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Table of Contents Safety Safety.......................................................... 2 Specifications.............................................. 8 Setup........................................................... 8 Operation..................................................... 9 Maintenance............................................... 14 Parts List and Diagram............................... 16 Warranty.....................................................
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. 2. 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. 5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Power tool use and care Safety 1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. 3.
16. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. 17. Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn off the tool, and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving. 18. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Biscuit Plate Joiner Safety Warnings (cont.) Grounding Safety To prevent electric shock and death from incorrect grounding wire connection: Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use.
Biscuit Plate Joiner Safety Warnings (cont.) 4. 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.) 5. 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.) 6.
Specifications Safety Electrical Rating 120V~ / 60Hz / 8.5A Motor No Load Speed 11,000 RPM Blade 4″ Diameter (Item 38840) Arbor 7/8″ round Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual. Setup - Before Use: Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Operating Instructions Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Safety Tool Set Up To prevent serious injury from accidental operation: Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before adjusting the tool or installing accessories.
Setting the Cutting Depth Safety The Depth Adjustment Dial sets the cutting depth of the blade. The Dial has settings for three sizes of biscuits (0, 10 or 20), and an “M” setting which is the maximum depth that the tool can cut. To check the setting for your biscuit size do either of the following: To set the tool for a biscuit size: b. Being careful of the blade, depress the Fence as far as it will go, then measure how far the blade extends.
Setting the Fence Angle To adjust the fence angle to anywhere from 0º to 90º: Safety Angle Locking Knob 1. Loosen the Angle Locking Knob and rotate the Angle Fence until the desired angle is set on the Angle Ruler. 2. Tighten the Angle Locking Knob. 75 90 0 15 30 45 60 Angle Ruler Setting the Height The Height fence setting is to measure the cut from the top surface of the workpiece. It is set using both the Angle Fence and the Height Fence. Height Locking Knob Setup Figure 5 1.
General Operating Instructions Locking Trigger Safety The Biscuit Joiner has a safety lock mechanism to prevent accidentally turning the unit on. You can either turn the tool on and lock it on, or turn it on so that it only stays on while the Trigger is depressed. Trigger Trigger Lock 1. Secure the piece in place with the cutting mark facing up. 2. Adjust the tool to the desired cutting depth, angle and height. 3. Plug the Biscuit Joiner into a grounded 120V~, 60Hz outlet. 4.
Operating Tips (cont.) Safety Typical Types of Joints Miter Joints T-Joints Figure 9 Joining Edge-to-Edge Cuts Butt Joints Ends of wood Figure 10 Figure 11 1. Begin with the Joiner base cutting into the end of the wood, rather than the face as illustrated below. 3. Otherwise, mark the center line of each cut individually. 4. Adjust the fences to the angle and depth needed to make the cut (See Tool Set Up section). Align center line on face plate with the pencil mark on wood then make the cut.
Maintenance and Servicing Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. Safety To prevent serious injury from accidental operation: Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. 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.
Troubleshooting 3. Tool’s thermal reset breaker tripped (if equipped). 4. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon brushes or switch, for example.) Tool operates slowly. Power being reduced by long or small diameter extension cord. Performance 1. Blade dull or damaged. decreases over time. 2. Carbon brushes worn or damaged. Excessive noise Internal damage or wear. (Carbon or rattling. brushes or bearings, for example.) Overheating. 1. Forcing tool to work too fast. 2. Blade dull or damaged. 3.
Parts List and Diagram PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY Safety The manufacturer and/or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this manual as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualified to make any repairs to the product, or that he or she is qualified to replace any parts of the product.
Maintenance Operation Setup Safety Assembly Diagram Item 68987 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Record Product’s Serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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