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Carbatec AR-LM2 Instruction Manual

Drill powered lock morticer

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AR-LM2
CARBATEC DRILL POWERED
LOCK MORTICER
I N S T R U C T I O N S M A N U A L
car ba tec.com .au
V2
Please note:
Power drill is not included

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  • Page 1 Please note: Power drill is not included AR-LM2 CARBATEC DRILL POWERED LOCK MORTICER I N S T R U C T I O N S M A N U A L car ba tec.com .au...
  • Page 2 Aussie woodworkers. Backed by our no-fuss after-sales care and warranty support, you can trust Carbatec to keep you woodworking, as promised. We look forward to sharing in your woodworking journey! If you have any questions about our products or service,...
  • Page 3: What's In The Box

    Changes and improvements may be made at any time, with no obligation on the part of Carbatec to modify previously delivered units. Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, to provide you with the guidelines for the proper safety, assembly and operation of this machine.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    AR-LM2 CONTENTS What’s in the box Safety instructions Overview Setting up Operation Maintenance Parts diagram Warranty SPECIFICATIONS BRAND Carbatec 500 x 200 x 200mm UNIT SIZE (Not including hanger bar) MORTICING CAPACITY 200mm (L) x 100mm (D) THREADED MORTICE CUTTERS SIZES 5/8"...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    If you have any questions about its application, do not use the tool until you have contacted us and we have advised you. WHEN USING YOUR POWER DRILL TO OPERATE THE AR-LM2 CARBATEC MORTICE LOCK CUTTING JIG, TAKE CARE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
  • Page 6: Overview

    AR-LM2 OVERVIEW CARBATEC DRILL POWERED LOCK MORTICER Door hook / Height set bar Depth stop Mortice cutter Spindle housing Height rods Housing guides Self centring clamps Mortice length stops HEX drive FOR T EC H N I CAL S UPPORT CAL L 1 800 6 58 111...
  • Page 7: Setting Up

    SETTING UP SETTING UP The Carbatec Drill Powered Lock Morticer Fig. 1 AR-LM2 is designed to be used with a mains powered (corded) or heavy-duty cordless battery drill, either set at the highest speed possible. Check the spindle shaft and morticing guide...
  • Page 8 SPINDLE SHAFT The spindle shaft (Fig. 3A) that comes with Fig. 3 the AR-LM2, accepts Carbatec threaded mortice cutters (Fig. 4A) and 1/4" shank router bits (Fig. 5A) that are locked in with two grub screws (Fig. 3B). Before using the shaft,...
  • Page 9: Operation

    AR-LM2 OPERATION OPERATION POSITIONING THE JIG Fig. A1 Mark out the exact position of the mortice on the door. Fig. A8 Select required cutter and screw onto the threaded shaft. Fig. A1 Install spindle shaft into the spindle housing. Fig. A2 Fig.
  • Page 10 AR-LM2 OPERATION Join the threaded height rods Fig. A4 together to required length. Fig. A4 Feed the height rods through the holes in the jig clamping feet and tighten the winged knobs. Fig. A5 & A6 Hook the top of the height rod over Fig.
  • Page 11 AR-LM2 OPERATION Clamp the mortice jig to the door, Fig. A9 roughly in the position where the mortice is to be cut and tighten the two knurled handles. Fig. A9 & A10 top mark To set the length of the mortice, slide the spindle up so the edge of the cutter is in line with the top mark.
  • Page 12 Fig. C1 & C2 Fig. C2 NOTE: Most router bits and the standard Carbatec lock mortice cutters do not allow straight plunge cutting. Do not attempt to plunge or drill a straight hole with such cutters. Optional plunge morticing bits are available.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    AR-LM2 as the bearings are sealed. Keep all cutters sharp and free of chips in the carbide tips or damage to the shank if using router bits. The following Carbatec screw on mortice cutters are available to purchase separately: AR-LM2-34IN..........3/4" (19 mm) AR-LM2-78IN..........7/8" (22.2 mm) AR-LM2-1IN ...........
  • Page 14: Parts Diagram

    AR-LM2 PARTS DIAGRAM Carbatec Drill Powered Lock Morticer AR-LM2 KEY No DESCRIPTION KEY No DESCRIPTION MIDDLE HEIGHT ADJ. ROD LH CLAMPING JAW CLAMP MECHANISM ROD LOWER HEIGHT ADJ. ROD KNOB RUBBER PAD SPRING RH CLAMPING JAW GRUB SCREW BEARING SLIDE...
  • Page 15: Year Warranty

    WARRANTY you must include in the email the following A. We warrant that this Carbatec product will be free information: from defects caused by faulty workmanship or faulty 1. a copy of the order or receipt for the goods;...
  • Page 16 Car ba tec P t y Ltd E info@carbatec.com.au AU: 1800 658 111 NZ: 0800 444 329 1/364 New Cleveland Rd, Tingalpa QLD 4173, Australia ABN 84 010 706 242 ca rb atec.co m .au...