AXMINSTER AW2260S Planer Thicknesser Instructions

AXMINSTER AW2260S Planer Thicknesser

The machine’s Serial Number is located on the specification label as shown.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

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

SAFETY

The following is a list of safety precautions you must consider when using a Planer/Thicknesser:

• ALWAYS REMEMBER TO DISCONNECT THE POWER TO THE PLANER/THICKNESSER WHEN MAKING REPAIRS OR ADJUSTING BLADES AND GUARDS.
• ALWAYS REMEMBER TO READ THROUGH THE MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED.
• Eye protection, ear protection, respiratory protection, and chip extraction are highly recommended when operating this machine.
• Do not wear gloves, loose clothing, jewelry, or any dangling objects when operating a planer, and ensure that long hair is tied up out of the way.
• All guards must be in place and fully operational. If a guard seems to be missing or damaged, adjust, replace, or repair immediately.
• Ensure that all visible electrical components (cables, switches) are in good condition without damage.
• Hands and fingers must be kept clear of the blades – push blocks are highly recommended.
• Use only the recommended blade size & type.
• Ensure all blades are sharp & in good condition.
• The blades must be adjusted in accordance with the instruction manual.
• Never thickness plane small pieces – 12” in length minimum.
• Long material should be supported at the same height as the planer or thicknesser table.
• Ensure you are comfortable before you start work, balanced, not overreaching.
• Do not use the machine if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, tired, or distracted.
• Do not allow children to operate the machine – without adult supervision.
• Do not use the machine in an excessively damp or wet environment.
• Never leave the machine unattended when it is running.
• Keep the machine table and surrounding work area free from excessive dust & debris to help prevent slipping or tripping.
• Ensure that the machine is stable on the floor and wheelbases are locked off.
• More safety information can be found at: http://www.hse.gov.uk › pubs › wis17

ASSEMBLY

Fitting the Feet

NOTE:
You will need to remove the motor drive guard housing to the rear of the planer thicknesser to gain access to the inside of the machine. Loosen the three screws to each side of the housing assembly and place safety to one side, see Image 1 & 2.

Undo and remove the four nuts holding the machine to the pallet. Locate the four feet (L), remove one of the nuts on each foot and place safely aside. Insert the threaded feet up through the elongated holes to each corner of the machines base and secure using the nuts you removed earlier, see Image 3.

Removing Machine from Pallet
DO NOT LIFT BY THE TABLES – WHEN REMOVING THE MACHINE FROM THE PALLET USE THE METHODS SHOWN BELOW!

Method 1:
Put two substantial lengths of timber (4”x2”) under the thicknesser table & either side of the column. With assistance, lift both ends of the timber up carefully & equally, then place the planer down into its final position on a level floor or on to a wheel base.

Method 2:
On either side of the surface tables there are two pre-drilled threaded holes. Screw a lifting ring bolt (I) into one of these holes, repeat for the opposite side. Attach lifting straps to the eye bolts and using a lifting device, lift the machine clear of the pallet and place the unit on a flat level surface.

Fitting the Bracket & Fence Assembly

1. Line up the bracket mounting (C) with the four holes on top of machine, see fig 05.
2. Use the four cap head bolts to secure, see fig 06.
3. Tighten with a 6mm hex key, see fig 07.

Fitting the Fence Assembly

1. Attach the fence (D) to the fence support arm and secure with the locking handle, see fig 08.
2. Slide the fence assembly into the fence mounting bracket (C) Secure the fence with the locking handle, see fig 09.

Bridge Guard Arm & Guard Cover Assembly
Fitting the bridge guard arm (A) and bridge guard (B), level/parallel with the outfeed table, see fig 10-11

1. Line up the two pre-drilled holes in the bridge guard arm mounting bracket (A) with the with the two threaded holes to the side of the outfeed table, see fig 12.
2. Insert the hex key into the two holes in the guard arm bracket and nip-up the screws to secure the bridge guard arm in place, see fig 13.
3. Locate the spring metal plate (F), insert the plate with the angled ends facing upward into the cradles recess in the mounting plate holder. Press the clips home see fig 14-15.
4. Slide the bridge guard (B) into place and secure it with the locking knob, see fig 16.

SET UP

• Ensure that the machine has sufficient space around it to fully function & is stable on the floor & the wheel kit is locked off. Degrease tables & cutter block – recommended is the Liberon wax & polish remover, see fig 17-18.

