Axminster Professional AP305PS User manual

AP305PS
Panel Saw
AT: 08/02/2022
BOOK VERSION: 4
Code 107663
Original Instructions

Cert No: P30-2600
Axminster Tool Centre Ltd
Axminster Devon
EX13 5PH UK
axminstertools.com
Type Panel Saw
Model AP305PS conforms to the machinery example for which the
EC Type-Examination Certificate No BM 50319002, AN 50319049
has been issued by OAV Equipment & Tools, Inc.
at: No. 96, Wucuo 1st st., 43641 Qingshui Dist., Taichung City Taiwan
and complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements.
2006/42/EC
2006/95/EC
06/42/EC - Annex I/05.2006
EN 1807-1:2013
declares that the machinery described:-
This machine complies with the following directives:
EU Declaration of Conformity
Signed
Andrew Parkhouse
Operations Director Date: 19/08/2021

Table of Contents
1. INFORMATION
1-1. General information…………………………………………………………………. 1
1-2. Safety rules ………………………………………………………………………….. 2
2. MACHINE INFORMATION
2-1. Main Feature……………………………………………………….......................... 6
2-2. Specification…………………………………………….………….......................... 7
3. INSTALLATION
3-1. Unpacking………………………………………….………………..……................
8
3-2. Check machine accessories.......………………….……….………………………. 9
3-3. Fitting sliding table……………………………….………………………………….. 10
3-4. Fitting crosscut frame & crosscut fence…………………………………………… 11
3-5. Fitting the extension table...………………………………………………………… 13
3-6. Overhead saw blade guard fitting……..…………………………………………… 14
3-7. Fitting rip fence………………………………………….…………………………… 18
3-8. Fitting the saw blade……………………………………….…...…………………... 19
3-9. Riving knife…………………………………..………………………………………. 20
3-10. Changing scoring blade......….…………………………..………........................ 21
3-11. Edge shoe & hold down…………………………………………………………… 22
3-12. Connection to the dust collection …………………………………………………
23
3-13. Wiring & test run …………………………………………………..………………. 24
4. OPERATION
4-1. Saw blade lifting and tilting………….……..………………..….………………….. 25
4-2. Scoring blade adjusting …………………………….……………………………… 26
4-3. Control panel operation ………………………….…………………………………. 28
4-4. Setting the fence for parallel cuts………………………………...………………... 29
4-5. Sliding table………………………...………………………………………………... 32
4-6. Setting the rest rule…………………………………….………..………………….. 33
5. MAINTENANCE
5-1. Machine cleaning & check…………………………….………..………………….. 36
5-2. Periodical lubrication ……………………………………..……….……………….. 38
5-3. Replacing belt……………………………….……………………………………….
39
6. TOOLS LIST…………………………………………………………………………….
41
7. TROUBLESHOOTING…………………………………………..………..……….. 42
8. PART LIST……………………………………………………………………………
46

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1. INFORMATION
1-1 General Information
OAV Equipment &Tools, Inc. is specialized to supply full range of panel saw from
1 00, 2200, 2 00, 3200 to 3800mm. The outlook design of this machine is unique
with complete cast iron bracket instead of sheet metal, enlarged outrigger and
carriage, direct dust collection outlet.
Besides of our Band Saw series, these Table Saw series are also innovative products.
Please enjoy your operation on this machine and if you have any comment to
improve them, please do not hesitate to contact us through your agent.
As woodworking machines with the quality design, our Panel Saw series are designed
to well rip solid wood, chipboard, fiberboard, plywood and similar materials. During
the usage, be careful of rigidity of working materials and don’t try forbidden
materials such as low flash point metals and high stiff stone, etc. HSS (High Speed
Steel) saw blade and milling tools should not be used.
The saw blade made in accordance with EN847-1: 1997 shall be used on the machine.
Generally speaking, this machine will be installed as the following conditions:
1)Supply voltage: 0.9 - 1.1 normal supply voltage
2)Source frequency: 0.99 - 1.01 normal frequency
3)Relative humidity: not exceed 50% at 40°C.
4)Atmosphere: Free from excessive dust, acid fume, corrosive gases and salt.
5)Avoid exposing to direct sunlight or heat rays which can change the
environmental temp.
)Avoid exposing to abnormal vibration.
This machine was designed for certain applications only. We strongly recommend
that this machine NOT be modified and/or used for any application which for other
than its design.
If you have any question relative to its application, please NOT to use the machine
until you have detail instruction from your dealer.

