Axminster AW300DS User guide

AW300DS

300mm Disc Sander

Code 107672

Original Instructions

AT: 29/07/2025

BOOK VERSION: 5

Index of Contents

EU Declaration of Conformity 02

What’s in the Box 03

General Instructions for 230V Machines 04

Specific to Sanding Machines 05-06

Assembly 07-08-09

Specifications 10

Parts Illustraction and Description 11

Changing the Sanding Disc 12

Maintenance 12

Exploded Diagrams/Lists 13-14

Notes 15

EU Declaration of Conformity

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

02

Dust mask

should be worn

HAZARD

Motor gets hot

What’s in the Box

Model Number AW300DS

Box Containing:

1 No. 300mm Disc Sander (Sanding Disc & Table Fitting)

1 No. Flexible Extraction Hose.

Bag 1 Containing:

2 No. Moulded Lift & Shift Locking Handles

2 No. Locking Handle Spring/Screws

Bag 1 Containing:

1 No. Mitre Fence

1 No. Instruction Manual

Having opened the box, remove all the
components stowed in the packaging. Place
these carefully to one side. Remove the top
packaging and lift the machine out of the box
and place upon a clear flat surface, taking care
not to trap or pinch the power cable under the
chassis. Remove any other items from the box.

Having unpacked your sander and its various
components, if you do not wish to retain the
packaging please dispose of it responsibly,
especially any polystyrene; most of the rest of
the packaging is biodegradable.

NOTE: 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.

03

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 ensuree 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.

• Always disconnect by pulling on the plug
body and not the cable.

• 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.

• Leave machine unplugged until work is about
to commence.

• OBSERVE…. make sure you know what is
happening around you and USE YOUR
COMMON SENSE.

04

Specific to Sanding Machines

WARNING! THE SANDING DISC CANNOT BE DECLUTCHED FROM THE BELT
AND VICE VERSA, BOTH FUNCTIONS ARE ACTIVE WHEN THE MACHINE IS
RUNNING. REMEMBER THIS, AND DO NOT LEAVE LOOSE OBJECTS OF ANY
DESCRIPTION, ON THE MACHINE IF IT IS GOING TO BE USED.

Once the sander is mounted, carry out any
setting operations, (mitre, tilt...), and remove
all tools used in the setting operations (if
any) and place safely out of the way. If you
are working long lengths of material arrange
for extra support beyond the boundary of the
machine, and check you have sufficient room
to manoeuvre the material through all the
operations you will wish to carry out.

It 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. Always disconnect by pulling on
the plug body and not the cable.

After fitting a new sanding disc, it is good
practice to lightly sand across the left side
of the disc with a reasonable sized (20mm
x 50mm) piece of timber to make sure the
sanding disc is correctly ‘seated’ on the disc.
The sanding action will press the sanding disc
firmly back against the disc itself.

It is not good practice to wear gloves whilst
sanding as one tends to lose the ‘feel’ of the
workpiece/sander contact, but obviously
this removes the safety barrier between your
fingers and the sanding surface. Remain
focused and exercise caution whilst sanding.

DO NOT sand very small pieces of work with
bare hands; try to construct some form of
holder.

MAKE SURE you are comfortable before you
start work, balanced, not reaching etc.

If the work you are carrying out is liable to
generate excessive grit or dust or chips, wear
the appropriate safety clothing, goggles,
masks etc., If the work operation appears to
be excessively noisy, wear ear-defenders. If
you wear your hair in a long style, wearing a
cap, safety helmet, hairnet, even a sweatband,
will minimise the possibility of your hair being
caught up in the rotating parts of the machine,
likewise, consideration should be given to the
removal of rings and wristwatches, if these are
liable to be a ‘snag’ hazard.

DO NOT work with cutting/abrasive tools of
any description if you are tired, your attention
is wandering or you are being subjected to
distraction. A deep graze, a lost fingertip or
worse, is not worth it!

DO NOT use the machine within the designated
safety areas of flammable liquid stores or in
areas where there may be volatile gases. There
are very expensive, very specialised machines
for working in these areas, THIS IS NOT ONE

OF THEM.

CHECK that sanding surfaces are still

sufficiently abrasive to carry out the work you
intend. Sanding belt cleaning sticks are an
efficient method of prolonging the life of the
belts and discs, and will also maintain their
operating performance.

05

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Specific to Sanding Machines

CHECK that the belts or discs are undamaged;
torn edges can pick up on the workpiece and
will cause the medium to tear, often very
rapidly with accompanying sharp flapping
edges.

ALWAYS offer the workpiece to the belt/disc
so that the motion carries the work against the
restraining surface, (i.e. the work stop or the
table, (use the left hand side of the disc).

DO NOT press too heavily against the sanding
surface, all this will do is slow the sander
down. Remember, sanders work by removing
small particles of material quickly and heavy
pressure works adversely to the cutting
process, further, it will accelerate the rate of
‘clogging’ of the abrasive surfaces, rendering
the machine less efficient.

