BALADONIA TOOLS MAS-1 User manual
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MAS-1
Mortice Kit
Owner’s Manual
Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference.
Serial Number: ................................................................ Date of Purchase: .....................................
V5/22
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This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation,
maintenance and service of your machine. Save this document, refer to it often and use it to
instruct others on correct operation.
Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in serious
personal injury - including amputation, electrocution or even death.
It is the owners sole responsibility for the safe use of this machine. The responsibility
includes, but is not limited to proper installation in a safe environment; personal training
and usage authorisation; proper inspection and maintenance; manual availability and
comprehension; the application of safety devices; the usage of personal protective
equipment.
The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence,
improper training, machine modifications or misuse.
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Contents
Introduction 5
Sherwood 5
Disclaimer 5
Manual Accuracy 5
Technical Support 5
Section 1: Safety 6
General Safety Rules 6
General Safety Rules For Machinery 6
Section 2: Contents of Carton 8
Key Features 8
Inventory 9
Section 3: Set Up 10
Set Up: Assemble, Align And Install Chisel Holder 10
Mounting Fence 11
Making a Mortise 11
Cut Sequence 12
Specifications 12
Section 4: Warranty 13
Sherwood Warranty Statement 13
Warranty and Service 13
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Introduction
Sherwood
Sherwood delivers reliability. Specified to meet the unique needs of the Australian woodworker.
Backed by Sherwood’s industry-leading 5-year Warranty, Sherwood’s range of woodworking
machinery and accessories has something for Australian woodworkers of every kind. Your Sherwood
product is guaranteed to deliver you years of solid and dependable performance.
Disclaimer
Customers should ensure that they take all reasonable safety precautions when operating Sherwood
products. Sherwood will not be held liable to you in respect of any personal injury (including without
limitation serious injury or death) that you may suffer or sustain directly or indirectly as a result of
the use of products sold by us. Nor will we be liable to you in respect of any other losses arising as a
result of any such personal injury.
Nothing in this disclaimer shall: limit or exclude our liability for death or personal injury resulting from
negligence; limit or exclude our liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; limit any of our
liabilities in any way that is not permitted under applicable law; or exclude any of our liabilities that
may not be excluded under applicable law.
Technical Support
If you have a question about your Sherwood product that isn’t covered in this manual, please email us
Manual Accuracy
We have made every effort to be exact with the specifications, instructions, drawings, and
photographs in theis manual. Our policy of continuous improvement can sometimes mean that
sometimes the machine you receive is slightly different to that shown in the manual.
If you find this to be the case, and the difference between the manual and the product leaves
you confused or unsure about something, check the retailer’s website for an updated version.
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Section 1: Safety
General Safety Rules
General Safety Rules for Machinery
For your own safety, please read and understand this instruction manual before installing
and operating the machine.
Electrical Equipment Injury Risk: You can be shocked, burned or killed by touching live electrical
components or improperly grounded machinery. To reduce this risk, only allow a qualified service
professional to complete electrical installation or repair work. Always disconnect the power before
accessing or exposing electrical equipment.
Disconnect the Power First: Always disconnect the machine from the power supply before making
adjustments, changing tooling or servicing the machine. This prevents an injury from unintended
start-up or contact with live electrical components.
Eye Protection: Always wear ANSI approved safety glasses or face shield when operating or
observing machinery to reduce the risk eye injury or blindness from flying particles. Your everyday eye
glasses are NOT approved safety protection.
Wearing Proper Apparel: Do not wear clothing, apparel or jewelery that can become entangled in
moving parts. Always tie back or cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to reduce risk of slipping and
losing control or accidentally contacting the cutting tool or moving parts.
Hazardous Dust: Dust created by machinery operation can cause cancer, birth defects or long-term
respiratory damage. Be aware of dust hazards associated with each workpiece material. Always wear
a AS/NZS-approved respirator to reduce risk.
Owners Manual: Read and understand this owners manual before using the machine.
Failure to Read This Manual: Failure to adhere to the safety instructions in this manual will have a
higher risk of serious personal injury or injury to others. Only allow competent users and supervised
people to use the machine.
