Product Manual

BENCH MORTISER SAFETY
1. Do not operate this machine until it has been fully as-
sembled and adjusted according to the instructions.
2. Always wear ANSI Z87.1-approved eye protection and
a face shield/dust mask.
3. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when using the
mortiser. Keep hands, hair and other body parts away
from the mortiser bits. Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in the tool.
4. Do not wear gloves when operating the mortiser.
5. Mount the machine to a stable workbench to prevent
it from sliding or tipping over.
6. Check the workpiece carefully for splits, knots, nails,
or other obstructions. These types of blemishes may
cause a safety hazard during cutting.
7. Only attempt to mortise materials with flat surfaces.
For other styles and shapes of surfaces, applicable work
supports are required.
8. Properly secure the workpiece using the fence and
hold-down clamp to prevent it from lifting or shifting
during operation.
9. Make sure mortiser bits are sharp, free of damage.
Never use dull or damaged bits.
10. Mortiser bits can fly out of the chuck at the operator
if it is not properly secured. Make sure to fully tighten
both the chisel and the auger bit before mortising opera-
tions.
11. Remove the chuck key and all adjustment devices
before starting the machine.
12. Do not turn on the mortiser until all objects (tools,
scrap pieces, etc) are cleared off the table.
13. Allow the machine to reach full speed before feeding
the bits into the workpiece. Do not turn on the machine
while the drill bit or chisel is contacting the workpiece.
14. Turn off and unplug the machine before doing any
cleaning or maintenance. Use a brush or compressed
air to remove chips or debris. Never use your hands to
remove excess material and debris.
BENCH MORTISER SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and
the warning labels.
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