© Hoffmann Machine Company, Inc. Operating Manual X-18 Dovetail Routing Machine
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Hoffmann Machine Company, Inc. 1386 Drexel Road Valdese, NC 28690
Phone: (828) 430 - 4510 Fax: (828) 430 - 4620 e-mail: info@Hoffmann-USA.com
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3. Operator Training
The Hoffmann Dovetail Routing Machine model X-18 is to be operated, maintained and repaired
only by properly trained and qualified personnel. It is imperative that the operator has carefully
read and understood these operating instructions, and that he or she is aware of all potential risks
resulting from operating this machine.
If the operator does not posses sufficient English language skills to completely understand all
sections of this manual, especially the sections on Warning Labels and Safety Rules, it is the
responsibility of the purchaser to retain a qualified translator to translate this entire manual.
All applicable safety procedures and rules, including but not limited to all OSHA Rules and
Regulations, are to be adhered to.
Any unauthorized modification or alteration to this machine by the operator or owner, including
the use of router bits other than Original Hoffmann Dovetail Router Bits, will immediately void the
machine warranty. The manufacturer cannot be held liable if the machine is used for any
operations other than outlined in this manual or if the machine is modified or altered.
Please refer to the complete Hoffmann Machine Company, Inc. warranty in the back of this
operating manual.
4. General Machine Description
The Hoffmann Dovetail Routing Machine model X-18 is designed solely to process material for
the Hoffmann Dovetail Joining System.
This machine is to be used only to process material for Hoffmann Dovetail Keys, size W-0, W-1,
W-2 and W-3.
USE OF THIS MACHINE FOR ANY OTHER OPERATION IS DANGEROUS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable if the machine is used for any operations other than
outlined in this manual.
The Hoffmann Dovetail Routing Machine model X-18 is designed to rout dovetail shaped
keyways in hard and softwoods as well as wood related sheet goods, such as particleboard,
MDF, plywood, MDO, etc.
The material is placed on the machine table and the proper location is established with either a
steel fence plate for miter joints, or with square stops for butt joints.
Pulling the hand lever downward lowers the hold-down pad onto the workpiece. Further
downward pulling raises the router motor and the router bit up into the material. A height
adjustment rod is used to set the routing height. When the pre-set height is reached, the hand
lever is lowly returned to its resting position and the workpiece is removed.
WARNING:
The machine is equipped with an automatic ON/OFF feature, pulling the lever starts the router
motor immediately and releasing the lever to its home position stops the motor.
