Axminster Craft AC150SM, Original Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Code 106178 Original Instructions AT M 27 01 2020 BOOK REF APT008074 BOOKVERSION 1 AC150SM Spindle Moulder ...

Page 2: ...N 55014 2 1997 A1 A2 EN 55014 1 2017 declares that the machinery described This machine complies with the following directives EU Declaration of Conformity EN 55014 2 2015 EN 61000 3 2 2014 Signed Andrew Parkhouse Operations Director Date 15 12 2017 EU Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity 02 What s Included 03 Optional Accessories 04 General Instructions for 230V Machines 04 Spec...

Page 3: ...nti kickback Plate Guide 1 Mitre Fence Work Clamp Assembly E 2 Side Panels Front Back Panels F 4 Lower Leg Columns G 1 Collet Adaptor H 2 Collets I 2 Insert Rings J 2 Collet Nuts E0C12A T22X1 5 K 1 22 24mm Spanner L 1 32mm Spanner M 2 M8 x 40mm Lift Shift Handles N 1 5 6mm Hex Keys O 20 M8 Nuts P 20 M8 x 15mm Bolts Q A F G B C D E Front Back Panels Side Panels I H L M N O J K P Q ...

Page 4: ...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 ...

Page 5: ...re attempting assembly or operation Keep these operating instructions close by the machine protected from dirt and humidity and pass them over to the new owner if you part with the tool No changes to the machine may be made Daily inspect the function and existence of the safety appliances before you start the machine Remove all loose clothing and enclose long hair Before operating the machine remo...

Page 6: ... 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 Leg Assembly Remove the motor door lift shift handle to prevent it from being damaged when the machine is turned on its side Secure the front and back panels ...

Page 7: ...s and with assistance place the spindle moulder on its feet see fig 10 11 Replace the door handle Secure the side panels as shown in fig 8 9 Locate the spindle guard B spindle guard fences C and two lift shift handles washers N B N C N Mounting holes Side panels Continues over ...

Page 8: ... a b Make sure the fence is square to the work surface place a 90 square up against the fence and check it is perpendicular to the work surface If adjustment is required adjust the four grub screws to the rear of the fence mounting plates see fig 8 This pivots the fence forward and aft Adjust until correct see fig 9 10 Locate the guide assembly D Insert the guide arm through the guide arm mounting...

Page 9: ...ng bracket Locate the Mitre fence work clamp E and slide it into the sliding tables T slot see fig 15 Using an engineers square set the mitre fence at 90 degrees to the spindle guard fence C see fig 16 Check the scale pointer is set to zero and adjust if necessarily Tighten both the clamping knob and handle see fig 17 18 C ...

Page 10: ...cked position A Lever in the unlocked position B Sliding table Access panel Leg column Front panel Side panel Work table Emergency stop button Mitre fence work clamp Fence ON OFF Control switch Spindle control switch Spindle lock Spindle guard assembly Spindle height control wheel FrontView B A Table locking slot ...

Page 11: ...ion Parts Description 11 Motor Spindle assembly height locking knob Motor and spindle access door Rear panel Air vents Work clamp lever Window Locking handle Motor access door Work table height assembly RearView ...

Page 12: ...ng handle Spindle guard lid locking knob Fence adjusting knob Fence advancing control knob Dust extraction outlet Spindle guard clamp Spindle guard hinged lid locking handle Work guide clamping handle Guide assembly locking handle Mitre fence tilt clamping handle Mitre fence clamping knob Clamp height locking knob ...

Page 13: ...le height scale pointer Turn the spindle press in the locking knob to lock the spindle Cutter block speed D R O Digital Read Out Mitre fence work clamp assembly Spindle rise and fall control wheel A Control wheel locking handle B B A A B R Clockwise direction OFF L Anti clockwise direction ...

Page 14: ...P OR THE USE OF SOME FORM OF LIFTING DEVICE HOIST ENGINE CRANE BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO LIFT OR MOVE THIS MACHINE Set Up and Adjustment 1 2 4 3 Loosen the two locking knobs to either side spindle guard lid and raise the lid Nip up the lid locking handle see fig 4 5 6 Raise the spindle to its maximum height by unlocking the rise fall control wheel locking handle and the locking knob to the rear of the...

Page 15: ...oduce a spacer collar c down over the arbor see fig 13 on page 16 Turn the spindle by hand and press the spindle lock rod in until the lock engages into the spindle s machined hole Thus locking the spindle in place see fig 7 8 Lock handle b a d c NOTE THE MACHINE WILL NOT START WITH THE SPINDLE LOCK ENGAGED SEE FIG 9 Spindle lock micro switch prevents the machine from starting accidentally avoidin...

Page 16: ...n top see fig 14 15 Replace the bolt a and tighten using the 24mm spanner Adjust the fences as close to the cutter block as possible but not too close that it come into contact with the cutter Fence Fence Cutter block Spacer collar 13 Lower the camping block b down on top spindle arbor making sure the locating pin slots into the keyway in the spindle Clamping block Keyway Spacer collar Shims Locat...

Page 17: ...locking rod see fig 23 Installing the Collet Adaptor REMOVE ALL TOOLS AWAY FROM WORK AREA CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE MAINS SUPPLY DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY A GENTLE PULL IS SUFFICIENT The spindle moulder can be converted into a router table by fitting the Collet Adaptor H see fig 1 1 2 3 H Press in the spindle lock Remove the spindle arbor by removing the centre Hex screw see fi...