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1-2. Safety Rules
1) Read instruction manual before o erating the machine for your safety.
People who operate the machine must be trained, read and understood to use
the safety measures, possess the ability to obey, and execute the regulation
stated in this manual. Learn the machine's application and limitations as well as
the specific hazards peculiar to it.
2) Ground all machines.
It should make sure the "PE" terminal being connection before machine
operating.
3) Kee guards in lace and working area clean.
Keep guards in place and in working order.
4) Don't use in dangerous environment.
Don't use machines in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain.
Please provide a suitable illumination around the machine for safety operation.
5) Kee children and visitors away.
All children and visitors should be kept in a safe distance from working area.
) Store idle tools (cutting s indle).
When not in usage, tools should be stored in a dry, high or locked up place, out
of reach for children.
7) Wear ro er a arel.
No loose clothing, glove, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may be
gotten caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
Please wear glove to take/ re lace saw blade and wear eye-shield/ ear-shield
to o eration.
8) Stay alert.
Watch what you are doing. Do not operate machine when you are tired.
9) Don't force machines.
It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was designed.
10) SHUT OFF the power.
Remove the products and isolated energy before leaving the machine. Shut off
the power and carried out only when the machine is stationary before inspection,
maintenance, adjustment and cleaning.
11) No smoking!! Don’t smoking while operate machine.
12) Have your machine re aired by a qualified erson.
Repairs should be carried out by qualified-persons using original spare parts;
otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user.

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running.
23) When the machine is out of order while running, shut it down and to call
servicemen for help as soon as possible.
24) Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.
25) Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before turning machine on. Be sure that
the keys and adjusting wrenches have been removed and all the nuts and bolts
are secured.
2 ) After switching off the saw motor, allow the saw blade to stop freely. Never
attempt to stop the cutting by hand or other objects.
27) Never cut the wood plate if there is no completed width or too small.
28) The max. Rotation speed marked on the saw blade must not be exceeded.
29) The machine shall be not loaded with more than work piece at a time.
30) During making wooden cases, it will emit harmful dust. User must install exhaust
system for the extraction of harmful dust.
31) Use correctly sharpened saw blades. Observe the max. Speed marked on the saw
blade. User shall be to select the optimum speed for saw blade.
32) Report faults on the machine, including guards or saw blades, as soon as they are
discovered.
33) Adopt safe procedures for cleaning, maintenance and remove chips and dust
regularly to avoid the risk of fire.
34) Follow manufacturer’s instructions for operating, adjustment and repair of saw
blades.
35) Ensure that any spacers and spindle rings used are suitable for the purpose as
stated by the manufacturer.
3 ) Refrain from removing any off-cut or other part of the work piece from the
cutting area whilst the machine is running.
37) Ensure that guards and other safety devices necessary for machine operation are
in position, in good working order and properly maintained.
38) Safety working ractice.
a) Use of push block and push stick- Push stick should be used to avoid working
with hands close to the saw blade. Push blocks should be between 300mm
and 400mm long, 80mm to 100mm wide and 15mm to 20mm deep. Push
blocks should be used when cutting small work pieces and in circumstances
where it is necessary to push the work piece against the fence.
b) Selection of saw blade and riving knife- the operator should only select saw
blade with suitable diameter and thickness for the machine.
c) Selection of riving knife slot- The riving knife guiding slot should be no more
than 0.5mm wider than the riving knife guiding elements.

