Axminster Craft AC216TS, AC254TS Original Instructions Manual

Axminster Craft AC254TS is a powerful table saw designed for precise and efficient cutting tasks. With a 254mm blade diameter and a cutting depth of up to 85mm at 90 degrees, it can handle various materials and projects. Its tilting table allows for angled cuts up to 45 degrees, increasing its versatility. The included rip fence and miter gauge ensure accurate and repeatable cuts, while the dust extraction port helps maintain a clean work environment. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, the Axminster Craft AC254TS is a reliable choice for your woodworking needs.

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AC216TS Code 104926

AC254TS Code 106803

Original Instructions

AC216TS & AC254TS

216mm & 254mm Table Saw

Floor Stand

Code: 104931 for AC216TS

Code: 106804 for AC254TS

Cabinet Stand

Code: 104932 for AC216TS

Code: 106806 for AC254TS

Left Hand Extension Table

Code: 106808 for AC216TS

Code: 106809 for AC254TS

Sliding Table Kit

Code: 104930 for AC216TS

Code: 106805 for AC254TS

AT&M: 06/03/2020

BOOK REF: 105785

BOOK VERSION: 2

Index of Contents

EU Declaration of Conformity

What’s Included

Optional Accessories

04-05-06

General Instructions for 230V Machines

Specific Instructions for Table Saws

Specification 08

Assembly 08-09-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17

Illustration and Parts Description

Set Up and Adjustment

Operating Instructions

Changing the Saw Blade

18-19-20-21

22-23

Maintenance 26

Exploded Diagrams/Lists 27-28-29-30-31-32-33-34-35-36

Wiring Diagram 37

Notes 38-39

Cert No: MJ2320,MJ2325R,

MJ2325G-2, MJ2331-2, MJ2330

Axminster Tools & Machinery Ltd

Axminster Devon

EX13 5PH UK axminster.co.uk

declares that the machinery described:-

Type Table Saw

Model AC216TS & AC254TS

Signed

Andrew Parkhouse

Operations Director

EU Declaration of Conformity

This machine complies with the following directives:

2006/42/EC

EN 1870-19:2013

EN 60204-1:2006+A1+AC

Date: 06/12/2018 and conforms to the machinery example for which the

EC Type-Examination Certificate No BM 50424431 has been issued by Laizhou Fulin Machinery Co., Ltd. at: Wenchang Road Street Nanwuli Industry Yard Laizhou, Shandong261400 China and complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements.

The symbols below advise the correct safety procedures when using this machine.

Fully read manual and safety instructions before use

Ear protection should be worn

Eye protection should be worn

Dust mask should be worn

Two Man

Assembly

HAZARD

Quantity Item

1 Basic Table Saw

1 Side Extension Table

1 Rear Extension Table

2 Operating Handle Wheel Knobs

1 Rip Fence Assembly

1 Rip Fence Extension

1 Rip Fence Rail with Scale

1 Riving Knife

1 Hose Support Bracket

1 Dust Extraction Moulding

1 Crown Guard with Clamping Handle

What’s Included

Part

1 Outer Flexible Hose

4 Hose Clips

1 Push Stick

1 Blade Locking Bar

1 24mm Spanner

1 13-15mm Spanner

4 Hex Keys 6,5,3,2mm

1 Handle Hex Key

4 M8 Threaded Feet with nut/washer

9 M8 Bolts, washers & one nut

1 Inner Flexible Hose

1 Base Plate

Model Number

AC216TS, AC254TS

G E C B

M K

Optional Accessories

Code 104931 Floor Stand Assembly

Quantity Item

Leg Brackets

Long Upper Support Struts

Short Upper Support Struts

Long Lower Support Struts

Short Lower Support Struts

Threaded Rubber Feet

Floor Stand Bag of Fixings

2 3

Code 104932 Cabinet Stand Assembly

Quantity Item

Right Side Panel with Door Cut out

Left Side Panel

Rear Panel

Right Panel Door with Locking Handle

Cabinet Shelf

Upper and Lower Support Struts

Moulded Red Front Panel

Base Plate (W) (Supplied with Main Saw Assembly)

M8 Threaded Feet with Nut/Washer

M8 Cap head Bolts with Nut and Washers

Short Cap head Screws and Washer

M8 Cap head Bolts and Washers

8 11

Part

Optional Accessories

18 19

Code 104930 Sliding Table Kit (AC216TS)

Quantity Item

2 Sliding Carriage Support Bracket

2 Threaded Adjuster Assembly

2 Height Adjusting Blocks

1 Hex Key

1 Fence Mitre Casting with Lift & Shift Handle 24

1 Tool Post for Hold Down Clamp

1 Hold Down Clamp

1 Fence Distance Stop with Micro Adjuster

1 Sliding Table Assembly

1 Fence

1 Sliding Carriage Assembly

Part

Code 106805 Sliding Table Kit (AC254TS)

Quantity Item Part

2 Sliding Carriage Support Bracket

2 Threaded Adjuster Assembly

2 Height Adjusting Blocks

1 Hex Key

1 Fence Mitre Casting with Lift & Shift Handle 24

1 Tool Post for Hold Down Clamp

1 Hold Down Clamp

1 Fence Distance Stop with Micro Adjuster

1 Sliding Table Assembly

1 Fence

1 Sliding Carriage Assembly

22 24

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Optional Accessories

Quantity

Item

Table Insert for the AC216TS Code: 104933

Table Insert for the AC254TS Code: 106807

19mm Mitre Fence

Left Hand Extension Table with Long Rip Fence Rail/Scale AC216TS Code: 106808

Left Hand Extension Table with Long Rip Fence Rail/Scale AC254TS Code: 106809

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

KEEP WORK AREA AS UNCLUTTERED AS IS PRACTICAL.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD CHILDREN BE

ALLOWED IN WORK AREAS.

