Axminster MJ12-1600 User manual

951685
MJ12-1600
Panel Saw
Axminster Reference No: MJ12-1600
User Manual
www.axminster.co.uk

Model
Motor power
Major table size
Extension table (Cast iron)
Extension table (Steel plate)
Rear extension table
Sliding panel size
Cross cut table size
Cross cut fence
Main blade size
Main b peed
Scoring blade size
Scoring blade speed
Max cut depth
Max distance-blade to rip fence
Max cross cut width
Packing size
Weight(N.W/G.W)
Noise level (Unload)
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NOTE: The above specifications and the constructions were current at the time this manual was published, but
because of our policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to change specifications and the
constructions without notice and without incurring obligations.
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
SPECIFICATIONS 1 Install the hold down 11
SAFETY 2 Install the dust port 12
Safety Instructions for Power Tools 2 Install the blade guard 12
Additional Safety Instructions for Panel Saws 3 Install the dust hose support 12
Protecting Kickback 3 Install dust hoses 12
SITE CONSIDERATIONS 4REPLACEMENT & ADJUSTMENT 13
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PANEL SAW 5 Replace the main blade 13
UNPACKING 7 Replace and adjusting the scoring blade 14
Piece Inventory 7 Replace and adjust the riving knives 14
Clean Up 7 Replace the main belt 14
ASSEMBLY 8 Replace the scoring belt 15
Moving & Placing Saw Base Unit 8 Sliding Table Parallel Adjustment 15
Install the extension table 8 OPERATIONS 16
Install the support leg 9 Rip Cutting 16
Install the rip fence rail 9 Crosscutting 16
Install the rear support rail 9 Miter Cutting 18
Install the rear extension table 9 MAINTENANCE 19
Install the main blade elevation ELECTRICAL 19
& angle handwheel 9 Main switch 19
Fitting the rip fence and align the rail 10 Limit switch 19
Install the swing arm assembly 10 Thermo cut-out 19
Install the Sliding panel assembly 10 Wiring Diagram 20
Adjust the sliding panel level 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 21
Install the cross cut table 11 PARTS LIST & DIAGRAMS 22
Install the cross cut fence 11
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Sliding panel stroke
~, 50Hz, 3000 W
385x800 mm
440x800 mm
440x800 mm
310x500 mm
x270 mm
680x580 mm
1200-2200 mm
315x30x3 mm
1600
4000 rpm
90x20x3 mm
5800 rpm
1220 mm
1350 mm
85 dB( A)
940x765x1010
mm
1660x250x320 mm
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100 mm @ 90 (315)
O
80 mm @ 45 (315)
1600 mm
250/290 kg
230V/400V ~, 50Hz, 3000 W
385x800 mm
440x800 mm
440x800 mm
310x500 mm
x270 mm
680x580 mm
1200-2200 mm
315x30x3 mm
1800
4000 rpm
90x20x3 mm
5800 rpm
1220 mm
1350 mm
85 dB( A)
940x765x1010
mm
1860x250x320 mm
O
100 mm @ 90 (315)
O
80 mm @ 45 (315)
1800 mm
255/295 kg
230V/400V ~, 50Hz, 3000 W
385x800 mm
440x800 mm
440x800 mm
310x500 mm
x270 mm
680x580 mm
1200-2200 mm
315x30x3 mm
2000
4000 rpm
90x20x3 mm
5800 rpm
1220 mm
1350 mm
O
100 mm @ 90 (315)
O
80 mm @ 45 (315)
2000 mm
230V/400V
MJ12-1600 MJ12-1800 MJ12-2000
940×765×1010 mm
2060×250×320 mm
260/300 kg
85dB(A)

should be in accordance with amperage rating. An
SAFETY undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. Your
extension cord must also contain a ground wire.
Always repair or replace extension cords if they
For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual become damaged.
Before Operating this Equipment
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-
attention to possible hazardous conditions. This slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
manual uses a series of symbols and signal words covering to contain long hair.
which are intended to convey the level of
importance of the safety messages. The 11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or
progression of symbols is described below. dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday
Remember that safety messages by themselves do eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they
not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for are NOT safety glasses.
proper accident prevention measures.
