EN 61029-1:2009+A11 06/42/EC - Annex I/05.2006 Type Bench Morticer Model AW16BM and conforms to the machinery example for which the EC Type-Examination Certificate No AM 50476859 has been issued by Laizhou Tongtailai Machinery Co., Ltd. Signed at: No. 2666 Shuangfeng Road Chengguo Dongfeng Laizhou 261437, Shandong and complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements.
WHAT’S INCLUDED Quantity Item Part AW16BM Bench Morticer Operating Lever Saddle Operating Wheel Operating Wheel Shaft Distance Stop Rods Bag 1 M6 x 30mm and M6 x 16mm Lift and Shift Handles Ring Collar Clamps with Lift and Shift Handles...
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 230V MACHINES The following will enable you to observe good working • Leave machine unplugged until work is about to practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and main- commence. • Always disconnect by pulling on the plug body tain your tools and equipment in good working order.
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ASSEMBLY Please take some time to read the section entitled there is adequate room on either side for the size of timber “Illustration and Parts Description” to identify the you plan to use. Once you are happy, bolt the morticer various parts of your machine so that you are familiar down.
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ASSEMBLY Locate the operating wheel (B), slide it on to the operating wheel shaft (C) as shown in fig 6 (Note: Make sure the locating key engages into the shaft’s machined slot). Secure using the phillips screw and clamping washer you removed earlier (See fig 7).
SPECIFICATION Code 107675 Max Height of Timber with 12.7mm Chisel and Bit Model AW16BM 110 mm (160 mm with optional spacer block) Max Chisel Size Softwood Rating Workshop 16 mm Max Chisel Size Hardwood 16 mm Power 550 W Overall L x W x H...
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ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION Lift and shift handle lock Transverse gib strip adjusters Table gib strip adjusters Table fine feed control knob Door catch Auger mounting chuck Chuck door securing screw...
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ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION Locking bolt Operating lever Motor Chuck access door Lift and shift handle lock Headbox gib Headbox support strip adjusters column Table clamping Gas powered assembly head return strut Table Base casting Fence Distance stop assembly Adjustment grub screw, one to each corner for squaring up the support column...
SETTING UP THE MACHINE Initial Set up Introduce the chisel into the adaptor collar, press the auger up into the chuck, tighten the chuck and withdraw the chuck key. Gently pinch the chisel in place by finger tightening the clamping bolt. (See figs A,B) Fig A.
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SETTING UP THE MACHINE Setting the chisel auger clearance Fig C. General Notes down, and put the end of the timber against the chisel. Position the headbox so that the chisel points or the The mortise will generate a lot of ‘grip’ on the chisel, auger point are at the depth required, raise the depth stop especially the first cut, or if the timber is a little green.
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SETTING UP THE MACHINE Depth Stop Assembly The hinged depth stop can be using to adjust the depth of the morticer (See fig A). The ring collar clamp can also be used as a depth stop (See fig B). Fig A. Fig B.
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SETTING UP THE MACHINE Table Clamp Assembly The table clamp can be adjusted to accommodate different sizes of timber using the pre-drilled holes in the table (See figs 13,15 and 16). To the base of the clamp there is pin which slots into the centre holes in the table to prevent movement (See figs 13 and 14).
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Headbox support column Raiser Block Assembly (Order no: 950175) M10 x 78mm bolts Drill Chuck and Adaptor (Order no: 400287) You can turn your morticer into a pillar drill by attaching a drill chuck and adaptor.
MAINTENANCE There is very little maintenance required on your morticer. Keep it clean Once a month Make sure the rack and pinion gears do not become Blow/suck the motor to remove any debris that might clogged with chips/sawdust. have lodged in the fan cover. Lightly spray oil on all exposed metal surfaces if the Oil the chuck and exercise it over its full range to ensure machine is going to stand idle for any length of time.
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