Castle TSM-21 Serial 61064 and lower (Mead) Operator Manual - Manual (Page 5)

Setting Up Your TSM-21
Always use eye protection when operating power equipment.
ƒ Your Castle TSM-21 pocket machine was set up and tested for proper operation at the
factory. It is normal to find a small amount of sawdust in the TSM-21 from this process.
ƒ Verify that the power switch is turned off. Remove the power cord and foot pedal from
inside the machine.
ƒ Remove the brass elbow from the black urethane hose by pushing the floating ring
towards the elbow and pulling the hose at the same time.
ƒ Thread the elbow into the top of the clamp cylinder. It is pre-primed and self-sealing.
Point it towards the back of the machine and firmly push the hose back into the fitting.
(Figure 1)
Figure 1
ƒ Connect a clean dry air supply to the left side of the machine with a minimum supply of
80 PSI. The TSM-21 has an internal air pressure regulator that is preset to 85psi. Using
an air supply of less than 80 PSI will result in insufficient clamping force, which can
cause material shifting and possible injury to the operator.
ƒ We recommend that you use an inline filter/water trap. Do not connect a lubricator to
the machine. (Most lubricants will damage the pneumatic seals in the air system.)
ƒ Using the wrenches located in the back of the machine make sure the router bit is secure
in the collet.
ƒ Inspect the T-Handle for the drill motor on the carriage (see Figure 2) and the U-bolt
connection for the router motor, that they are secure and the motors are held tightly.
ƒ Install work top with 4 flat head bolts and nylock nuts supplied, go to the back of the
machine and by hand, move the carriage forward and backward, mimicking its working
motion.
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