Axminster Professional AP3327B User manual

AP3327B
Bandsaw
Code 107660
Original Instructions
AT: 30/07/2021
BOOK REF: 508307
BOOK VERSION: 05

INDEX OF CONTENTS
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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
EU Declaration of Conformaity 02
What’s Included 03-04-05
General Instructions for 230V 06
Specification 07
Main Assembly 07-08-09-10-11-12-13
Machine Footprint 13
Illustration and Parts Description 14-15-16-17-18-19
Setting Up the Saw 20-21-22-23
Operating Instructions 23-24
Changing the Saw Blade 24-25
Changing the Blade Speed 26
Maintenance 27
Exploded Diagrams/Lists 28-29-30-31-32-33-34
Wiring Diagram 35
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
HAZARD
Dust mask
should be worn
Cert No: SBW-430
Axminster Tool Centre Ltd
Axminster Devon
EX13 5PH UK
axminstertools.com
Type Bandsaw
Model AP3327B conforms to the machinery example for which the
EC Type-Examination Certificate No BM 50309398
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
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: 26/04/2020

WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Please read the Instruction Manual prior to using your new machine; as well as the operating procedures
for your new machine, there are numerous hints and tips to help you to use the machine safely and to maintain its
efficiency and prolong its life. Keep this Instruction Manual readily accessible for any others who may also be required
to use the machine.
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Quantity Item Model Number
AP3327B
1 Bandsaw
Bandsaw Blade 3,327mm (131”) long, mounted on saw but not tensioned.
1 Cast Iron Table 1
Fence Assembly Comprising: Table Extension Comprising:
1 Front Fence Rail with Scale 21 Extension Table 15
1 Rear Fence Guide Rail 33 M8 x 20mm Bolts 16
1 Fence 43 M8 Washers 17
1 Fence Clamp Assembly with 3 M8 Spring Washers 18
Magnifying Glass 5
1 M8 Lift and Shift Handle 61 Mitre Fence 19
1 M8 Threaded Lever 71 Blade Guide Operating Wheel 20
1 Threaded ‘T’ Slot Insert 81 Table Alignment Pin 21
2 M6 x 20mm Threaded Bolts 91 10-13mm Spanner 22
2 M6 x 16mm Caphead Bolts 10 1 5-8mm Hex Keys 23
1 M8 Large Washer 11 4 M8 x 16mm Threaded Bolts 24
2 M6 Small Washers 12 1 M8 x 90mm Threaded Bolt/Nut 25
2 Spring Washers 13 4 M8 Washers 26
1 M8 Nut 14 4 M8 Spring washers 27
1 User Manual

WHAT’S INCLUDED
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 230V MACHINES
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The following will enable you to observe good working
practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and
maintain your tools and equipment in good working
order.
WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
OUT OF REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Mains Powered Tools
• Tools are supplied with an attached 16 Amp plug.
• Inspect the cable and plug to ensuree that neither are
damaged. Repair if necessary by a suitably qualified
person.
• Do not use when or where it is liable to get wet.
Workplace
• Do not use 230V a.c. powered tools anywhere within
a site area that is flooded.
• Keep machine clean.
• Leave machine unplugged until work is about to
commence.
• Always disconnect by pulling on the plug body and not
the cable.
•Carry out a final check e.g. check the cutting tool
is securely tightened in the machine and the correct
speed and function set.
•Ensure you are comfortable before you start work,
balanced, not reaching etc.
•Wear appropriate safety clothing, goggles, gloves,
masks etc.Wear ear defenders at all times.
•If you have long hair wear a hair net or helmet to
prevent it
being caught up in the rotating parts of the machine.
•Consideration should be given to the removal of rings
and wristwatches.
•Consideration should also be given to non-slip footwear
etc.
•If another person is to use the machine, ensure they are
suitably qualified to use it.
•Do not use the machine if you are tired or distracted
•Do not use this machine within the designated
safety areas
of flammable liquid stores or in areas where there may
be volatile gases.
•Check cutters are correct type and size, are undamaged
and are kept clean and sharp, this will maintain their
operating performance and lessen the loading on the
machine.
• OBSERVE…. make sure you know what is happening
around you and USE YOUR COMMON SENSE.
KEEP WORK AREA AS UNCLUTTERED AS IS
PRACTICAL. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
CHILDREN BE ALLOWED IN WORK AREAS.

