Impakt Tools
Pocket Hole Jig
Model I1 System
Instruction Manual
Page 1: ...Impakt Tools Pocket Hole Jig Model I1 System Instruction Manual...
Page 2: ...using other thicknesses of material You will be able to find other helpful information online at Safety Guidelines GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure...
Page 3: ...r electrocution Keep your work area well lit to prevent tripping or placing arms hands and fingers in danger Before using the jig check for proper settings tightened knobs condition of the drill bit a...
Page 4: ...roperly positioned safe platforms and scaffolding WORK SAFE Turn the drill off and disconnect the drill from the power source before installing or removing accessories changing bits adjusting or chang...
Page 5: ...ury Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease Care should be taken if the jig is operated for long periods of time Vibration caused by the operating action of this tool may cause permanent i...
Page 6: ...ith one hand could result in loss of control Be sure the I1 Pocket Hole Joinery System is clamped or screwed securely to a sturdy workbench or table before use Be sure the workpiece is free of nails a...
Page 7: ...re to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area with approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles WARNING Avoid prolonged contact w...
Page 8: ...7 What s in the Box POCKET HOLE ACCESSORY PACK...
Page 9: ...screw will not exit the center of the workpiece Working with other thicknesses will be discussed later Step 3 Set the Depth Collar There is an area under the toggle clamp that is used to set the depth...
Page 10: ...there is too much resistance turn the Clamp Pad screw in a little at a time until the clamp closes Test the clamp pressure by trying to move the workpiece It should take considerable effort to move t...
Page 11: ...of common hardwoods are Oak Maple Cherry Walnut Examples of common softwoods are Pine Cedar Douglas Fir Redwood What is the thickness of both pieces you are joining If you are using hardwoods you will...
Page 12: ...s drilling an angled pocket hole in just one of the pieces being joined Use an Impakt Tools Face Clamp that has the capacity to clamp across the joint to hold it flush while driving the screws A minim...
Page 13: ...e drill bit to rest on the top of the base and tighten the depth collar This will make the screw head sit a little deeper in the pocket hole The 1 2 inch workpieces are drilled with a change in the de...
Page 14: ...nt There are several ways to accomplish this Here are 2 ways to position your parts Method 1 Just hang the joint to be assembled over the edge of your work surface and center the clamp pad on the join...
Page 15: ...cations and some that are a little bit more advanced Uses of pocket hole joinery are only limited by your imagination Standard Face Frame Attach Cabinet side to Face Frame Picture Frame Table Apron Be...
Page 16: ...masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure work...
