ABOUT YOUR NEW MORTISING MACHINE This Shop Fox Mortising Machine has been specially designed by Woodstock International, Inc. to provide ® many years of trouble free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation.
WARRANTY, RETURNS AND SPECIFICATIONS Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all SHOP FOX ship and materials for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase by the original owner. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, lack of maintenance, or to repair or alterations made or specifically authorized by anyone other than Woodstock International, Inc.
SAFETY FIRST! READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
Some debris will be ejected becoming eye and breathing hazards. Never use tools that are in poor condition. Inspect Mortising Machine for free motion of the head casting, loose drill bit/chisel housing, loose nuts/bolts and unusual sounds before connecting machine to power and operating.
Mortising Machine. Add up the load ratings of all machines on the circuit. If this number exceeds the rating of the circuit breaker or fuse, use a different outlet.
AVOIDING POTENTIAL INJURIES Figure 2. Unplug before changing chisels. Figure 3. Always clamp workpiece. Fig. 4. Secure depth stop before removing gas spring. Figure 5. Remove safety key when not in use. Figure 6. Never place hands under chisel. Fig. 6A. Secure depth stop before adjusting quick-set handle above.
Hand Lever Spring Chuck Key Wood Table Hold Down Box Contents Fence 4mm, 6mm and 8mm Allen 10. Fine Adjusting Bracket 11. Tool Tray 12. Hold Down Rods (3) 13. Chisel Bushings (2) W1671 Mortising Machine. It ® Wrenches ®...
Failure to com- ply may result in serious personal injury. Figure 8. Machine positioned near edge of bench. W1671 Mortising Machine is assembled at the fac- ® wrenches (supplied), a hand drill, a ® machine to power at this time.
Slide it over the pencil layout. Recheck for proper working clearance and adjust as needed. The mortising machine may be secured with lag bolts or through bolts with washers and nuts (not supplied). 3. Use the mounting holes in the base as drill guides and drill holes.
Clutch Figure 11. Assembly break down. Figure 11A. Secure collar onto hand lever. Hand Lever Shouldered Bolt Attaching the hand lever requires the use of the 4 and 5mm Allen 1. Locate the shouldered bolt, clutch and small spring. 2. Insert the spring into the clutch and place the clutch on the hub.
Gas Spring The gas spring can be secured to 3 different locations along the side or back of the left col- umn. Each location offers a different range of motion for the mortising head. In the instruc- tions below, we will cover only the side loca- tion.
Figure 14. Work table secured with screws. Figure 15. Slide fence support through block. Figure 16. Micro-adjustable stop in position. Work Table 1. Secure the wooden work table with the 2 head screws provided. See Figure Phillips ® Fence 1. The fence comes with a micro-adjustable stop attached to the fence support rod, which retains a spring.
There are 3 hold down support rods supplied with the mortising machine. The length of the support rod used will be determined by the height of the workpiece. More informa- tion about using the hold down is detailed in the section titled Adjustments.
Always unplug the mor- tising machine changing chisels. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. WRONG Figure 19. Drill bit must extend beyond chisel. Figure 20. Back edge of chisel parallel with fence. Installing Chisels Select the size needed for your project and fol- before low the instructions below.
ADJUSTMENTS Gas Spring Locations The gas spring can be positioned in 1 of 3 loca- tions to allow clearance for different board thicknesses or to mortise a board on edge. To determine which setting to use, look at the chart in Figure 21 and find the board thickness that most closely fits your workpiece.
Figure 23. Snapping gas spring into place. Position depth stop rod to touch table and secure with lock knob before removing the gas spring. The head may drop sud- denly, causing injury. Never make adjustments to the head when a chisel is installed into the mor- tising machine.
Pivot Feature The head and column assembly can be adjusted for mortising off of the base. This will allow the mortising machine to accommodate a larger workpiece than those previously listed. To change the position of the head and column assembly: 1.
Figure 27. Aligning chisel to marked workpiece. Figure 28. Repositioning the support block. Figure 29. Support block locations. 5. Place the workpiece against the fence and position the fence so the chisel is near the penciled in marks. Lock the fence. 6.
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.
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Figure 32. Use penciled line to gauge depth. The chisel will become hot during operation. Use gloves or wait until chisel has cooled before remov- ing. Serious personal inju- ry may occur. Figure 33. Sequence of cuts. the head is lowered so the chisel rests on the workpiece.
Regular periodic maintenance on your Model W1671 Mortising Machine will ensure its opti- mum performance. Make a habit of inspecting the machine each time you use it. Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary.
DO NOT MODIFY AND/OR USE THIS MORTISING MACHINE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. Modifications or improper use of this tool will void the warranty. If you are confused about any aspect of this machine, DO NOT use it until all your questions have been answered.
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