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OPERATION
The following are suggestions that give a general idea of how a Screw Pocket is intended
to be operated. No instructions can replace common sense and experience. Be sure all
operators have enough time and material to become familiar with the operating
characteristics of this machine, and have FULLY READ AND UNDERSTOOD all operating
and safety instructions.
Capacities of the Machine
Small Work pieces:
Do not process pieces that are so small that your hand must be behind or under the Bit & Clamp Guard
(Pg. 15, Fig. 9).
Safety Speed Screw Pocket Machines are not recommended for work pieces that are shorter
than the clamp guard. Rails and similarly narrow stock can be positioned using the Perpendicular Guides as long
as they extend beyond the clamp guard
and have a minimum of 3/8” on each side (offset) of the pocket.
Large Panels:
There is no limit to the size of large panels, as long as they are supported properly. For example, the use of
support tables or roller stands can help stabilize long or large panels. When processing large panels, the
Perpendicular Guides (Pg.12, Fig. 6) can be removed. This allows large panels to lay flat on the table. Remove
the four Perpendicular Guide Knobs (Pg.12, Fig. 6), then remove the two Perpendicular Guides. The
Perpendicular Guides and Knobs should be reinstalled for efficiently and quickly processing rails or similar stock.
Work piece thickness:
The Screw Pocket Machines can process material with a thickness r
ange of ½” (minimum), through 1-½”
(maximum).
Do not cut pockets in material less than 1/2" thick. Doing so could result in the workpiece
being insufficiently clamped, and could cause bit breakage or operator injury.
