Specific Safety Instructions For Morticers; Initial Assembly; General Instructions For 230V Machines - Axminster AW16BMST User Manual

General Instructions for 230v Machines...

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A X M I N S T E R
W H I T E
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Do not work with cutting or boring tools of any description if you are tired,
your attention is wandering or you are being subjected to distraction. A deep cut, a
lost fingertip or worse; is not worth it!
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Do not use this machine within the designated safety areas of flammable
liquid stores or in areas where there may be volatile gases. There are very
expensive, very specialised machines for working in these areas, THIS IS NOT ONE
OF THEM.
Check that cutters, drills etc., are the correct type and size, are undamaged and are kept
clean and sharp, this will maintain their operating performance and lessen the loading on
the machine.
Above all, OBSERVE.... make sure you know what is happening around you, and USE
YOUR COMMON SENSE.

Specific Safety Instructions for Morticers...

• Ensure that the morticer is firmly fixed to its base as the force exerted through the
operating handle could be enough to over-balance the machine.
• Ensure that the operating handle is returned to the upright position after cutting a mortise.
• Mortice chisels have very sharp ends, handle them with great care.
• Make sure that the timber is held firmly down against the table by using the table clamp.
This prevents the possibility of the timber being pulled upwards as the mortice chisel is
withdrawn from the hole.

Initial Assembly...

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Please take some time to read the section entitled "Identification and Parts
Description" to identify the various parts of your machine so that you are familiar
with the terminology we will use to enable you to set up and operate your Morticer
safely and correctly.
1) Remove the morticer from the shipping carton. Report any shortages or damage to
Axminster Power Tools Customer Service Department . (0800 371822)
2) Place the machine onto a suitable surface, at a height that will enable you to work
comfortably & to ensure that there is adequate room on either side for the size of timber you
plan to use. Once you are happy bolt the morticer down.
3) Locate the operating lever and the grip sleeve, fit the sleeve over the end of the lever.
(If it is difficult to slide on, try lubricating with a small amount of washing up liquid. Locate
the M8 caphead screw, then introduce the operating lever through the rack and pinion
assembly, then secure the lever in place using the M8 caphead bolt. (See figs 1 & 2 )
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