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Original Instructions BM16 Sliding Table Morticer Version 3.4 November 2022 To register this product please visit www.recordpower.info It is important to register your product as soon as possible in order to receive efficient after sales support and be entitled to the full 5 year guarantee. Your statutory rights are not affected.
Contents Explanation of Symbols General Health & Safety Guidance Health & Safety Guidance for Morticing Machines Record Power Guarantee Specifications Getting to Know your Machine Contents of the Package Assembly - General Assembly - Chisel and Bit Setting up the Machine...
1.1 Explanation of Symbols THE SYMBOLS AND THEIR MEANINGS SHOWN BELOW MAY BE USED THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION WHEREVER THE WARNINGS ARE USED. Mandatory Instructions Read and fully understand the instruction manual before attempting to use the machine. Indicates an instruction that requires particular attention Wear protective eyewear Use respiratory protective equipment...
1.2 General Health & Safety Guidance Ensure that you carefully read and fully understand the 6. The machine should be level and stable at all times instructions in this manual before assembly, installation and use • When using a leg stand or cabinet base that is designed to be fitted to of this product.
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1.2 General Health & Safety Guidance • If the work area is to be left unattended, all machinery should be • Do not use another person as a substitute for a table extension, or as switched ‘OFF’ and isolated from the mains power supply. additional support for a work piece that is longer or wider than the basic table, or to help feed, support, or pull the work piece.
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1.2 General Health & Safety Guidance of parts and any other conditions that may affect the operation of a risk of personal injury or damage to the machine and invalidation of the machine. the warranty. 32. Have your machine repaired by a qualified person •...
Guarantee should be made directly to Record Power or its Authorised Distributor Record Power guarantees that for a period of 5 years from the date of (for details of the Authorised Distributor in your country please see purchase the components of qualifying Products (see clauses 1.2.1 to your Product manual or check www.recordpower.info for details).
4. Specifications Table Size: 180 x 157mm Chisel Shank: ” Table Height: 125mm Maximum Chisel Stroke: 130mm Maximum Drill Depth: 70mm Distance from Fence to Centre of Chisel: 70mm Maximum Workpiece Height: 120mm Chuck Capacity: 13mm Maximum Workpiece Depth: 125mm Motor: 1/2hp Table Movement Side to Side: 160mm Frequency: 50hz...
6. Contents of the Package 1 - Operating Handle 2 - Socket Head Cap Screw 3 - Table Control Lever 4 - Stops x2 5 - Chuck Key 6 - Distance Stop Rods x2 7 - BM16 Morticer...
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7a. Assembly - General Operating Lever 1) Remove the morticer from the shipping carton. 2) Place the machine onto a suitable surface, at a height that will enable you to work comfortably and to ensure that there is adequate room on either side for the size of timber you plan to use.
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This will eventually cause the chisel to break. It is recommended that for best results only Record Power chisels and bits should be used in this machine.
8. Setting Up the Machine Work Clamp Chisel General Notes The mortise will generate a lot of ‘grip’ on the chisel, especially the first cut, or if the timber is a little green. Make sure you use the table clamp assembly to help control the timber during the raise operation of the morticer.
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9a. Maintenance - General There is very little maintenance required on your morticer. Keep it clean Table - Make sure the rack and pinion gears do not become clogged with chips/sawdust also keep well lubricated to prevent wear on the gears. (See Pic 10) Rack and pinion gear - Lightly spray oil on all exposed metal surfaces if the machine is going to...
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9b. Maintenance - Chisel and Bit Chisel Abrasion Square Corners Look downward into the hollow of the chisel, check to see whether any of the bevelled areas inside the chisel (where hollow becomes circular) have dulled or any of the square corners have become round (Pic 10). The angles of the corners should be filed to regain the original shape.
10. Trouble Shooting Should you have any difficulty arise during operation, check the power cord and connection. If the problem does not appear to be related to the power supply, the following table may help to identify it. IMPORTANT Disconnect the machine from the power supply before servicing the machine.
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Andrew Greensted Managing Director Technical file held by Andrew Greensted, Record Power Ltd, Centenary House, 11 Midland Way, Barlborough Links, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4XA, United Kingdom Record Power B.V., Verlengde Poolseweg 16, 4818 CL BREDA, Netherlands, Tel: +31 76 52 44 766...
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