Mains Powered Tools

• Tools are supplied with an attached 13 Amp 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. 6

• 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.

Part

Specific Instructions for Table Saws

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.

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.

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.

Never leave the vicinity of the machine unless the blade has come to a complete stop.

Do not use blades that are deformed 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.

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.

USE THE SUPPLIED PUSH STICK

WHEN CUTTING SMALL PIECES.

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY NEVER OPERATE

THE TABLE SAW WITHOUT THE RIVING KNIFE

IN PLACE!

Do not remove the riving knife.

Do not attempt to carry out cross cutting operations ‘freehand’, always use the mitre fence for small stuff and the sliding carriage for larger work pieces. Do not attempt to ‘rip’ freehand, always use the guiding facility of the rip fence.

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.

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 you use it.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD

CHILDREN BE ALLOWED IN THE WORK AREA

AND KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF

REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN!

CONNECT A DUST EXTRACTION

MACHINE TO THE SAW.

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.

Do not start the saw with the work piece touching the blade.

WARNING! IF THE SAW JAMS!

SWITCH OFF IMMEDIATELY.

Do not commence sawing until the blade has run up to full speed.

Check 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.

Specification

Code 104926

Model AC216TS

Rating Craft

Power 1.1 kW 50Hz 230V 1ph

Blade Dia/Bore

Blade Tilt

Max Depth of Cut @ 45˚

216 mm / 30 mm

0° to 45°

45 mm

Max Depth of Cut @ 90˚

Max Width of Cut with Fence

Table Size

Table Height

Table Size With Extensions

65 mm

370 mm

570 mm x 400 mm

320 mm (bench mounted)

570 mm x 675 mm

Dust Extraction Outlet

Min Extraction Airflow Required

Overall L x W x H

Weight

100 mm and 63 mm

850 m³/hr

670 mm x 695 mm x 420 mm

70 kg

Code 106803

Model AC254TS

Rating Craft

Power 1.5 kW 50Hz 230V 1ph

Blade Dia/Bore

Blade Tilt

Max Depth of Cut @ 45˚

254 mm / 30 mm

0° to 45°

56 mm

Max Depth of Cut @ 90˚

Max Width of Cut with Fence

Table Size

Table Height

Table Size With Extensions

Dust Extraction Outlet

Min Extraction Airflow Required

Bench Mounted

Stand/Cabinet Mounted

Weight

80 mm

430 mm

485 mm x 680 mm

375 mm (bench mounted)

760 mm x 900 mm

100 mm and 63 mm

1,000 m³/hr

1,070 x 800 x 645 mm

1,070 x 800 x 1,170 mm

89 kg

Assembly

104926 Basic Saw

Fig 03-04-05

WARNING! THE SAW IS HEAVY SEEK

ASSISTANCE BEFORE LIFTING.

NOTE: If either sand or cabinet has been purchased, assemble them first, see page 12-13.Then attach it to the saw before moving the saw and standing it upright.

1. With assistance lift the saw assembly (A) from the box onto a suitable work surface. Locate the two operating wheel knobs

(D) and attach one to each operating wheel, see fig 01-02.

Fig 01-02

Inner plate

2. Undo and remove the screws,washers & nuts to separate the two parts of the dust extraction moulding (J). Position the inner mounting plate over the machine cut out for the extraction outlet. Repeat for the outer moulding, line up the holes and replace the screws to secure the assembly (J) in position, see fig 03-04-05.

Fig 06-07

Assembly

Fig 10-11-12

V M

3. Locate the inner flexible hose (V) and two hose clips (M).

Place a clip over each end of the hose and secure the hose over the extraction outlets, see fig 06-07.

Fig 08

Fig 13-14-15

Line up the holes

4. Place the base plate (W) to the base of the saw (A) and align the holes as shown in fig 8. Find the four threaded feet (T), screw each foot in turn into the threaded holes in each corner of the chassis, see fig 09 below.

Locking nut

& washer

WITH ASSISTANCE TURN THE SAW

ASSEMBLY OVER!

5. Lower the saw down, locate the side and rear extension tables (B-C) and M8 bolts/washers (U). Line up the holes in the side extension table (B) with the threaded holes to the side of the main cast iron table. Insert the bolts with washers (U) through the holes and secure the extension table (B) to the main cast iron table, see fig 10-11-12. 9

6. Repeat the procedure for the rear extension table (C).

Note: make sure you line up the machined slots in the table with the 19mm mitre ‘T’ slots in the cast iron table. Secure both extension tables together, see fig 13-14-15.