Page 18: ...he two height bolts nuts beneath the table Two to each side see fig 1 Place a level on the table and adjust the bolts if required see fig 2 3 The sliding table needs to be set about 0 5mm above the main table If adjustment is required adjust the two domed head nuts to two each side of the table see fig 4 5 Collet Collet nut H I K Setting the Cast IronTable Setting the SlidingTable Modern cutters h...

Page 19: ...uge CHECK THE TABLE IS STILLSQUARE TO THE FENCE AND MAKE ADJUSTMENTS IF REQUIRED Changing the Spindle Speed SlidingTable Clearance DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY Open the motor access door to the side of the machine see fig 1 2 Lower the spindle to its lowest point if not done so already Adjust the two domed head nuts to two each side of the table see fig 5 Slot the feeler gauge down...

Page 20: ...d Chart below reposition the V belt to the appropriate speed required Make sure the grooves in the belt set correctly in the pulley grooves Push the motor back to retention the belt Tighten the locking handle to secure the setting see fig 3 4 A B Spindle Motor V Belt Cutter Block Speed Chart Spindle Chart Cutter Block Diameter mm Spindle Speed RPM 1 400 RPM Spindle 4 000 6 000 8 000 Motor ...

Page 21: ... work piece with the palms of your hands Never put your hands under or behind the cutter guard Always keep your hands well clear of the rotating cutter Always feed the work piece against the cutter rotation as shown by the arrow in illustration Use a push stick when working the ends of narrow stock Use a feeding aid if you are going to machine a work piece shorter than 300mm Always machine the wor...

Page 22: ...6 Move the control select switch to the R Clockwise Direction position see fig 6 Give the machine a quick burst check i e quick ON OFF to ensure everything is O K If everything is satisfactory switch off the machine and wait until it has come to a complete stop The spindle moulder is ready for use CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE MAINS SUPPLY DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY 4 3 2 1 AC150SM ...

Page 23: ...le moulder check the belt tension If the belt is loose loosen the motor clamping handle and rotate the operating handle until the belt is under tension again Tighten the motor clamping handle to keep the tension After several months of constant use the condition of the chains sprockets tension of the drive belts and the threaded drive shafts of the rise and fall mechanisms will need to be checked ...

Page 24: ...is blown Circuit breaker is tripped Motor power cord or switch is damaged Plug in the motor power cord into the socket and switch on Replace the circuit fuse Reset the circuit breaker Have the motor power cord or switch replaced Power switch does not function Power switch contacts are burned out Capacitor is defective Wiring connections are loose or damaged Have the power switch replaced Check the...

Page 25: ...Wiring Diagram 25 ...

Page 26: ... 1 16 FLAT WASHER M10 1 17 BODY ASSEMBLY 1 18 MOULDER DRIVING ASSEMBLY 1 19 WORKING TABLE 1 20 SCREW M8 X 20 4 21 SPINDLE COVER RING 1 22 ANGULAR SETTING ASSEMBLY 1 23 NUT M14 1 24 PULLEY ROD 1 25 LOCATING SLEEVE 1 26 NUT M8 4 27 SPRING WASHER 8 4 28 FLAT WASHER M10 4 29 SUPPORT SEAT 1 30 ECCENTRIC SHAFT 4 31 ROLLER 4 32 ALUMINIUM SLIDING TABLE 1 33 AXLE RING 10 4 34 PROTECTION COVER ASSEMBLY 1 35...

Page 27: ...oded Diagrams Lists 27 DIAGRAM 3 FOR BOTH MX5111BF AND MX5111BR PARTS LIST 3 FOR BOTH MX5111BF AND MX5111BR PART DESCRIPTION Q TY 1 SIDE PLATE 2 2 HEX BOLT M8 X 16 16 3 NUT M8 16 4 STAND 4 5 LINKING PLATE 2 ...

Page 28: ...6 SPINDLE 1 27 SHORT SPINDLE 30MM 1 28 SPINDLE WASHER 10 2 29 SPINDLE WASHER 15 2 30 SPINDLE WASHER 5 3 31 SPINDLE WASHER 0 5 10 32 SPINDLE WASHER 1 33 SPINDLE CAP 1 34 HEX BOLT Ml6 X 40 1 35 CAP SCREW M8 X 40 1 36 SPRING WASHER M8 1 37 NUT 1 38 PLATE 1 39 SPRING CLAMP 1 40 BEARING 6204 1 41 C RING 47 1 42 PIN A5 X 35 1 43 SPINDLE PULLEY 1 44 BELT 508J5 1 45 FIX TUBE 1 46 CAP SCREW M6 X 35 1 47 C ...

Page 29: ...D DOWN GUIDE 1 18 SPRING 2 19 LOCKING BLOCK 2 20 PHILLIPS SCREW M5 X 12 4 21 PHILLIPS SCREW M4 X 12 2 22 SMALL SUPPORT 2 23 SHAFT 1 24 DUST PORT 1 25 NUT 1 26 LOCKING HANDLE 1 27 32 LOCKING HANDLE M8 X 80 X 140 2 33 FLAT WASHER M8 2 34 HEAD SCREW M5 X 10 6 35 FENCE 2 36 BOLT M8 X 45 2 37 HEAD SCREW M5 X 10 6 38 SPLINT 2 39 BOARD 4 40 ACTIVITY BLOCK 2 41 FLAT HEAD SCREW M6 X 20 8 42 LOCKING HANDLE ...

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