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It is safer than using your hand and
frees both hands to operate tool.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury. 13. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
not avoided, COULD result in death or serious and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
injury. instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult
not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. the instruction manual for recommended
It may also be used to alert against unsafe accessories. The use of improper accessories may
practices. cause risk of injury.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful STARTING. On machines with magnetic contact
information about proper operation of the starting switches there is a risk of starting if the
equipment. machine is bumped or jarred. Always disconnect
from power source before adjusting or servicing.
Make sure switch is in OFF position before
reconnecting.
Safety Instructions for Power Tools 17. MANY WOODWORKING TOOLS CAN
“KICKBACK” THE WORKPIECE toward the
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. operator if not handled properly. Know what
conditions can create “kickback” and know how to
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. avoid them. Read the manual accompanying the
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and machine thoroughly.
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning on. 18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and should be carefully checked to determine that it will
benches invite accidents. operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
4. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. DO moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
NOT use power tools in damp or wet locations, or other conditions that may affect its operation. A
where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist. guard or other part that is damaged should be
Keep work area well lighted. properly repaired or replaced.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children 19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
and visitors should be kept at a safe distance from TURN POWER OFF. DO NOT leave tool until it
work area. comes to a complete stop.
6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, 20. NEVER OPERATE A MACHINE WHEN TIRED, OR
master switches, or by removing starter keys. UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL. Full mental alertness is required at all
7. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and times when running a machine.
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
21. NEVER ALLOW UNSUPERVISED OR UNTRAINED
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. DO NOT force tool or attachment PERSONNEL TO OPERATE THE MACHINE. Make
to do a job for which it was not designed. sure any instructions you give in regards to the
operation of the machine are approved, correct,
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your safe, and clearly understood.
extension cord is in good condition. Conductor size
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Additional Safety Instructions for Panel
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Saws Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
1. SAFETY ACCESSORIES. Always use the blade other machinery with caution and respect.
guard and riving knife on all ''through-sawing''
Failure to do so could result in serious
operations. Through-sawing operations are those
when the blade cuts completely through the work- personal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
piece. work results.
2. KICKBACK. Be familiar with kickback. Kickback
happens when the work-piece is thrown towards the
operator at a high rate of speed. Until you have a Statistics prove that most common accidents
clear understanding of kickback and how it occurs, among table saw users can be linked to
DO NOT operate this table saw!
kickback. Kickback is typically defined as the
3. WORKPIECE CONTROL. Make sure the work-piece high-speed expulsion of stock from the table
is placed in a stable position on the table and is saw toward its operator. In addition to the
either supported by the rip fence or the crosscut danger of the operator or others in the area
table during cutting operations. being struck by the flying stock, it is often the
case that the operator's hands are pulled into
4. PUSH STICK. Always use a push stick when ripping the blade during the kickback.
narrow stock.
5. OPERATOR POSITION. Never stand or have any
part of your body directly in-line with the cutting path Preventing Kickback
of the saw blade.
Never attempt freehand cuts. If the work-piece is not
6. REACHING OVER SAW BLADE. Never reach behind fed perfectly parallel with the blade, a kickback will
or over the blade with either hand while the saw is likely occur. Always use the rip fence or crosscut
running. If kickback occurs while reaching over the fence to support the work-piece.
blade, hands or arms could be pulled into the
spinning saw blade. Make sure the riving knife is always aligned with the
blade. A misaligned riving knife can cause the work-
7. USING THE RIP FENCE AND THE CROSSCUT piece to bind or stop the flow of the cut, resulting in
FENCE TOGETHER DURING A CUTTING an increased chance of kickback. If you think that
OPERATION. When using the crosscut fence, the your riving knife is not aligned with the blade, check
work-piece should never be contacting the rip fence it immediately!
while the saw blade is cutting.
Ensure that your table slides parallel with the blade;
8. STALLED BLADE. Turn the saw off before otherwise, the chances of kickback are extreme.
attempting to "free" a stalled saw blade. Take the time to check and adjust the sliding table.