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Assembly

Fig 16-17

Clamping knob

Insert plate

Levelling grub screws

7. Raise the saw by first releasing the rise & fall operating wheel clamping knob, remove the five cross head screws holding the table insert and place safely aside, see 16-17.

Raise the saw to its maximum height by turning the operating wheel anti-clockwise.

8. Find the riving knife (H) loosen the two nuts holding the riving knife clamping plates, slide the riving knife down between the two plates and lightly tighten to hold the riving knife in place. Check that the tip of the knife has a clearance of 3-8mm between the blade. Adjust the four grub screws to the opposite side of the clamping plate to aline the riving knife with the blade. Tighten the nuts to secure the riving knife in place, see fig18-19-20. Adjust the levelling grub screws on the insert plate so it’s level with the main table, see fig 21. Re-secure the insert plate.

Fig 18-19-20-21

9. Locate the crown guard (K), flexible hose (L) and hose clips (M). Loosen the lift & shift handle on the crown guard.

Introduce the slot to the rear of the crown guard (K) over the riving knife and slot pin bolt into the curved slot in the riving knife. Tighten the handle, see fig 22.

Fig 22

Curved slot

Clamping plates

NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN AS THE CROWN

GUARD IS PLASTIC AND COULD BE DAMAGED!

10. Locate the flexible hose (L), place a hose clip (M) over one end. Insert the hose over the extraction outlet on the crown guard (K) and tighten the clip. Place the remaining clip over the opposite end of the hose, insert the hose over the extraction out moulding (J) and tighten, see fig 23-24.

Fig 23-34

3-8mm Gap between the riving knife and the blade

Grub screws

Fig 35

G B

11. Put to hand four M8 Bolts with washer/nuts (U) and rip fence rail with scale (G). Insert two bolts with washers up through the holes to the underside end of the side extension table (B) and lightly screw on two bolts. Place the remaining two bolts with washer into the threaded holes to the underside of cast iron table, see fig 35. Note: make sure to give enough clearance between the tables and bolts for the next step.

12. Line up the machined slots in the rip fence rail (G) with the bolts and slide the rail up against the tables. Nip up the bolts to secure the rail, see fig 36-37.

Fig 36-37

‘T’ bolt

‘T’ Slot

Assembly

Fig 38-39-40

Butterfly knob

15. Locate the hose support bracket (I) and secure it to the side extension table (B) using a M8 bolt washer/nut (U). Insert the holes (L) into the hose bracket, see fig 41.

Fig 41

13. Locate the rip fence (E) and lower the clamp assembly down over the fence rail (G) and press down the locking lever to secure in position, see fig 38.

14. Find the rip fence extension (F), slot the two ‘T’ bolts mounted in the rip fence (E) into the ‘T’ slot on the fence extension and nip up the butterfly knob clamps, see fig 39.

Note: the extension (F) can be set in two positions, see fig 40.

16. Place a straight edge across the tables and check they are level and make adjustment until correct.

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Assembly

104926 Basic Table Saw Step 4

AC216TS Table Saw assembled for work bench set up

104931 Optional Floor Stand for AC216TS

106804 Optional Floor Stand for AC254TS

Locate all the components on page 04 and assemble as follows.

Step 1

Mounting the Stand to the Saw

Remove the rip fence, crown guard and hose and lower saw blade below the table. With assistance turn the saw assembly

(A) over & remove the four rubber feet (T). Place the base plate

(W) on top and align the holes as shown in step 5. Lower the stand on top of the saw, line up the holes and secure using the caphead bolts & washers (19). Place the assembly upright on the floor, see step 6.

Step 5

1 Line up the holes

Step 2

Step 3 Step 6

Assembly

Step 5 104932 Optional Cabinet Stand for AC216TS

106806 Optional Cabinet Stand for AC254TS

Locate all the components for the cabinet stand as shown on page 04-05 and follow the instructions below.

Step 1

Step 2

14 18

Mounting the Cabinet to the Saw

Turn the saw assembly (A) over, place the base plate (W) on top and align the holes as shown in step 6. Turn the cabinet over and place on top of the saw. Align the threaded holes and secure using the caphead bolts & washers (19), see step 7-8 below.

Step 6

Line up the holes

Step 7

Step 3

Step 4 Step 8

Hinges

Assembly

104930 Optional Sliding Table Kit for AC216TS

106805 Optional Sliding Table Kit for AC254TS

1. Locate the carriage support brackets (20). Offer up the elongated slots in both support brackets with the threaded holes in the side of the saw assembly (A). Using the supplied

Hex key (R) secure the bracket in place using the threaded adjusters (21), see fig 42-43-44.

Fig 42-43-44

Threaded holes

AC216TS

21 a

Threaded adjuster

AC254TS

2. Find the two height adjusting blocks (22), unscrew the height adjuster thread to gain access to the cap head bolt, see fig 45. Fix the blocks against the saw using the threaded holes beneath each bracket, see fig 46. Screw the height adjuster thread, so it touches the base of the bracket (20), see fig 47.

3. Locate the sliding carriage (30), loosen the two cap head bolts/nuts (a) on the brackets (20). Introduce the first two nuts into the ‘T’ slot rails on either side of the carriage (30) and slide on, repeat for the opposite end. Adjust the carriage to your preference and nip up the four bolts, see fig 48-49.

