Use and Care Manual

MAINTENANCE

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

• Keep the machine clean and free of dust, and woodchips. Vacuum or brush off any loose debris and wipe

down the machine and the table occasionally with a damp rag.

• An occasional light coating of paste wax can help protect the table surface and reduce workpiece friction.

Ask your local distributor for suggestions on aftermarket surface cleaners and protectants based

on what is readily available in your area. (Avoid using silicon based products that may affect wood finishing

products such as oil, solvent or water-based stains, varnishes and lacquers.)

• Periodically inspect the power cord and plug for damage. To minimize the risk of electric shock or fire, never

operate the mortiser with a damaged power cord or plug. Replace a damaged power cord or plug at the first

visible signs of damage.

• Periodically inspect chisel and bits for signs of visible damage. Replace a chipped or damaged chisel or bit

immediately.

MAKE SURE THE MORTISER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY

MAINTENANCE.

For off-table work, for example with taller workpieces, the

entire head of the mortiser can be swivelled up to 180° left

or right. To swivel the head:

1. To avoid damaging the chisel and bit or the fence,

remove the chisel and bit and move the fence as far

as possible towards the front before swivelling the

head.

2. Loosen the two ratchet levers .

3. Tighten the ratchet lever then swivel the head to the

desired position.

4. Loosen ratchet lever and tighten ratchet levers

to secure the head in position.

HEAD SWIVEL ADJUSTMENT

SHARPENING CHISELS AND BITS

Working with properly sharpened chisel and bits sets will greatly increase the quality of your work and allow you to

obtain clean, crisply cut mortises with minimal effort. With use over time chisels and bits will need to be re-sharpened.

The frequency of use,type of workpiece material and the size and depth of the mortises you cut will affect how often

or infrequently re-sharpening will be required.

You will find there are a variety of aftermarket sharpening tools made by third party sources that are available on

the market for both the chisels and the bits for your mortiser. Your local distributor or tool retailer will be able to

advise you of any sharpening tool options based on what

is readily available in your area.

Take note that chisels should only be sharpened on their

inside edges as any material removed from the outside

edge will affect and change the overall dimensions of the

chisel. An example of a typical chisel sharpening cone is

shown in . Such cones are usually made available in

sets or individually by size and should be matched to the

size of the chisel – your local tool distributor or sharpening

supplies specialist will be able to advise you further. For

best results follow the instructions supplied with the shar-

pening tool or accessory being used.