts
Illustration and Parts Description
9
Push operating wheel to engage the
gears to move the table from left to
right
Pull wheel out to engage the lead
screw to move the table front and
back movement
Table
Depth stop ring collar
Depth setting bar
Lead screw access port
Chisel mounting flange
Depth setting
bar clamp
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Illustration and Parts Description
10
Chuck (A), Morticer head clamping nut (B)
for independent vertical adjustment
NVR ON/OFF Switch shroud
Depth stop plate (A), Depth ring collar (B) and clamping handle (C).
The depth stop plate can be repositioned to give a second specific depth
Rack and pinion rise
and fall mechanism
Rack and pinion drive Lead screw access plate (A) Drive wheel gear (A)
A
B
C
A
A
A
B

Illustration and Parts Description
11
Collar stop (A)
Clamping handle (B)
The table clamp can be adjusted to
accommodate different sizes of timber
Table adjustment
locking nuts (A)
Table adjustment screws (A), Collar stop bar (B)
and Collar stop block (C)
Table clamp positioning holes
Gear engaged to move the table from side to side Gear engaged onto the lead screw to
move the table from back to front
A
A
A
B
B
C

Setting Up the Morticer
12
The old rule of thumb for chisel auger clearance was known as
“the one penny width”. This was achieved by introducing a pen-
ny between the locating shoulder of the chisel and the adaptor
face, with the auger locked in place and with the chisel pulled
hard down on the auger.The penny was then removed and the
chisel pushed up to the adaptor face and, locked in place, this
established the“one penny width” between the chisel and the
auger, which for general timbers and mortice sizes is quite ad-
equate, see figs 13-14.Traditional morticers normally had a cross
pin in the auger mounting mandrel, to prevent the auger being
pushed back up into the chisel.The mounting method on the
newer morticers is a chuck.
Initial Setup
Introduce the chisel into the adaptor collar, press the auger bit
up into the chuck and tighten the chuck, see fig 11, withdraw
the chuck key. Gently pinch the chisel in place by nipping tight
the grub screw, see fig 12.
Fig 11-12
Setting the Chisel Auger Clearance
It is well worth taking the extra time and care to prepare your
augers to give the correct ‘reach’ when‘bottomed’ out in the
chuck.This will prevent the auger being pushed back towards
the chisel and altering the clearance setting, see fig B.
Fig 13-14
Penny
NOTE: Select the correct bush adaptor (F) for the shank of the
required chisel and introduce it into the underside of the chisel
head stock. Push the bush up as far as it will go, at the same
time lining up the hole in the side of the bush and screwing in
the grub screw, far enough to prevent the bush from falling
out, see fig A.
Fig A
Bush adaptor
Grub screw hole
F

