HARVEY Axminster AT254LTS User manual

AT254LTS
Harvey Table Saw
Code 105573
Original Instructions
AT&M: 23/03/2020
BOOK REF : 106214
BOOK VERSION: 3

Index of Contents
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Cert No: HW110LCE-30
Axminster Tools & Machinery Ltd
Axminster Devon
EX13 5PH UK
axminster.co.uk
Type Table Saw
Model AT254LTS and conforms to the machinery example for which the
EC Type-Examination Certificate No BM 50416470
has been issued by Harvey Industries Co., Ltd.
at: 01 Building,No.68 Suyuan Road, Jiangning Economic & Technological Development Zone,
Nanjing 211100 China (Mainland)
and complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements.
2006/42/EC
EN 1870-19:2013
EN 60204-1:2006+A1+AC
06/42/EC - Annex I/05.2006
declares that the machinery described:-
This machine complies with the following directives:
EU Declaration of Conformity
Signed
Andrew Parkhouse
Operations Director Date: 28/08/2023
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
EU Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity 02
What’s Included 03-04
Optional Accessories 05
General Instructions for 230V Machines 06
Specific Safety Precautions 06-07
Specification 07
Assembly/Setup 07-08-09-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17
Illustration & Parts Description 17-18-19-20
Setting Up the Saw Blade 21
Optional Accesories Assembly
Code 104505 ST-1400 Sliding Table with UJK STF-1400 Telescopic Mitre Fence Arm 22-23-24-25-26
Code 104505 Shark S-12 Overhead Crown Guard 27-28-29-30
Code 104503 Dado Blade Set 31-32-33
Operating Instructions 34-35-36
Changing the Saw Blade 36-37
Maintenance 38
Troubleshooting Guide 39
Exploded Diagrams/Lists 40-41-42-43-44-45-46-47-48-49-50-51
Wiring Diagram 52
Notes 53-54-55

What’s Included
3
Quantity Item Part Model Number
AT254LTS
1 Table Saw Main Body A
1 Crown Guard B
2 Operating Wheels & Star Knobs C
1 Push Stick D
1 Spanner E
1 Mitre Fence Assembly F
5 Hex Keys G
3 Threaded Feet H
1 Crown Guard Extraction Hose I
1 Riving Knife for use with
Shark S-12 Overhead Crown Guard J
1 Dado Blade Saw Plate Flange K
1 254mm (10”) Blade L
1 Dado Blade Table Insert M
1 Flexible Hose N
1 Hose Support Bracket O
3 Extension Table Support Legs P
1 Motor Access Door Q
1 Rip-Fence R
1 Rip-Fence Rail S
1 Fence Rail Angle Mounting Plate T
1 Rear Angle Mounting Plate U
5 Bags of Fixings V
1 Side Extension Table W
1 Rear Extension Table X
1 Rip-Fence Scale Tape Y
A
N
Q
P
B
C
E
D
F
H
J
G
K
M
L
I
O
Remove the boxes &
packaging from inside the saw

What’s Included
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R
S
T
U
V
1 2 3 4 5
W
X
Y

