Axminster Professional AP254TS User manual

AP254TS
Table Saw Workstation
& Additional Tables
Code 107646
Original Instructions
AT: 08/02/2022BOOK
VERSION: 5

Cert No: HW110LGE-30
Axminster Tool Centre Ltd
Axminster Devon
EX13 5PH UK
axminstertools.com
Type Table saw
Model AP254TS conforms to the machinery example for which the
EC Type-Examination Certificate No BM50416470
has been issued by Harvey Industries Co., Ltd.
at: 01 Building, No.68 Suyuan Road,Jiangning Economic & Technological Development Zone,
Nanjing 211100 China
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 1870-19:2013
declares that the machinery described:-
This machine complies with the following directives:
EU Declaration of Conformity
Signed
Andrew Parkhouse
Operations Director Date: 29/08/2018

3. Machine Description
3.1 Technical parameters
Item HW110LGE-30 HW110LGE-50
Product Dimensions
weight 260Kg （approx.）
length/width/height(mm) 1582x1100x1016 2090x1100x1016
foot print(length/width) 508x508
Electrical: switch magnetic with thermal overload protection
Motor
type TEFC capacitor start induction
horsepower/voltage/phase/amps 3HP-230V-1PH 12.8A
speed/cycle 2850 RPM/50HZ
power transfer Triple V-belt Drive
blade information
maximum blade diameter 250mm
riving knife/spreader thickness 2.5mm
required blade body thickness 1.8-2.4mm
required blade kerf thickness 2.6-3.2mm
maximum width of Dado 15mm
blade tilt left 0-45°
arbor size 30mm
arbor speed 4150 RPM(50Hz)
arbor bearings sealed and permanently lubricated
cutting capacities
maximum depth of cut at 90° 70mm
maximum depth of cut at 45° 50mm
maximum rip to right of blade-standard 750mm 1250mm
maximum rip to left of blade 305mm
Table informations
floor to table height 860mm
main table--length/width/thickness 512x685x48mm
distance front of table to center of blade 440mm
distance front of table to blade of maximum cut 310mm
miter gauge information
miter gauge slot type T-slot
miter gauge slot type-- width/height 19.05 ×9.525mm
other information paint power coated
dust port size 100mm

3.5 Noise
3.5.1 Reference standards
The measurements of noise emission were
conducted according to the EN ISO 11202 for the
determination of sound pressure level at the
operation positions. When the measured sound
pressure levels at the operation positions exceed
85dB(A), the measurements of sound power levels
were conducted according to EN ISO 3746.
3.5.2 Operating conditions
The operating conditions for noise measurement
comply with Annex A of ISO 7960:1995.
3.5.3 Testing results
NO LOAD LOAD
LWA 101.3 104.1
LPA
Position A 84.7 88.5
Position B 86.1 89.1
Position C 77.0 79.8
Associated uncertainty
K = 4 dB
Note: Background noise of measurement
surrounding is 65.0dB (A).
The figures quoted are emission levels and are not
necessarily safe working levels. Whilst there is a
correlation between the emission and exposure
levels, this cannot be used reliably to determine
whether or not further precautions are required.
Factors that influence the actual level of exposure of
the workforce include the characteristics of the work
room, the other sources of noise etc. i.e. the number
of machines and other adjacent processes. Also the
permissible exposure level can vary from country to
country. This information, however, will enable the
user of the machine to make a better evaluation of
the hazard and risk.”
4. Safety Regulations
4.1 General Safety Instructions
1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE.
Read and understand the owners manual and labels
affixed to the machine. Learn its application and
limitations as well as its specific potential hazards;
2.GROUND THE MACHINE.
In the event of the electrical short, grounding
reduces the risk of electrical short;
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE.
Keep in good working order, properly adjusted and
aligned;
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from machine
before turning it on;
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Make
sure the floor is clean and not slippery due to wax
and sawdust build-up;
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use machines in damp or wet locations or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lit and
provide adequate surrounding work space;
7. KEEPCHILDREN AWAY.
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area;
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF.
With padlocks, master switches or by removing
starter keys;
9. USE PROPER SPEED.
A machine will do a better and safer job when
operated at the proper speed;
10. USE RIGHT MACHINE.
Don’t force the machine or the attachment to do a
job for which it was not designed;
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or
jewelry (rings, watch) because they could get caught