9. COMFORTABLE CUTTING OPERATIONS. Avoid Use the riving knife during every cut. The riving
awkward operations and hand positions where a knife helps maintain the kerf in the work-piece after
sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the it is cut, therefore, reducing the chance of kickback.
spinning saw blade.
Feed cuts through to completion. Anytime you stop
10. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time you feeding a work-piece that is in the middle of a cut,
are experiencing difficulties performing the intended the chance of binding, resulting in kickback, is
operation, stop using the machine! Contact your greatly increased.
agent.
11. BLADE HEIGHT. Always adjust the blade to the
proper height above the work-piece. Protecting Yourself from Kickback
12. DAMAGED SAW BLADES. Never use blades that Even if you know how to prevent kickback, it may
have been dropped or otherwise damaged. still happen. Here are some tips to reduce the
likelihood of injury if kickback DOES occur:
13. RIVING KNIFE ALIGNMENT. Only operate the saw
if the riving knife is aligned with the main blade.Stand to the side of the blade during every cut. If a
kickback does occur, the thrown
Work-piece usually travels directly in front of the
blade.
Always wear safety glasses or a face shield. In the
Like all machines there is danger associated event of a kickback, your eyes and face are the most
with this Sliding Panel Saw. Accidents are vulnerable part of your body.
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine with Never, for any reason, place your hand behind the
respect and caution to lessen the possibility of blade. Should kickback occur, your hand will be
operator injury. If normal safety precautions pulled into the blade.
are overlooked or ignored, serious personal
Use a push stick to keep your hands farther away
injury may occur. from the moving blade. If a kickback occurs, the
push stick will most likely take the damage that your
hand would have received.
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SITE CONSIDERATIONS
General Condition:
1.Electrical connection: Steady state voltage: 0.9-1.1
of nominal voltage.
Frequency: 0.99-1.01 of nominal frequency
continuously; 0.98-1.02 short time
2. Altitude are not exceeding 1000m,
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Maximum ambient air temperature is +40 C,
minimum ambient air temperature is not less than
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+5 C,
Storage and transportion temperature range is
O O Lighting and Outlets
-25 C～+55 C.
The relative humidity does not exceed 50% at a
OLighting should be bright enough to eliminate shadow
maximum temperature of +40 C, higher relative and prevent eye strain. Electrical circuits should be
humidity may be permitted at lower temperature
Odedicated or large enough to handle combined motor
(e.g. 90%@ 20 C). amp loads. Outlets should be located near each
machine so power or extension cords are not
obstructing high-traffic areas. Be sure to observe local
electrical codes for proper installation of new lighting,
Floor Load outlets, or circuits.
This machine represents a moderately large weight
load in a small footprint. Most commercial shop floors Dust Collector
will be adequate for the weight of the machine. Some
floors may require additional support. Contact an As a rule, this machine must be vacuumed during use. A
architect or structural engineer if you have any question time relayed socket is available as an accessory. In
about the ability of your floor to handle the weight. addition, the vacuum performance must be sufficient to
achieve the required negative pressures and a
To ensure sufficient upright stability of the machine maximum air speed of 20m/sec at the connector.
it should be bolted to floor. For this purpose 4 holes
are provided in the machine's bracket of workstand.
Read the manual before assembly and operation.
Working Clearances Become familiar with the machine and it's
operation before beginning any work. Serious
Working clearances can be thought of as the distances personal injury may result if safety or operational
between machines and obstacles that allow safe information is not understood or followed.
operation of every machine without limitation. Consider
existing and anticipated machine needs, size of
material to be processed through each machine, and
space for auxiliary stands and/or work tables. Also
consider the relative position of each machine to one
another for efficient material handling. Be sure to allow
yourself sufficient room to safely run your machines in
any foreseeable operation.
Consider existing and anticipated needs, size of
material to be processed through each machine, and
space for auxiliary stands, work tables or other
machinery when establishing a location for your saw.