Setting Up the Morticer
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The mortise will generate a lot of ‘grip’ on the chisel, especially
the first cut, or if the timber is a little green. Make sure you use
the table clamp assembly to help control the timber during the
raise operation of the morticer.
Coupled with the depth stop on the same assembly is the
head stock rise limiter.This limits the rise of the head stock /
chisel to a convenient distance above the work by the use of a
locking collar positioned above the stop finger on the side of
the head stock.The travel of this assembly is then restricted to
your chosen setting rather than having to return it to the top of
the slide each time.
General Notes
When the chisel is tightened in the machine it must normally
be square to the back fence.The easiest way to achieve this is
to bring the head stock down to bring the chisel as close to the
table as possible, set a square against the back fence and set
the side of the chisel against the square and clamp tight.
(Remember to have the chip ejection slot in the chisel to the
side from which you will cut the mortice).
Setting the Chisel Square
Quick Setting of the Mortice Depth
head stock so that the chisel points or the auger point are at
the depth required, raise the depth stop collar to the under-
side of the head stock and tighten gently. Recheck the depth
of the chisel point, if it is satisfactory tighten securely, if not it
can be gently ‘nudged’down the column with the head stock,
then tighten. Reposition the operating handle to give the most
comfortable position and purchase on the lever, over the full
distance of the movement you have just set.
Head Stock Rise Adjustment
Put a mark on an easily accessible end of the work piece to be
mortised, at the depth you require. Pull the head stock down,
and put the end of the timber against the chisel, position the
Fig B
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Setting Up the Morticer
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Setting the Chisel Depth
The chisel depth can be set to give two depth settings; the first
method is adjusting the setting bar and the second is to adjust
the ring collar clamp (B). First method, with the stop plate (A) set
in the angled position, set the bar depth then lower the head
stock so the bar rests on top of the stop plate (A) giving the first
depth, see fig 15.
The second depth can also be set by repositioning the stop
plate (A) in the square position allowing the setting bar to drop
so the ring collar clamp (B) rests against the stop plate (A) giving
the second depth, see fig 16.
A
B
AB
Fig 15
Fig 16
Morticer Head Adjustment
The morticer’s head has a independent adjustment to improve
the correct leverage depth.
WARNING!! DISCONNECT THE MORTICER FROM THE
MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE CONTINUING!
WARNING!! THE MORTICERS HEAD IS VERY HEAVY
YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK HELP!
1) Remove the Hex screw holding the chuck door in place and
put safely aside, open the access door.
NOTE: To prevent the morticer’s head from falling when the
securing nut is loosened, lower the depth setting bar onto the
stop plate (A), see fig 15 and clamp it in place.This will give
added support to the morticer.
2) Loosen the securing nut and, with assistance, lower the head
to the desired position then re-secure the head by tightening
the nut, see fig 17-18. Close the chuck door and replace the Hex
screw you removed earlier.
Depth setting bar
Depth setting bar clamp
Fig 17-18
Head securing nut

Setting Up the Morticer
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The table camp can be adjusted to accommodate different
sizes of timber using the pre-drilled holes in the table. Using
a spanner remove the two bolts and washers and place safely
aside. Re position the clamp assembly to the desired position
and replace the two bolts and washers and tighten, see figs
19-20-21.
Table Clamp Adjusting the Table
Fig 19-20-21
The work table can be adjusted from back to front and from left
to right by the operating the, main control wheel to the front of
the morticer.
Left to Right Movement
Push the operating wheel forward to engage the drive gear into
the table rack thus enabling the table to move from left to right,
see figs 22-23-24.
Fig 22-23-24
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Gear meshed with table rack
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Bolt/washer

Setting Up the Morticer
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Fig 25-26-27
Front to Back Movement
Pull the wheel out to engage the drive gear into the lead screw
thus enablining the table to move from front to back, see figs
25-26-27.
Gear meshed with lead screw
Table Distance Stops
To the rear of the worktable there are two collar stops
to set a required distance for repetitive work.
Loosen the collar clamping handle (A) and slide the collar (B)
along the collar stop bar (C) until required distance is reached
then re-tighten the handle to lock the collar in position. Repeat
for the other collar, see figs 28-29-30.
Fig 28-29-30
B
A
C
Collar stop block
Collar stop assembly

Accessories
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Morticing Chisels Introduction
Sharpening chisels for morticing machines doesn’t get much
easier than this. Fit the multi- flute conical reamer with the
appropriate size pilot piece, just a few turns removes a tiny
amount of metal from the chisel’s internal bevel. Using the fine
diamond honing stone included with the kit, touches up the
outer faces of the chisel by removing any burrs thrown up by
the reamer, it’s as simple as that. A sharp chisel cuts cleaner and
Types of Chisel
The Japanese pattern has a point on the end
of the bit and one cutting spur and spiral for
rapid chip clearance.The single spur is easy to
sharpen and cuts evenly and fast, even in the
hardest of timbers.
Whatever the choice, the chisels need to be
installed carefully if good results are to be
achieved.
Installation
The chisel needs to be installed square to the
back fence.The other important adjustment
is to get the correct clearance between the cutting edge of the
auger and the conical recess in the base of the chisel; this will
ensure that there is both sufficient support for the auger in the
chisel and adequate space for chip clearance. One convenient
way to achieve this is to install in position with a spacer (such as
a two pence coin) between the collar of the chisel and the
locating face on the machine, then bring the bit up so that the
cutting part is hard against the base of the chisel and then
tighten up the shank of the bit in the chuck.The spacer is then
removed, the chisel moved up to its correct position and
re-tightened.
Sharpening
Sharpening of the cutting spur is best achieved with a flat
needle file whilst the chisels are best sharpened with the special
piloted reamers.
Morticing Chisel Sharpening Set
is far less prone to burning and, of course, puts far less strain on
the morticing machine.It leaves the internal faces of the mortice
smoother and cleaner making for a better fitting joint.This
Axminster mortice chisel sharpening kit will fit most Taiwanese
and Japanese mortice chisels metric and imperial sizes up to
12mm/1/2”. N.B.Touch up the chisels auger at the same time
using a simple triangular needle or saw file.
Diamond Cone Mortice Chisel Sharpener
Sharpening a mortice chisel significantly improves performance.
We can recommend this pair of specially made diamond coated
cones for most Taiwanese and Japanese mortice chisels, and
Veritas square hole punches. A coarse grit cone gives an initial
grind, followed by a finer honing cone to create a sharp even
edge.
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Code: 700173
Code: 502458

