Axminster PROFESSIONAL AP2920B User manual

AP2920B
Bandsaw
Code 108517
Original Instructions
AT: 17/10/2022
BOOK VERSION: 01

INDEX OF CONTENTS
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The symbols below advise 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
Two Man
Assembly
HAZARD
Dust mask
should be worn
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Fig A
Adjustable Feet for Stand and
Bolt to Hold Machine to Base
Fig B
Push Stick, Push Stick Fixing
Bolt and Mitre Fence
The machine’s Serial Number is
located on the specification label
as shown.
2003256
2022
What’s In The Box 02-03
Anatomy 04-05
Safety 06
Assembly 07-08-09-10
Set Up:
Blade Tension 10-11
Bade Tracking 11-12
Setting Upper and Lower Blade Guides 12
Thrust Bearing, Upper and Lower 12-13
Aligning the Table to the Blade 13
Squaring the Table to the Blade 14
Aligning the Fence to the Blade 14-15
Setting Fence Scale 15
Mitre Fence 16
General Use / Operation 16-17-18
Blade Types 19-20
Blade Change 21-22
Troubleshooting 23
Maintenance 23
Exploded Diagram/Parts Lists 24-25-26-27-28-29
Wiring Diagram 29
Declaration of Conformity 30-31

WHAT’S IN THE BOX
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Fig D
Table Dust Outlet, Hose Ring Clips, Table Insert
and Blade Guide Rise and Fall Handwheel
Fig E
Dust Outlet Screws
Fig G
Cast Iron Table with Fence Rail
Fig F
Extraction Hose
Fig H
Fence and Fence Lock Assembly
Fig C
Tool Kit and Stand Fixing Bolts
Fig I
Self Adhesive Scale Strips for Fence Rail
Fig J
Bandsaw Stand Panels

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ANATOMY
Blade tensioning wheel
Upper door locking knob
Lower door locking knob
Stand
Main saw frame
Lower wheel door
Fence clamp handle
ON/OFF buttons
Wheel tensioning
window
Push stick
Upper blade guide
Upper blade guide and guard
Mitre fence
Fence
Fence guide rail
Dust extraction hose
Cast iron table
Blade tracking window
Upper blade guide
adjusting wheel
Table alignment pin
Tensioning lever

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ANATOMY
Upper wheel door
Blade tension
pointer
Lower wheel door
Upper saw wheel
Saw blade
Lower saw wheel
Micro door switch
Drive pulley
Table tilt
assembly
Upper blade
guide clamp
Tracking
control knob
Tracking
control lock MotorDust extraction outlet
Tensioning lever

SAFETY
6
The following is a list of safety precautions you must consider when using a bandsaw:
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO DISCONNECT THE POWER TO THE BANDSAW
WHEN MAKING REPAIRS OR ADJUSTING BLADES AND GUARDS.
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO READ THROUGH THE MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED.
•Eye and ear protection are required when
operating a Bandsaw. Dust extraction and
respiratory PPE are highly recommended.
• Do not wear gloves, loose clothing, jewellery, or
any dangling objects when operating a bandsaw.
•Do not allow children to operate the machine.
•All guards must be in place and fully operational.
If a guard seems to be missing or damaged, adjust,
replace or repair immediately.
•Disconnect the power to the bandsaw when
making repairs or adjusting blades and guards.
•Remember to check the blade tension after a new
blade has been ‘working’ for 30-60 minutes. The
blade may ‘stretch’ slightly from new and the
tension becomes slack.
•Hands and fingers must be kept clear of the
blade, always use push blocks and push sticks
when feeding small pieces into the blade.
•Use only the recommended blade size and
type for the machine- see page 17-18 for
recommendations.
• Ensure all blades are sharp and in good condition.
•The blade guard/guide set must be lowered to
approximately ¾”(20mm) above the workpiece.
•Check that the blade is tensioned and tracked
correctly before turning the machine on.
•Never cut pieces smaller than the table insert size.
•Do not attempt to cross cut round timber free
hand. Clamp to mitre fence or make a jig to keep
the work piece stable.
•Long material should be supported at the
same height as the saw table.
•To avoid contact with a coasting blade, do not
reach into the cutting area until the blade comes
to a full stop.
•Make sure the blade is not in contact with the
material when you start the saw.
•Never leave the machine unattended when it is
running.
•Keep the table top and surrounding work area
free from excessive dust and debris to help
prevent slipping or tripping.
•Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that
you do not fall or lean against the blade or other
moving parts.
•Do not overreach or use excessive force to
perform any machine operation.
For more information -https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/wis31.pdf