Tables, Level & Set Scales

• Firstly let’s set up the planing (top) parts of the machine, the tables including the depth of cut scale & the all-important fence.
• Place a straight edge or clean spirit level at least 3ft long on the outfeed table, ensure that it is in the middle of the table and is just off center towards the outfeed table, see fig 19.
• Raise the infeed table up to meet the underside of the straight edge, see fig 20 this should come to a positive stop bringing both tables level with each other. If the infeed table stops higher or lower than the outfeed table then adjustment can be made via the bolt stop, see fig 21-22.
• Once the infeed and outfeed tables are level then set the pointer to zero on the scale, see fig 23.

Fence Set Up

• Position the fence around half way across the table & lock in place. Then place a reliable square on the table & against the fence, just beyond the cutter block, see fig 24.
• Check to see if the fence is square (90deg) to the table, if not adjustments are made by first unlocking the fence tilt clamp handle, then slackening the adjuster screw lock nut, see fig 25. If a gap is at the top of the square then wind the adjuster Hex screw out, if the gap is at the bottom then wind the adjuster screw in. Ensure that all is locked in place once adjustments have been made then set the pointer to zero, see fig 26.

Thicknesser Scale

• Following the planing/thicknessing operation instructions on page 10. Machine a piece of timber so that it has two clean & parallel faces, at this point leave the thicknessing table locked in position, see fig 27. Accurately measure the dimension of the timber across those faces then set both the digital scale & pointer scale to that dimension, see fig 28-29.
• Wax both tables, connect extraction hose & you are all set, see fig 30.

GENERAL USE/OPERATION

Planing Operation (Surfacing)
ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THERE IS ADEQUATE CLEARANCE TO ALLOW FULL THROUGH FLOW OF TIMBER BOTH BEFORE & AFTER THE CUT. ENSURE THAT THE TIMBER IS FULLY SUPPORTED AFTER THE CUT.

• Ensure all guards and extraction hoods are in place correctly before you start the machine.
• Check that all accessories, tools etc., which have been used to set the machine up, are removed and set carefully aside or stowed away correctly.
• Disengage the feed rollers(push down to the left & hook under), see fig 31.
• Check that there are no foreign objects e.g. old nails, screws, small stones etc. embedded in the material you are about to plane.
• Select the wider face. (The first planing operation). If possible, ensure that you are not planing against the grain and that if the timber is bowed, that the back of the bow is uppermost (crown up). Try to ensure that the timber is as stable on the table as possible!, see fig 32.
• Set the fence, leaving sufficient exposed width of planer blades for you to machine the largest dimension of the workpiece, see fig 33.
• Set the bridge guard to ‘just’ clear the workpiece allowing it to pass underneath the bridge guard but, covering the whole of the exposed part of the cutter block, see fig 34.
• Lower the infeed table to give the required depth of cut/material removal, see fig 35. (e.g. more to work badly distorted or very roughly finished timber, less to ‘finish’ a fine straight cut off a saw?).
• Press the green start button; allow the machine to run up to speed.
• Put the work piece onto the infeed table and advance over the cutter block. Maintain a steady feed speed and constant downward pressure (usually on the outfeed table just past the cutter block) on the timber whilst feeding, and ‘skip’ your hands over the bridge guard when you reach it use push blocks where possible. Make as many passes as required to render the timber clean, flat and straight, see fig 36.
• Press the red stop button and let the machine run to a stop.

Edging – The First Squaring Operation.

• Select the straightest edge or the edge that is the most stable on the table.
• Put the selected edge down on the table also putting the freshly planed surface against the fence. Ensure that, if possible, you are not planing against the grain and that if the timber is bowed, that the back of the bow is uppermost, see fig 37-38-39.
• If necessary, alter the infeed table to increase or decrease the depth of cut. It is usually possible to remove more material when edging than when surfacing.
• Set the fence, leaving sufficient exposed width of planer blades for you to machine the edge of the workpiece, see fig 40.
• Lower the bridge guard to cover over the cutter block then adjust it to allow the timber to pass through without snagging, see fig 40.
• Place the workpiece onto the infeed table and push up against the fence.
• Press the green start button, allow the machine to run up to speed then advance the timber over the cutter block. Maintain a steady feed speed and constant downward pressure and side pressure against the fence whilst feeding; ensure that fingers are kept high up on the top of the timber. Make as many passes as required to render the wood flat, straight and square, 41-42.
• When you have finished, the cut press the red stop button and let the machine run to a stop.
• You should now have 2 straight, clean, flat surfaces that are square to each other, see Fig 43.

Thicknessing

• Release the two table lock cam handles located at either side of the machine (twist & pull), then using the handle lift the tables up fully to a stop, see fig 44-45-46. Swing over into place the yellow guard/extraction hood, see Fig 47.

• Measure the largest/thickest section of the timber and set the thicknesser bed to this dimension using the depth scale on the side of the machine. It is perfectly ok to thickness the narrow edge of the timber, a minimum of 20mm is recommended, see fig 48.