See above figure for the maximum working clearances
of the Sliding Panel Saw.
The mains connection must have maximum16A fuse.
Electrical supply which has protection devices of
under-voltage, over-voltage, over-current as well as
a residual current device (RCD) which maximum
residual current rated at 0.03A.
3600mm
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SLIDING PANEL SAW
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A. Crosscut Table–Provides a wide, stable platform for K. Blade Angle Hand-wheel–Adjust the angle of the
supporting full-size panels during crosscutting saw blades.
operations.
L. Mitre Gauge–This gauge aligns the wood for a
B. Flip Stops–Used for quick measurements for cross-cut.
crosscutting.
M. Rip Fence–Fully adjustable with fine adjustments.
C. Crosscut Fence–Used during crosscutting Fence face can be positioned for standard cutting
operations. Features a scale and multiple flip-style operations, or in the lower position for blade guard
stopblocks for precise, repeatable crosscutting clearance during narrow ripping operations.
operations.
N. Fence Assembly Lock Down lever–Secures the
D. Roller–Used for supporting full-size panels during fence assembly into position along the fence rail.
crosscutting operations.
P. Fine-Adjust Knob–Precisely adjusts the fence.
E. Sliding Panel–Conveniently glides the work-piece
through the blade with effortless precision and ease. Q. Rip Fence Rail–Provides the support for rip fence.
F. Blade Guard–Fully-adjustable blade guard allows R. Support Leg–Provides the support for the extension
high visibility of the cutting operation while table.
maintaining maximum protection around the saw
blade. S. Main Blade Angle Lock Knob–Secures the angle of
main blade.
G. Rear extension table
T. –
H. Power Switch–Start/stops the machine and has .
emergency stop function.
J. Blade Elevation Hand-wheel–Adjust the height of
the main saw blade.
Hold Down w/Mitre Gauge Holds the work-piece for
sliding or mitre cutting
U
V
W
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U. Riving Knife–Maintains kerf during cutting 1. Scoring Blade Alignment Screw–Adjusts the
operations. This function is crucial to preventing lateral movement of the scoring blade.
kickback caused by the kerf closing behind the
blade. 2. Scoring Blade Lock Screw–Locks the scoring blade
after adjusted.
V. Main Blade–Performs the cutting operations.
3. Scoring Blade Elevation Screw–Adjusts the height
W. Scoring Blade–Small cutting blade that rotates of the scoring blade.
opposite the main saw blade. The blade scores the
workpiece before the actual cutting operation is
performed; thus, preventing tear-out in laminate
materials. The scoring blade is adjustable forward
and backward, up and down, and in thickness of kerf.
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UNPACKING Clean Up
The Sliding Panel Saw is shipped from the
The unpainted surfaces are coated with a light oil to
manufacturer in a carefully packed crate. If you
protect them from corrosion during shipment. Remove
discover the machine is damaged after you have
this protective coating with a solvent cleaner or citrus-
signed for delivery, please call Customer Service
based degreaser. To clean thoroughly, some parts may
immediately for advice. When you are completely
need to be removed. For optimum performance from
satisfied with the condition of your shipment, you
your machine, make sure you clean all moving parts or
should inventory its parts.
sliding contact surfaces that are coated. Avoid chlorine-
based solvents as they may damage painted surfaces
The Sliding Panel Saw is a heavy
should they come in contact.
machine. DO NOT over-exert yourself
while unpacking or moving your
machine you will need assistance and
power equipment. Serious personal
Do not use gasoline or other petroleum-based
injury may occur if safe moving
solvents to clean with. They have low flash
methods are not followed.
points which make them extremely flammable. A
risk of explosion and burning exists if these
products are used.
