Axminster AW19FM User manual

2004
100255,600779
AW19FM & AW19FTH
Morticers
Axminster Reference No’s: AW19FM & AW19FTH
User Manual
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Axminster Reference No’s: AW19FM & AW19FTH
AW19FM & AW19FTH Morticers
600779 (AW19FTH)
Floor Tilt Head
Morticer
100255 (AW19FM)
Floor Standing
Morticer

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Index of Contents & Declaration of Conformity
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The undersigned, K. Bodenstein authorised
by Laizhou Tongtai Machinery Co.,Ltd.
Shilipu Chenggang Road, Laizhou,
Shandong 261400
P.R. China
declares that this product:
MS3840, MS3840T Morticer
manufactured by Laizhou Tongtai Machinery Co. in
compliance with the following standards or standardisation
documents in accordance with Council Directives
98/37/EC
Copied from CE Certificate
Index of Contents........................................................................................................................................... 2
Declaration of Conformity ………….………........……..…………................................................................ 2
What’s in the Box………….………........……..………….................................................................................. 3
General Instructions for 230v Machines....................................................................................3,4
Specific Safety Instructions for Morticers.....................................................................................4
Unpacking and Assembly..............................................................................................................5
Specifications
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Illustration and Parts Description.........................................................................................6,7,8,9
Installing the Chisel and Bit.........................................................................................................10
Operating Instructions............................................................................................................11,12
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................13
Illustrated Parts Breakdown for AW19FM...................................................................................14
Illustrated Parts List for AW19FM................................................................................................15
Illustrated Parts List for AW19FM................................................................................................16
Illustrated Parts Breakdown for AW19FTH................................................................................. 17
Illustrated Parts List for AW19FTH..............................................................................................18
Illustrated Parts List for AW19FTH..............................................................................................19
Illustrated Parts Catalogue and Parts Breakdown:
Cabinet Assembly.......................................20
Clamping Bar Assembly..............................21
Work Stop Assembly...................................22
Notes.............................................................................................................................................23

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What’s in the Box...
• Check that the mains power supply is earthed
• Regularly check the mains lead and plug for damage
• Ensure that a fuse of the correct amperage is fitted to the plug
• Ensure that any extension lead used is correctly rated to suit the machine or power tool
• Ensure that the power lead and any extension lead is kept clear of the blades or other sharp obstacles
• Do not use electrical machines or power tools in wet or damp areas or locations
• If a replacement mains plug is fitted at any time this must be of the appropriate size and fitted with the
correct size of fuse.
General Safety
• Mount the machine on a flat level bench or surface. Secure the machine to the surface where applicable.
• Always use machines or power tools in an uncluttered area. To reduce the risk of accidents, avoid
leaving materials or other items within the working area and allow clear access to all machine parts
and controls.
Quantity Item Model
Numbers
1 No. Axminster AW19FM or AW19FTH Morticer MS3840, MS3840T
1 No. Cabinet Stand with Shelf and Lockable Drawer
4 No. M12 x 120 Hex Head Bolts and Washers
1 No. 5/8" Chisel and Bit
1 No. 3/4" Chisel Bushing
1 No. 13/16" Chisel Bushing
3 No. Hexagon Keys
1 No. Chuck Key
1 No. Instruction Leaflet
1 No. Guarantee Card
General Instructions for 230v Machines...
The following suggestions will enable you to observe good working
practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain your
tools and equipment in good working order.
Good Working Practices/Safety
Electrical Safety
WARNING!!
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KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT
OF THE REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Work Stop Assembly

