Axminster MJ12-2600 II User manual

Instruction Manual
Sliding Panel Saw
Model No.: MJ12-1600II/2000 II /2600 II /2800 II /3200 II

Model MJ12-1600II MJ12-2000 II MJ12-2600 II MJ12-2800 II MJ12-3200 II
Motorpower 230V~,50HZ,3000W
400V,3~,50HZ,4000W
230V~,50HZ,3000W
400V,3~,50HZ,4000W
230V~,50HZ,3000W
400V,3~,50HZ,4000W
230V~,50HZ,3000W
400V,3~,50HZ,4000W
230V~,50HZ,3000W
400V,3~,50HZ,4000W
Majortable size 385 800mm 385 800mm 385 800mm 385 800mm 385 800mm
Extensiontable (Cast iron) 440 800mm 440 800mm 440 800mm 440 800mm 440 800mm
Extensiontable (Steelplate) 440 800mm 440 800mm 440 800mm 440 800mm 440 800mm
Rearextension table 310 500mm 310 500mm 310 500mm 310 500mm 310 500mm
Sliding panelsize 1600 270mm 2000 270mm 2600 270mm 2800 270mm 3200 270mm
Cross cuttable size 680 580mm 680 580mm 680 580mm 680 580mm 680 580mm
Cross cutfence 1200-2200mm 1200-2200mm 1200-2200mm 1200-2200mm 1200-2200mm
Main blade size 315 30 3mm 315 30 3mm 315 30 3mm 315 30 3mm 315 30 3mm
Main blade speed 4500rpm 4500rpm 4500rpm 4500rpm 4500rpm
Scoring blade size 90x20x3 mm 90x20x3mm 90x20x3mm 90x20x3mm 90x20x3mm
Scoring blade speed 8500rpm 8500rpm 8500rpm 8500rpm 8500rpm
Max cutdepth 100 mm @ 90°（315）75mm@ 90°(254)
80 mm@ 45°(315)60 mm@ 45°(254)
Maxdistance-bladetoripfence 1220mm 1220mm 1220mm 1220mm 1220mm
Max cross cutlength 1600mm 2000mm 2600mm 2800mm 3200mm
Max cross cutwidth 1350mm 1350mm 1350mm 1350mm 1350mm
Packing size 936 756 1040mm
1640 240 310mm
936 756 1040mm
2040 240 310mm
1580 756 1009mm
2650 246 325mm
1580 756 1009mm
2850 246 325mm
1580 756 1009mm
3250 246 325mm
Weight(N.W./G.W.) 265/305kg 275/315kg 295/335kg 305/345kg 335/375kg
Noise level(Unload) 85 dB(A) 85 dB(A) 85 dB(A) 85 dB(A) 85 dB(A)
CONTENT
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SafetyInstructionsfor Power Tools
AdditionalSafetyInstructionsfor PanelSaws
Protecting Kickback
SITE CONSIDERATIONS
GETTINGTOKNOWYOUR PANELSAW
UNPACKING
PieceInventory
Clean Up
Install the hold down
Install the dustport
Install the bladeguard
Install the dusthosesupport
Install dusthoses
REPLACEMENT& ADJUSTMENT
Replacethemain blade
Replaceand adjustingthescoring blade
Replaceand adjust therivingknives
Replacethemain belt
Replacethescoring belt
Sliding TableParallelAdjustment
OPERATIONS
Rip Cutting
Crosscutting
Miter Cutting
MAINTENANCE
ELECTRICAL
Main switch
Limit switch
Thermocut-out
WiringDiagram
TROUBLESHOOTING
PARTS LIST& DIAGRAMS
ASSEMBLY
Moving & PlacingSawBaseUnit
Install the extension table
Install the support leg
Install the ripfencerail
Install the rear support rail
Install the rear extension table
Install the mainblade elevation
& anglehandwheel
Fittingtheripfenceand align the rail
Install the swing armassembly
Install the Sliding panelassembly
Adjust thesliding panellevel
Install the crosscut table
Install the crosscut fence
SPECIFICATIONS

shouldbe inaccordancewithamperage rating.An
undersized cord will causeadrop inline voltage
resulting inlossofpower and overheating.Your
extension cord mustalsocontainaground wire.
