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Framers Corner M4 Owner's Manual

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M4 Manual Underpinner
Use Only Genuine:
Framers Corner Universal Wedges
Our Wedges are 10.3mm Wide
Available in Softwood and Hardwood Types
Always Use Glued Side Up
Framers Corner, Cedar Court, Walker Road,
Hilltop Industrial Estate, Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU
Tel. 01530 516 926 Fax. 01530 516 929
email: sales@framerscorner.co.uk website: framerscorner.co.uk

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  • Page 1 Our Wedges are 10.3mm Wide Available in Softwood and Hardwood Types Always Use Glued Side Up Framers Corner, Cedar Court, Walker Road, Hilltop Industrial Estate, Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU Tel. 01530 516 926 Fax. 01530 516 929 email: sales@framerscorner.co.uk website: framerscorner.co.uk...
  • Page 2: General Safety Rules

    M4 Technical Specification Moulding Width (Using Rebate Clamp) 0-70mm Moulding Width (Without Clamp) 0-110mm Moulding Height 0-100mm Pin Placement from Back Corner 0-120mm Wedge Sizes 5mm to 15mm Weight 55kg Rating Trade Manufacturers Warranty 1 year GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the machine until you have read thoroughly and understood completely all instructions, rules, etc.
  • Page 3 Unpacking The Underpinner Check the contents have arrived safely and all components are present according to the list below. Large Parts A) Front Stop Bar G) Round Pad B) Clamp Adjuster H) Left Table C) Vertical Bar I) Front Clamp D) Handle J) Right Table E) Washer...
  • Page 4 MAIN FEATURES OF THE M4 UNDERPINNER Clamp Height Adjuster Top Clamp Lock Top Clamp Pad Fence Lock Front Clamp Front Wedge Position Lock Sliding Fence Rear Wedge Position Lock Wedge Light Magazine Feeder Side Table Wedge Height Adjuster ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Fit the Rubber Feet Screw 4 feet (K) into threaded holes in the base of the stand.
  • Page 5 2) Assemble the Fence Unlock two cap head bolts using the Hex key supplied. Slide the fence forward until the two round guide bars are flush with the front of the fence bracket. Fit the Handle and Locking Collar (Q) over the right hand fence bar. Insert the Front Stop Bar (A) into the hole in the fence block.
  • Page 6 Place the Brass Nipple (S) into the threaded hole in the fence block. Screw in the Locking Handle (R). 3) Assemble the Top Clamp Fit the Clamp Adjuster (B) onto the bridge and secure in place with Washer (E) and Handle (D).
  • Page 7 Push the adjusting button inwards and insert the vertical bar from above (C). Screw the L Shaped Pad (F) on to the end of the vertical bar. 4) Assemble the Front Clamp Position the Front Clamp (L) so that one of the round holes aligns over the Clamp Pusher. 5) Assemble the Side Tables Use 8 Cap Head Bolts (O) and Washers (P) to fit the 2 Side Tables (H&J).
  • Page 8 6) Fit the Accessory Tray Undo the two cap head bolts located on the left hand side of the machine and use them to secure the Accessory Tray. Store the service tools and spare wedges here. 7) Remove the Footpedal Locking Clamp For safety during transport the main pedal is locked down.
  • Page 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1) Set the Fence The fence will slide smoothly forward and back. This allows wedges to be inserted into any position on the moulding. The fence is fitted with a limit stop to set the front wedge position and a limit stop to set the rear wedge position.
  • Page 10 20mm high wedge. Always use the fence lock when stacking. 3) Select the Appropriate Sized Wedge The M4 can use wedge (V-nail) sizes - 5mm, 7mm, 10mm, 12mm and 15mm. Please Note: Use only Genuine Framers Corner Universal wedges 10.3mm Width, supplied in glued strips.
  • Page 11 Adjust the wedge selector on the right hand side of the underpinner to match the size of the wedge being used. Pull back the nylon cord and hook the looped end over the anchor bolt. Insert a strip of wedges, sharpened side upwards. When using genuine Framers Corner Wedges: Insert Glued Side Up...
  • Page 12 Unhook the nylon cord and gently let the spring push the strip of wedges into the magazine. Use visual observation to confirm that the wedges slide under the cap with a gap of no more than 0.5mm. No More Than 0.5mm To remove wedges from the magazine, reverse the procedure.
  • Page 13 5) Set the Front Clamp The front clamp grips the moulding by the rebate. The clamp holds the moulding securely even when moving from one wedge position to another. Place a piece of the moulding to be used against the fence.
  • Page 14 8) Insert the Wedge With all the above settings made:  Push the fence into the back position  Press down and hold the right hand pedal  Place 2 mitred pieces against the fence  Release the right hand pedal ...
  • Page 15: Routine Maintenance

    ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 1) Cleaning Clean any excess glue from around the wedge exit point. Clean the top of the table using a silicone spray or similar product to allow the fence to slide smoothly. 2) Clearing a blockage Occasionally, a wedge may get jammed in the magazine. It may be possible to pull the wedges out by hand.
  • Page 16 M4 Trouble Shooting Guide Fault Cause Remedy Wedges are too wide to load into the Wrong type of wedges Only Universal type 10.3mm wedges can be magazine used Faulty wedges Check with wedge supplier No wedge is inserted into the moulding...
  • Page 17 M4 Parts List Parts List For Drawing 1 Part No. Description Part No. Description M4#01 Floorstand M4#02 Washer M4#03 Stop Screw M4#04 Adjustable Handle for Pedal Stop M4#05 Foot Pedal Stop M4#06 M8 Nut M4#07 M5 Countersunk Screw M4#08 Main Body...
  • Page 18 M4 Parts Drawing 1...
  • Page 19 M4 Parts Drawing 2...
  • Page 20 Socket Head Screw M4#11-16.27 Socket Head Screw M4#11-16.28 Left Hand Housing M4#11-16.29 Drive Pin M4#11-16.30 End Spring M4#11-16.31 Socket Head Screw M4#11-16.32 Pin And Ball M4#11-16.33 Wedge Height Selector M4#11-16.34 Setting Screw M4#11-16.35 M4#11-16.36 M5 Grubscrew M4 Parts Drawing 3...