Hoffmann eXess Hand-Held Dovetail Routing Machine
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Hoffmann Machine Company, Inc. 1386 Drexel Road Valdese, NC 28690
Phone: (828) 430 - 4510 Fax: (828) 430 - 4620 e-mail: [email protected]
www.Hoffmann-USA.com
4. General Machine Description
The Hoffmann Dovetail Routing Machine model eXess is designed solely to process material for the Hoffmann Dovetail
Joining System.
This machine is to be used only to process material for Hoffmann Dovetail Keys, size W-1, W-2 and W-3.
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SE OF THIS MACHINE FOR ANY OTHER OPERATION IS DANGEROUS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
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The manufacturer cannot be held liable if the machine is used for any operations other than outlined in this manual.
The Hoffmann Dovetail Routing Machine model eXess is designed to rout dovetail shaped keyways in hard and
softwoods as well as wood related sheet goods, such as particleboard, MDF, plywood, MDO, etc.
The machine can be used for miter joints of various angles and square or butt-joints.
4.1 Operation:
The machine can be used in two different modes of operation, both of which are explained in detail on the following
pages of this manual:
1. Hand-held
operation
The hand-held machine is placed on the workpiece to rout dovetail keyways, either with the aid of stops or
with layout marks.
2. Stationary
operation
The machine is mounted to a workbench with either screws or clamps. Material is then placed on 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 turned off.
Touching a spinning router bit can case severe hand injury!!!
Always turn the motor off when removing material and when adjusting the machine.
Never rout into material not clamped securely to a sturdy work surface (bench, etc.)
5. Potential Risks and Dangers
Even when the machine is used as designed, and when the aforementioned safety rules are adhered to, the potential
risk of injury must always be considered.
It is especially important to be aware of the following:
The risk of pinching between stationary and moveable parts of the machine.
The risk of pinching on the clamping devices of the machine.
The risk of injury from sharp edges when handling, adjusting or changing the tooling.
The risk of injury due to the inhalation of wood dust when operating the machine.
The potential risk of injury on the electrical parts of the machine.
6. Toolkit
The machine is shipped with a Hoffmann toolkit, consisting of:
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Hex key 2.5mm
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Hex key 3.0mm
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Hex key 4.0mm
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Hex key 5.0mm
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Hex key 6.0mm
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Wrench 14mm
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Wrench 17mm
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One Safety Equipment Starter Kit (safety glasses, ear plugs, dust mask)
This starter kit is included as a courtesy to allow the machinery owner to start using this
machine upon receipt. It is the machine owner’s responsibility to supply additional safety
equipment as needed, and the machine operator’s responsibility to use all safety equipment as
instructed.