Always repairor replaceextensioncordsifthey
becomedamaged.
10.WEARPROPERAPPAREL.DONOT wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties,rings, bracelets,or other
jewelrywhichmaygetcaughtinmoving parts.Non-
slipfootwear isrecommended.Wear protectivehair
covering tocontainlong hair.
11.ALWAYS USESAFETYGLASSES. Alsousefaceor
dust maskifcutting operation isdusty. Everyday
eyeglassesonlyhaveimpact resistant lenses, they
are NOT safetyglasses.
12. SECUREWORK. Useclampsor avisetoholdwork
when practical.It issafer thanusingyour hand and
frees bothhandstooperatetool.
13. DONOTOVERREACH. Keep proper footingand
balanceatalltimes.
14.MAINTAINTOOLSWITHCARE. Keep toolssharp
and clean for best andsafest performance.Follow
instructionsfor lubricatingand changing
accessories.
15. USE RECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES. Consult
the instruction manualfor recommended
accessories.Theuseofimproper accessoriesmay
causerisk of injury.
16. REDUCETHE RISKOFUNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Onmachineswithmagneticcontact
starting switchesthere isariskof starting if the
machine isbumped orjarred.Always disconnect
frompower sourcebefore adjustingor servicing.
Makesure switchisinOFFpositionbefore
reconnecting.
17.MANY WOODWORKINGTOOLS CAN
"KICKBACK" THEWORKPIECE toward the
operator if not handled properly.Knowwhat
conditionscan create"kickback"and knowhowto
avoidthem.Read themanualaccompanying the
machine thoroughly.
18. CHECK DAMAGEDPARTS. Before further useof
the tool, aguard or other partthatis damaged
shouldbe carefullycheckedtodeterminethatit will
operateproperlyand performitsintended function.
Check for alignmentofmoving parts, bindingof
movingparts, breakage ofparts,mounting,and any
other conditionsthatmayaffectitsoperation.A
guard or other partthatisdamagedshouldbe
properlyrepaired or replaced.
19. NEVERLEAVE TOOL RUNNINGUNATTENDED.
TURN POWEROFF.DONOT leavetooluntil it
comestoacompletestop.
20. NEVEROPERATEAMACHINEWHENTIRED,OR
UNDERTHE INFLUENCEOF DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL. Full mentalalertnessis required atall
times when running amachine.
21. NEVERALLOWUNSUPERVISEDORUNTRAINED
PERSONNELTOOPERATE THEMACHINE. Make
sure anyinstructions you giveinregards tothe
operation ofthe machineare approved, correct,
safe,and clearlyunderstood.
ForYourOwnSafety, Read Instruction Manual
BeforeOperatingthisEquipment
Thepurpose ofsafetysymbolsistoattract your
attention topossiblehazardousconditions.This
manual usesaseriesofsymbolsand signalwords
whichareintendedtoconveythelevelof
importance ofthesafetymessages. The
progressionofsymbolsisdescribedbelow.
Rememberthat safetymessagesbythemselves do
noteliminate dangerand arenotasubstitutefor
properaccidentpreventionmeasures.
SAFETY
Indicates animminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,
ifnotavoided, WILLresultindeathor seriousinjury.
Indicates apotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,if
notavoided,COULDresultindeathor serious
injury.
Indicates apotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,if
notavoided, MAYresultinminoror moderate injury.
Itmayalsobeusedtoalertagainst unsafe
practices.
Thissymbol isusedtoalerttheusertouseful
informationaboutproperoperationofthe
equipment.
SafetyInstructions forPowerTools
1. KEEPGUARDS INPLACE andinworking order.
2. REMOVEADJUSTINGKEYSANDWRENCHES.
Formahabit ofchecking tosee thatkeys and
adjustingwrenches are removed fromtoolbefore
turning on.
3. KEEP WORK AREACLEAN. Cluttered areasand
benchesinviteaccidents.
4. DONOTUSEINDANGEROUSENVIRONMENT. DO
NOT usepower tools indampor wet locations,or
where anyflammableor noxious fumesmayexist.