• Engage the feed rollers (push down to the right & allow to move upwards), see fig 49.

• Press the green start button and allow the cutter block to run up to full speed.

• Place the material so that the already machined face is down, i.e. in contact with the thicknessing bed, and you are not, if possible, cutting against the grain.

• Push the material firmly into the machine until the feed roller ‘picks up’ the material and moves it through the machine, see fig 50.

• Move around to the ‘back’ of the machine and support the timber to prevent it from falling to the floor. When the machining pass is complete measure the dimension you have just cut and calculate how much more material you have to remove to reach the required size, see fig 51.

• Raise the thicknessing bed for the new cut.

  • NOTE. ONE COMPLETE TURN OF THE CRANK HANDLE RAISES (OR LOWERS) THE BED APPROXIMATELY 2MM.
    Repeat the process until you reach your required material thickness.

  • IMPORTANT – WIDER OR HARDER BOARDS WILL REQUIRE MORE LIGHTER PASSES TO ACHIEVE THE REQUIRED DIMENSION RATHER THAN FEWER HEAVY PASSES TO ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS NOT OVERLOADED!

• REMEMBER you may want to do a ‘clean up’ pass on your first surface as well (to remove possible imperfections, e.g. planing ripples, small ‘dips’ that didn’t clean perfectly during the first surfacing phase, etc).

• You now should have clean, dimensioned, square timber, see fig 52.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Planers are relatively simple machines and with all machinery, regular servicing & the correct extraction (preventative maintenance) is essential to get the best from your machine. Below are our top five questions answered if you find that your planer isn’t performing correctly.

Q :| Why are there long raised ridges along the length of my timber after planing?
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A :| The blades may be slightly blunt or damaged, usually caused by the blades hitting a nail, stapler, small stone or even a loose knot causing a nick in the sharp edge.
Remedy:| – Change/rotate blades.
Q :| Why does the timber not feed through the thicknesser without stopping & stalling?
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A :| Dirty thicknessing table, usually a buildup of resin or wood chips. The feed roller may be clogged or dirty , they may even need adjusting slightly to increase downwards pressure.
Remedy:| – Clean & wax the thicknesser table, clean feed rollers.
Q :| Why is there a scallop cut out of the first or last few inches of the timber?
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A :| This is known as “Snipe”, there are 4 main reasons for snipe –
1 –| The blades are set too far out of the cutter block causing snipe at the end of the timber both in planing & thicknessing (non spiral planers only)
2 –| The outfeed table is set too low in relation to the cutter block, planing only.
3 –| The timber isn’t being placed flat on the thicknessing table at the start or the timber isn’t being supported when coming out of the cut & is dropping slightly- thicknessing only.
Remedy:| – Check that blades are set correctly (non spiral planers only) , check that the outfeed table is in the correct position, ensure that the timber is flat on the table both infeed & outfeed.
Q :| My planer seems underpowered & slows down when cutting!
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A :| Blunt blades are usually the cause,also take more lighter cut passes instead of fewer heavy cut passes. Drive belt is loose , worn or damaged.
Remedy:| Retention drive belt, use sharp blades, take light cuts.
Q :| My machine will not start!
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A :| Fuse blown, guards not in place, internal overload breaker tripped.
Remedy:| Check & replace fuse, ensure that all guards are in place, check & push reset button.

MAINTENANCE/BLADE CHANGE

Daily –|
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•| Check that tables/beds are clean, not coated with resin etc. Apply a proprietary cleaner/lubricating agent.
•| Check the cable and the plug for damage or defects. Mount the planer fence and check it is set square.
•| Check the dust extraction hood and ensure there are no excessive build up of sawdust/resin, especially in the mouth of the chip deflector and around the mouth of the extractor.
•| Check the blades for sharpness and damage.
Weekly –| Carry out the above checks, plus
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•| Clean the machine thoroughly; remove any shavings, sawdust, chips etc, from in, under and around the machine.
•| Check the cutter block for resin build up, especially behind the blade and in the scallop of the chipbreaker/wedge.
•| Check that the infeed roller is free of debris & resin build up.
•| Lift the tables and brush out and clean any debris or build up around the cutter block & feed rollers
•| Check the action of the anti-kickback fingers, again clean and lubricate as required.
Monthly –| Carry out the above checks, plus
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•| Remove the rear machine cover plate, check the condition and tension of the drive belt.
•| Check the auto-feed engage and disengage function.
•| Check the condition of the drive chains, clean and apply a light coating of oil to the chains and sprockets. Apply a light oiling to all the bearing areas, taking care not to get oil on the tyre surfaces. Replace the rear machine cover plate.
•| If the table lock downs become ‘slack’ they can be adjusted by altering the height of the table lock stud. Hold the stud firmly and loosen the lock nut.

