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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.
 

Trouble

Problem

Suggested remedy

Biscuit joiner  

will not start

Power cord not plugged in

Ensure that the cord is connected to the power supply

Power fault, fuse or circuit breaker tripped

Check the power supply

Cord damaged

Use authorized service centre to repair or replace

Burned out switch

Use authorized service centre to repair or replace

Faulty motor

Use authorized service centre to repair or replace the motor

Blade does not 

reach full speed

Extension cord too long or undersized

Use extension cord heavy enough to carry the current

Tool is overheating

Turn off the tool and let it cool down to room 

temperature. Inspect and clean the ventilation slots

Biscuit does  

not fit into slot

Incorrect biscuit being used

Check to see that the biscuit is the same size as  

the slot cut. ie. use a #10 biscuit for a #10 slot.

Poor cutting

Accessory blunted

Replace with new biscuit joiner blade

Vibration or 

abnormal noise

Loose parts

Check to see that all levers are secure including bevel 

adjustment lever and height adjustment lever

Blade vibrating

Ensure that the blade flange is securely tightened

Moving parts excessively worn

Use authorized service centre to repair or replace

Summary of Contents for BM018

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL BM018 1050W BISCUIT JOINER ...

Page 2: ...packing 6 Know your product 7 Overview 8 Adjusting the cutting depth 8 Adjusting the secondary handle 9 Adjusting the bevel angle 9 Adjusting the cutting height 9 Anti slip rubber grips 9 Changing the blade 9 Turning on and off 10 Operation overview 10 Operation Making a cut 11 Making an edge to edge joint 11 Making a mitre joint 12 Making a corner joint 12 Making a T joint 12 Maintenance 13 Clean...

Page 3: ...han satisfy your expectations It has been manufactured under stringent 909 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 909 Power Tool Take special care to heed the Cautions and War...

Page 4: ...gled cords increase the risk of electric shock e When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock f To reduce the risk of electric shock the manufacturer recommends the use of a residual current device with a rated residual current of 30mA or less at all times 3 Personal safety a Stay alert...

Page 5: ...formed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation h This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety ...

Page 6: ... 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 The same applies for general rules of occupational health and safety The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from such changes Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not pos...

Page 7: ... handle 5 Depth of cut adjustment knob 6 Main fence 7 Height adjustment fence 8 Bevel scale 9 Bevel adjustment knob 10 Height scale 11 Height adjustment lock knob 12 Anti slip rubber grips 13 Dust extraction port 14 Dust extraction adaptor 15 Dust bag 4 9 5 8 6 2 1 3 10 13 15 11 7 12 14 ...

Page 8: ...creased simply by adjusting the fence up or down and carrying out several passes Adjusting the cutting depth The depth of cut can be set to match the dimensions of the particular size biscuit being used The numbers on the depth adjustment dial 0 10 20 coincide with the three most common biscuit sizes The letter M stands for maximum depth capacity of the tool The table below indicates the cutting d...

Page 9: ... depths down from the surface of the workpiece 1 Ensure that the main fence is set at 0 2 Attach the height adjustment fence to the main fence by sliding it over the top of the main fence 3 Position the height adjustment fence to the desired height using the scale on the main fence as a guide Fig F G 4 Tighten the height adjustment lever by rotating it in a clockwise direction to secure the fence ...

Page 10: ...has to be the same as the direction of the arrow marked on the housing 10 Ensure that the spindle lock button is released IMPORTANT After replacing the saw blade make sure that the saw blade runs freely by turning the blade 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 b...

Page 11: ... Set the cutting depth to suit the biscuits you are using Generally 20 biscuits suit most applications If you are using stock that is 19 32 inch thick or less you will need smaller biscuits 3 Adjust the height of the fence as required 4 Place the cutting guide at the centre point of each slot in turn and press the fence against the edge of the workpiece 5 Switch on the biscuit joiner and plunge th...

Page 12: ...gether and draw the joint centres on the outside face and end 2 Cut the slots into the end piece 3 Cut the slots in the face piece 4 Once all the slots are cut insert a biscuit into each joint and dry assemble the workpieces to ensure everything lines up and fits 5 Insert a water based glue into the slots 6 Place the biscuits in position and clamp the joint until the biscuits swell and the glue se...

Page 13: ...uthorised service centre in order to avoid a safety hazard Cleaning 1 Keep the tool s air vents unclogged and clean at all times 2 Remove dust and dirt regularly Cleaning is best done with a rag Wear safety goggles or an eye shield and gloves whist cleaning 3 Re lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals 4 Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts CAUTION Do not use cleaning agents to c...

Page 14: ... the motor Blade does not reach full speed Extension cord too long or undersized Use extension cord heavy enough to carry the current Tool is overheating Turn off the tool and let it cool down to room temperature Inspect and clean the ventilation slots Biscuit does not fit into slot Incorrect biscuit being used Check to see that the biscuit is the same size as the slot cut ie use a 10 biscuit for ...

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