ASSEMBLY
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Stand Assembly
1. Fix the adjustable feet to each stand end panel,
(fig 01).
2. Fix the stand side panels to the end panels using
the eight bolts, washer and nuts, (fig 02-05).
Fig 01
Fig 02-03
Fig 04-05
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ASSEMBLY
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Attaching Stand to Bandsaw
1. Lay the bandsaw on its back to attached the stand
assembly to bandsaw with the four stand Hex bolts
and washers, (fig 06-07-08).
2. Lift bandsaw vertical, (fig 09).
3. Attach the dust outlet below the table with the
four screws provided, (fig 10).
4. Attach each end of the hose to the table’s dust
extraction outlet’s using the two ring clips, (fig 11).
Fig 06-07-08
THE BANDSAW IS A HEAVY PIECE OF
EQUIPMENT, IT IS ADVISABLE TO GET
ASSISTANCE.
TWO MAN ASSEMBLY REQUIRED.
Fig 09
Fig 10
Fig 11-12

ASSEMBLY
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5. Line-up the holes to the underside of the cast iron
table with the ones in the trunnions and secure in
place with four button head Hex bolts/washers, (fig
13-14).
9. Locate the Rise and Full handle wheel, loosen the
two grub screws around the mounting boss. Line
up the grubs crews with the machined flats on the
drive shaft and slide the unit on. Nip-up the screws
to secure in place, (fig 19-20).
6. Locate the table insert and place it into the centre
of the table, (fig 15).
7. Find the fence locking assembly and slide it into
position on the fence rail as shown, (fig 16).
8. Loosen the two lift and shift handles on the fence
locking assembly. Line-up the ‘T’ slot to the base of
the fence and slide it over the mounting plate to the
desired position. Nip-up the lift and shift handles to
secure the fence, (fig 17-18).
Fig 13-14
Fig 15
Fig 16-17-18
Fig 19-20
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ASSEMBLY
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10. Find the threaded hole to the side of the
bandsaws column. Locate the push stick holding
screw and screw it into the column, hook the push
stick over the screw, (fig 21-22).
Fig 21-22
SET UP
Blade Tension
DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS
SUPPLY.
Ensure that all guide bearings are well clear of
the blade!, (fig 23).
Fig 23-24
Fig 25 Fig 26
Position the tension lever down in full tension
position, (see fig 24).
• Before altering blade tension ensure that the blade
is roughly positioned in the middle of the wheel, you
will need to lower the top wheel slightly by using the
tension lever to do this, (fig 25).
•Turn the blade tension knob clockwise to tension
the blade whilst rotating the top wheel slowly at
first by hand. A gauge at the front of the upper
wheel shows either tension on or tension off, (fig 26).
•The best place to check blade tension is on the left
hand side of the bandsaw. Around 1cm of blade
movement is recommended, (fig 27).
•Changes in blade width will have an effect on blade
tension. Keep in mind that too little blade tension
can cause blade breakage.
•After a period of use it is recommended to recheck
the blade tension and possibly readjust as bandsaw
blades can stretch slightly in use.
TIP: If the bandsaw is to sit idle for a period of time,
place the tension lever in partial tension position;
this will help prevent blade fatigue and tyre
deformation, and save wear on bearings and band
wheels.