Blade Rotation/Change
The spiral cutter block has four rows of durable solid carbide square cutters running around its circumference. There are 44 square cutters in total on the 260mm model and 56 cutters on the 310mm model and after many hours of use these cutters will need rotating.

DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE CONTINUING!

•| Brush all debris from the cutter/cutters that are to be rotated or changed.
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•| Using only the tool provided undo the countersink torx screw, see fig 54.
•| Lift & twist the carbide cutter so that the fresh sharp edge faces the infeed table direction, ensuring that there is no debris under the cutter, see fig 54
•| Retighten the countersink torx screw & repeat if numerous cutters seem blunt or damaged.
•| NB – Each cutter has a rotation marker to help you monitor which edges have been used, see fig 55.

WARNING!
BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN TURNING THE CUTTERS AS THE BLADES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN TO AVOID THE TORX HEAD SCREW HEAD FROM GETTING DAMAGED!

EXPLODED DIAGRAM/PARTS LIST

Model: C2-260S

Model: C2-260S

WIRING DIAGRAM

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Axminster Tool Centre Ltd

UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ‘original’

• Product model: Axminster Workshop AW2260S Spiral Planer Thicknesser
• Name and address of the manufacturer: Axminster Tool Centre Ltd, Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon EX13 5PH, United Kingdom
• This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
• The object of the declaration: Axminster Workshop AW2260S Spiral Planer Thicknesser
• The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant GB legislation:
  • Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 as amended.
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 as amended.

References to the relevant harmonized standards used or references to the other technical specifications in relation to which conformity is declared:

• EN ISO 12100:2010 – Safety of Machinery. General principles for design. Risk assessment and risk reduction.
• EN 60204-1:2018 Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines – General requirements.
• EN ISO 19085-1:2017 – Woodworking machines – Safety – Part 1 Common Requirements.
• EN ISO 19085-7:2019 – Woodworking machines – Safety – Part 7: Surface planing, thickness planing, combined surface/thickness planing machines.
• EN 60034-1:2010 – Rotating electrical machines – Part 1: Rating and performance
• EN 60034-5:2001+A1:2007 – Rotating electrical machines – Part 5: Degrees of protection provided by the integral design of rotating electrical machines (IP code); Classification EN 60034-11:2004 – Rotating electrical machines Part 11: Thermal protection

Additional information:

• Name and address of person authorized to compile the technical file: Axminster Tool Centre Ltd, Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon EX13 5PH, United Kingdom
• The machinery fulfills all relevant provisions of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 as amended.
• Signed for and on behalf of Axminster Tool Centre Ltd;
  • (place and date of issue): Axminster, Devon, United Kingdom, 9th September 2022
  • (name, function): Andrew Parkhouse, Supply Chain Director

Signature:

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ‘original’

• Product model: Axminster Workshop AW2260S Spiral Planer Thicknesser
• Name and address of the manufacturer: Axminster Tool Centre Ltd, Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon EX13 5PH, United Kingdom
• This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
• Object of the declaration: Axminster Workshop AW2260S Spiral Planer Thicknesser
• The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant GB legislation:
  • Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 as amended.
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 as amended.

Referencestotherelevantharmonisedstandardsusedorreferencestotheothertechnicalspecifications in relation to which conformity is declared:

• EN ISO 12100:2010 – Safety of Machinery. General principles for design. Risk assessment and risk reduction.
• EN 60204-1:2018 Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines – General requirements.
• EN ISO 19085-1:2017 – Woodworking machines – Safety – Part 1 Common Requirements.
• EN ISO 19085-7:2019 – Woodworking machines – Safety – Part 7: Surface planing, thickness planing, combined surface/thickness planing machines.
• EN 60034-1:2010 – Rotating electrical machines – Part 1: Rating and performance
• EN 60034-5:2001+A1:2007 – Rotating electrical machines – Part 5: Degrees of protection provided by the integral design of rotating electrical machines (IP code); Classification EN 60034-11:2004 – Rotating electrical machines Part 11: Thermal protection

Additional information:

• Name and address of person authorised to compile the technical file: Axminster Tool Centre Ltd, Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon EX13 5PH, United Kingdom
• The machinery fulfils all relevant provisions of Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 as amended.
• Signed for and behalf of: Axminster Tool Centre Ltd;
  • (place and date of issue): Axminster, Devon, United Kingdom Kingdom, 7th July 2022
  • (name, function): Andrew Parkhouse, Supply Chain Director

Signature:

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References

• Axminster Three Year Guarantee | Axminster Tools
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