Cap head bolt

Fig 45-46-47

Fig 48-49

Fig 50-51-52

Assembly

Fig 54-55-56-57

Table stop pin knob

Self tapping screws

Locking nuts

Pivot

4. Locate the sliding table (28), turn the table over and pull out and twist the table stop pin knob so it’s in the unlocked position, see fig 50-51.

6. Place a level across both tables, using the supplied hex key

(R) adjust both height adjusting blocks (22) and the threaded adjusters on each support bracket (20), until the sliding table

(28) is level with the cast iron table, see fig 54-55-56-57.

5. Position the sliding table (28) so the wheel assembly engages either side of the sliding carriage (30) and roll on the table, see fig 52. Reengage the stop pin and slide it up against the stop on the carriage, see fig 53.

Fig 53

Carriage stop

7. The sliding table (28) can also be raised or lowered independently in small increments by adjusting the wheel assembly, see fig 58. Adjust each wheel in turn by loosening the wheel locking nut (a), adjust the stop bolt (b) and grub screw (c) until you are correct, see fig 59 on next page. Nip-up the wheel nuts (a) and the stop bolt (b) locking nut.

Fig 58 b a Stop bolt locking nut c

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Assembly

Fig 59

Fig 62

9. Remove the washer/nut from the tool post (25), insert the post down through the machined holes in both mitre casting

(24) and sliding table (28) and secure using the washer/nut, see fig 62.

8. Locate the fence mitre casting and lift and shift hand (24).

Insert the locking handle with washer through the elongated slot in the fence mitre casting and down into the threaded hole in the scale casting. This is mounted to the side of the sliding table (28), see fig 60-61.

Fig 60-61

10. Loosen the hold down clamping knob (26) and slide the assembly down the tool post (25) and clamp in position, see fig 63.

Fig 63

11. Loosen the butterfly knobs on the mitre casting (24), insert the ‘T’ bolts into the fence’s ‘T’ slot rail (29). Lift-up the 90˚ stop located in the corners of the sliding table (28) and push the fence up against the stop, see fig 64-65.

Fig 64-65-66-67

Scale casting

Butterfly knobs

‘T’ Bolt

Mitre casting

90˚ Stop

Assembly

14. Using a 90˚ square check that the blade is at 90˚ to the fence assembly (29) and make adjustments until correct, see fig 70.

Fig 70

Butterfly knob

12. Slide the fence (29) near the blade but not touching, tighten the butterfly knobs, see fig 66-67. Note: check that the fence does not foul the riving knife.

13. Locate the fence distance stop (27). Loosen the clamping handle, slide the assembly into the ‘T’ slot to the opposite end of the fence (29) and secure in place, see fig 68-69.

Fig 68-69

Sliding table kit assembled

Illustration and Parts Description

Code 104926 Basic Table Saw

Code 106803 Basic Table Saw Crown guard

Rear extension table

Riving knife

Flexible hose

Saw blade

Rip fence rail

Rip fence clamping handle

Saw assembly access panel

19mm ‘T’ slots

Cast iron table

45˚ Scale

NVR Control panel

Rip fence extension

Rip fence

Main Table Saw

Hose support bracket

Rise & fall operating handle

Side extension table

45˚ Operating wheel

Saw assembly access panel

ON/OFF control switch (A), Emergency stop button (B)

Rise and Fall operating wheel (C)

Illustration and Parts Description

Optional 104928 Mitre Fence

Tilt scale pointer and adjusting screw 100mm Dust extraction moulding Rip fence magnifying glass and index marker

Motor and saw assembly

Optional 104933 insert gives better material support for cutting thin strips

Illustration and Parts Description

Table Saw Optional Accessories

Code 104931 AC216TS Floor Stand

Code 106804 AC254TS Floor Stand

Code 106808 AC216TS Left Hand Extension Table

Code 106809 AC254TS Left Hand Extension Table

Code 104932 AC216TS Cabinet Stand

Code 106806 AC254TS Cabinet Stand

Code 104930 AC216TS Sliding Table

Code 106805 AC254TS Sliding Table

Illustration and Parts Description

Cabinet stand storage door a

Distance stop (27) with micro adjusting wheel (a)

Fence mitre scale, pointer and clamping handle

Fence mitre adjusting screw stops for -45˚ to +45˚

Table stop pin knob, engage to prevent the table from sliding off the carriage assembly

Hold down clamp assembly

Sliding carriage stop, prevents the sliding table from coming off the carriage

Set Up and Adjustment

The Riving Knife

1. Raise the saw blade to its highest point and remove the saw blade crown guard (K) and the table insert, place safely aside, see fig 71-72.

Fig 71-72

Adjusting the Rip Fence to the Blade

The fence assembly must be parallel to the saw blade for producing accurate cuts.

1. Remove the crown guard (K) and rip fence extension (F) and

‘T’ bolts. Slide the rip fence assembly up against the saw blade and check it reads “ZERO” on the fence rail scale, see fig 75-76.