SPECIFICATION
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Code 107660
Model AP3327B
Rating Professional
Power 1,500W 230V 16A
Blade Speed 390 & 840 m/min
Blade Length 3,327 mm(131”)
Blade Width Min/Max 3 mm(1/8”) 25 mm(1”)
Max Width of Cut 410 mm
Max Depth of Cut 300 mm
Max Width of Cut with Fence 370 mm
Table Size 600 x 445 mm
Table Tilt -5° to +45°
Table Height 950 mm
Wheel Diameter 430 mm
Dust Extraction Outlet 100 mm
Overall L x W x H 813 x 660 x 1,880 mm
Weight 127 kg
MAIN ASSEMBLY
Your bandsaw is 95% assembled in order to reduce the
footprint of the machine for packaging, several items are
dismounted from the machine and need to be re-affixed.
WARNING! THE BANDSAW IS A HEAVY PIECE OF
MACHINERY,WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU GET
THE ASSISTANCE OF ANOTHER PERSON OR USE
SOME SORT OF LIFTING DEVICE, (HOIST, ENGINE
CRANE), BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO LIFT OR
MOVE THIS MACHINE!
Lift the bandsaw off the pallet and place on a flat surface
ascertain the orientation of the machine and move it to
its desired position in the workshop. Ensure that the
machine is positioned to allow sufficient clearance all
round to cater for the maximum length of timber you
wish to cut.
Eye bolt lifting ring
Mounting the Table
The saw table can be fitted without removing the blade.
However, if you would feel more comfortable not having
to manoeuvre the table around the blade (the table is
quite heavy), remove the blade by opening the top and
bottom covers, release the tension on the blade by
releasing the Quick release tensioning lever (A), see fig
01-02. Fig 01-02
Continues Over....
WARNING!! BE VERY CAREFUL THERE ARE LOOSE
ITEMS WITHIN THE CRATE ,REMOVE THE OUTER
PACKAGING WITH CARE TO PREVENT DAMAGE!
HAVING UNPACKED YOUR ACCESSORIES
PLEASE DISPOSE OF ANY UNWANTED
PACKAGING PROPERLY. THE WOODEN
PACKAGING IS BIODEGRADABLE.
A

MAIN ASSEMBLY
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Locate the cast iron table (1), table alignment pin (21), the
four M8 x16mm bolts (24), M8x90mm bolt and nut (25),
M8 washers and spring washers (26-27).
Step 1 Locate the threaded bolt/nut (25), screw the nut
onto the thread then screw the bolt into the pre-drilled
hole in the bandsaw frame behind the tilt quadrant, see
fig 03.
Fig 03
Step 2 Remove the table insert and place safely aside, see
fig 04, lift the table (1), slide the blade through the table
slot, see fig 05, lower the table on to the tilt quadrant
assembly and line up threaded holes with the pre-drilled
holes in the tilt quadrant, see fig 06. Place a spring/washer
(26-27) over each M8 threaded bolt (24), see fig 07-08 and
secure the table in position using the supplied spanner
(22), see fig 09.
Fig 04
Fig 05
Fig 06
Fig 07-08-09
Step 3 Place a 90˚ square up against the blade and adjust
the table levelling stop bolt (25) beneath the table until
the table is perpendicular to the blade. Nip tighten the
nut on the stop to lock the setting, see figs 10-11-12.
Fig 10-11
25
Tilt quadrant
Levelling stop bolt
Table insert
1
24
26 27
22
90˚ Square

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Fig 12
Table Extension
Step 1 Locate the table extension (15), M8x20 bolts (16)
and M8 spring/washers (17-18), see fig 15. Place a washer
and spring washer over each bolt, line up the holes in the
extension table (15) with the threaded holes to the rear
of the cast iron table (1) and lightly secure in place with
the three M8 bolts (16), using the supplied spanner (22),
see figs 15-16.
Fig 15-16
Step 2 Place a straight edge or 90˚ square across both
tables until they are in line then tighten the three bolts,
see figs 17-18.
Fig 17-18
Step 4 Locate the table alignment pin (21), place a
straight edge or 90˚ square across the table’s slot and
introduce the tapered alignment pin into the tapered
hole to the front of the table, this will align both sides
of the table, see figs 13-14.
Fig 13-14
25 22
90˚ Square
90˚ Square
Checking both sides
of the table are level
21
16
17
18
15
Continues Over....