Keep work area well lighted.
5. KEEPCHILDRENANDVISITORSAWAY. All children
and visitorsshouldbekept atasafedistancefrom
work area.
6.MAKEWORKSHOP CHILDPROOF withpadlocks,
master switches, or byremovingstarter keys.
7. DONOTFORCE TOOL. It will do the jobbetterand
safer atthe ratefor whichit was designed.
8. USE RIGHTTOOL. DONOT forcetoolor attachment
todo ajob for whichitwas notdesigned.
9. USEPROPEREXTENSIONCORD. Makesure your
extension cord is ingood condition. Conductor size

Nolist ofsafetyguidelines can be complete.
Everyshop environment isdifferent. Always
considersafetyfirst, as it applies toyour
individualworkingconditions. Use thisand
othermachinerywithcautionand respect.
Failuretodo socouldresultinserious
personalinjury, damage toequipment, orpoor
workresults.
Additional SafetyInstructions forPanel
Saws
1. SAFETYACCESSORIES. Always usetheblade
guard and riving knifeon all''through-sawing''
operations.Through-sawing operationsare those
when the blade cutscompletely through the work-
piece.
2. KICKBACK. Befamiliar withkickback.Kickback
happens when the work-pieceis throwntowards the
operator at ahigh rateofspeed.Until you havea
clear understanding ofkickback and howit occurs,
DONOT operatethistablesaw!
3.WORKPIECE CONTROL. Makesure the work-piece
is placed inastablepositionon thetableandis
either supportedbythe ripfenceorthe crosscut
tableduring cutting operations.
4. PUSHSTICK. Always useapushstick when ripping
narrowstock.
5. OPERATORPOSITION. Never stand orhaveany
part of your bodydirectly in-line withthecuttingpath
of thesawblade.
6. REACHINGOVERSAWBLADE. Never reachbehind
or over the blade witheither hand whilethe sawis
running. If kickbackoccurswhilereaching over the
blade, handsor armscouldbepulled intothe
spinning sawblade.
7. USINGTHE RIPFENCEAND THE CROSSCUT
FENCETOGETHERDURINGACUTTING
OPERATION. When using thecrosscutfence,the
work-pieceshouldnever be contactingthe ripfence
whilethe sawblade is cutting.
8. STALLEDBLADE. Turn the saw off before
attempting to"free" astalled sawblade.
9. COMFORTABLE CUTTINGOPERATIONS. Avoid
awkward operations and hand positionswhere a
sudden slipcouldcauseyour hand tomoveintothe
spinning sawblade.
10. EXPERIENCINGDIFFICULTIES. If at any timeyou
are experiencing difficulties performing theintended
operation,stop using the machine! Contact your
agent.
11. BLADE HEIGHT. Always adjustthe blade tothe
proper height abovethe work-piece.
12. DAMAGEDSAWBLADES. Never usebladesthat
havebeen dropped or otherwisedamaged.
13. RIVINGKNIFEALIGNMENT. Onlyoperatethesaw
ifthe riving knifeis alignedwiththemainblade.
Like all machines thereisdangerassociated
withthisSliding Panel Saw.Accidentsare
frequentlycaused bylack of familiarityor
failuretopayattention. Use thismachinewith
respectand cautiontolessenthe possibilityof
operatorinjury. If normal safetyprecautions
areoverlookedorignored, serious personal
injurymayoccur.
Statisticsprovethatmost common accidents
among tablesawuserscanbe linked to
kickback. Kickback istypicallydefined as the
high-speed expulsion ofstock from thetable
sawtowarditsoperator.Inaddition tothe
dangerof the operatororothersinthearea
being struck bythe flying stock, it isoften the
case that theoperator'shands arepulled into
the bladeduringthe kickback.
Preventing Kickback
Never attemptfreehand cuts.Ifthework-pieceisnot
fed perfectlyparallelwiththeblade, akickback will
likelyoccur.Always usethe ripfenceor crosscut
fencetosupportthe work-piece.