Fig 75-76

Zero marker

2. Using the spanner loosen the riving knife (H) and check that the tip of the knife has a clearance of 3-8mm between the blade. Adjust the four grub screws to the opposite side of the clamping plate to align the riving knife with the blade. Tighten the nuts to secure the riving knife in place. NOTE: Check that the riving knife is parallel to the saw blade by placing the

fence up against them, see fig 73-74.

Fig 73-74 Riving knife (H)

NOTE: If adjustment is required loosen the four Hex screws on the fence clamping assembly and lightly tap the end of the fence rail until the marker reads ‘zero’ on the scale, see

77. Re-secure once correct. Check the tables are still level by placing a straight edge across the front edge and adjust until correct.

3-8mm

NOTE: Use the 19mm ‘T’ slot to the right side of the saw blade as a reference to check the fence (E) is parallel, see fig

78. Regularly check the fence is parallel to ensure a perfect cut.

Fig 77-78

Grub screws

‘T’ Slot

2. The rip fence extension can be repositioned from the vertical to a horizontal position for guiding thin pieces through. Loosen the two butterfly knobs holding the fence extension, remove, lay the fence extension down in the horizontal position and remount the fence extension as before, see fig 79-80. Move the extension down until the end face is centred with the blade and tighten the two butterfly knobs.

Fig 79-80

Set Up and Adjustment

Adjusting the Pivot

Release the locking knob to the centre of the operating wheel

(a) to the side of the saw assembly and turn clockwise to pivot the saw to a maximum of 45˚ degrees, indicated on the scale, see fig 82-83-84.

Fig 82-83-84 a

Saw pivot scale

45˚

Adjusting the Cutting Height

Release the clamping knob, adjust the blade height with the rise and fall operating wheel, see fig 81, so that the blade teeth are protruding through the work piece.

Fig 81

Clamping knob

Operating Instructions

NOTE: BEFORE USING YOUR SAW, GO

ROUND AND MAKE SURE EVERYTHING

IS SECURE, FASTENED DOWN, THAT ALL

TOOLS ARE CLEARED AWAY FROM THE

WORK AREA!

NOTE: Secure larger pieces of timber to the table by using the hold down clamp.

CHECK: THE BLADE FOR SHARPNESS,

MISSING TEETH, RESIN BUILD UP ETC.,

CLEAN IF NECESSARY. CHECK THE BLADE

IS SECURELY CLAMPED IN PLACE (I.E. NOT

LOOSE)!

Cutting Narrow Pieces

Use the small flat surface of the rip fence extension (F) to cut thin timber narrower that 120mm, note: use a push stick.

CONNECT A DUST EXTRACTION

MACHINE TO THE SAW.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD

CHILDREN BE ALLOWED IN THE WORK AREA

AND KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF

REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN!

The Optional Mitre Fence

The mitre fence (32) can be mounted on either side of the saw blade in the two 19mm ‘T’ slots, pre machined into the cast iron table. The mitre fence can be angled from 90˚ to 45˚ degrees, see fig 88-89-90.

Fig 88-89-90

CONNECT THE SAW TO

THE MAINS SUPPLY!

Give the machine a ‘quick’ burst check ( i.e. quick ON-OFF) to ensure everything is O.K. If everything is satisfactory, the table saw is ready for use.

Feeding the Work by Hand

Start up the saw, wait until it has reached full speed and slowly feed the timber through using both handles, (making sure to keep your hands well clear of the blade and using a push stick for small pieces), until the timber is behind the riving knife.

Switch off the saw, wait until the blade has come to a complete stop and remove the timber, see fig 85-86-87.

Fig 85-86-87

HOLD THE

WORK FIRMLY

THE BLADE IS SET

AT AN ANGLE

LESS THAN 90˚

DEGREES FOR

BEVEL CUTS

BLADE GUARD

LOCK THE MITRE

FENCE AND HOLD

THE WORK FIRMLY

DISCONNECT THE MACHINE

FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY!

1. Raise the saw blade to its highest point, remove the saw blade crown guard, remove the five cross head screws that secure the table insert, place carefully aside and remove the table insert, see fig 91-92.

Fig 91-92

Changing the Saw Blade

Fig 95-96-97-98

P b

2. Turn the saw until the locking bar hole (a) is visible and insert the blade locking bar (O) into the hole, see fig 93-94.

Fig 93-94 a

Teeth forward

5. Tighten up the ‘Nut’, using the blade locking bar (O) to hold

3. Hold the locking bar (O) undo and remove the nut using the

24mm spanner (P), see fig 95-96. Remove the saw plate washer

(b) and the saw blade and place to one side, see fig 97-98.

4. Give the interior of the machine, the dust extraction channels, etc. a thorough clean. Check the new blade for damage, missing teeth, sharpness etc. Fit the new blade, ensure that the teeth are pointing towards the front of the machine.

Put the saw plate washer onto the shaft and replace the ‘Nut’ until finger tight and check the saw is correctly seated.

25 the shaft steady. Check the riving knife is aligned with the saw blade, and correctly positioned. Replace the table insert and secure with the cross head screws. Replace the crown guard.

When everything is satisfactory, turn the saw blade once by hand to check it doesn’t foul anywhere.

6. Reconnect the machine to the mains supply. Give the machine a ‘quick’ burst (i.e. quick ON-OFF) check to ensure everything is O.K. If everything is satisfactory, continue to use the machine.

