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OPERATIONS
Once assembly is complete and adjustments are
done to your satisfaction, you are ready to test
run the machine.
Make sure the starting switch is off. The paddle
is down for off. Make sure all the fasteners and
lock handles are tight.
Plug in the power cord.
Pull the START paddle. Make sure that your fin-
ger is poised over the paddle,
Figure 30
, just in
case there is a problem. The Mortising Machine
should run smoothly, with little or no vibration
or rubbing noises. Normally, there is some noise
generated by the drill bit turning inside the
chisel. If noise is excessive, it is likely the drill
bit needs to be lowered a little inside the chisel.
Any strange or unnatural noises require you to
stop the machine, wait for it to stop moving,
unplug the machine, investigate and correct the
problem before further operation.
If the source of an unusual noise or vibration is
not readily apparent, please contact our service
department for help at 1-360-734-3482 or by
email at: [email protected].
Test Run
DO NOT attempt to
investigate or adjust
the machine while it is
running. Wait until the
machine is turned off,
unplugged and all work-
ing parts have come to a
stop before proceeding!
Figure 30.
Hand poised over stop paddle.
Always wear safety glass-
es when operating this
Mortising Machine. Failure
to comply may result in
serious personal injury.
OPERATIONS
Making A Mortise
Figure 31.
Setting the depth stop to 2
7
⁄
8
".
1.
Support the head with the hand lever and
unlock the depth stop lock knob. Allow the
depth stop rod to touch the base surface
and secure the rod in place.
2.
Check the set up of the mortising machine
to ensure head height and range of motion
is sufficient. Also, check fasteners and
locks.
3.
Adjust the depth stop rod to correct depth
for producing blind mortises. In
Figure 31
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