Axminster AWFS18 Operations Instructions

AWFS18 460mm Scroll SawCode 501201

Parts Illustration & Description10NVR ON/OFF switch assembly, which puts power to the master ON/OFF switchScale 0-45˚PointerLower blade guardTable

Parts Illustration & Description11Variable speed control with step less speed ranging form 400rpm (Low) to 1400rpm (High)Variable speed control

Parts Illustration & Description12Blade symbolX 2 Blade positioning guidesScroll saw chassisMotorNVR Switch with mounting bracketPlastic air tube

Setup/Adjustments13Checking the blade tension:Your fretsaw comes with the blade already fitted, check that the blade is under tension. If the blade is

Setup/AdjustmentsOperating Instructions14Setting the Anti-kick back guide:Place your work on top of the work table and lower the anti-kick back guide

Operating Instructions15Fig 18 Press the “GREEN” button to put power to the master ON/OFF switchFig 19 (GREEN Button)ONTurn down the variable speed co

Operating Instructions16In an Emergency: IN AN “EMERGENCY” “SLAP” DOWN THE NVR’S SHROUD, THUS SWITCHING THE MACHINE OFF INSTANTLY.Fretsaw Operating

Operating Instructions17Adjusting the Blade Stroke:On the motor drive wheel there are two pre-drilled holes for adjusting the blade stroke from 10mm t

Changing the Blade18Changing Standard Blades: DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY1. Lift up the blade guard (A) and push down the lower guard (B

Changing the Blade19Changing Standard Blades:9. Insert the saw blade clamps into the saw blade positioning guides (J), to the right side of the table.

Index of Contents02Index of Contents 02Declaration of Conformit 02What’s Included 03-04Overview of the Scroll Saw 04General Safety Instructions fo

Changing the BladeMaintenance20Changing Standard Blades: (Pin Ends)HGBlade pinsUpper cradleLower cradleNOTES on Saw Blades: BLADES BREAK FOR FIVE PRIN

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES SUGGESTED REMEDY Breaking Blades1. Incorrect tension.2. Overworked (worn out) blade.3. Wrong blade being used.4. Twisting bla

Parts Breakdown22

Parts List23

24Wiring DiagramAxminster Tools & Machinery Ltd Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon EX13 5PHaxminster.co.uk

What’s Included03Quantity Item Model Number CH-SE 18V 1 No: Axminster White 18” Scroll Saw 1 No: NVR Switch with mounting brack

Always mount the machine on a flat, level, stable surface. There are several methods of achieving this, bolting the machine directly to a ‘good solid w

05It is good practice to leave the machine unplugged until work is about to commence, also make sure to unplug the machine when it is not in use, or u

068. When cutting a large piece of material, support it at the height of the table. 9. Do not feed the workpiece through the blade too fast. Feed only

Initial Assembly07Fig 1 Fig 2 Undo the two grub screws Fig 3 Slide on the blade guard and lightly tighten the butterfly bolt Slide the angle support r

Insert the two hex bolts you removed earlier to secure the NVR assembly Initial Assembly 08Mounting the NVR Switch Assembly:Fig 5 You may need to remo

Initial AssemblyMounting the Scroll Saw09Fitting the Air Delivery Tube:3) Grasp the plastic air hose on the fretsaw (A) and push it onto the 1/4” BSP