Castle TSM-21 Serial 64234 and above (Bosch) Operator Man Manuel d'utilisateur

CASTLE INC PO BOX 750236 PETALUMA CA 94975 WWW.CASTLEUSA.COM Owners Manual TSM-21 Pocket Hole Machine CASTLE,INC.

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 10 of 41 8. Keep two hands on the work piece when initiating a pocket cycle on this machine. 9. Bef

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 11 of 41 2.3 Machine Requirements Power Supply: 115 VAC ± 10%, 60 Hz, 20 Amp Service Warning: Do no

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 12 of 41 3 Setting Up Your TSM-21 Caution: Always use eye protection when operating power equipment

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 13 of 41 Warning: Do not introduce lubricants, oils, or solvents into the pneumatic system. Irrepara

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 14 of 41 3.1 Initial Configuration Now that the machine is connected to a power source and air supply

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 15 of 41 • The Router Feed rate can be adjusted by using the flow control knob next to the air supply

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 16 of 41 4 Adjustments 4.1 Router Feed Rate Adjustment The Router Feed Rate Adjustment knob is locate

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 17 of 41 Note: If the work piece shifts noticeably during the Pocket Cycle, this usually means the R

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 18 of 41 • Loosen the nylon locking nut. • To shorten the Web, slide the black Stop Plate toward t

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 19 of 41 4.4 Drill Feed Rate Adjustment The stroke speed with which the machine drills the pilot hole

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CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 20 of 41 4.5 Pilot Drill Depth Adjustment The Pilot Drill operation works best when the drill depth

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 21 of 41 4.6 Pilot Drill Height Adjustment The position of the Pilot Hole can be raised or lowered sl

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 22 of 41 • To raise the pilot hole, slide the plate upward one or two hole positions (each hole posi

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 23 of 41 5 Operation Caution: Read the Operator Manual carefully before operating. Make sure that you

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 24 of 41 • Turn the Power Switch on (Fig 19). • Place the work piece to be pocketed on the Work Top

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 25 of 41 6 Service and Maintenance 6.1 Tool Changes Caution: Do not attempt to change tooling with c

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 26 of 41 • Allow the motor to drop into your left hand, then lift it out the rear door and change th

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

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 28 of 41 • Ensure that the Router Bit and the Drill Bit are clean, sharp, and undamaged. • Keep the

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 29 of 41 Note: Failure to clean sawdust from your machine may void your Warranty! Castle provides pr

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 3 of 41 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION...

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 30 of 41 7 Troubleshooting Warning: Electrical Hazard: Do not attempt to service Control Box compone

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 31 of 41 Scan with QR reader to watch. Total elapsed time: approximately two seconds. Or view on the

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 32 of 41 7.2 Safety Switch The Safety Switch on the TSM-21 consists of a magnet (no wires) mounted ne

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 33 of 41 • When the blade is raised a closed circuit should be registered (approximately 0 ohms). If

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 34 of 41 • Without depressing the spring plate, the switch should register as an open circuit. When

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 35 of 41 7.5 Router Stop Switch The Router Stop Switch consists of a magnet (no wires) mounted near a

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 36 of 41 7.6 Drill Stop Switch The Drill Stop Switch consists of a magnet (no wires) mounted near a m

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 37 of 41 Fig 29 • Turn on the power to the machine and make a test pocket. • If the drill still sta

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 38 of 41 7.7 Serial Number Log SERIAL NUMBER LOG MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER SERIAL NO. Castle, Inc

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 39 of 41 8 Warranty Information 8.1 Warranty Your Castle Machine is warranted for one (1) full year fr

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 4 of 41 7.6 DRILL STOP SWITCH ...

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 40 of 41 8.2 30-Day Refund Policy Any Castle machine may be returned by the End User, for any reason

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 41 of 41 8.4 Warranty Part Replacement 8.4.1 New product (within 30 days) • Castle is obliged to prov

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 5 of 41 1 Introduction Thank you for making the Castle TSM-21 Screw Pocket Machine the latest addition

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 6 of 41 1.2 Identification of Operating Features and Controls Power Switch: Located on the left sid

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 7 of 41 Motor Carriage: The Motor Carriage is the yellow, pivoting A-frame structure inside the mach

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 8 of 41 1.3 Manual Contents Notice This manual is not fully comprehensive. It does not and cannot c

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 OWNERS MANUAL V2.0 Page 9 of 41 2 Machine Safety The Castle Model TSM-21 pocket machine was designed with operator safety as a