Operator Manual User guide

Motors and Bits
Castle modifies the configuration of the Pocket Router Motor and the Pilot Drill Motor ex
factory from Porter-Cable for suitable mounting on the Motor Carriage.
IMPORTANT
If you replace motors on your machine, be sure to reconfigure the replacement motors to
match the mounting characteristics of the original motors.
The life of the machine is directly related to the care of the motors that cut the pocket and drill
the pilot hole. Because the motors are enclosed in the machine care must be taken to ensure that
they do not overheat. Use the motors as you would use typical router motors in your shop. It is
important that the maintenance guidelines provided in the Porter-Cable instruction manual be
strictly followed.
 Regularly blow out the air passages on both motors with compressed air.
Always wear safety goggles when using compressed air.
 Do not run the motors for more than one hour at a time.
 To prolong motor life, and avoid costly downtime, it is strongly recommended that a dust
collection system be connected to the machine. A port has been provided on the left side
of the machine for this purpose. An air inlet vent on the rear door works with the dust
collector to help keep the motors cool.
IMPORTANT
Failure to clean sawdust from your machine may void your Warranty!
 To ensure safe and effective operation, make certain that there is at least 80psi air
pressure to the machine. Pay attention to the cycle time of machine. A typical cycle will
last from 1½ to 2 seconds. A cycle significantly longer than this may indicate low Router
Feed rate, or low internal air pressure. This will lead to excessive bit wear and shortened
motor life.
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