Operator's Manual DETAIL BISCUIT Double Insulated JOINER Model No. 315.175501 • Safety • Features Save this manual for future reference _IL WARNING: • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.
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• • Typical Applications ............................................................................................................................................ Warranty and Introduction ...................................................................................................................... • • General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................... Specific Safety Rules ..................
_1 • WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS • Work Area • Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. • Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools may create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Service • • Tool service must be performed only by quailfled repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in placement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. a risk of injury, • Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the tool may contact hidden wiring or its cord.
m Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols wilt allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
No Load Speed 19,000 RPM Input 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC Amperes Fence Height Adjustment With Fence Angle Set On 90 ° With Fence Set On 45 ° 3.5 Depth Of Cut With Micro Depth Of Cut Adjustment _k INSULATION Look for this symbol to point out attention!!! Your safety is involved. WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.
YourDetailBiscuitJoinerhasbeendesignedfor REVERSIBLE FENCE FOR 45 ° AND 90 ° makingfast,accurate,andsimpleplungecutsin CUTS wood,etc.so thatbiscuitscanbeusedtojointwoor Your Biscuit Joiner has a reversible fence. By moreboardstogether.Whenusedproperlyandonly loosening the height adjustment knobs, the fence can forwhatit is intended,thisversatiletoolwillgiveyou yearsoftrouble-free performance.It is professionally be removed through key hole slots.
KNOW YOUR DETAIL BISCUIT JOINER _, WARNING: _1 WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. See Figure 2. Before attempting to use any tool familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Biscuit Joiner has a precision built electric motor.
Note: Knob and jam nut are spring fore pulling them in the direction of shown puts pressure on the spring pressure from the depth adjustment DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS Your Biscuit Joiner can be adjusted to three standard cutting depths to accommodate three standard size biscuits -- R1, R2, and R3. Adjustments are made by engaging slots on depth adjustment knob with tabs on rear base.
FENCE HEIGHT See Figure5. ADJUSTMENT ,_ HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB(S) Failure to unplug your Detail Biscuit Joiner could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. WARNING: HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOBS TO HEIGHT LOWERFENCE SETTINGSCALE (1) PULL FORWARD FRONT _ Fig. 5 HEIGHT BASE (2) SLIDE The fence on your Biscuit Joiner can be moved up and down to adjust the position of the blade in relation to the top of the workpiece.
_t, WARNING: Alwayswearsafetygogglesor safetyglasseswithsideshieldswhenoperating tools.Failureto dosocouldresultinobjects beingthrownintoyoureyes,resultingin possible seriousinjury. _ • Plug your Biscuit Joiner into power supply and prepare to make your first cut. Grasp and hold your Biscuit Joiner securely. • Place the fence against the board and align the indicator marks on the fence with the centerline mark(s) on the board. See Figure 7.
BUTT JOINTS • Place the fence against the board and align the indicator marks on the fence with the centerline mark(s) on the board. • Depress the switch trigger and let the motor build to its maximum speed, then gradually push Biscuit Joiner forward to extend the blade into the wood. • When the base assembly bottoms out against the depth of cut adjustment knob setting, pull back releasing pressure on the spring. Blade will retract from biscuit slot.
T- JOINTS Plug your Biscuit Joiner into power supply and cut slots in all boards that require end slots. See Figure 13. Follow procedures explained in "Edge-ToEdge Joints". Rotate fence angle to 90 °, set fence height at desired dimension on the scale, select the correct depth of cut setting for the biscuit size you plan to use, clamp workpiece securely, then cut each slot at the marked centerline intersection. See Figures 11-15.
T-JOINTS • (Continued) • Finally, disassemble the workpieces and place a bead of glue in each slot. Also, spread a bead of glue over the entire surface of the joint. Reinsert the biscuits and assemble the workpieces. See Figure 1 I. • Clamp workpieces together until the glue sets up. Place your Biscuit Joiner on vertical board as shown in Figure 15 and align indicator marks on bottom shoe with centedine on vertical board.
FLAT MITER JOINTS (Continued) • • Depress the switch trigger and let the motor build to its maximum speed, then gradually push Biscuit Joiner forward to extend the blade into the wood. • When the base assembly bottoms out against the depth of cut adjustment knob setting, pull back releasing pressure on the spring. Blade wilt retract from biscuit slot. • Repeat this procedure for cutting mating slot and all required miter joint slots.
HINGE JOINTS • Determine the location of each hinge joint and mark the center of each joint by drawing a line across each workpiece. • Set fence angle at 90 °. • Loosen height adjustment knobs, then pull and slide the fence down the scale until the height indicator mark is set at zero depth of cut. Remember: The scale indicates the height of the fence from the center of the blade, which is approximately .050 of an inch. • Tighten height adjustment knobs securely.
BLADE REPLACEMENT • See Figures 20-22. remove. See Figure 22. After extended use, the blade on your Biscuit Joiner may become dull. If you accidentally hit a nail or other blunt object, it wilt dull or break the blade. These situations require replacing the blade. HOW • ,_ • TO REPLACE THE Using a 9/64 in. hex key, remove blade screw. Note: Turn blade screw counterclockwise to OUTER BLADEWASHER _'_BLADE SCREW GEAR SPINDLEFLATS BLADE BLADE Unplug your Detail Biscuit Joiner.
,_ WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. CLEANING BASE ASSEMBLY See Figures 23-25. NOTCH(ES) After extended use, wood particles and resin may build up inside the base assembly of your Biscuit Joiner and clog the path for wood particles going through dust exhaust opening. Wood particles packing up in this area makes cutting biscuit slots more difficult.
GENERAL WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. Only the parts shown on parts list, page 23, are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts represent an important part of the double insulation system and should be serviced only by a qualified Sears service technician. EXTENSION Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
PROBLEM Biscuits do not fit slots. Biscuits not fitting slots may also cause misalignment of boards being joined. 1. 2. . 4. SOLUTION A. Biscuit slots are too deep or too shallow. Make fine adjustments to depth setting. See "TO MAKE FINE ADJUSTMENTS" section on page 10. B. Biscuit thickness may be out of tolerance. Compress biscuits in a vise if they are too thick. C. Check to see if biscuits are the correct size for the size slots that have been cut: #1, #2, or #3. D.
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-- CRAFTSMAN DETAIL BISCUIT JOINER - MODEL NUMBER 315.175501 -- The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your DETAIL BISCUIT JOINER or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Key No. Pad Number Description Qty. Key No. Pad Number Description Qty. 1 983190-001 Data Plate .......................................................
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