Optional Accessories
5
ST-1400 Sliding Table Code 104505
Dado Blade Set Code 104503
Shark S-12 Overhead Crown Guard Code 104504
The ST-1400 Sliding Table upgrades the AT254TS table saw to
have the capacity of a small panel saw. It easily installs onto the
AT254TS , but can also be fitted to almost any table saw with
a flat front vertical face around 50mm deep and at least 1m in
length.This table also includes the UJK STF-1400 fence which
has a telescopic fence arm, flip stop for repeat cuts and angles
from -50° to +50°.
This 204mm diameter Dado Blade Set comprises 2 x 24 tooth
TCT outer blades, 6 inner chipper blades and 4 spacers.The
chippers and spacers fit between the outer TCT blades.Simply
select the inner chippers and spacers required to cut the width
of slot required.The outer blades are 3.2mm.The inner chippers
are 4 x 3.0mm, 1 x 2.2mm and 1 x 1.5mm.The spacers are 2 x
0.4mm and 2 x 0.3mm.The dado head should never be used to
cut through the timber, it is for machining grooves using light,
multiple cuts.
• 204mm stacking dado head set for grooving work
• Creates grooves from 6.35mm-20.64mm
• Comprises twin outer blades and 6 chipper blades plus
spacers
• 30mm bore, requires an arbor at least 21mm long
• Fits the AT254TS and AT254LTS table saws, allows grooves
up to 18mm wide
The Shark S-12 Overhead Crown Guard is for the AT254LTS
Table Saw.This style of crown guard offers a higher level of
user safety and a more efficient dust collection.
The heavy duty steel frame, cast joints and high grade alloys
make it rigid yet easy to adjust.The large, unbreakable
polycarbonate hood gives great visibility for safer use.The
hood assembly can be set at any height above the blade
through a linear guideway and supporting air strut.When you
need to change the blade the whole top arm hinges back to
the rear.
A must when using a dado cutter head, the crown guard will
enhance this table saw, making your work safer and more
efficient.
ST-1400 Sliding Table
UJK STF-1400 Telescopic Mitre Fence Arm

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 13 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.
Specific Safety Precautions
Make sure the saw blade is the correct type for the job in hand.
Do not force the saw, if the saw begins to‘stall’ you are ‘forcing
the cut’ or over working the saw. Ensure that the saw blade is
clean and sharp.Resin build up on the blades will increase the
friction of the saw passing through the timber, and cause over
heating of the blade, blunt teeth will work harder tearing
the fibre of the timber as opposed to shearing it, also with
subsequent overheating. Both faults unnecessarily load the
machine beyond normal usage, and shorten its longevity.
Do not use blades that are damaged in any way.
Do not remove the blade guard.The design of the riving knife
on the machine will not allow for slotting or‘blind’ grooving,
so there is no reason to remove the guard.There is adequate
clearance under the guard for the capacity of the machine.
Do not use any blades that cut a smaller kerf than the
riving knife thickness. Make sure the riving knife is
correctly adjusted to the blade and is securely fastened.
If the table insert becomes damaged or broken, and will not
support the timber ‘up close’ to the blade, replace it.
Do not start the saw with the workpiece touching the blade.
Do not commence sawing until the blade has run up to full
speed. After switching off, never try to slow the saw down more
quickly by applying side pressure (with a piece of wood?) to
the blade. Apply the old joiner’s adage of never getting hands
within one handbreadth of the blade. Leave the machine
disconnected from the mains supply until you are about to
commence work.
Always disconnect the machine if you are leaving it
unattended.
Never leave the vicinity of the machine unless the blade has
come to a complete stop.
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY NEVER
OPERATE THE TABLE SAW WITHOUT
THE RIVING KNIFE IN PLACE!
Do not attempt to carry out any maintenance, corrective work,
setting up etc., unless the machine is disconnected from the
mains supply. If any tools have been used during setting up
procedures, make sure they are removed from the machine and
stowed safely away.