in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Roll up long sleeves above the elbows;
12. DON’T OVER REACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times;
13. MAINTAIN MACHINE WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories;
14. DISCONNECT MACHINES.
Before servicing, when changing accessories or
attachments;
15. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in the ‘’OFF’ ’position before
plugging in;
16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the manual for recommended accessories.
Follow the instructions that accompany the
accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause hazards;
17. NEVER STAND ON MACHINE.
Serious injury could occur if the machine tips
over .Do not store materials such that it is necessary
to stand on the machine to reach them;
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the machine, a guard or other
parts that are damaged should be carefully checked
to ensure that they will operate properly and perform
their intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A
guard or other parts that are damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced;
19. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING
UNATTENDED.
Turn power ‘’OFF’’. Don’t leave any machine
running until it comes to a complete stop;
20. LIGHTING SHALL BE PROVIDED.
A dequate general or localised lighting shall be
provided;
4.2 Specific Safety Instructions for
Sliding Table Saw
1. ALWAYS USE A GUARD.
Always use a guard, splitter and anti-kickback
fingers on all “thru-sawing” operations. Thru-sawing
operations are those when the blade cuts
completely through the work piece as in ripping or
crosscutting.;
2. ALWAYS HOLD THE WORK.
Always hold the work firmly against the miter gauge
or fence;
3. ALWAYS USE A PUSHSTICK OR PUSH
BLOCKS.
Push blocks or push sticks shall be used when
cutting small workpieces and in circumstances
where it is necessary to push the workpiece against
the fence;
4.NEVER.
Never perform any operations “free-hand” which
means using your hands to support or guide the
work piece. Always use either the fence or the miter
gauge to position and guide the work piece;
5.NEVER.
Never stand or have any part of your body in line
with the path of the saw blade;
6.NEVER REACH BEHIND.
Never reach behind or over the cutting tool with
either hand for any reason;
7. MOVE THE RIP FENCE.
Move the rip fence out of the way when crosscutting;
8. DIRECTION OF FEED.
Feed work into the blade against the direction of
rotation;
9. NEVER.
Never use the fence as a cut-off gauge when you
are cross-cutting;
10. NEVER.
Never attempt to free a stalled saw blade without
first turning the saw OFF;
11. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT.

Fig.11: checking fence parallelism
Note: It's permissible for the back of the fence
to pivot outward not more than 1
⁄
64" from being
parallel to the blade. This creates a slightly
larger opening between the fence and the blade,
at the rear of the blade, to reduce the risk of
workpiece binding or burning as it is fed
through the cut. Many woodworkers
intentionally set up their fence in this manner.
Keep this in mind before adjusting your fence.
D, Install the fence scale(see Fig.12)
Fig.12 Aligning rail tape with scale pointer.
Slide the fence up against the saw blade, and lock it
in place;
place the front rail tape scale on the fence tube,
make sure it is parallel with the tube, and the“0” end
is directly under the red line on the pointer window
as shown; lightly mark the “0” location on the tube
with a pencil, then remove the fence; peel the tape
and carefully align the “0” mark on the scale with the
pencil mark you made;
If you make a mistake, loosen the screws on the
point window, slide the fence against the blade,
adjust the pointer window , so the red line on the
window is over the “0” mark on the tape, then
secure the screws;
5.4.6 Install the switch
install the magnetic switch onto the bottom left hand
side of the front rail using two M6-1x 12 hex bolts,
6mm lock washers, and 6mmflat washers, as shown
in Fig.13
Fig.13: switch install

