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CASTLE,

 

INC

 

TSM

12

 

OWNERS

 

MANUAL

 

V1.0

 

Page

 

17

 

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23

 

5  Machine Adjustments 

  Machine Adjustments 

Your TSM-12 is factory adjusted to handle typical pocket-hole needs. Some adjustment may be 

necessary. 

Note:  

Before making any adjustments, please sure that the machine is discon-

nected from the electrical power outlet. 

 

5.1  Pocket Hole Alignment 

If the pilot hole is off center of the pocket, (from the operator position) reach into the right side of 

the machine, and loosen the wing-nut ½ turn CCW (Fig 27), make small adjustments to the 

nylon thumbscrew, (1/2 turn or less) until proper alignment is achieved (Fig 28).  Retest between 

adjustments by pocketing another piece of material.  When the pilot hole is positioned in the 

center of the pocket, tighten the wing nut to secure the yellow carriage in position. The nylon 

machine screw is designed to ride along the wall of the machine. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:  

A clockwise rotation of the screw will result in the router moving to the left, 

and a counter-clockwise rotation will move the router to the right. 

Fig 28 

Fig 27

 

 

Summary of Contents for TSM-12

Page 1: ...CASTLE INC Owners Manual TSM 12...

Page 2: ...CASTLE INC TSM 12 OWNERS MANUAL V1 0 Page 2 of 23...

Page 3: ...SETTING UP YOUR TSM 12 9 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13 4 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 15 4 2 DUST COLLECTION 15 5 MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 17 5 1 POCKET HOLE ALIGNMENT 17 5 2 WEB ADJUSTMENT 18 5 3 ADJUSTING FOR TH...

Page 4: ...mmitment to your productivity Castle machines are made in Petaluma California and are manufactured to the highest standards using local vendors wherever possible This instruction manual is intended fo...

Page 5: ...y as a priority which is why Castle highly recommends the following 1 Do not plug machine in until ready to operate 2 Always wear eye protection when operating or servicing mechanical equipment 3 Alwa...

Page 6: ...tory tested prior to shipping Within your Castle machinery shipment you should receive the following CASTLE INC TSM 12 OWNERS MANUAL V1 0 Page 6 of 23 Fig 1 CASTLE TSM 12 BENCH TOP POCKET MACHINE SHIP...

Page 7: ...F51628 5 16 18 Nuts 4 F44114 20 x 1 Flathead Machine Screws 4 F01420 20 Locknuts 4 B02964 9 64 TiN Coated Premium Drill Bit w Shank 1 B00338 3 8 Solid Carbide 3 Flute Premium Router Bit 1 D50038 3 8 C...

Page 8: ...Your TSM 12 is designed to run on a 110 volt 15 AMP standard 3 prong power supply 2 prong power adapters are not recommended for use on this machine and could cause electric shock to the user Be sure...

Page 9: ...e Foam pads from between the case sides and router carriage before running the machine Fig 5 Fig 4 Fig 5 2 Secure the 4 non slip machine feet to the machine using a wrench and 4 5 16 18 nuts Fig 6 3 U...

Page 10: ...or carriage as shown Fig 9 You DO NOT want a gap between the tab on the motor carriage and the drill motor cowling Fig 10 Motor Stop Tab Fig 8 Fig 10 Incorrect Correct Fig 9 Note Failure to properly a...

Page 11: ...switch to the ON position Fig 12 7 Install the router in the yellow carriage carefully noting the orientation Fig 13 With the motor firmly engaged against the carriage tighten the locknuts with a 7 1...

Page 12: ...tie the main machine power cord at this time Verify the router bit is positioned at the center of the cutout on the underside of the worktop Fig 15 If it is not refer to the Machine Adjustments sectio...

Page 13: ...ever red handle Confirm that the material is held securely in place Fig 17 test by manually pulling on the material If material is loose adjust the foot on the clamp as necessary to assure the materia...

Page 14: ...clamped in place 6 Pull black handle toward you rapidly until it hits the stop Fig 21 This drills the pilot hole CASTLE INC TSM 12 OWNERS MANUAL V1 0 Page 14 of 23 7 Release the black handle The opera...

Page 15: ...hile using the TSM 12 you may not be moving the operating lever fast enough 4 2 Dust Collection To aid in the length of the life of your router motors it is recommended to use dust collection with you...

Page 16: ...ed cut out a cover for the hole in the bottom of the case from any 1 8 thick material CASTLE INC TSM 12 OWNERS MANUAL V1 0 Page 16 of 23 At the underside opening of the case slip the clips part F11010...

Page 17: ...into the right side of the machine and loosen the wing nut turn CCW Fig 27 make small adjustments to the nylon thumbscrew 1 2 turn or less until proper alignment is achieved Fig 28 Retest between adj...

Page 18: ...rror method until you get the Fig 29 pocket where it suits you best 5 3 Adjusting for Thinner Material Your TSM 12 is set up for use in material It can be adjusted to work in 5 8 or material To do so...

Page 19: ...at the start of each work shift in the following manner 6 1 Router Bit Replacement 1 Unplug the TSM 12 from the electrical outlet 2 Lay the machine on its back so the bottom of the ma chine accessibl...

Page 20: ...Pilot Bit Replacement 1 Unplug the TSM 12 from the electrical outlet CASTLE INC TSM 12 OWNERS MANUAL V1 0 Page 20 of 23 2 Loosen the hose clamp with a slotted screw driver Fig 33 and pull the drill ou...

Page 21: ...ge Fig 35 Align the drill motor with the small motor carriage as shown Fig 36 You DO NOT want a gap between the tab on the motor carriage and the drill motor cowling Fig 37 Note Failure to properly al...

Page 22: ...hard wood or if an exceptionally long bit life is desired then it is suggested that the B00338 solid carbide bit shipped with your machine be used Both bits are available through Castle Inc The pilot...

Page 23: ...ion may either repair or replace machines that are found to be defective This shall be the End User s sole remedy under this warranty Castle will not under any circumstances be liable to the End User...

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