Castle TSM-21 Serial 64234 and above (Bosch) Operator Manual - Manual (Page 27)

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 27 of 41
6.3 Pilot Drill Bit
• Open the rear door and unplug the drill motor.
NOTE: Removal of the Work Top will facilitate the removal of the Drill Motor by making it
easier to access and loosen the U-Bolt Top Nut and the black T-Knob.
• Locate the Drill Motor U-Bolt Top Nut and loosen with a 7/16” wrench. Do not remove nut.
(Fig 23)
• Locate the black T-Knob to the left of the drill motor at the top of the carriage (Fig23).
Loosen the T-Knob, but do not remove.
Fig 23
• Work Drill Motor to the left – away from the carriage – until you can remove the motor.
• When re-installing insert the motor through the loosed U-Bolt until it stops. Make sure the
motor cord is pointing to the floor of the machine. Tighten the U-Bolt Top Nut and the black
T-Knob to secure motor.
6.4 General Machine Maintenance
The model TSM-21 requires some maintenance. To ensure the productivity and longevity of
your Castle Pocket Cutter, it is essential to follow a few simple steps. How often these steps are
performed depends upon the number of hours the machine is operated each day. As a general
rule, operators should visually inspect the machine at the start of each work shift in the following
manner:
• Check the Power Cord and the Foot Switch cord for wear or damage.