Makesure the riving knifeis always alignedwiththe
blade. A misalignedriving knifecancausethework-
piecetobind orstop the flowofthecut, resulting in
an increasedchanceofkickback.If you thinkthat
your riving knifeisnotaligned withthe blade,check
it immediately!
Ensure that your tableslides parallelwiththe blade;
otherwise, the chancesofkickback are extreme.
Takethe timetocheckand adjust the sliding table.
Usetheriving knifeduring everycut. The riving
knifehelps maintainthe kerfinthework-pieceafter
it iscut, therefore,reducing the chanceofkickback.
Feed cutsthrough tocompletion.Anytimeyou stop
feeding awork-piecethatisinthe middleofacut,
the chanceof binding, resultinginkickback, is
greatlyincreased.
Protecting Yourself fromKickback
Evenifyou know howtopreventkickback,itmay
stillhappen.Herearesometipstoreduce the
likelihood ofinjuryifkickback DOESoccur:
Stand tothe side oftheblade during everycut.If a
kickbackdoesoccur,the thrown
Work-pieceusually travels directlyinfront of the
blade.
Always wear safetyglasses or afaceshield.Inthe
event of akickback,your eyes andfaceare the most
vulnerablepart of your body.
Never, for anyreason,placeyour hand behind the
blade. Shouldkickback occur, yourhand will be
pulled intothe blade.
Useapushsticktokeep your handsfarther away
fromthe moving blade.Ifakickbackoccurs,the
pushstick will mostlikely takethe damagethatyour
hand wouldhavereceived.

SITE CONSIDERATIONS
General Condition:
1.Electricalconnection:Steady statevoltage:0.9-1.1
of nominalvoltage.
Frequency: 0.99-1.01ofnominalfrequency
continuously; 0.98-1.02 shorttime
The mainsconnection must havemaximum16Afuse.
Electricalsupplywhichhasprotection devicesof
under-voltage, over-voltage, over-current as well as
aresidualcurrent device(RCD) whichmaximum
residualcurrent rated at 0.03A.
2. Altitude arenot exceeding 1000m,
Maximumambientairtemperatureis+40 C,
minimumambient airtemperature is not lessthan
O
+5C,
storage and transportion temperature
range is -25 C~+55 C.
Therelativehumiditydoes notexceed 50% at a
maximumtemperatureof+40 C,higher relative
humidity maybe permittedatlowertemperature
(e. g.90%@20
C).
FloorLoad
This machine represents amoderatelylarge weight
load inasmall footprint. Mostcommercialshopfloors
will be adequatefor the weight ofthe machine.Some
floorsmayrequire additionalsupport. Contactan
architector structuralengineer if you haveanyquestion
about the abilityof your floor tohandlethe weight.
To ensure sufficient upright stability of the machine
it should be bolted to floor.For this purpose 4holes
are provided in the machine'sbracket of workstand.
WorkingClearances
Working clearancescan be thought ofasthedistances
between machinesand obstaclesthat allowsafe
operation of every machine without limitation.Consider
existing and anticipatedmachine needs, sizeof
materialtobeprocessed through eachmachine,and
spacefor auxiliarystands and/orwork tables.Also
consider the relativeposition of eachmachinetoone
another for efficient materialhandling. Besure toallow
yourselfsufficient roomtosafelyrun your machines in
anyforeseeableoperation.
Consider existing and anticipated needs, sizeof
materialtobeprocessed through eachmachine,and
spacefor auxiliarystands,work tables or other
machinerywhen establishing alocation foryour saw.
See abovefigure for the maximumworking clearances
of theSliding PanelSaw.
LightingandOutlets
Lighting shouldbe brightenough toeliminateshadow
and prevent eyestrain.Electricalcircuitsshouldbe
dedicated orlarge enough tohandlecombined motor
amploads. Outlets shouldbe located near each
machine sopower or extension cords are not
obstructing high-trafficareas.Besure toobservelocal
electricalcodesforproper installation of newlighting,
outlets,or circuits.
Dust Collector
Asarule,this machine must be vacuumed during use.A
timerelayed socket is availableasan accessory. In
addition,the vacuumperformancemust besufficientto
achievethe required negativepressures anda
maximumairspeed of20m/sec atthe connector.
