Axminster Professional AP2552B User manual

AP2552B

Bandsaw

Code 107659

AT: 12/05/2022

BOOK VERSION: 07

INDEX OF CONTENTS

EU Declaration of Conformity 02

What’s Included 03-04-05

General Instructions for 230V Machines 06

Speciﬁcation 07

Main Assembly 07-08-09-10-11-12-13-14

Machine Footprint 14

Illustration and Parts Description 15-16-17-18-19-20

Setting Up the Saw 21-22-23-24-25

Operating Instructions 26

Changing the Saw Blade 26-27

Maintenance 28

Exploded Diagrams/Lists 29-30-31-32-33-34

Wiring Diagram 35

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Cert No: SBW-3501B1

Axminster Tool Centre Ltd

Axminster Devon

EX13 5PH UK

axminstertools.com

Type Bandsaw

Model AP2552B conforms to the machinery example for which the EC Type-Examination Certiﬁcate No

BM 50309398 001, 11017557 005, 11017557 002, 11018146 001, 110181146 002

has been issued by TÜV Rheinland Taiwan Ltd

at: 11F., No.758, Sec. 4, Bade Rd., Songshan Dist., Taipei City 105, Taiwan R.O.C.

and complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements.

2006/42/EC

2006/95/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

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

WHAT’S INCLUDED

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.

Quantity Item Model Number

AP2552B

1 Bandsaw

Bandsaw Blade 2552,mm (100.1/2”) long, mounted on saw but not tensioned.

1 Cast Iron Table 1

Stand Assembly:

2 Stand Supports 2

2 Stand Support Brackets 3

Fence Assembly: Bags Comprising:

1 Front Fence Rail with Scale 41 Mitre Fence 17

1 Rear Fence Guide Rail 52 Clamping knobs with

1 Fence 6M8 threads 18

1 Fence Clamp Assembly with 1 M8 x 80mm Bolt & M8 Nut 19

Magnifying Glass 78 M6 Flat Washers 20

1 M8 Lift and Shift Handle 82 M4 Nuts 21

1 M8 Threaded Lever 98 M6 Shoulder Nuts 22

1 Threaded ‘T’ Slot Insert 10 8 M8 Shoulder Nuts 23

2 M6 x 20mm Threaded Bolts 11 2 Domed Head Phillips Screws 24

2 M6 x 16mm Caphead Bolts 12 8 M6 x 16mm Bolts 25

1 M8 Large Washer 13 8 M8 Coach Bolts 26

2 M6 Small Washers 14

2 Spring Washers 15

1 M8 Nut 16

1 User Manual

WHAT’S INCLUDED

1098

15 14 13

1211

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 230V MACHINES

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 3 pin plug.

• Inspect the cable and plug to ensure 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.

KEEP WORK AREA AS UNCLUTTERED AS IS

PRACTICAL. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD

CHILDREN BE ALLOWED IN WORK AREAS.

•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.

SPECIFICATION

Code 107659

Model AP2552B

Rating Professional

Power 750W 230V 50Hz 1ph

Blade Speed 800 m/min

Blade Length 2,552mm(100.1/2”)

Blade Width Min/Max 3 mm(1/8”)/19 mm(3/4”)

Max Width of Cut 340 mm

Max Depth of Cut 200 mm

Max Width of Cut with Fence 300 mm

Table Size 500 x 356 mm

Table Height on Stand 1,060 mm

Table Tilt -5° to +45°

Table Height 490 mm

Wheel Diameter 350 mm

Dust Extraction Outlet 100 mm

Overall L x W x H 690 x 720 x 1,770 mm

Weight 86.7 kg

MAIN ASSEMBLY

Your bandsaw is 90% 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!

HAVING UNPACKED YOUR ACCESSORIES

PLEASE DISPOSE OF ANY UNWANTED

PACKAGING PROPERLY.THE POLYTHENE

AND CARD IS RECYCLABLE.

Stand Assembly

Fig 01

You will require the stand supports (02), stand support

brackets (03), M6 bolts (25), M6 shoulder nuts (22)

and M6 ﬂat washers (20), see ﬁg 01.

Step 1 Line up the ﬁrst two pre-drilled holes in the

support bracket (03) with the holes to one side of the

support stand (02) and secure using the M6 bolts,

washers and nuts (20-22-25), see ﬁg 2. Repeat for the

remaining stand and bracket.

NOTE: Make sure the support backets (03) are the correct

way round, otherwise the remaining holes in the stand

assembly will not line up.

Fig 02

Continues over....

MAIN ASSEMBLY

Step 2 Line up the remaining holes in the two parts of

the assembly and secure using the remaining M6 bolts,

washers and nuts (20-22-25), securely tighten all ﬁxing,

see ﬁgs 03-04.

Fig 03

Fig 04

Fig 05

Mounting the Bandsaw

Lift the saw on to the stand and line up the pre-drilled

holes, see ﬁg 05, secure using the eight M8 coach bolts

(26) and M8 shoulder nuts (23), see ﬁg 06.

WARNING!! WHEN MOUNTING THE

UNIT,WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU

GET THE ASSISTANCE OF ANOTHER

PERSON BECAUSE THE BANDSAW IS

HEAVY .

Fig 06

Mounting the Emergency Stop Assembly

Step 1 Locate the two domed head Phillips screws (24)

and M4 nuts (21), see ﬁg 07. loosen the four Phillips

screws from the front of the emergency stop housing

and very carefully open the outer cover, see ﬁg 08.

Fig 08

Fig 07

MAIN ASSEMBLY

Step 2 Line up the two elongated holes in the rear of the

emergency stop housing with the two pre-drilled holes

to the front of stand, insert one of the domed Phillips

screw through the housing and while holding it in place

screw on the M4 nut (21) and ﬁnger tighten. Repeat for

the opposite side then fully tighten the ﬁxings, see ﬁgs

09-10-11.

Step 3 Carefully replace the outer housing and tighten

the four Phillips screws, see ﬁg 12.

Phillips screw driver

Elongated hole

Phillips screw

Fig 09-10-11-12

Pre-drilled holes

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

13-14.

Fig 13-14

Locate the cast iron table (1) the two M8, clamping knobs

(18) and M8 x 80mm Bolt and Nut (19).

Step 1 Locate the threaded bolt/nut (19), screw the nut

onto the thread then screw the bolt into the pre-drilled

hole in the bandsaw tilt quadrant, see ﬁg 15.

Fig 15

Continues over....

MAIN ASSEMBLY

Step 2 Remove the table insert and table alignment pin

and place safely aside, see ﬁgs 16-17. Lift the table (1),

slide the blade through the table slot, see ﬁg 18, line

up the two threaded bolts to the underside of the table

and lower them through the holes in the tilt quadrant

assembly, see ﬁg 19.

Make sure the table is seated correctly on the tilt

quadrant then screw on the two clamping knobs (18)

to clamp the table (1) in position, see ﬁg 20.

Fig 16-17

Fig 18

Fig 19

Fig 20

Table insert

Alignment pin

Threaded bolt

Tilt quadrant holes

Step 3 Place a 90˚ square up against the blade, loosen

the tilt quadrant clamping handles (18) and adjust the

table levelling stop bolt (19) beneath the table until the

table is perpendicular to the blade. Nip tighten the nut

on the stop to lock the setting, see ﬁgs 21-22. Retight

the clamping knobs (18).

Fig 21-22

90˚ Square

Step 4 Locate the table alignment pin you removed

earlier, 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 23-24.

Fig 23

90˚ Square

Alignment pin

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