Always Disconnect the Power: When the machine is not in use, disconnect the power, remove the
switch keys or lock the machine to prevent any unauthorised use - especially if children are around.
Child proof your workshop!
Dangerous Environments: Do not use machinery in areas that are wet, cluttered, or have poor
lighting. Operating machinery in these areas greatly increase the risk of accidents and injury.
Mental Alertness Required: Full mental concentration is required at all times for the safe operation
of machinery. Never operate a machine under the influence of drugs or alcohol, when tired or when
distracted.
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Hearing Protection: Always wear hearing protection when operating or observing loud machinery.
Extended exposure to this noise without hearing protection can cause permanent hearing damage or
loss.
Remove Adjusting Tools: Tools left on machinery can become dangerous projectiles upon start-up.
Never leave chuck keys, wrenches or any other tools on the machine. Always verify removal before
starting!
Use Correct Tool for the Job: Only ever use the machine for its intended purpose. Do not force it or
use any attachment to complete a job for which it was not designed. Never make any unapproved
modifications - modifying the machine or using it differently that it is intended may result in
malfunction or mechanical failure that can result in personal injury or death!
Awkward Positions: Keep proper footing and balance at all times when operating the machine. Do
not overreach! Avoid awkward hand positions that make workpiece control difficult or increase the
risk of accidental injury.
Children and Bystanders: Keep children and bystanders at a safe distance from the work area. Stop
using the machine if they become a distraction.
Guards and Covers: Guards and covers reduce accidental contact with moving parts and flying
debris. Make sure they are properly installed, undamaged and working correctly before operating the
machine.
Forcing Machinery: Do not force the machine. It will do the job more safely and more efficiently at the
rate for which it was designed.
Never Stand on the Machine: Serious injury may occur if the machine is tipped or if contact is
unintentionally made with the cutting tool.
Stable Machine: Unexpected movement during operation greatly increases the risk of injury loss
of control. Before starting, verify that the machine is stable. If a mobile base is used, ensure this is
locked.
Use Only Recommended Accessories: Consult this owner’s manual or the manufacturer for the
recommended accessories. Using improper accessories will increase the risk of serious injury.
Unattended Operation: To reduce the risk of accidental injury, turn the machine OFF and ensure all
moving parts are completely stopped before walking away. Never leave a machine running while
unattended.
Maintain with Care: Follow all maintenance instructions and lubrication schedules to keep the
machine in good working condition. A machine that is improperly maintained could malfunction,
leading to personal injury or death.
Damaged Parts: Regularly inspect machine for damaged, loose or mis-adjusted parts - or and
condition that could effect safe operation. Immediately repair or replace before operating the
machine. For your own safety , DO NOT operate a machine with damaged parts.
Maintain Power Cords: When disconnecting cord-connected machines from the power supply, hold
and pull the plug and not the cord. Pulling the cord may damage the wires inside. Do not handle the
cord or the plug with wet hands. Avoid cord damage by keeping it away from heated surfaces, high
traffic areas, harsh chemicals and wet or damp locations.
Experiencing Difficulties? If at any time you experience difficulties performing the intended operation,
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Section 2: Contents of Carton
Key Features
1. Chisel holder
2. Collar locking handle
3. Fence
4. Hold-down clamp
5. Hold-down
adjustment screws
6. Chisel lock
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Inventory
1. Fence - (1)
2. Quill alignment pin - (1)
3. Two-piece bushings (Set of 3) - (1)
4. Split bushings (Set of 3) - (1)
5. Square head screw - (1)
6. Collar Locking Handle - (1)
7. Chisel holder - (1)
8. Thumb screws - (4)
9. Center hold dn shaft - (1)
10. Center hold down - (1)
11. Hold down clamps - (2)
12. Large T-nuts - (2)
13. Small T-nuts - (2)
14. Flat washers - (2)
15. 1/4” chisel and drill bit - (1)
16. 5/16” chisel and drill bit - (1)
17. 3/8” chisel and drill bit - (1)
18. 1/2” chisel and drill bit - (1)
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Section 3: Set Up
Set Up: Assemble, Align And
Install Chisel Holder
Insert the small end of the quill alignment pin (A)
into the drill chuck and tighten the chuck as shown
in Figure 1.