If you are attempting to sand inside curves
(over the ‘tracking drum’) do not press at all,

other than to keep the workpiece in contact
with the surface, any pressure could upset the
tracking geometry. As there is no cushioning
effect to the belt passing around the drum,
expect an added vibration and compensate
for it.

Sanding of certain types of timber may make
the fitting of dust extraction mandatory in
order to comply with the directives of the
HSE. However, even if it is not mandatory, it
is strongly recommended that you consider
fitting dust extraction. It will certainly reducethe
level of dust and grit, and as it helps to remove
the waste quicker will certainly prolong the
longevity of the abrasive.

Above all, OBSERVE…. make sure you know
what is happening around you, and USE YOUR

COMMON SENSE.

06

Assembly

In order to reduce the footprint of the machine for packaging, several items are dismounted from
the machine and need to be re-affixed.

Locate the two moulded locking handles and the two spring/screws, insert the handles over the
table swivel studs one on either side of the table (See fig 1).

Fig 1

Swivel stud

Moulded locking handle

Introduce and screw the spring/screw through the locking handle into the swivel stud using a
screwdriver (See figs 2-3)

Fig 2

07

Spring/Screw

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Assembly

Screwdriver

Fig 3

Lift the table until the scale pointer reads 90˚degrees on the scale, place a 90˚ degrees square
on top of the table and adjust until both table and sanding disc are at 90˚ degrees, then clamp
the table in position by pulling the locking handles down. (See fig 4)

Fig 4

90˚ Square

Scale

08

Assembly

Locate the mitre fence and slide it into the “T” slot machined into the table. (See fig 5)

Mitre fence

Fig 5

“T” slot

Locate the flexible extraction hose and fit one end of the hose over the dust extraction outlet,
push firmly home. (See fig 6) The other end of the hose can be attached to a dust extraction
system. The Sander is ready for use.

Dust extraction outlet

09

Flexible extraction hose

Fig 6

Specification

Code 107672
Model AW300DS
Rating Workshop
Power 750W 230V 1ph
Speed 1,420rpm
Diameter of Disc 300 mm
Table Size 445 x 155 mm
Table Tilt 45°
Dust Extraction Outlet 63 mm
Overall L x W x H 500 x 470 x 420 mm
Weight 30 kg

10

Parts Illustraction and Description

PUSH DOWN

On/Off switch

Motor

Disc brake

Disc guard

Sanding disc

Sanding table

Mitre fence

Flexible extraction hose

Table locking handle

Rubber feet

11

Changing the Sanding Disc

DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY!

1. Remove the sanding disc guard by removing
the two Phillips screws on top of the guard.

2. Remove the two locking handles on either
side of the sander.

3. Remove the swivel studs and lift the table
away.

4. Lift the edge of the disc and, gripping firmly,
peel the disc away from the plate; turning the
plate as required to free the entire disc.

5. Remove and throw away. If you have been
extremely fortunate all the adhesive will have
been removed with the disc. As this is rarely
the case, be prepared to rub, scrape, pick etc.,

Maintenance

DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY!

6. Clean the surface of the disc with a

degreasing cleaner. Allow to dry off and wipe
over with a clean dry cloth. Locate the sanding
disc, peel the cover from the adhesive surface
and apply CAREFULLY to the disc.Use a piece
of cloth in your hand or wear a glove, to firmly
press the abrasive to the disc, the application
will be reinforced by a gentle sanding action
across the face when you first use the new
sanding disc.

7. Replace the table and guard as described

above, in reverse and continue operation.

There is very little mechanical maintenance that can be carried out on the machine. Most
prudent maintenance is preventative and concerned with keeping the machine clean.

Inspect and remove all dust/resin build ups, and blow the motor clean.

Remove the sanding disc guard, remove any build ups and clean them thoroughly to allow the
dust to travel over their surfaces smoothly.

12

Exploded Diagrams/Lists

13

Exploded Diagrams/Lists

Item Decription Specification Qty

01 Sanding Disc 300mm 1

02 Base 1

03 Motor 1

04 Key A5 x25 1

05 Brake Base 1

06 Brake Frame 1

07 Pin 1

08 Handle 1

09 Spring 1

10 Washer 1

11 Screw M5 x 10 1

12 Hex Headbolt 4

13 Trunion 2

14 Reference washer 2

Item Decription Specification Qty

15 Pan Head Bolt 4

16 Lock Assembly 2

17 Disc Cover Outlet 1

18 Dust Extraction

Outlet adaptor

19 Table 1

20 Mitre Fence 1

21 Screw 1

22 Washer 1

23 Rubber Foot 4

24 Hex Nut M8 4

25 Disc Assembly 1

26 Washer 1

27 Scale Pointer 1

1

14

Notes

15

The packaging is suitable for recycling.
Please dispose of it in a responsible manner.

EU Countries Only

Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material.
By law they must be collected and recycled separately.

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