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Illustrated Parts Catalogue & Parts Breakdown...
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• Clean machines by wiping with a damp soapy cloth. Do notuse solvents or cleaners that may
damage plastic parts or painted/coated surfaces. Keep water and solvents away from all electrical
components, leads and plugs.
• When storing or leaving tools for any length of time, spray bare metal surfaces with Axminster XMP
protective spray to minimise surface corrosion.
• Always isolate machines and power tools from the power supply when not in use or when changing
parts, cutters and blades or when making any adjustments.
• Before using any machine or power tool, ensure that all locking-nuts, chucks etc, are tightened and
secure. Check that all loose keys, spanners and other tools have been removed.
• Always ensure that long hair is tied back or retained by a band, hat or safety helmet. Remove all
loose jewellery to prevent it from catching in rotating parts of the machine.
• Always check that the correct machining or cutting speed has been selected.
• Do not operate machinery or power tools when tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
certain medicines.
• WHEN USING MACHINES ALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE EYE PROTECTION, EAR DEFENDERS
AND DUST OR FUME INHALATION PROTECTION.
• WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN, UNLESS
THEY ARE UNDER SUPERVISION.
• Ensure that the morticer is firmly fixed to its base as the force exerted through the
operating handle could be enough to over-balance the machine.
• Ensure that the operating handle is returned to the upright position after cutting a
mortice.
• Mortice chisels have very sharp ends, handle them with great care.
• Make sure that the timber is held firmly down against the table, either with the vice or the
hold
down clamps. This prevents the possibility of the timber being pulled upwards as the
mortice chisel is withdrawn from the hole.
Specific Safety Instruction for Morticers...
Clamping Bar Assembly

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Unpacking and Assembly...
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Illustrated Parts Catalogue & Parts Breakdown...
Remove the morticer and stand from the shipping cartons. Report any shortages or damage
to Axminster Power Tools Customer Services Department. (0800 371822)
Read the manual thoroughly, familiarising yourself with the correct safety, operating and
maintenance procedures before proceeding further.
The machine and stand are both supplied fully assembled so the initial assembly work is
limited to positioning the morticer on the stand and securing with four M12 x 120mm long
hexagon head bolts.
Fit the adjustable length stop if required using the two screws and washers supplied .
To avoid the possibility of injury it is essential to use the appropriate lifting
equipment when positioning the machine on the stand.
When positioning the machine in the workshop, ensure that there is adequate room on either
side for the size of timber you plan to use.
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Axminster No’s. 100255 600779
Motor 750W, 1PH, 230V, 50Hz
Rating Trade
Table Size 400 x 150mm 537 x 191mm
Table Movement
Longways 170mm 280mm
Crossways 140mm 140mm
Max. Chisel Stroke 220mm 210mm
Chisel Capacity 19mm 19mm
Centre of Chisel to Back Face of Fence (Max) 140mm 140mm
Maximum Timber Height (With typical 1/2" chisel fitted) 230mm 230mm
Chisel Mounting Diameters (With supplied bushes) 3/4", 13/16" 3/4", 13/16"
Chuck Capacity 16mm 16mm
Table Tilt N/A +20˚ - 20˚
Column Tilt N/A +20˚ - 20˚
Overall Size without workstop assembly fitted
(Length x Width x Height) 560x400x1540mm 560x610x1810mm
Weight with Stand 125kg 140kg
Specifications...
Cabinet Assembly

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Illustrated Parts List for AW19FTH...
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Gas powered head
return spring
Operating
handle
Quick action hold
down clamp
Chuck access door
Workstop
assembly
Worktable
gib strip
adjusters
Base casting
Traverse slide
Motor
Stand
Fig A

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Crossways table
control wheel
Lengthways table
control wheel
On/Off switch
Grip sleeve
Depth stop
scale
Back fence
Worktable
gib strip
adjusters
Table length
stop scale
Chisel
mounting
flange
Chisel and bit
Morticing
table
Rack
Fig B
NVR switch fitted to the
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Illustrated Parts Breakdown for AW19FTH...
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Head depth stop
Mortice depth stop
Table length stop
Head casting
Depth stop
assembly
Fig C

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Quick action hold
down clamp
Table length stops
Timber clamping face
Morticing table Timber clamp
assembly
Timber clamp
handle
Work stop
assembly
Work stop
Illustrated Parts List for AW19FM...
Fig D

