DUAL DOWEL JOINTER 120V/60hZ Model 97427 Set up And Operating Instructions Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®. 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Save this manual.
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before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. b. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
vibration may cause temporary or permanent physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury: the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. 1.
Specific Safety Rules 1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. 2. Always examine the workpiece for foreign objects. Never attempt to cut into nails or other metal objects. 3. Always keep your hands and fingers well away from the chip ejection area while the tool is running. 4. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool. 5.
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.) 16. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
Double Insulated Tools: Tools with Two Prong Plugs example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord. (See Table A.) 3. When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required. (See Table A.) 4. If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size. (See Table A.) 5.
Specifications Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual. Electrical Requirements 120 V~ / 60 Hz 3.
2. 3. Loosen the Screw (47), and set the cutting depth by sliding the Depth Tab (48) along the Depth Ruler (49). (See Figure B.) 3. Retighten the Clamping Lever (12). (See Figure D.) 4. NOTE: The height must correspond to half the thickness of the workpiece. Also, the groove of the Guide Plate (8) must always be in the middle of the workpiece. Retighten the Knob Screw (47) to lock the adjustment in place. (See Figure B.
3. To turn off the Dowel Jointer, move the Power Switch (74) all the way backward. (See Figure E.) 5. Push the Motor Base (16) carefully forward as far as possible. 6. When finished cutting, move the Motor Base (16) backward, and turn the Dowel Jointer off. FIGURE E To Join The Workpieces: POWER SWITCH (74) To Mark The Workpiece: 1. 1. When the holes in the workpieces have been made, the workpieces can be joined together. 2. Place wood glue in both grooves of the workpieces. 3.
To prevent serious injury from tool failure: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Inspection, Maintenance, and Cleaning 1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the tool. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. 2.
PARTS LIST No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Specifications cross sunk-head screw M4×6 front plate angle stop orientation block washer 4 cross panhead screw M4×8 hexagon bolt M5×25 guide plate fixing spring lock clamp hex nut Clamping Lever Check ring Height adjustable level cross sunk-head screw M4×12 motor base bit Chuck inner hexagon set screw M4×5 cross panhead screw M4×10 Front cap oil bearing shaft middle g
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM SKU 97427 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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