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For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Item 68987

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Specifications

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.

tO pREVEnt SERiOuS inJuRy FROm acciDEntal OpERatiOn:

turn the power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet

before assembling or making any adjustments to the tool.

note:

For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,

refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.

Functions

Trigger (29)

Height Locking

Knob (74)

Dust Chute (85)

Depth Setting

Dial (65)

Spindle Lock

Depth Adjustment

Bolt (55)

Trigger Lock

Angle Ruler (82)

Handle (23)

Angle Fence (81)

Cutting Guide

Angle Locking Knob (84)

Summary of Contents for 68987

Page 1: ...nuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection ...

Page 2: ...oided could result in minor or moderate injury Addresses practices not related to personal injury Important Safety Information General Power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference The term power tool in the warnings ...

Page 3: ...lcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 2 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 3 Prevent unintentional starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecti...

Page 4: ...r power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained Biscuit Plate Joiner Safety Warnings 1 DANGER Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle or motor housing If both hands are holding the saw they cannot be cut by the blade 2 Disc cutters must be rat...

Page 5: ...ntilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles California Health Safety Code 25249 5 et seq 21 WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling California H...

Page 6: ... away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet 2 The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet 3 The tool must ...

Page 7: ...eptable for outdoor use 7 Make sure the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it 8 Protect the extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 120 240 VOLT NAMEPLATE AMPERES at full load EXTENSION ...

Page 8: ...beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product To prevent serious injury from accidental operation Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before assembling or making any adjustments to the tool Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to the Assem...

Page 9: ... unit 2 While pressing in on the Spindle Lock Button on the top of the unit use the Spanner Wrench to loosen counterclockwise and remove the Outer Flange and Blade Do not remove the Inner Flange Note the direction of the blade teeth when removing the Blade 3 Place a new Blade and the Outer Flange onto the Spindle making sure the blade teeth are facing the correct direction and the flat side of the...

Page 10: ...ng for your biscuit size do either of the following a Make a sample cut in a scrap piece of wood and check that the biscuit will fit b Being careful of the blade depress the Fence as far as it will go then measure how far the blade extends Figure 3 Measure Blade Press and hold Fence To adjust the cutting depth a Figure 4 Nut Depth Bolt Loosen the Nut on the Depth Bolt then thread the bolt in or ou...

Page 11: ...p 1 Work piece selection a Work piece must be free of foreign objects and loose knots b Wet lumber green unseasoned lumber and pressure treated lumber all have an increased potential for kickback and should only be cut with a blade designed for cutting that lumber Wear a NIOSH approved respirator and have appropriate ventilation whenever cutting pressure treated lumber 2 Designate a work area that...

Page 12: ... 2 Adjust the tool to the desired cutting depth angle and height 3 Plug the Biscuit Joiner into a grounded 120V 60Hz outlet 4 Align the cutting guide on the Fence with the cutting mark on the workpiece 5 Turn on the tool and wait for the Blade to reach full speed 6 Press into the workpiece to make the cut 7 When the cut is complete slide the tool out of the finished slot and release the Trigger 8 ...

Page 13: ...t the same time to assure proper alignment 1 Figure 10 Face of wood Ends of wood Begin with the Joiner base cutting into the end of the wood rather than the face as illustrated below 2 Figure 11 If possible lay the workpieces as they will be joined together and mark a center line across the join to mark the center of cut to be made 3 Figure 11 Otherwise mark the center line of each cut individuall...

Page 14: ...equipment If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use Cleaning Maintenance and Lubrication BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general condition of the tool Check for loose screws misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts damaged electrical wiring and any other condition that may affect its safe operation After Use 1 Remove and empty the Dust B...

Page 15: ... proper diameter for its length and load See Extension Cords in GROUNDING section Performance decreases over time 1 Blade dull or damaged 2 Carbon brushes worn or damaged 1 Keep blade sharp Replace as needed 2 Have qualified technician replace brushes Excessive noise or rattling Internal damage or wear Carbon brushes or bearings for example Have technician service tool Overheating 1 Forcing tool t...

Page 16: ... 2 62 Set Screw M4 1 63 Compressing Spring 1 64 Steel Ball φ3 1 65 Depth Adjustment Dial 1 66 Shoulder Screw M5X12 1 67 Slide Plate 1 68 Base Plate 1 69 Flat Screw M4X6 4 70 Screw M3X6 2 71 Depth Mark 1 72 Support Stand Board 1 73 Allen Bolt M4X16 2 74 Height Locking Knob 1 75 Pressed Block 1 76 Height Fence 1 77 Depth Pointer 1 78 Screw M4X14 1 79 Angle Pointer 1 80 Dowel 2 81 Angle Fence 1 82 An...

Page 17: ...Page 17 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 68987 Safety Operation Maintenance Setup Assembly Diagram ...

Page 18: ... 3353 Item 68987 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 19: ...w the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date an...

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