Some metal parts may have sharp edges on
them after they are formed. Please examine
the edges of all metal parts before handling
them. Failure to do so could result in injury. Many of the solvents commonly used to clean
machinery can be toxic when inhaled or
ingested. Always work in well ventilated areas
far from potential ignition sources when dealing
Piece Inventory
with solvents. Use care when disposing of waste
rags and towels to be sure they do not create fire
After all the parts have been removed from the carton, or environmental hazards.
you should have:
Main crate
Main saw unit
Cast iron extension table
Steel plate extension table w/support leg
Rear extension table w/support
Swing arm assembly (inside main saw unit)
Cross cut table
Roller, cross cut
Blade guard
2-1/2" dust hose
Dust port
Mitre gauge
Hand wheels (2)
Hardwares
Tools
13-15 mm open head wrench
Arbor wrench
Arbor pin
3, 4, 5, 6 mm "L" wrench
Push stick
(Some parts are inside the main saw unit)
Edge shoe
Rail crate
Rip fence
Rip fence rail
Rear support rail
Sliding table
Sliding table carrier
Support leg, sliding carrier
Cross cut fence
Hold down w/fence
Flip stop
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ASSEMBLY
/ washers
, Aligned and tighten them as “install the
cast iron extension table”.
1.Attach the Cast iron extension table to major table
with 4-M8x20 hex head screws .
Moving & Placing Saw Base Unit
The Sliding Panel Saw is a heavy machine. Serious
personal injury may occur if safe moving methods
are not followed. To be safe, you will need
assistance and power equipment when moving the
shipping crate and removing the machine from the
crate.
Use lifting straps with a minimum of 500 kgs lifting
capacity. If the lifting strap breaks, serious personal
injury may occur.
1. Remove the top of crate and position the forklift forks 2.Center the extension table over the edges and tap it.
together and directly above the saw. Check the surface alignment.
2. Place four lift rings onto Saw Base Unit and place two
lifting straps over the forks and attach the lifting rings
.
3. Insert a wood block for protecting the main switch.
4. Lift the saw base unit and move it to your
predetermined location.
5. Before lowering the saw into position, place four
rubber blocks under the frame.
6. Lower the saw on the floor.
3.Tighten 4-screws with 13 mm open head wrench.
Attach the steel plate extension table to cast iron
extension table
Install the extension table
Take out the cast iron extension table, steel plate
extension table and rear extension table from the Saw
Base Unite crate.
The cast iron extension table is heavy part that
weighs over 35 kgs. To be safer, you will need
assistance.
Major Table
Major Table
Major Table
Extension Table
Extension Table
Extension Table
Tap Here
Tap Here
Wood Block
View From Top
View From Front
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Fig 1
Fig 2
Fig 3
Fig 4

Install the support leg
1. Attach the support leg to steel plate extension table
with 2-M8x20 Hex head screws, washers and nuts.
And tighten them.
2.Adjust the support leg ensure the steel plate
extension table at the same lever with the cast iron
extension table.
Install the rip fence rail
1. Place 5-M8x25 square head screws, washers and
hex nuts onto major table and extension tables
(washers and nuts inside table). The nuts only need
to be turn a few turn so there is an adequate gap to fit Install the rear extension table
the rip fence rail.
1. Attach the rear extension table to the rear portion of
major table with 2-M8x16 hex head screws washers,
2. Remove the left end cap of rip fence rail. Slide the hex nuts.
slot on the rip fence rail over 5-bolts. Adjust each bolt
to fit the rail closely to table. 2. Place the bracket onto rear panel of saw base unit
with a M8x16 hex head screw, another end of bracket
3. Push the rail against the tables and hand tight each mounted to rear extension table with a M8x16 hex
hex nut. The rail needs further adjustment. head screw.
3. Align the rear extension 0.5mm lower than the major
4. Put the left end cap onto rail, and tighten it with taping table.
screws.
Install the main blade elevation & angle
handwheel
1. Fitting the elevation handwheel(1) and angle
handwheel (2) onto the elevation and angle shaft.
2. Tighten the set screws with 3mm 'L' wrench.
Install the rear support rail
Attach the rear support rail onto the cast iron and
steel plate extension tables, with 4-M8x25 square
head screws, washers and nuts, tighten them.
Square Head
Screw
Rip Fence
Rail
Support Leg
Rip Fence Rail
2
1
9
Fig 5Fig 8
Fig 6
Fig 7
Fig 9