Maintenance

Fig 99-100

1. Keep the saw as clean and free from saw dust build up as is practical. Periodically, remove the saw gullet by removing the side access panel to the side of the machine and undo the two

Hex screws on either side of the gullet, see fig 99-100. Vacuum out and clean out the saw box and the extraction housing.

Remove any resin build up in the saw box, using a proprietary resin cleaner.

Motor Hex bolts

2. Clean the threaded drive shafts of the rise and fall and tilt mechanisms, see fig 101. At the same time check the belt drive, i.e. the belt is not ‘glazing’ with resin build up, likewise with the pulley wheels. Check the belt tension, see fig 102. If the belt is becoming slack, loosen the motor Hex bolts and push the motor down, see fig 103. Re-tighten the Hex bolts.

Fig 101-102-103

3. Check the saw blade regularly for chipped, missing, damaged teeth etc. and remove any resin build up from the blade, riving knife etc, see fig 104.

Fig 104

4. If you have finished using the saw bench, clean above and below the work table, wipe the saw bench over. If the saw is not going to be used for a period of time, use ‘Ambersil Dry PTFE

Film Antistick’, spray, code 952137 over the work table, blade, tilt and rise and fall screw threads and place a dust sheet over the saw bench.

104926 AC216TS Basic Table Saw Diagram A

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104926 AC216TS Basic Table Saw Diagram A

No.

Description

Adjusting Thread Rod

Locking Knob

Semi-circle key 3x16

Angel Connection Knob

Stop A

Nut of Adjusting Thread Rod

Mounting Seat

Stop Collar

9 Cir-clips for Shaft D=20

10 Worktable

11 Hex.Socket Set Screw M8 x 10

12 Mounting Base A

13 Hex.Socket Set Screw with Flat Point M10 x 50

14 Hex.Nut M10

15 Machine body

16 Front Panel

17 Switch

18 Mounting Base B

19 Hex.Bolt M8 x 20

20 Flat Washer 8mm

21 Spring Washer 8mm

22 Hex.bolt M8 x 30

23 Left Panel

24 Right Panel

25 Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M6 x 12

26 Handwheel

27 Cross Recessed Socket Screw M5 x 12

28 Cablegland M14

29 Rotating Scale

30 Blade Guard

31 Tie-in B

32 Tie-in A

33 Table Insert

34 Hex.Socket Set Screw M8 x 8

35 Flat Washer 10mm

36 Flat Washer 6mm

37 Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M5 x 20

38 Hex.Nut M5

39 Flat Washer 5mm

40 Dust Collection Tube Inside the Machine

41 Neck Chain

42 Dust Collection Tube

43 Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M4 x 15

44 Spring Washer 4mm

45 Flat Washer 4mm

46 Hex.Nut M4

47 Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M4 x 6

48 Hex.Socket Set Screw M4 x 5

49 Extension Table

50 Front Rail

51 Right End Captor Front Rail

52 Left End Captor Front Rail

53 Taping Screw ST4.2 x 10

54 Hex.Bolt M8 x 16

55 Tube Support

56 Locking Guard Guard

57 Adjusting Handle

58 Rotating Bracket

59 Housing Knob

60 Shaft Base

61 Motor

62 Motor Pulley

63 Hex. Socket Cap Head Bolt M8 x 30

64 Multi-Grooves Belt

65 Saw Blade

66 Saw Blade Sleeve

67 End Bush of Arbor Shaft

68 Cross Recessed Socket Screw M6 x 20

69 Arbor Shaft Bush

70 Spring Pin 6

71 Arbor Shaft Bush

72 Bearing 6203

73 Arbor Shaft

74 Blade Pulley

75 Nut M16

76 Flat Key 5 x 20

77 Riving Knife Bracket

78 Outer Blade Washer

79 Hex. Socket Cap Head Bolt M10 x 30

80 Rotating Block

81 Cross Recessed Socket Screw M6 x 15

82 Shaft

83 Thin Nut M16 x 1.5

84 Dust Collection Cover

85 Hex.Bolt M10 x 40

86 Pointer Block

87 Pointer

88 Locking Knob

89 Height Adjusting Thread Rod

90 Stop Collar B

91 Pull-Rod Shaft

92 Connection Rod of Riving Knife Bracket

93 Pressing Plate of Riving Knife

94 Hex. Socket Cap Head Bolt M8 x 20

95 Riving Knife

96 Hex. Socket Cap Head Bolt M5 x 12

97 Hex.Bolt M8 x 40

98 L shape Fence

99 Scale Rail Housing

100 Rip Fence

101 Eccentric Wheel

102 Locking Shaft

103 Locking Knob

104 Locking Spring Plate

105 Locking Nut Board

106 Fence Plate

107 Right End Cap for Rail Housing

108 Left End Cap for Rail Housing

109 Screw Guide

110 Hex. Socket Cap Head Bolt M6 x 16

111 Scale Indicator

112 Circle Ring

113 Hex.Socket Bolt M6 x 12

114 Front End Cap for Fence

115 Rear End Cap for Fence

116 Supporting Plate

117 Locking Screw

118 Wing Nut

119 Big Washer 6mm

120 Key 6 x 20

121 Mitre Gauge Base

122 Self-Locking Nut M6

123 Hex.Pan Head Bolt M6 x 20

124 Bush

125 Mitre Gauge Guide Rod

126 Block Indicator

127 Set Screw M6 x 12

128 Stop Pin

129 Stop Spring

130 Brass Knob

131 Scale / Gauge

132 Mitre Gauge Knob

133 Washer

134 Cross Recessed Socket Screw M5 x 10

135 Hex.Socket Set Screw M6 x 6

136 Spring Washer

137 Bottom Panel

138 Levelling Foot

139 Hex.Nut M8

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104930 AC216TS Optional Sliding Table Kit Diagram B

