CASTLE TSM-21 - Router Operation; Drill Operation; Overall Machine Operation and Pocket Adjustment

CASTLE, INC TSM-21 Bosch Motor Carriage Install Page 9 of 25
3.1 Removing the Router Stop Plate
Note: Marking the location of the Router Stop Plate on the yellow Clamp guard will
save time and keep the same web depth when installing the new Router Stop
Plate.
• From the back door use a Phillips Screw Driver remove the screws holding the switch portion
(wires attached) of the two piece Router Stop Switch. (Save for installation of new stop
plate.)
• The switches are held in place with square nuts (save for installation of new stop plate).
• From the top of the machine use a 7/16 wrench to remove the ¼-20 Nylock Nut
• Remove the washer (save for installation of new stop plate)
• Push the bolt through into the clamp guard and remove by reaching through the back door
and up into the clamp guard. (Save for installation of new stop plate.)
• Remove the old plate by angling the top of the Router Stop Plate through the slot next to the
clamp guard and removing through the back door.
• Remove the magnet portion of the Router Stop Switch
• Save magnet, screws, and square nuts for installation of new stop plate.
3.2 Removing the Porter Cable Motor Carriage
• Remove the Porter Cable motors from the Carriage.
• Disconnect the Spring from the Carriage with a pair of pliers but leave attached to the case.
• Disconnect the Drive Cylinder from the Carriage but leave attached to the case.
• Remove the cotter pin from the clevis pin (save for installation of new carriage)
• Remove the clevis pin from the rod clevis (save for installation of new carriage)
Note: Removing the Work Top will allow easier access to the router motor, spring,
and drive cylinder.
• Remove the Set Screws on the sides of the machine
• Loosen the ¼-20 Nylock nuts with a 7/16 Wrench