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PLATE JOINER

4 INCH

ASSEMBLY and OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Distributed Exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools

Copyright © 1998 by Harbor Freight Tools. All rights reserved. No portion of this
manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or
form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.

For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353

38437

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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Page 1: ...by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions and replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 38437 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 ...

Page 2: ...Do not use machines or power tools in damp or wet locations Don t expose to rain Keep work area well lighted Do not use electrically powered tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids 3 Keep children away Children must never be allowed in the work area Do not let them handle machines tools or extension cords 4 Store idle equipment When not in use tools must be stored in a dry location to ...

Page 3: ...ert Watch what you are doing use common sense Do not operate any tool when you are tired 15 Check for damaged parts Before using any tool any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment and binding of moving parts any broken parts or mounting fixtures and any other condition that may affect p...

Page 4: ...bag connector and slide bag off 3 To empty Dust Bag remove Bag Clamp 63 from power cord and slide plastic clip off large end of bag Do this over a trash can Adjusting Front Fence 1 To remove Adjustable Front Fence 44 remove the two Lock Knobs 59 and slide the retaining Bolts 57 out of the front fence assembly and remove fence 2 To attach the Adjustable Front Fence 44 insert the two fence bolts thr...

Page 5: ...Changing Blades Warning To prevent personal injury always disconnect the power to the tool before removing or installing blades 1 Disconnect power and turn tool upside down 2 Loosen screws 56 in Adjustable Front Fence 44 and lower fence to expose the two screws that hold the base assembly together 3 Using the Hex Wrench remove both screws from front section of Joiner 43 assembly 4 Place the Arbor ...

Page 6: ...witch button Typical Joiner Applications Miter Joints T Joints Edge to Edge Cuts Butt Joints Marking Slot Locations for Standard Cuts 1 Always begin with the Joiner base cutting into the end of the wood rather than the face as illustrated below 2 Mark the center of slot at a point as least 2 1 2 inches from outer edge of the board Allow at least 1 inch between slots in multiple plate applications ...

Page 7: ... the slots on all boards at the same time 2 Set plate depth before making cuts Maintenance 1 Disconnect tool power before cleaning 2 Wearing ANSI approved safety glasses use compressed air to blow the tool clean 3 Do not insert pointed objects into holes in attempt to clean them out 4 Use a mild soap and clean damp rag to clean tool Caution Certain cleaning agents and solvents can damage plastic p...

Page 8: ...old Assembly 1 26 Rubber Gauge Washer 1 27 Housing Assembly 1 28 Hold Cover 1 29 Hold Cover 1 30 Tapping Screw 2 31 Washer M4 8 32 Wire Assembly 2 Item Description Qty 33 Name Plate 1 34 Tapping Screw 4 35 Switch 1 36 Cord Armor 1 37 Cord Clip 1 38 Tapping Screw 2 39 Cord Assembly 1 40 Spring 1 41 Lock Pin 1 42 Washer 1 43 Joiner 1 44 Adjustable Front Fence 1 45 Dust Bag 1 46 Long Screw 1 47 Sprin...

Page 9: ...Page SKU 38437 Assembly Drawings Motor Assembly Part Numbers 1 to 42 Joiner Assembly Part Numbers 43 to 63 ...

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