Castle TSM-20 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 5)

TSM-20 Operator’s Manual 3
3.0.3 Place the foot switch in front of the machine in an accessible, safe location.
3.0.4 Connect the machine to a clean air supply. It is strongly recommended that an inline
filter/water trap be used. The Model TSM-20 has internal air pressure regulator that is
preset to 80 psi. 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.
3.0.5 Place the material in which you will cut a Castle Pocket under the hold down cylinder
and firmly push the material against the face of the machine. Position the material so that
the desired pocket location is centered under the hold down cylinder guard.
3.0.6 Turn the power switch to the “ON” position.
3.0.7 Press and release the foot switch to activate a pocket cycle. When the cycle has been
completed the clamp will automatically release the material unless pressure is maintained
on the footswitch.
3.0.8 In the event the machine fails to function properly, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section
of this manual or call your dealer or Castle, Inc. for assistance.
4.0 MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS
The Castle, Inc. Model TSM-20 was designed to be used on a wide variety of materials. You will find
that the machine performs equally well in hardwoods or pressboard materials and in thicknesses from ½”
to ¾”.
4.1 Feed Rate Adjustment
When switching between materials of different density it may be necessary to adjust the router feed rate
to achieve optimum performance. In general, the desired feed rate is slower for harder materials. The
feed rate adjustment knob is located to the left of the power switch on the outside of the control panel.
Rotating the knob clockwise slows the router feed rate, and rotating it counter clockwise increases the
router feed rate.
4.2 Carriage Height Adjustment.
The carriage height as set at the factory will perform well in almost all material thicknesses. However
you may find it useful on occasion to raise or lower the carriage thereby changing the depth of the pocket
and location of the pilot hole. For example when mortising ½” thick material it may be necessary to
lower the carriage to prevent the router bit from cutting through the top surface of the material.
Conversely, when cutting a pocket in material thicker than one inch, raising the carriage will relocate the
pilot hole exit point closer to the center of the material.
4.2.1.1
Loosen the bolts that are threaded into the brass carriage bearings
4.2.1.2 Remove the bolts at the rear of the carriage bearing jacks.
4.2.1.3 Raise or lower the carriage bearing jacks to the desired height.
4.2.1.4 Reinstall and tighten the rear bolts in the holes closest to the desired position.
4.2.1.5 Tighten the bolts that are threaded into the brass carriage bearings