MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Keep the machine clean and free of dust, and woodchips. Vacuum or brush off any loose debris and wipe
down the machine and the table occasionally with a damp rag.
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An occasional light coating of paste wax can help protect the table surface and reduce workpiece friction.
Ask your local distributor for suggestions on aftermarket surface cleaners and protectants based
on what is readily available in your area. (Avoid using silicon based products that may affect wood finishing
products such as oil, solvent or water-based stains, varnishes and lacquers.)
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Periodically inspect the power cord and plug for damage. To minimize the risk of electric shock or fire, never
operate the mortiser with a damaged power cord or plug. Replace a damaged power cord or plug at the first
visible signs of damage.
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Periodically inspect chisel and bits for signs of visible damage. Replace a chipped or damaged chisel or bit
immediately.
MAKE SURE THE MORTISER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE.
For off-table work, for example with taller workpieces, the
entire head of the mortiser can be swivelled up to 180° left
or right. To swivel the head:
1.
To avoid damaging the chisel and bit or the fence,
remove the chisel and bit and move the fence as far
as possible towards the front before swivelling the
head.
2.
Loosen the two ratchet levers
.
3.
Tighten the ratchet lever
then swivel the head to the
desired position.
4.
Loosen ratchet lever
and tighten ratchet levers
to secure the head in position.
HEAD SWIVEL ADJUSTMENT
SHARPENING CHISELS AND BITS
Working with properly sharpened chisel and bits sets will greatly increase the quality of your work and allow you to
obtain clean, crisply cut mortises with minimal effort. With use over time chisels and bits will need to be re-sharpened.
The frequency of use, type of workpiece material and the size and depth of the mortises you cut will affect how often
or infrequently re-sharpening will be required.
You will find there are a variety of aftermarket sharpening tools made by third party sources that are available on
the market for both the chisels and the bits for your mortiser. Your local distributor or tool retailer will be able to
advise you of any sharpening tool options based on what
is readily available in your area.
Take note that chisels should only be sharpened on their
inside edges as any material removed from the outside
edge will affect and change the overall dimensions of the
chisel. An example of a typical chisel sharpening cone is
shown in
. Such cones are usually made available in
sets or individually by size and should be matched to the
size of the chisel – your local tool distributor or sharpening
supplies specialist will be able to advise you further. For
best results follow the instructions supplied with the shar-
pening tool or accessory being used.
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