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Illustrated Parts List for AW19FM...
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1. Select the size of mounting bush to suit the chisel being used and fit into the morticing
head.
2. Insert the chisel into the bush and tighten the screw just enough to hold the chisel in
place. Rotate the chisel so that the slot in the side of the chisel is positioned either to the
left or right, not the front or back; this will allow the chips to escape freely when cutting.
3. Push the chisel fully into the bush and then retract it by about 1.5 mm, using a spacer
such as a coin as shown in Fig E to establish the correct position. Tighten up the locking
screw.
4. Insert the auger into the chisel and push it fully up so that it contacts the recess in the
end of the chisel and then fully secure the shank of the auger in the chuck.
Be careful when handling morticing chisels as the ends are very sharp.
5. Now slacken off the chisel clamping screw, remove the spacer, push the chisel fully home
and re-tighten the screw. This procedure will ensure that there is a small clearance between
the end of the auger and the chisel, essential in order to avoid waste jamming and
overheating the chisel.
6. The final operation is to check that the chisel is perfectly square to the table; this is best
done by bringing the table forward until the vertical face just touches the back face of the
chisel and using this as a datum for aligning the chisel. Ensure that the chisel is securely
clamped in position before starting work.
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Fig E

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Operating Instructions...
1. Set the depth of the mortice with the lower of the two depth stops (Fig C) on page 8.
The upward travel of the head can be limited by adjusting the upper stop; this prevents
unnecessary movement of the operating handle when cutting shallow mortices.
2. Place the workpiece on the table and clamp in position with the vice or the hold down
clamps. Use the left handwheel to move the table forwards and backwards in order to
position the mortice in the required position across the timber.
3. Adjust the two table stops shown in Fig D on page 9 to give the required length of
mortice and tighten up the two thumbscrews.
4. Turn the machine on and feed the chisel and bit steadily into the work by pulling down on
the operating handle. The handle can be re-positioned on its spindle so that it is in the most
convenient position.
5. After making the first cut, the table is moved along with the left hand wheel for successive
cuts until the mortice is complete. The direction of movement of the table will depend on
which side of the chisel the clearance slot is located - movement should be away from the
slot so that the chippings can clear freely.
6. The rate of feed of the chisel should be fast enough to prevent burning of the tip of the
chisel but not so fast as to risk breaking the auger. The ideal speed for any combination of
chisel size and timber type will be learned through experience.
7. Deep mortices are best cut in a series of shallower cuts to allow the chippings to clear
and prevent blocking of the chisel.
This section refers only to the AW19FTH Morticer
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Table & Column Tilt Control
Setting the Table Angle
Loosen the caphead bolt (E) below the left sized of
the table using a 8mm alan key (See figs 1,4,4a). Turn
the handwheel (F) clockwise or anti-clockwise to set
the angle on the scale. (See fig 3) When the required
angle is reached, re-tighten the caphead bolt (E).
(See fig 4a)
Setting the Column Angle
On the tilt column assembly loosen the caphead bolt
with a 8mm alan key (E) (See figs 1, 5a), pull and turn
the column lock pin (G) towards you to un-lock the
column & to prevent the pin from spring back into the
recess. (See fig 5a) Turn the column handwheel (F)
(clockwise or anti-clockwise), to set the angle on the
scale. (See figs 2,3) Once the required angle is
reached, turn and push the column lock pin (G) back
into the recess then re-tighten the caphead bolt (E)
on the column.
WARNING!!
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To avoide the morticer from becoming top
heavy and tipping over we advise you DO
NOT angle the Column and Table beyond
21˚degrees.
Fig 2
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Fig 3
Fig 4
Fig 5 Fig 5a
Fig 4a
Tilt column
handwheel (F)
Tilt table
handwheel (F)
Table Scale
Column Scale
Pointer
Pointer
Caphead bolt (E)
Column lock
pin (G)
Caphead bolt (E)
This section refers only to the AW19FTH Morticer
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Worktable gib strip adjusters
Column tilt assembly
Lock
Un-lock
The morticer requires only minor maintenance such as routine cleaning and lubrication.
Keep the machine clean and use a light application of thin oil to the moving parts.
Chisels and bits should be kept sharp for best performance, a discoloured tip is usually a
sign of excessive heat caused by a blunt auger and/or chisel. Bits are best sharpened with a
small file and chisels with the special mortice chisel sharpeners available through Axminster
Power Tool Centre (Tel [phone]).
Burrs can be removed from the sides of the chisel on a fine oilstone or waterstone but great
care must be taken not to taper the chisel as this will cause the chisel to jam in the timber.
Oil
OIL
Lever handle mechanism
AW19FM Standing Morticer AW19FTH Tilt Head Morticer