Use variations combinations of two-piece and
split bushings (B) with the chisel holder to find
the combination that matches the diameter of the
quill. See Figure 2. When fitted with the right
combination, the chisel holder should fit snugly
around the quill.
NOTE: The seams in the bushings and inserts
should align with the split in the collar of the
chisel holder.
Refer to Figure 3 for steps 3-6.
Insert the square head screw (A) into the collar
of the chisel holder. Fit the indexed locking handle
(B) over the exposed threads in the screw
(Do not tighten).
Feed the thumb screw (C) into the threaded
hole at the bottom of the chisel holder.
Maneuver the assembled chisel holder up and
over the quill alignment pin and the quill.
The bottom of the chisel holder collar should be
flush with the bottom of the quill. Tighten the
thumb screw to secure the quill alignment pin
to the chisel holder.
Tighten the collar locking handle to secure the
chisel holder to the quill
Figure 1.
Figure 3.
Figure 2.
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Set Up: Mounting Fence
Set Up: Making a Mortise
1. Position fence on top of drill press table and
align holes on ends with slots in table.
2. Secure fence in place using adjustable handles
and appropriate T-nuts for your table.
Proper alignment of the workpiece and chisel is
essential to making good mortise and tenon joints.
The instructions below describe one method of
creating square joints with an evenly spaced
mortise. Place a spoil board on top of the drill
press table if a through-mortise is to be made.
1. Install chisel into cone, rotate it so opening
is positioned toward operator, and secure it
with the knob.
2. Secure drill bit into drill chuck. Slide the drill
bit into the chisel as far as it will go and then
allow it to drop back down 1/32” - 1/16”. If this
is not done, wood chips generated by the cutting
action will have no place to go, resulting in
excessive heat and damage to the tool.
3. Measure the surface of the workpiece that is
to have the mortise. Subtract the size of the
mortise chisel and divide this number in half.
Workpiece = .75”
Chisel = -.375”
.375” 2 = .1875”
4. Mark the workpiece where you want the
mortise and clamp it to the fence.
5. Loosen the adjustable handles on the fence.
Lower the chisel with the spider handles on
the drill press and make adjustments to the
fence until the marks on the workpiece are
aligned with the chisel as shown in the figure
below. Tighten the adjustable handles. If
the fence cannot be adjusted close enough,
adjust the table on the drill press until the chisel
and marks are aligned.
6. Set the speed of the drill press between 900
and 1200 RPM.
7. Carefully inspect the alignment. When you
are satisfied that the setup is worthy of being
tested, replace the workpiece with a scrap
piece of lumber that is the same size. Attach
the hold down bracket and rod(s), then make
a cut.
8. Watch the chips coming out of the slot on the
shank of the chisel. If you don’t see chips, or
there is a lot of smoke, raise the chisel, turn
off the drill press and lower the drill in the
chisel. If burning still occurs, lower the drill
press speed. Some burning may occur with
certain species of wood regardless of the settings,
but you should see wood chips while
cutting mortises with this tool.
9. Check the placement of the cut and make
any adjustments to the setup before cutting
a valuable workpiece.
Aligning the chisel and marks.
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Set Up: Cut Sequence Set Up: Specifications
Cutting mortises that are wider than the chisel
must be done in proper sequence for best results.
Below is a diagram on one possible sequence
that will produce good results.
Staggered cut sequence.
This drill press fits the following quill flange/collar
diameters:
2.95” (75mm)
2.60” (66mm)
2.36” (60mm)
2.17” (55mm)
2.00” (50mm)
1.89”(48mm)
1.57” (40mm)
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Section 4: Warranty
Sherwood Warranty Statement
Sherwood Machinery arrived in Australia in 1997 to provide a wide range of woodworking machinery
to discerning woodworkers and craftspeople.
All Sherwood machines and accessories are carefully specified to meet the unique challenges of
Australian woodworking, and come from OE manufacturers who have a proven track-record in
reliability and quality.
With a five-year warranty as standard across all products, a Sherwood machine will deliver years of
good, solid and dependable performance.
Warranty and Service
If your Sherwood product has a warrantable fault, please contact the retailer that it was purchased from.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You
are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods
fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
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