CASTLE, INC MORTISE MACHINE MODEL TSM-20 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Revised: October 2, 2010
CASTLE, INC. MORTISE MACHINE MODEL TSM-20 OPERATOR'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Page # 1.0 GETTING STARTED..................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Warning...................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Check for Damage ..................................................................................................................
1.0 GETTING STARTED 1.1 Warning The Castle Tool Mortise Machine was designed with operator safety as a priority. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL ALL INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN READ. 1.2 Check for Damage Your Castle Tool Mortise Machine was carefully prepared for shipment at our factory. Upon receipt at your plant, carefully inspect the machine for damage. Immediately report any damage to the freight company, your dealer, and Castle, Inc. 1.
2.2 Control Panel/Limit Switches The control panel is the box that is mounted on the left side of the machine, when viewed from the front. It houses the power switch, speed control and air input port. Inside the machine mounted on the back of the control panel are two micro switches. The micro switch at the top of the control panel tells the machine when it is in the neutral position (no bits are out).
3.0.3 3.0.4 3.0.5 3.0.6 3.0.7 3.0.8 4.0 Place the foot switch in front of the machine in an accessible, safe location. Connect the machine to a clean air supply. It is strongly recommended that an inline filter/water trap be used. The Model TSM-20 has internal air pressure regulator that is preset to 80 psi. Using an air supply of less than 80 psi will result in insufficient clamping force which can cause material shifting and possible injury to the operator.
4.2.1.6 5.0 Check that the drill bit is centered on the hole in the face of the machine and that there are no interference problems before operating the machine. MAINTENANCE The Model TSM-20 requires very little maintenance. However, to ensure productivity and longevity of your Castle, Inc. Pocket Machine it is essential that a few simple steps are followed. How often these steps are to be performed is directly proportional to the amount of hours the machine is operated each day.
5.2.2.4 Replace the drill bit in accordance with the Porter-Cable instruction manual with the following exceptions. 5.2.2.4.1 Insert the drill bit into the brass bushing (Castle PN MT04) 5.2.2.4.2 Place the aluminum bit gage on top of the collet nut. 5.2.2.4.3 Adjust the depth of the drill bit so that the tip of the bit is aligned with the line marked “D”. 5.2.2.5 Reinstall the motor making certain that the motor is all the way forward against the motor mount and pulled down in the motor saddle. 6.
