Castle TSM-21 Serial 61064 and lower (Mead) Operator Manual - Manual (Page 7)

Operating Instructions
Always use eye protection when operating power equipment.
ƒ With the power switch turned off, check to see that the carriage moves freely by hand and
is returned to the neutral position. Neither the router bit nor the drill bit should be
protruding from the machine with the machine at rest.
ƒ Place the foot switch in front of the machine in a safe and comfortable position.
ƒ Turn the power switch on.
Figure 3
ƒ Place the work piece to be pocketed on the worktop. Slide it under the clamp guard and
firmly push it against the face of the machine depressing the safety buttons. The pocket
will be cut at the point directly under the center of the hold down cylinder. (Figure 3)
ƒ Press and release the foot switch to activate the cutting cycle.
ƒ When the cycle has been completed the clamp will automatically release the material.
ƒ A typical machine cycle will take from 1 to 1 ½ seconds to complete if the machine is
functioning properly.
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If the machine fails to cycle properly, call Castle at (800) 282-8338
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