Castle TSM-12 - Manual (Page 5)

CASTLE, INC TSM‐12 OWNERS MANUAL V1.0 Page 5 of 23
2 Machine Safety
The Castle TSM-12 was designed with operator safety as a priority. This machine was carefully
packaged for shipment at our factory. Upon receipt of the machine, inspect for shipping damage.
Report any damage IMMEDIATELY to the freight company, your Castle dealer and to Castle,
Inc. DO NOT attempt to operate the machine if you observe any physical damage. Contact
Castle, Inc. at 800.282.8338 for instructions.
2.1 Safety Rules
The Castle Model TSM-12 Bench-top Pocket Machine was designed with operator safety as a
priority, which is why Castle highly recommends the following:
1. Do not plug machine in until ready to operate.
2. Always wear eye protection when operating or servicing mechanical equipment.
3. Always wear hearing protection when the machine is in operation.
4. Always verify that the drill and router bits are securely tightened.
5. Do not at any time put your hand under the clamp guard, in the path of router bit or drill
bit.
6. Familiarize yourself with the clamping action, routing and drilling functions before plug-
ging the machine into electrical power supply.
7. Always be sure to securely clamp stock before routing or drilling any material.
8. Always plug TSM-12 into 110 volt grounded power outlet.
9. Never allow machine to get wet or be used in a wet environment.