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MS3816 Hollow Chisel Mortiser 

V.02 01-11-2010 

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR HOLLOW 
CHISEL MORTISERS 
 

1. 

DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE 

until it is 

assembled 

and 

installed 

according to the instructions. 

 
2. 

OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR, instructor, or another qualified person 

if you are 

not familiar with the operation of this machine. 

 

3. 

FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES 

and recommended electrical connections. 

 

4. 

MAKE CERTAIN 

the machine is fastened to a supporting surface to prevent it from tipping over 

during operation. 

 

5. 

NEVER 

turn the mortiser 

ON

 

before clearing the table of all objects (tools, scrap pieces, etc.). 

 

6. 

ALWAYS 

keep hands, fingers and hair away from the rotating bit. 

 

7. 

DO NOT 

attempt to mortise material that does not have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is 

used. 

 

8. 

ALWAYS 

position holddown directly over workpiece to prevent workpiece from lifting during 

operation. 

 

9. 

ALWAYS 

support workpiece securely against fence to prevent rotation. 

 

10. 

BE SURE 

drill bit is sharp, not damaged, and properly secured in the chuck before operation. 

 

11. 

MAKE SURE 

chuck key is removed before starting machine. 

 

12. 

NEVER 

turn on the power with the drill bit or chisel contacting the workpiece. 

 

13. 

NEVER 

perform layout, assembly, or set-up work on the table while the mortiser is operating. 

 

14. 

ADJUST 

the depth stop to avoid drilling into the table. 

 

15. 

ALWAYS 

turn off the power before removing scrap pieces from the table. 

 

16. 

SHUT-OFF 

the power, remove the drill bit and chisel, and clean the table before leaving the machine. 

 

17. 

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY 

 Don

t wear gloves when operating the machine. 

 

18. 

SHOULD 

any part of your tool be missing, damaged, or fail in any way, or any electrical component 

fail to perform properly, shut off switch and remove plug from power supply outlet. Replace missing, 
damaged, or failed parts before resuming operation. 

 

19. 

THE USE 

of attachments and accessories not recommended by Delta may result in the risk of 

injuries. 

 

20. 

TURN THE MACHINE 

OFF

  AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE 

from the power source before 

installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing set-ups, or when making repairs. 

 

21. 

TURN THE MACHINE 

OFF

disconnect the machine from the power source, and clean the 

table/work area before leaving the machine. LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE 

OFF

 POSITION to 

prevent unauthorized use. 

 

Summary of Contents for MS3816

Page 1: ...HOLLOW CHISEL MORTISER MODEL MS3816 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATIONG INSTRUCTION PARTS LIST ...

Page 2: ...limitations as well as the specific hazards peculiar to it 2 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order 3 ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION Wear safety glasses Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses they are not safety glasses Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty 4 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are remov...

Page 3: ...l until it comes to a complete stop 22 STAY ALERT WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL DO NOT USE TOOL WHILE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR MEDICATION A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 23 MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER SUPPLY while motor is being mounted connected or reconnecte...

Page 4: ...AKE SURE chuck key is removed before starting machine 12 NEVER turn on the power with the drill bit or chisel contacting the workpiece 13 NEVER perform layout assembly or set up work on the table while the mortiser is operating 14 ADJUST the depth stop to avoid drilling into the table 15 ALWAYS turn off the power before removing scrap pieces from the table 16 SHUT OFF the power remove the drill bi...

Page 5: ... malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not modify the plug prov...

Page 6: ...ade of cast iron and steel for rigidity and stability The mortiser comes with a standard 3 jaw type key chuck for positive gripping of mortising bits UNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping carton s Remove the protective coating from all unpainted surfaces This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene do not use acetone gaso...

Page 7: ...ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL RAISING AND LOWERING HANDLE 1 Assemble hub of handle assembly A Fig 2 Fig 2 Fig 3 2 Raise mortising machine head A Fig 3 to the up position by turning handle B clockwise OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS RAISING AND LOWERING THE HEAD The head A Fig 4 is raised and lowered by means of the lever B ...

Page 8: ... fence to the desired position and tightening lever B Fig5 Fig6 DEPTH STOP A depth stop guide A Fig 6 is provided to limit the depth of the chisel B To adjust the depth stop guide A loosen handle C and lower head until the chisel B is at the desired depth Lower depth stop guide A until it is at the desired depth tighten handle C ...

Page 9: ...s only minor maintenance such as cleaning and lubrication and routine adjustment and sharpening of the chisel and bit Dust the machine down after each use and as necessary use light applications of oil or grease to lubricate linkages moving parts etc SHARPENING CHISEL BIT The chisel and bit should be kept sharp for best performance Blunt edges will give inaccurate mortises and can lead to overheat...

Page 10: ...llow Chisel Mortiser V 02 01 11 2010 9 Fig 9 Fig 10 3 Use a small triangular smooth file to relieve the inner corners of the chisel See Fig 10 Remove any burrs from the outside of the chisel with a fine oilstone ...

Page 11: ...MS3816 Hollow Chisel Mortiser V 02 01 11 2010 10 Parts Diagram for MS3816 ...

Page 12: ...ft 4 15 Gear Casing 1 56 Screw 4 16 Handle 1 57 Gas Spring 1 17 Washer 4 58 Screw 1 18 Setting Collar 1 59 Washer 4 19 Bolt 4 60 Gear 1 20 Chisel Bushing 1 61 Bolt 4 21 Chisel 1 62 Screw 1 22 Screw 1 63 Drift 1 23 Nut 1 64 Screw 3 24 Drift 1 65 Washer 3 25 Base 1 66 Chuck 1 26 Screw 2 67 Switch 1 27 Knob 1 68 Column 1 28 Gear 1 69 Rack 1 29 Gear Shaft 1 70 Screw 6 30 Handle 1 71 Screw 2 31 Screw 1...

Page 13: ...lace into the appropriate recycling bin Only for EU countries Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material In observance of European Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law electric tools that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally ...

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