Description

Mounting Bracket

Mitre Guage

Scale Mount

Wing Nut

Bolt Guide

Locating Bracket

Locating Plate

Scale

Stop Shaft

Knob-Lever

Spring Stop Shaft

Shaft Roller Wheel

Bush Roller Wheel

Roller Wheel

Hex.Bolt M8 x 20

Teeth shape washer 8mm

Hex.Nut M10

Washer 10mm

Hex. Socket Set sSrew M6 x 6

Hex.Bolt M6 x 15

Hex.Bolt M6 x 55

Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M5 x 30

Hex.Nut M6

Self-Locking Nut M6

Hex.Nut M5

Sliding Table

Cross Cut Fence

End Cap Cross Cut Fence

Taping Screw ST4.2 x 10

Step Bolt

Stud Hold Down

Arm Hold Down

Handle Hold Down

Eccentric Hold Down

Pin Hold Down

Cir-Clips for Shaft 8mm

No.

Washer 12mm

Cir-Clips for Shaft 12mm

Stud Hold Down

Disc Hold Down

Spring Hold Down

Hex.Nut M12

Hex. Socket Cap Head Bolt M5 x 12

Washer 5mm

Star-Type Knob Hold Down

Ratchet Lever

Flip Stop

Hex.Socket Set Screw M5 x 5

Stud Hold Down

Flip Stop Base

Knurled Knob

Screw Guide

Spring Flip Stop

Ratchet Lever Flip Stop

Step Bolt M6 x 35

Spacer Ratchet Lever

Sliding Rail

End cap,sliding rail

Rubber Bush

Hex. Socket Cap Head Bolt M8 x 16

Washer 8mm

Hex.Nut M8

Carriage

Carriage Sliding Rail

Hex. Socket Cap Head Bolt M10 x 20

Flat end set screw M10 x 50

Treaded Adjuster

Washer 8mm

Spring Washer 8mm

Hex.Socket Set Screw M8 x 15

Hex.Socket Set Screw M6 x 35

Washer 6mm

104932 AC216TS Optional Cabinet Stand Diagram C

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No.

Description

Right Panel,Cabinet Stand

Left Panel, Cabinet Stand

Rear Panel,Cabinet Stand

Sidelong Support Front Panel

Hex. Socket Cap Head Bolt M8 x 16

Levelling Foot

Front Panel, Cabinet Stand

104931 AC216TS Optional Floor Stand Diagram D

Washer 8mm

Hex.Nut M8

Spring Washer 8

Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M6 x 12

Access Door, Cabinet Stand

Ratchet Lever

Internal Shelf

Hex.Bolt M8 x 16

No.

Description

Stand Leg

Upper Long Bracket Stand Leg

Upper Short Bracket Stand Leg

Lower Long Bracket Stand Leg

Lower Short Bracket Stand Leg

Levelling Foot

Hex.Bolt M8 x 20

Hex.Nut M8

Washer 8mm

Spring Washer 8mm

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106803 AC254TS Basic Table Saw Diagram A

Description

Motor Pulley

Pulley

Motor

Shaft Base

Saw Blade Sleeve

Arbor Shaft Bush

End Bush of Arbor Shaft

Arbor Shaft

Bearing 6203

Outer Blade Washer

Arbor Shaft Bush

Hex.Socket Cap Head Bolt M8 x 30

Washer 8

Spring Washer 8

Cross Recessed Socket Screw M6 x 20

Hex.Socket Cap Head Bolt M10 x 30

Multi-Groove Belt

Saw Blade

M16 Nut

Rotating Bracket

Connection Rod of Riving Knife

Riving Knife Bracket

Machine Body

Table Insert

Rotating Block

Tie-in B

Tie-in A

Saw Blade Guard

Extension Table

Adjusting Thread Rod Nut

Stop Collar

Stop A

Mounting Seat A

Angel Connection Knob

Locking Knob A

Adjust Thread Rod

Semi-Circle Key 3 x16

Front Panel

Mounting Seat B

Height Adjusting Thread Rod

Hand Wheel

Right Panel

Left Panel

No.