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Step 3 Replace the table insert by lining up the two pins
in the insert with the machined holes in the recess to the
centre of the cast iron table. Push firmly down, see figs
19-20.
Fig 19-20
Table recess
Insert pin
Machined hole
Fence Assembly
Locate the front fence rail with scale (2), rear fence guide
rail (3), fence (4), fence clamp assembly (5), M8 lift & shift
handle (6), M8 threaded lever (7), threaded ‘T’ slot insert
(8), M6x20mm bolts (9), M6x16mm bolts (10), M8 large
washer (11), M6 small washers (12), spring washers (13)
and M8 nut (14).
Step 1 Place a washer (12) over each M6x20mm bolt (9),
line up the elongated holes in the front fence rail (2) with
the pre-drilled holes to the front of the cast iron table (1),
introduce the two M6x20mm bolts (9) through the fence
rail and lightly tighten using the supplied spanner (22),
see figs 21-22-23-24.
Fig 21-22-23-24
Step 2 Place a spring washer (13) over each M6 caphead
screw (10), line up the holes in the rear fence guide rail (3)
with the threaded holes to the opposite side of the cast
iron table and secure in place with the two M6 caphead
screws (10) and 5mm Hex key (23), see figs 25-26-27-28.
Fig 25-26-27
9
12
22
2
9
3 10
23

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Step 3 Fit the fence clamp assembly (5) over the front
fence rail (2) and lower the rear of the clamp assembly so
the adjustable guide rests on top of the rear guide rail (3),
see fig 28-29.
Fig 28-29
Step 4 Locate the M8 nut (14), and screw it onto the
thread of the M8 threaded lever (7) then screw the
threaded lever (7) into the threaded hole in the clamp
assembly (5) mechanism and tighten the nut with the
supplied spanner (22), see figs 30-31.
Fig 30-31
5
2
3
Adjustable guide rest
14
7
5
22
Step 5 Locate the fence (4), M8 lift and shift handle (6), M8
large washer (11) and threaded‘T’ slot insert (8), see fig 32.
Place the large washer over the thread of the lift and shift
handle (6), see fig 33, introduce the handle through the
machined hole to the side of the cast iron fence (5) and
lightly screw on the threaded‘T’ slot insert (8), see fig 34.
Fig 32
Fig 33-34
Step 6 Introduce the ‘T’ slot to the side of the fence (4)
over the threaded ‘T’ slot insert (8) and slide on the fence
until the fence (4) is flush with the end of the cast iron
fence (5).Tighten the lift and shift handle (6), see figs 35-
36-37.
Fig 35-36-37
4
11
11
6
8
8
5
6
4
8
‘T’ slot
Continues Over....

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NOTE: The fence (4) has two positions, vertical and
horizontal for cutting narrow pieces, see figs 42-43-44.
Fig 42-43-44
Mitre Fence Assembly
Locate the mitre fence (19) and slide the mitre fence into
the table (1) ‘T’ slot, see fig 45.
Fig 45
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Step 7 Slide the fence assembly (5) until its up against
the blade and press down the locking lever (7), see fig 38.
Look at the magnifying glass to check it’s set to ‘0’ on the
scale, see fig 39. If it’s out of alignment, loosen the front
fence rail (2) and tap the side of the fence until the scale
reads ‘0’ then re secure the fence rail, see figs 40-41.
Fig 38
Fig 39
Fig 40-41
Magnifying scale
Magnifying scale set to ‘0’

MAIN ASSEMBLY
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Blade Guide & Guard Height Operating Wheel
Locate the operating wheel (20) and 5mm Hex key (23).
Loosen the caphead screw on the hand wheel and slide
it onto the shaft. Re-tighten the caphead screw, see figs
46-47.
Fig 46-47
MACHINE FOOTPRINT
813mm
1880mm
23
20
Shaft Caphead screw
813mm
660mm

ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION
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Upper door locking knob
Blade tracking window
Upper blade guide
adjusting wheel
Upper blade guide and guard
Fence guide rail
Dust extraction outlet
Lower wheel door
Table alignment pin
Saw table ‘T’ slot for mitre fence
Main saw frame
Fence clamp handle
Emergency stop button
Fence
Extension table
Mitre fence
ON/OFF buttons
Upper wheel door
Wheel tensioning window
Blade tensioning wheel
Eye bolt lifting ring
Lower door locking knob

ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION
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Emergency stop, press to instantly
stop the bandsaw
On/Off button Eye bolt lifting ring
Fence clamp assembly (5), Mitre fence (19), Fence rail with scale (2)
Upper blade guide height
scale and pointer
Table insert
Scale magnifying glass
Table levelling stop bolt
5
2
19

ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION
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Upper saw wheel
Upper wheel mounting
Saw table
Table insert
Saw
Drive pulley
Micro door switch
Wheel tension pointer
Lower saw wheel
Dust extraction outlet

ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION
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Wheel tension scale and pointer Two position drive pulley
Upper bearing blade guides (A), Blade guide adjusting knob (B), Blade guide
fore and aft clamping screw (C)
Blade tensioning spring
Lower bearing blade guides (A), Blade guide adjusting knob (B), Blade guide
fore and aft clamping screw (C), Rear thrust bearing (D)
Upper blade thrust bearing (A)
and adjusting screw (B)
C
B
A
A
B
A
B
C
D

ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION
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Rear fence guide rail
Extension table
Motor
Upper blade guide clamp
Blade tensioning wheel
Quick release
tensioning lever for
changing the blade
Dust extraction outlet
Tilt quadrant assembly

ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION
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Quick release tensioning blade lever (A), Upper blade guide clamping
knob (B), Tracking control knob & locking handle (C)
Motor locking handle (A), Motor
repositioning handle (B)
Blade tensioning wheel
Tilt quadrant clamping handle (A),Table adjusting handle (B),Tilt quadrant
scale (C), Lower thrust bearing adjusting knob (D)
Tilt quadrant scale pointer (A)
and adjusting screw (B)
A
C
B
A
B
A
B
C
D
B
A

SETTING UP THE SAW
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Open the front covers fully, giving good access to the
top compartment of the saw and good visibility into
the bottom compartment (see page 16). For tracking
the blade first adjust all bearing guides so that they’re
well clear of the blade.Check that the blade is sitting
approximately in the middle of the wheels, see fig 48-49.
Apply some tension to the blade by turning the
tensioning wheel clockwise, spin the top wheel by hand
and check that the blade remains centrally on the tyre,
see fig 50. If it does not, adjust the tracking by turning
the tracking control at the rear of the head box, see fig 51.
Viewed directly onto the tracking control wheel, turning
clockwise should cause the blade to track to the rear of
the tyre; anti-clockwise to the front, DO NOT make large
adjustments).
Spin the top wheel again, check again. Continue until the
blade tracks in the centre of the tyres with no appreciable
to and fro movement. Push the tracking control lock up to
lock the setting.Tension the blade fully. A sideways push
of about 7-8 lbs( 3+kgs) in the middle of the blade should
allow a 1/4”(6.5mm)distension. Check the tracking again,
adjust if necessary. Check that the drive belt is tensioned
correctly. If it is slack, apply ‘take up’ pressure to the belt by
loosening the motor locking handle and pushing down
the motor until the belt is under tension then re-tighten
the handle to lock the motor in position, see fig 52.
Connect the power to the machine. Stand clear and start
the saw. Check that the saw is running smoothly, (no
thumps, bumps, knocking or excessive vibration) and the
blade appears to be tracking correctly (in one place).You
can check this by holding a marker, e.g. a pencil, close
to the back of the blade (approach from the back of the
blade only) and check that the gap remains constant.
If it doesn’t, adjust the tracking until it does. Make very
small adjustments and wait for the saw to react before
you adjust again, sometimes the reaction is not
instantaneous. Once you are satisfied that the tracking
is correct switch the machine off and allow it to run to
a stop.
DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM
THE MAINS SUPPLY!
Tensioning and tracking the blade
Make sure both top and bottom blade guides
are well clear of the blade
Tyre
Fig 48-49
Blade
Fig 50
Fig 51
Tracking control knob
Tracking control knob lock