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13) Check any damaged arts.
Before using the machine further, the guard or other damaged part should first
be carefully checked to determine if it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check the alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
14) Dis osing of wasted material
Disposing wasted material and wasted lubricating oil shall obey the local
regulation and be deeply careful.
15) Fire extinguisher:
Workshop of user shall be with the fire extinguisher or other devices according to
the local safety regulations and be deeply careful.
1 ) Stand on ro er osition for o eration.
Please stand in front of machine for operation.
17) Use recommended ancillary equi ment.
Consult of the instruction manual of drawing for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons. If ancillary
equipment is removed the original guards or safety devices shall be replaced.
OAV and our authorized agency are responsible for a future connection of the
machine with ancillary equipment only if we ourselves have designed such
connection.
18) Reduce the risk of unintentional starting.
Make sure switches of control panel are OFF position before operating.
19) Never leave machine running unattended. Turn power off from the hand-held
disconnecting device. Don't leave machine until it comes to a complete stop.
20) Make sure machine is disconnected from ower su ly.
Make sure machine is disconnected from power supply before started the
normal maintenance and service, adjustment, or repairing.
21) Reaction with emergency situation.
This machine provides two emergency buttons. One is self-latching push-button
on the control panel of access position. Other emergency buttons are position on
the front side on the machine near in-feed working area. The emergency button
is colored red and yellow background. After emergency stop, follow the normal
start up procedure and suitable operation to obviate the hazard. Please see the
afterward pages of emergency stop position diagram.
22) Never open the protective cover or the machine door while the machine is

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d) Fixing of saw blade to spindle- Where the spindle diameter is less than the
saw blade bore diameter, flanged bushes provided by the machine
manufacture should be used to make up the difference. The use of loose
rings or bushes is not permitted.
e) Lighting- it is important to provide adequate lighting around the machine.
39) Guide the work piece along the rip fence and through the rotation saw blade,
using the push stick if necessary. Any damage, please replace new one that
specification according below drawing.
40) Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or any medication.
41) The dust generated by certain woods roducts can be injurious to your health.
Always operate machinery in well-ventilated areas, and provide for proper dust
removal. Use wood dust collection systems whenever possible
42) Any other maintenance is welcome to be contacted manufacturer or our
distributor.

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2-2. SPECIFICATIONS
Model P30
Cast iron fixed table dimension 548x896mm
Sliding table dimension 2,600x360mm
Main saw blade 305mm (Max. 355mm)
Main saw bore 30mm
Max. cutting height with blade at 90° 90mm
Max. cutting height with blade at 45° 63mm
Main motor ower(3 h) 5HP(3.75Kw)
Main blade s eed 4,000r m
Scoring saw blade 120mm
Scoring saw blade bore 20mm
Scoring blade motor ower(o tional) 3/4HP(0.56Kw)
Cutting width 835mm (1,250mm as o t.)
Blade tilting adjustment Manual(0~45°)
Main saw height adjustment Manual
Dust collection system 120/76mm
N.W./G.W./MEAS. (Machine)
410/502KGS 145*115*106cm
N.W./G.W./MEAS. (Sliding table) 70/75.5KGS 268*42*22cm
Ctn. Q’ty. 16/32sets
Due to needs of continuous im rovement, s ecification is subject to change without rior notice

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3. INSTALLATION
3-1. UNPACKING
SETUP SAFETY
–By offering the comprehensive information regarding to the
operation and maintenance of the machine, it will be
ensured that operators will use the machine properly.
–Our sales organization is always willing to provide solutions
for every technical problem (reparation, spare part delivery),
and to help your business with our professional knowledge.
–Keep this handbook for future information, besides, it shall always be kept with the
machine. Follow the instruction of this handbook is very important.
–Provide adequate space for working area. It also has to be cleaned and free of scrap
material, oil and grease.
–This Model is a heavy-duty machine. The sliding table for the machine weighs is over
100kgs. Use at least four strong eo le to lift it in osition. Improper lifting
techniques or inadequate lifting assistance could result in serious crushing or strain
injuries.
–Place a level on the saw table and adjusting 4 screws when necessary, so the saw
table is level from left to right and from front to back.