OPERATION
1.
Position the motor assembly at a suitable height on the column according to the depth of
the workpiece.
2.
Set the machine fence to suit the position of the mortise on the workpiece. Make sure the
fence and chisel are square to each other, and tighten in place.
3.
Set the depth stop to the required depth of cut.
4.
Lower the Hold Down (B, Fig. 10), so that it
rests gently on the surface of the workpiece,
but not so tight as it prevents the workpiece
from moving, and lock into position.
When working on long workpieces, support
the timber along its length.
5.
Clamp the workpiece firmly against the fence,
switch on the machine, and feed the chisel
and bit steadily into the workpiece by pulling
down on the operating handle.
NOTES: We recommend that you check the
position, and depth of cut, on a piece of scrap
before cutting your workpiece.
The rate of penetration of the chisel must be fast
enough to prevent burning at the tip of the bit, but
not so fast as to cause the machine to slow or stall.
With experience you will find suitable feed rates to
suit various types of timber.
You may encounter smoke from the bit or material
once the chisel has engaged the material. The
smoke created is a natural operating occurrence
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
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