600W BISCUIT JOINER BJ600 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code: BJ600 IM Date: 080620 Edition: 04 Op: PS
Contents Warranty Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications Safety instructions Additional safety rules for biscuit joiners Contents of carton Unpacking Know your product Overview Adjusting the cutting depth Adjusting the secondary handle Fitting the height and bevel adjustment fence Adjusting the bevel angle Adjusting the cutting height Anti-slip rubber grips Changing the blade Turning on and off Dust extraction Operation overview Operation – Making a cut Making an edge to
Introduction Description of symbols Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable service. CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.
3. Personal safety a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. b. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. c.
• When an extension cable is required, you must ensure that it has the right ampere rating for your power tool and is in safe electrical condition. • Ensure your mains supply voltage is the same as your tool rating plate voltage. • If possible, always use clamps or a vice to hold your work. • Always switch off before you put the biscuit joiner down. • Ensure that the lighting is adequate. • Keep the area free of tripping hazards. • Do not let anyone under 18 years operate this tool.
To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating instruction to be found in this Manual. All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this manual and must be informed about its potential hazards. Children should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in which the tool is being used. It is also imperative that you observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area.
Know your product 1. On/off switch 2. Spindle lock button 3. Main handle 4. Secondary handle 5. Depth of cut adjustment knob 6. Main fence 11 7. Height and bevel adjustment fence 8. Bevel scale 9. Bevel adjustment knob 10. Height scale 11. Height adjustment knob 12. Dust extraction port 13. Dust extraction adaptor 14.
be increased simply by adjusting the fence up or down and carrying out several passes. Overview The biscuit joiner is designed for the cutting and joining of dressed timber. It provides an accurate, effective and convenient alternative to other means of jointing such as dowelling and can be particularly useful for edge jointing long boards of natural wood or manufactured sheeting. The 100mm TCT blade is plunged into the wood to the required depth, which is pre-set depending on the biscuit to be used.
3. Tighten the bevel adjustment knob (9) to secure the fence in position (fig G). Adjusting the secondary handle 1. Using an Allen key loosen the set screw on each side of the handle (fig B). B Adjusting the cutting height C The height of the fence can be adjusted to let you make biscuit slots at different depths down from the surface of the workpiece. 1. Ensure that the fence is set at 0°. 2. Position fence (7) to the desired height using the scale (10) on the main fence as a guide (fig H). 2.
. Ensure that the spindle lock button is released. WARNING. The direction in which the blade rotates has to be the same as the direction of the arrow marked on the housing. IMPORTANT. After replacing the cutting blade, check that it runs freely by first testing if it spins by hand. 11. Replace the base plate and secure with the 4 screws. 12. Plug the machine into a power socket and run the biscuit joiner under no load to check that it runs smoothly before using it to cut any material.
To cut the biscuit slot, the body Direction of Plunge Centre line of of the joiner is moved toward the Crescent work and machine shape cut material. By utilising the various features of the tool you can create a wide range of different types of joints. Always make a reference line to line up the machine with the centre of the material to be plunged to ensure accurate biscuit placement. Dust extraction CAUTION.
11. When all slots have been cut, clean the edge and slots of any remaining sawdust. 12. Place the biscuits into position and fit the matching timber pieces together. 13. Clamp the boards and wipe clean any excess glue and leave to set as per the glues specifications. NOTE: It is possible that thick pieces of timber may require two biscuits at each location, one at a height of about 1/3rd the thickness of the wood, and the other at about 2/3rd the thickness.
8. When all slots have been cut, clean the edge and slots of any remaining sawdust. 9. Place the biscuits into position and fit the matching timber pieces together. 10. Clamp the boards and wipe clean any excess glue and leave to set as per the glues specifications. 3. Cut the slots into the workpiece that will become the vertical board. 4. Cut the slots into the workpiece that will become the horizontal board 5.
Trouble shooting WARNING! Turn the on/off switch to the off position and unplug the tool from the power supply before performing trouble shooting procedures.
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