Castle TSM-11 - Manual (Page 14)

CASTLE, INC TSM‐11 OWNERS MANUAL V1.4 Page 14 of 22
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Note: For optimal performance it is recommended that your cycle time be as quick
as possible. A slow cycle will result in your tooling dwelling in the material and contribute
to shortened tool life.
4.1 General Information
The hand clamp should be tight enough for a “Brisk” travel of both the routing and drilling
strokes. If your material moves during the cycle, tighten the clamp slightly.
Note: Bit “burning” (router or drill bits) is caused by either dull tooling, too slow of a
movement of the operating lever or both.
Your TSM-11 is powered by two high speed routers and is designed to aggressively enter the
material being pocketed. If you think your tooling is burning while using the TSM-11, chances
are you are probably not moving the operating lever fast enough!
4.2 Dust Collection
To aid in the length of the life of your router motors it is recommended to use dust collection with
your TSM-11. In addition to clearing the dust from the case of the machine, the air flow through
the case of the machine will help to keep your router motors cool.
Your Castle TSM-11 has been designed with two port options for dust collection; one 4” option
for standard shop dust collection systems and one for use with a shop vac. At the rear of your
machine’s case are two knockouts. Depending on the dust collection system you will be using,
use a hammer to knock out the opening desired.
4” Dust Port
Shop Vac
Dust Port