Always unplug the mor- tising machine before changing chisels. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.
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Figure 19. Drill bit must extend beyond chisel.
Figure 20. Back edge of chisel parallel with fence.
Installing Chisels
Select the size needed for your project and fol- low the instructions below.
1.Support the head with the hand lever and unlock the depth stop lock knob. Allow depth stop rod to touch the base surface and secure the rod in place.
2.Remove the hold down bracket from the support rod and move the fence to the back edge of the work table.
3.Protect your hands. Use gloves or wrap a shop towel around the sharp end of the chisel.
4.Slide the end of the chisel housing into the bushing located just under the chuck. Make sure the opening in the chisel face is away from the operator.
5.Tighten the cap screw to the side of the chisel mount with the 5mm Allen® wrench provided.
6.Tighten the drill bit into the drill chuck with the chuck key provided. Make sure the drilling end of the drill bit is posi- tioned just outside the end of the chisel housing. See Figure 19.
7.Place a straight, tall board against the fence and adjust the fence until the board touches the back edge of the chisel. Tighten the lock handle for the fence.
8.Loosen the cap screw holding the chisel housing and rotate the chisel until the back surface is
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