Castle TSM-35 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 10)

CASTLE, INC TSM-35 OWNERS MANUAL V1.2 Page 10 of 33
4 Operating Instructions
Caution: Always use eye and hearing protection when operating machinery.
1. With the air on and the Case Top down, press the green Start Button. Note: the red Stop
Button must be in the “out” position before the Start Button will activate your machine. If
the red button is pushed in, simply turn the button ¼ turn counter clockwise to release.
2. Place stock to be pocketed under the yellow Clamp Guard.
3. To cut a pocket, push in the Safety Buttons under the Clamp Guard with the material to
be pocketed and depress the Foot Pedal to activate the machine.
4. The cycle start up must be achieved by both the Foot Pedal AND the Safety Buttons.
The Foot Pedal does not have to be released to repeat the machine cycle but the Foot
Pedal must be depressed to operate the machine.
5. The machine will extend the Hold-down Clamp, cut the pocket, drill the pilot hole, and
then release the Hold-down Clamp when the process cycle is complete.
6. Remove the stock and inspect the pocket. If the pocket and pilot hole look correct, you
are ready to proceed with production.
7. A typical machine cycle will take from 1 ½ to 2 seconds to complete if the machine is
functioning properly.
8. If the machine fails to cycle properly, call Castle at (800) 282-8338.