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© Hoffmann Machine Company, Inc. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING MANUAL 

 

for 

 

Hoffmann Dovetail Routing Machine 

 

Model  eXess  

 

 
 

Hoffmann Machine Company, Inc.   

 

 

1386 Drexel Road           Valdese, NC 28690 USA 

 

Phone: (828) 430 - 4510      Fax: (828) 430 

– 4620    

 

e-mail: [email protected] 

 
 

www.Hoffmann-USA.com 

 

Toll-free Technical Support: (866) 248 

– 0100 

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Page 1: ...L for Hoffmann Dovetail Routing Machine Model eXess Hoffmann Machine Company Inc 1386 Drexel Road Valdese NC 28690 USA Phone 828 430 4510 Fax 828 430 4620 e mail info Hoffmann USA com www Hoffmann USA...

Page 2: ...and Warning Labels An important warning label has been attached to this Dovetail Routing Machine for your information and protection For your own safety please take a moment to locate and read the wa...

Page 3: ...til replaced or repaired by a qualified technician 10 When interrupting work or upon leaving the area machine must be switched off 11 Only trained and qualified personnel must be allowed to use machin...

Page 4: ...the inverted machine and keyways are routed with the aid of stops or with layout marks WARNING Keep hands clear of router bit at all times Bits have sharp edges and will cut even if the motor is turn...

Page 5: ...te inspection for assessment of damage Claim should then be entered with the carrier The carrier is solely responsible for any loss or damage during transit 8 2 Placement After unpacking select a suit...

Page 6: ...er fence with one hand The motor is slowly and carefully pulled up with the other hand until the pre set stop has been reached it is then lowered back down Never place your hand or fingers directly ab...

Page 7: ...justed for second keyway position 10 Stationary Machine Operation 45 degree miters with two keys per joint Set up with removable index pins instead of center fence 1 The machine is secured along the e...

Page 8: ...Fax 828 430 4620 e mail info Hoffmann USA com www Hoffmann USA com 10 Stationary Machine Operation 45 degree miters with two keys per joint Set up with removable index pins instead of center fence Ste...

Page 9: ...dex pins instead of center fence The set up and process steps are the same for joints with angles other than 45 degree miters including square or butt joints and end to end joints MDF part with 15 deg...

Page 10: ...collar 4 Align the machine on the workpiece until the hairline pointer in the sight window is directly above the pencil mark 5 Turn on the machine and press down on the front handle with one hand whil...

Page 11: ...collet not collet nut should be For W 1 router bit 20 5 mm 0 807 For W 2 router bit 22 0 mm 0 866 For W 3 router bit 24 0 mm 0 944 5 Slide the motor back into the bracket and use the included set up j...

Page 12: ...screw in the motor bracket 3 Carefully slide the motor further toward the bracket to increase the routing depth or move the motor out of the bracket to decrease the routing depth 4 Only a small moveme...

Page 13: ...bricated as necessary The cooling vents in the motor housing must be kept free from dust and debris Promptly replace damaged or worn router bits Use only Original Hoffmann Dovetail Router Bits for bes...

Page 14: ...ovetail Routing Machine 13 Hoffmann Machine Company Inc 1386 Drexel Road Valdese NC 28690 Phone 828 430 4510 Fax 828 430 4620 e mail info Hoffmann USA com www Hoffmann USA com 16 1 eXess machine detai...

Page 15: ...001 main handle M8 x 45 7 W4040616 flat head cap screw M6 x 16 8 W4076000 Hoffmann logo label 60mm 9 W4020066 hexagon nut M6 10 W5000002 guide rod with scale 11 W4015160 knurled knob M5 x 16 12 W40100...

Page 16: ...9201400 W2 9 16 14 0mm W 9201500 W2 5 8 15 8mm W 9201800 W2 3 4 18 0mm W 9202200 W2 7 8 22 0mm W 9202000 W2 13 16 20 6mm W 9202200 W2 7 8 22 0mm W 9202500 W2 1 25 4mm W 9203200 W2 1 1 4 31 7mm W 9203...

Page 17: ...nd test on buyer s premises Returns are to be made only as and if authorized by seller 3 Buyer will pay all packaging inspection labor and transportation costs involved Credit for the transportation c...

Page 18: ...riate tax exemption certificate acceptable to the taxing authorities 5 Warranty The products covered herein are warranted for a period of twelve 12 months from date of shipment against defects in mate...

Page 19: ...tion and Buyer shall be liable for work done and materials used 13 Specifications a Phone order specifications are filled at Buyer s risk unless confirmed in writing prior to commencement of manufactu...

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