Castle TSM-12 User Manual
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CASTLE, INC
TSM‐12 OWNERS MANUAL V1.0
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6.
Unpack the Bosch #1617 router motor, collet
wrenches and 3/8 collet. Remove router from base.
DO NOT UNTIE THE POWER CORD! Replace the
1/2” collet with the 3/8” collet (from the hardware
pack) onto the motor and insert the Castle Premium
carbide router bit until it sits 1” above the top of the
collet. Secure the router bit with the collet wrenches.
Toggle the motor switch to the “ON” position.
Fig 12
7.
Install the router in the yellow carriage, carefully noting the orientation (Fig 13). With
the motor firmly engaged against the carriage,
tighten the locknuts with a 7/16” wrench and the
bar knob by hand. Alternate back and forth to in-
sure even thread engagement. Plug the router
into the remaining outlet.
Fig 13
8.
Position the work top as shown, with the grey friction
pad directly under the clamp-guard. Using (4) ¼”-20 x
1” flathead machine screws, and (4) ¼”-20 nylon lock-
nuts, fasten the work top to the machine (Fig 14). Use
the supplied 5/32” hex key and your 7/16” wrench to
tighten.
Fig 14