
Model W1671 (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/02)
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Figure 16. Indexing handle by swinging out.
Figure 17. Compressing gas spring to assemble.
Gas Spring
ASSEMBL
Y
The gas spring can be secured to 3 different loca-
tions along the side or back of the left column.
Each location offers a different range of motion
for the mortising head. In the instructions below,
we will cover only the side location. Further
explanation will follow in the
Adjustments sec-
tion.
1. Adjust the depth stop lever until it touches
the table surface.
2. Lift the head using the hand lever. If neces-
sary, index the lever
(Figure 16) to make
multiple turns of the hub so the head moves
to its highest elevation.
Be sure to position
the depth stop rod so that it touches the
base of the machine and lock it in place
before indexing the handle. This ensures
the weight of the head casting is support-
ed while adjustments are made.
3. The gas spring ends snap into place over
the ball-end junction. It may be necessary
to compress the gas spring slightly to align
sockets in gas springs with ball-end junction
(
Figure 17).
Position depth stop to
touch table and secure
with lock knob before
indexing the hand lever.
The head may drop sud-
denly, causing injury.