Specific Safety Precautions
7
Do not attempt to carry out cross cutting operations
‘freehand’, always use the mitre fence for small material and
the sliding carriage for larger workpieces. Unless you are an
experienced machine operator, do not attempt to ‘rip’ freehand,
always use the guiding facility of the rip fence. It is perfectly
acceptable to support, guide, and feed the timber with your
hands whilst ripping stuff of some length, however, as you
approach the blade ensure that the push stick is to hand, and
that you use it.
Remember the emphasis of the ‘push’ should be between the
blade and the fence and close to the fence.Use your free hand
to support and guide the material on the offside of the saw
blade and at least 100mm away from it. If the timber does not
extend to at least 100mm to the offside of the saw blade, the
material possibly does not need guiding or supporting.
Check (especially on site), that there are no foreign
objects e.g. old nails, screws, small stones etc embedded in the
material you are about to cut. If necessary take a wire brush to
the timber before working.
Code 105573
Model AT254LTS
Rating Trade
Power 1.65kW
Blade Dia/Bore 254mm
Blade Tilt 0° to 45°
Max Depth of Cut @ 45˚ 53mm
Max Depth of Cut @ 90˚ 76mm
Max Width of Cut with Fence 800mm
Table Size 800mm x 550mm
Table Height 865mm
Table Size With Extensions 800mm x 1,124mm
Dust Extraction Outlet 100mm
Min Extraction Airflow Required 1,000m³/hr
Overall L x W x H 1,340mm x 1,650mm x 1,200mm
Weight 175kg
Specification
Assembly/Setup
PLEASE NOTE: Some of this assembly procedure is best
accomplished by two persons, some of
the items are heavy and awkward, and a
mishandling error could cause injury.
Please think about what you are doing,
your capabilities and your personal safety.
Unpack all the boxes and check all the
components against the ‘What’s Included’ list.
If any parts or components are missing, please
contact our customer
service department using the procedures and
telephone numbers listed in our catalogue, and you will be
dealt with quickly and efficiently.
PLEASE NOTE: The panel saw comes 80% 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. please check all the boxes, packets etc, to make sure
that all the parts have been accounted for.
Having unpacked the boxes, (please dispose of any unwanted
packaging responsibly), put the parts and components where
by they are readily to hand. Break down the main box by
knocking the sides away (be careful of exposed nails etc.), but
leave the machine sitting on its pallet. Remove the protective
grease film that is coating all the unpainted parts of the
machine. Use a proprietary de-greasing agent. Unfortunately,
this cleaning process is always a bit ‘mucky’.You are advised to
wear overalls or coveralls etc., during the process. After cleaning,
lightly coat the exposed metal surfaces with ‘anti rust’ oil spray
to prevent any rusting.
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 machine.The
machine should be positioned on a flat level surface.
Manoeuvre the machine to the chosen location making sure
there is sufficient space all round, then carefully lower the
machine down.
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Assembly/Setup
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1
2
8
9
Q
Secure door in place
Long caphead bolts washers nuts
3
4
510
7
6
C
Screw on the star
locking knob
U
U
V1
V1
C

Assembly/Setup
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14
13
12
11
20
T
T
U
V2
V2
G
X
V3 V1
H
P
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Assembly/Setup
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22
25
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28
29
30
P
V1
X
V3
V4
V4
W
Countersink hole
H
T
S
S
V5
Line up the holes & secure
V5
G

Assembly/Setup
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36
34
35
32
33
31
37
V1
H
P
Raise the blade asssembly to its highest point
Remove locking nut & saw plate flange using the spanner (E)
Remove the insert plate
E
Press down to
lock the spindle
Spindle lock button
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Wipe over the spindle thread, nut and flange
P
Hex screw

Assembly/Setup
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41
40
39
38
Slide on the blade (L) so its up against the rear flange Adjust the four screws to level the insert plate with the table
Lower the fence (R) down over the fence rail (S).
Reposition the rip fence in the lower position
Replace the washer and nut, making sure the plate flange
slots over the nut’s recess. Press down the spindle lock
and tighten the nut with the spanner (E)
Nut recess
Replace the insert plate
L
Levelling screw
R
S
Clamping knob
Plate flangeNut
Teeth forward

Assembly/Setup
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47
46
45
48
Postion the fence against the blade and lock in place.
The rip fence should be level across the width of the
table. Adjust the height Hex screw to the rear of the fence
arm until correct. Nipup the two angle mounting plate
Hex screws to secure it firmly in position.
Make small adjustments to the front & rear Hex screws on the
rip fence assembly (R) until the rip fence is perpendicular with
the saw blade.
Place a 90˚ degree square against the fence and check its
perpendicular with the table. Adjust the Hex screw on top of
the fence assembly (R) until correct.Tighten the locking wheel.
R
Front Hex screw & locking wheel
Rear Hex screw
Press down the
locking lever
Gap between
the blade &
fence
Hex key (G)
Hex screw
locking wheel
V1
Rip-fence
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Gap Correct