Bottom Panel

Switch

Pointer Block

Washer 6mm

Blade Guard

Riving Knife

Motor Shaft

Thin Nut M16 x1.5

Stop B

Locking Knob B

Tube Support

Rear Extension Table

Step Screw

Big Washer 10

Height Adjusting Gear

Mounting Base A

Mounting Base B

Pressing Plate Riving Knife

Washer 10

Hex.Recessed Socket Screw M8 x 20

Pull-Rod Shaft

Hex.Recessed Socket Screw M6 x 15

Motor Pad

Cir-Clips for Shaft D=20

Hex.Bolt M6 x 25

Spring Washer 6

Hex.Recessed Socket Screw M5 x 12

Hex.Bolt M8 x 25

Hex.Bolt M8 x 16

Hex.Socket Cap Head Screw M8 x 20

Hex.nut M8

Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M5 x 20

Hex.Nut M5

Washer 5

Ratchet Lever

Bolt,blade guard

Cross Recessed Socket Screw M6 x 15

Hex.Socket Cap Head Screw M6 x 12

Hex.Socket Set Screw M8 x 8

Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M4 x 6

Washer 4

Hex.Nut M4

Spring Washer 4

Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M4 x 15

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116

117

118

119

112

113

114

115

108

109

110

111

104

105

106

107

100

101

102

103

124

125

126

128

120

121

122

123

129

130

Hex.Bolt M8 x 20

Hex.Nut M10

Levelling Foot

Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M6 x 12

Front Rail

Left End Cap Front Rail

Right End Cap Front Rail

Scale Front Rail

Taping Screw ST4.2 x 10

Rip Fence

Front End Cap Rip Fence

Screw Guide

Rear End Cap Rip Fence

Scale Rail Housing

Locking Nut Board

Hex.Socket Cap Head Bolt M6 x 16

Locking Spring Plate

Locking Knob

Eccentric Wheel

Locking Shaft

Scale Indicator

Left End Cap Scale Rail Housing

Right End Cap Scale Rail Housing

Circle Ring

Supporting Plate

Dust Collection Tube

Rip Fence

Wing Nut

Big Washer 6

Locking Screw

Neck Chain

Dust Collection Tube Inside The Machine

Body

Cableland M14

Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M5 x 8

Spring Pin 6

Key 5 x 20

Worktable

Scale Table Rotation

Hex.Socket Cap Head Bolt M8 x 16

Pointer

Stop Collar

Fence Plate

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106805 AC254TS Optional Sliding Table Kit Diagram B

Exploded Diagrams/Lists

106805 AC254TS Optional Sliding Table Kit Diagram B

Description

Mitre Gauge

Scale Mount

Wing Nut

Bolt Guide

Locating Bracket

Locating Plate

Scale

Stop Shaft

Knob-Lever

Spring Stop Shaft

Shaft Roller Wheel

Bush Roller Wheel

Roller Wheel

Hex.Bolt M8 x 20

Teeth Shape Washer 8mm

Hex.Nut M10

Washer 10mm

Hex.Socket Set Screw M6 x 6

Hex.Bolt M6 x 16

Hex.Bolt M6 x 55

Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M5 x 30

Hex.Nut M6

Self-Locking Nut M6

Hex.Socket Cap Head Bolt M5 x 15

Hex.Nut M5

Cross Cut Fence

End Cap Cross Cut Fence

Taping Screw ST4.2 x 10

Step Bolt M6 x 45

Stud Hold Down

Arm Hold Down

Handle Hold Down

Eccentric Hold Down

Pin Hold Down

Cir-clips for Shaft 8mm

Washer 12mm

Cir-clips for Shaft 12mm

Stud Hold Down

No.

Disc Hold Down

Spring Hold Down

Hex.Nut M12

Hex. Socket Cap Head Bolt M5 x 12

Washer 5mm

Star-Type Knob Hold Down

Ratchet Lever

Flip stop

Hex Socket Set Screw M5 x 5

Stud Hold Down

Flip Stop Base

Knurled knob

Screw Guide

Spring,flip stop

Ratchet Lever Flip Stop

Step Bolt M6 x 35

Spacer Ratchet Lever

End Cap Sliding Rail

Rubber Bush

Hex. Socket Cap Head Bolt M8 x 16

Washer 8mm

Hex.Nut M8

Carriage

Hex. Socket Cap Head Bolt M10 x 20

Hex. Flat End Set Screw M10 x 50

Washer 8mm

Spring Washer 8mm

Hex.Socket Set Screw M5 x 5

Big Washer 6mm

Mounting Bracket

Sliding Rail

Left Carriage Sliding Rail

Right Carriage Sliding Rail

Felt Pad

Dust Guard Plate

Press Plate Felt

Treaded Adjuster

Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M4 x 8

Sliding Table

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106806 AC254TS Optional Floor Stand Diagram C

No.

Description

Stand Leg

Upper Long Bracket Stand Leg

Upper Short Bracket Stand Leg

Lower Long Bracket Stand Leg

Lower Short Bracket Stand Leg

Levelling Foot

Hex.Nut M8

Washer 8mm

Hex.Bolt M8 x 16

106806 AC254TS Optional Cabinet Stand Diagram D

No.

Description

Hex.Socket Cap Head Bolt M8 x 16

Left Panel Cabinet Stand

Internal Shelf

Washer 8

Rear Panel Cabinet Stand

Ratchet Lever

Self-Locking Nut M8

Access Door Cabinet Stand

Right Panel,Cabinet Stand

Hex.Nut M8

Levelling Foot

Hex.Socket Cap Head Bolt M6 x 12

Washer 6

Sidelong Support Front Panel

Front Panel Cabinet Stand

Wiring Diagram

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