Readthemanualbeforeassemblyand operation.
Becomefamiliarwiththemachineandit's
operationbeforebeginning anywork.Serious
personalinjurymayresultifsafetyor operational
informationisnotunderstood orfollowed.

K. Blade AngleHand-wheel-Adjust theangle of the
sawblades.
L. MitreGauge-Thisgauge alignsthe wood fora
cross-cut.
M. RipFence-Fullyadjustablewithfine adjustments.
Fencefacecan be positioned for standardcutting
operations, orin the lower position for blade guard
clearanceduringnarrowrippingoperations.
N. FenceAssemblyLock Downlever-Securesthe
fenceassemblyintopositionalong thefencerail.
P. Fine-Adjust Knob-Preciselyadjuststhe fence.
Q. RipFenceRail-Providesthesupport for ripfence.
R. Support Leg-Providesthesupport fortheextension
table.
S. MainBladeAngleLock Knob-Securesthe angle of
mainblade.
T. HoldDownw/MitreGauge-Holdsthe work-piecefor
slidingormitrecutting.
A. Crosscut Table-Providesawide, stable platformfor
supportingfull-sizepanelsduring crosscutting
operations.
B. FlipStops-Usedforquick measurementsfor
crosscutting.
C. Crosscut Fence-Usedduring crosscutting
operations. Featuresascaleand multiple flip-style
stopblocksforprecise, repeatable crosscutting
operations.
D. Roller-Usedforsupporting full-sizepanelsduring
crosscutting operations.
E. Sliding Panel-Convenientlyglidesthe work-piece
throughtheblade witheffortless precision and ease.
F. Blade Guard-Fully-adjustable bladeguardallows
high visibilityof thecuttingoperationwhile
maintainingmaximumprotection around the saw
blade.
G. Rearextension table
H. PowerSwitch-Start/stopsthe machine and has
emergencystopfunction.
J. BladeElevation Hand-wheel-Adjust the height of
the main sawblade.
1. ScoringBlade AlignmentScrew-Adjuststhe
lateralmovement ofthe scoringblade.
2. ScoringBlade LockScrew-Locksthescoring blade
after adjusted.
3. ScoringBlade Elevation Screw-Adjuststhe height
of the scoringblade.
U. Riving Knife-Maintainskerf during cutting
operations. Thisfunction iscrucialtopreventing
kickbackcausedbythekerf closingbehindthe
blade.
V. MainBlade-Performs the cuttingoperations.
W. Scoring Blade-Smallcutting blade that rotates
oppositethe main sawblade. The bladescoresthe
workpiecebeforetheactualcutting operationis
performed;thus, preventingtear-outin laminate
materials. The scoring blade is adjustable forward
and backward, up and down, and inthicknessofkerf.

Manyof the solventscommonlyused toclean
machinerycan be toxic wheninhaled or
ingested. Alwaysworkinwell ventilatedareas
farfrom potentialignitionsources when dealing
withsolvents. Usecare whendisposing ofwaste
rags andtowelstobe suretheydo not createfire
orenvironmentalhazards.
Piece Inventory
After allthepartshavebeen removed fromthe carton,
you should have:
Maincrate
Main sawunit
Cast iron extension table
Steel plateextensiontable w/support leg
Rear extensiontable w/support
Swing armassembly(inside main sawunit)
Cross cuttable
Roller, cross cut
Blade guard
2-1/2"dust hose
Dust port
Mitregauge
Hand wheels(2)
Hardwares
Tools
13-15 mmopenhead wrench
Arbor wrench
Arbor pin
3, 4, 5, 6mm "L"wrench
Pushstick
(Somepartsareinsidethe mainsawunit)
Edge shoe
Rail crate
Rip fence
Rip fencerail
Rear supportrail
Sliding table
Sliding tablecarrier
Support leg, sliding carrier
Cross cutfence
Hold downw/fence
Flip stop
Some metal parts may have sharpedges on
themafterthey are formed. Pleaseexamine
the edges of all metal parts before handling
them. Failure to do socouldresultininjury.
Donot usegasolineorotherpetroleum-based
solventstoclean with. Theyhavelowflash
pointswhichmake them extremelyflammable.A
risk of explosion and burningexistsif these
productsareused.