5.4.7 Install the blade
A. Remove blade guard assembly & table insert.
B. raise the arbor all the way up and set the blade
angle at 0º.
C. remove the arbor nut and arbor flange from the
arbor, slide on the included 10" saw blade, making
sure the teeth face the front of the saw, then install
the arbor flange and arbor nut onto the blade.
D. put on a pair of heavy leather gloves and use the
included arbor wrenches to tighten the arbor nut
(turn clockwise to tighten), as shown in Fig.14
Fig.14: Install the blade
5.4.8 install the blade guard and riving
knife
A. reinstall the insert, slide the knurled knob out (see
Fig.15) and rotate it forward so it engages the upper
bracket.
Fig.15:Knurled knob used
B. slide the blade guard spreader all the way down
into the block, then rotate the knurled knob so it
disengages the bracket and the locking pin engages
the hole in the center of the spreader.
C. give the spreader an upward tug to verify that it is
locked the blade guard, when properly installed,
look like Fig, 16
Fig.16: Blade guard installed.
D. place a straightedge against the blade and the
spreader. When properly aligned, the
spreader/riving knife will be in the "alignment zone,"
shown in Fig.17 , and will be parallel with the blade.
Fig.17: alignment zone
After changing a saw blade, always check that the
Riving knife or Blade Guard is correctly set!
1. riving knives shall be manufactured from steel
with an ultimate tensile strength of 580 N mm-2 or of
a comparable material, have flat sides (within 0,1
mm per 100 mm) and shall have a thickness less
than the width of cut (kerf) and at least 0,2mm
greater than the saw blade plate. As Fig.18
Fig.18

electric power to this machine, in order to protect
people against electrical shock due to indirect shock
Wiring:
Finish electrical connection according to the
electrical drawings.
The wirings on the spot should refer to the
requirements of Clause 13 (Wring practices) of EN
60204-1:2006.
Checking:
After finishing wiring on the spot, check the following
items at least:
Check the wirings of machine.
Check the direction of motors and change wiring if
necessary.
Check the components for defects, such as
loosening or damage.
Check the functions of safety devices
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

6.3 Aligning Table T-slot Parallel With
Blade
1,The table T-slot must be aligned parallel with the
blade. Using a combination square (A) as Fig.24,
measure the distance from the back edge of the
blade to the table T-slot. Pivot blade forward 180º
and remeasure the distance using the exact same
point on the blade. The difference between both
measurements must be less than 0.2mm.
2. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the screws
(B) as Fig.25 which fix to the table, make the
needed adjustment until both measurements are
equal or less than 0.2mm. and retighten the screws.
Fig.24
Fig.25:Adjust Trunnions to Align Blade and Miter
Slot
6.4 Adjusting 45 and 90 Degree
Positive Stops
The blade tilting mechanism of your saw is equipped
with a positive stop at 45 and 90 degrees. To check
and adjust these positive stops, proceed as follows:
1. Raise the saw blade to its maximum height.
2. Set the blade at 90 degrees to the table by turning
the blade tilting hand wheel counterclockwise as far
as it will go.
3. Place a square on the table and check to see if
the blade is at a perfect 90 degree angle to the
table.
4. If the blade is not at 90 degrees loosen lock nut (A)
As Fig.26 and turn stop ring (B) in or out. The stop
ring (B) should stop against the front trunnion
bracket when the blade is at 90 degrees to the table.
Recheck and adjust further if necessary. Retighten
lock nut (A).
Fig.26: Adjust 90 degrees
5. If the 45 degree postive stop is not set properly,
turn the same hand wheel clockwise as far as it will
go and follow the same procedure using lock nut (C)
As Fig.27 and stop ring (D). The stop bolt (D) should
stop against the front trunnion bracket when the
blade is at 45 degrees to the table. Recheck and
adjust further if necessary. Retighten lock nut (C).