Assembly/Setup
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50
51
55
54
53
Riving knife locking pin latch
Twist to unlock
Clamping plate slot
Preset hole
Locked
Locate the crown guard (B) assembly. Unlock the locking pin
latch and insert the riving knife plate down between the
clamping plate slot. Rotate the locking pin to the right to
engage the pin into the preset hole in the riving knife thus
locking the crown guard in position.
Using the rip-fence as a straight edge, place it across the
side extension table (W). Adjust the four countersink screws
(V4) and the two threaded feet (H) until the extension table
is level with the saw’s cast iron table (A). Repeat the
procedure for the rear extension table (X) and adjust the
rear support leg rubber foot (H) and caphead screws (V3)
until level. Note: Make small adjustments.
I
W
X
V4
B

Assembly/Setup
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62
61
60
Locate the rip-fence scale tape (Y) and place it on top of
the fence rail (S). Remove the crown guard (B), position the
rip-fence assembly (R) against the blade and lock in place.
Note: make sure the fence is in the upright position.
Line up the ‘Zero’ on the scale (Y) with the scale marker on the
fence assembly (R). Using a pen mark the position of the tape.
Remove the fence assembly and place to one side. Peel off the
backing from the tape (Y) and carefully press down using a
cloth onto the rip-fence rail (S). Make sure there are no ripples
along the length of the tape. Using scissors cut off the excess
so it’s flush to the end of the fence rail.
X
Adjust until level
P
H
Lock nut
V3
Mark the postion
of the tape
Scale marker
YS
O
N
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Assembly/Setup
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70
O
N
N
O
I
N
F
Using the supplied Hex key (G) adjust the two grub screws
in the mitre fence bar.This reconfigures the centre slot to
keep the bar snug in the ‘T’ slot allowing the fence to run true
without any side-play.
Grub screw to adjust
the centre slot
G
Control box
Caphead screws
& washers

Assembly/Setup
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7172
Line up the two holes in the control box mounting bracket with
the pre-machined holes to the underside of fence rail mounting
plate.
Locking pin
Illustration & Parts Description
Saw blade set at 90˚ degrees and showing‘ZERO’ on the scale Saw blade set at 45˚ degrees and showing 45˚ on the scale
Power switch locking pin to prevent
the saw being started accidently
Control box ‘RESET’ button Spindle lock button, press and hold
when changing the blade
The rip-fence scale pointer can be
adjusted by adjusting the two Hex screws
Rip-fence clamping lever (A) and adjustment Hex screws
and locking wheels (B) to align the fence with the blade
Secure in place with the caphead screws and washers. Insert
the locking pin through the start up button to prevent the
machine being started accidentally.
B
A
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Illustration & Parts Description
18
Mitre fence distance stop (A), Mitre fence locking handle (B),
Mitre locking knob (C) and preset locking pin (D)
Mitre fence scale (E) and pointer
with adjustable Hex screw (F)
Fence clamping knobs
Main saw body
Adjustable foot
100mm Dust
extraction port
Access panel
Saw tilt scale
Crown guard
Mitre fence
Control box with
emergency stop
lever
Side extension table
A
B
C
D
E
F

Illustration & Parts Description
19
Scale pointer adjusting Hex scew
254mm Saw blade (J),
Crown guard riving knife (K)
Rise & fall operating wheel and locking knob (G), Saw tilting scale (H)
and Saw tilt operating handle & locking knob (I)
Flexible hose
Rear table
Motor
access door
Rip-fence
Hose support bracket
Fence rail
Fence
clamping
lever
Saw tilt
operating
wheel
Extension table
support legs
I
H
GJ
K
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Illustration & Parts Description
20
Tensioning bolt (A) for drive belt, Saw blade drive belt (B),
Saw tilt mechanism (C), Spindle lock button (D), Motor pivot lock (E)
Rip-fence in the upright position for guiding timber through Rip-fence in the down position for guiding
narrower timber through
90˚ Degree positive stop collar & locking grub screw 45˚ Degree positive stop collar & locking grub screw
E
A
D
B
C
Grub screw