Clean Up
The unpaintedsurfacesarecoated withalight oil to
protect themfromcorrosion during shipment. Remove
thisprotectivecoatingwithasolventcleaner orcitrus-
baseddegreaser. Tocleanthoroughly,somepartsmay
need toberemoved. For optimumperformancefrom
your machine,makesureyou cleanallmoving partsor
slidingcontact surfacesthatarecoated.Avoid chlorine-
basedsolventsastheymaydamagepaintedsurfaces
should theycomein contact.
UNPACKING
The Sliding Panel Sawisshipped from the
manufacturerinacarefullypackedcrate. If you
discoverthe machine isdamaged afteryou have
signed fordelivery, please call CustomerService
immediatelyforadvice. When you arecompletely
satisfied withthecondition ofyourshipment, you
shouldinventoryitsparts.
The Sliding Panel Sawisaheavy
machine. DONOTover-exertyourself
whileunpackingormoving your
machineyou will need assistance and
powerequipment. Serious personal
injurymayoccurif safemoving
methodsarenot followed.

2.Centerthe extensiontable over the edgesand tapit.
Checkthe surfacealignment.
ASSEMBLY
Moving & Placing SawBase Unit
The Sliding Panel Sawisaheavymachine. Serious
personalinjurymayoccurif safemoving methods
arenot followed. Tobe safe,you will need
assistanceand powerequipmentwhen moving the
shippingcrateand removingthe machinefrom the
crate.
Use liftingstraps withaminimum of500 kgs lifting
capacity. If the lifting strap breaks,seriouspersonal
injurymayoccur.
1. Removethe top of crateandposition the forklift forks
together and directlyabovethesaw.
2. Placefour lift ringsontoSawBaseUnit and placetwo
lifting strapsover the forksand attachthelifting rings
.
3. Insert awood blockfor protecting themain switch.
4. Lift thesawbaseunit and moveit toyour
predeterminedlocation.
5. Beforeloweringthesawintoposition,placefour
rubberblocksunder the frame.
6. Lower the sawon thefloor.
3.Tighten4-screwswith13 mmopen head wrench.
Attachthe steel plateextensiontable tocastiron
extension table, Alignedandtighten themas"installthe
castironextensiontable".
The cast iron extension tableisheavypart that
weighsover35 kgs.To besafer,you will need
assistance.
1.AttachtheCastironextension tabletomajor table
with4-M8x20 hexhead screws/ washers.
Install the extension table
Takeout the cast ironextensiontable,steelplate
extension tableandrearextensiontable fromthe Saw
BaseUnitecrate.
Install the sub-support(modelMJ2600-MJ3200)
1.Attachthe frontsub-supporttosawbaseunit and
Tight it with4-M10x25 allen screwsw/spring washers.
2.Attachthefront sub-support tomainsawbaseon
Sameway.
3.Alignthefront sub-support. Rear sub-support and the
Main sawbaseon the samelevel.

Install the mainbladeelevation & angle
handwheel
1. Fittingthe elevation handwheel(1)and angle
handwheel (2) ontotheelevation andangle shaft.
2.Screwthe blade lockknob(3)ontothe elevation
Handwheel.
Install the swingarmassembly
1.Place4M8x30 hexhead screwstomount the swing
armassemblytothesawbaseunit,andkeep the arm
on horizontallevel.
Install therearextension table
1. Attachthe rear extensiontable totherearportion of
majortable with2-M8x16 hexhead screwswashers,
hexnuts.
2. Placethe bracketontorearpanelofsawbaseunit
withaM8x16 hexhead screw, another end ofbracket
mounted torearextensiontablewithaM8x16 hex
head screw.
3. Align therearextension0.5mm lower than the major
table.
Install the rip fence rail
1. insert 4-M10x80 hex head boltsinto majortable
and extensiontables. Looselyattach 2-M10 hex
nutsto each bolt.
2. Screwthefourboltsintorip fence rail, just4-5
circles.
3. Firsttighten two boltsto align the rail parallel
With the table.
4. Then tighten anothertwo bolts.