Accessories
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Instructions
Use the cones in a drill press or your morticer if you have a chuck
adaptor (a handheld drill is neither suitable nor safe). Clamp the
bit vertically and securely, or drill a hole in a block of wood the
same diameter as the chisel’s shank.The chisel must be held
firmly and perpendicular.
Fasten the coarse cone in the chuck and align it with the chisel
so it centres exactly in the end of the chisel, do this BEFORE
switching on. Running at low speed (150 to 250rpm), gently
lower the cone until it just makes contact with the mortice bit.
Carefully grind until you obtain a clean surface around the entire
bevel. Replace it with the 350-grit cone and repeat the process,
lightly honing the inside bevel. Use a fine flat stone lap the sides
of the bit to remove any burrs.
Maintenance
Machine Moblie Base
A steel base, adjustable for size, with fixed wheels on the back
corners and two lockable castoring wheels on the front.The
base will fit machine bases from 610mm to 860mm and take a
weight of 540kg.
WARNING!! DISCONNECT THE MORTICER FROM THE
MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE CONTINUING!
After long periods of use, if you notice a degree of side play
developing on both the table and head stock, you will need to
adjust the gib strip screws until the slide play is eliminated.
Table and Head Stock Adjustment
Fig 32
Fig 31
To adjust the left to right movement slacken the two Hex
locking bolts (A) beneath the right hand side of the table, see fig
31 then very carefully adjust the two gib strip screws (B), see fig
32.
NOTE: make small adjustments, turning the operating wheel
until the table slides smoothly across, but not too much causing
the table to tighten or jam.
When you feel the slide play has been eliminated, tighten the
two locking Hex bolts (A) to secure the setting.
Table Adjustment Left to Right
Table Adjustment Front to Back
To adjust the front to back movement slacken the two locking
Hex bolts (C), to the rear of the table, then adjust the two gib
strip screws (D) until the side play has been eliminated.Tighten
the Hex bolt (C) to secure the setting, see figs 33-34.
A
B
Code: 708118

Maintenance
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Fig 35-36Fig 33-34
Head Stock Adjustment
If there is sufficient play happening in the head stock
assembly, loosen the three locking Hex bolts (E) to the right side
of the head stock column and carefully adjust the three gib strip
screws (F), see figs 35-36.
NOTE: make small adjustments, pulling the operating
lever down until the head stock slides smoothly up and down
the column, but not too much causing the head stock to tighten
or jam.
When you feel the slide play has been eliminated, tighten the
three locking Hex bolts (E) on the column to secure the setting.
D
C
F
E
General Maintenance
WARNING!! DISCONNECT THE MORTICER FROM
THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE CONTINUING!
To ensure optimum performance from your morticer routine
cleaning and lubrication is required.
After long periods of use wood and resin deposits will build up
on the table and the rack and pinion gears. Clean all surfaces
using“Axcaliber Blade and Bit Cleaner Code 951145” then apply
a light application of lubricant to all moving parts using
“Axcaliber Dry Lubricant Code 503468”.
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Code: 951145Code: 503468
Locking Hex bolts
Gib strip screws

Maintenance
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General Maintenance
Light Lubricate
Lubricate