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OPERATION
Switching On and Off
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To switch the machine on slide the on/off switch forward.
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To switch the machine off depress the on/off switch, the switch will
automatically move to the off position.
Never use the spindle lock while the machine is running.
Never use the spindle lock to stop the motor.
Edge to Edge Joints
Edge-to-edge joinery is one of the most basic and easiest joints to construct. In
general, two basic adjustments have to be made for all biscuit joinery applications.
One is the depth of cut and the other is the location of the cut.
How to Make Edge-to-Edge Joints
Unplug your Biscuit Joiner.
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Prepare the work pieces by laying them side by side on a work bench in the
order in which they will be assembled.
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Using a square, determine the location on each biscuit spline joint and mark
the center of each joint by drawing a line across each work piece.
Note:
Mark the edges 65mm from the ends of work pieces. The joint will be
stronger if you use multiple biscuits placed close together.
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Loosen bevel locking knob and height locking knob and set fence angle at 0º.
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Rotate the height adjustment knob to slide the fence up or down until the
indicator point is aligned with the desired dimension on the scale.
Remember:
The scale indicates the height of the fence from the top of
the blade.
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Tighten bevel locking knob and height locking knob securely.
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Select the correct depth of cut setting to match the biscuit size you are
planning to use. We suggest that you make a test cut in a scrap piece of wood
from the same work piece if possible.
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Clamp work piece securely so that it will not move during the cut.
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Plug your biscuit joiner into the power supply and prepare to make your first cut.
Grasp and hold your biscuit joiner securely with both hands by the front and
rear handles.
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Place the fence against the board and align the indicator marks on the fence
with the center line mark(s) on the board.
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Slide the switch trigger to turn on your biscuit joiner and then push it forward
to extend the blade into the wood.
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When the base assembly bottoms out against the depth of cut adjustment knob
setting, pull back releasing pressure on the spring. Blade will retract from
biscuit slot.
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Repeat this procedure for all desired biscuit slots.
