Страница 1: ...reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Safety Features Operation Maintenance Parts List Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Sears Roebuck and Co 3333 Beverly Rd Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman 972000 979 6 03 000s ...
Страница 2: ...cutting slots with a router or table saw Small thin strips of wood must then be cut to fit inside the slots and act as splines Newer methods of spline joinery use a plate or biscuit joiner to cut precise mating oval slots in adjoining boards Your new Plate Joiner is a fast simple and accurate plunge cutting tool that can be used for this purpose It can be used to cut slots in hardwood softwood ply...
Страница 3: ...properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch is off before plugging in Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove adjusting keys or wrenches be...
Страница 4: ...n A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock fire or serious injury Do not abuse cord Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from the recep tacle Keep cord away from heat oil and sharp edges Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire Kee...
Страница 5: ...on to possible dangers T_e safety symbols and t_e explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger T_e instructions or warnings t_ey give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures SYMBOL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently _azardous situation which if not avoided will result in deat_ or seriou...
Страница 6: ... personal injury IMPORTANT Servicing of a tool wit_ double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears Store for repair Always use original factory replacement parts w_en ser4cing Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means att...
Страница 7: ...tweer 0 it 2 in with a scale showfrg O fn 1 1 2 in The trort hurdle is part of the adjustable ferce ard should always be used to gufde and balarce your plate jofner provfdirg ease of operatfor and mafntafnirg safe control NONSKID BACKING PAD The fence or your Plate Jotter is padded with a rorskid backirg pad to hold it statiorary against the workpiece It helps prevent skiddirg whet makirg cuts It ...
Страница 8: ...let double check the power supply _ WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury _ WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use wit_ t_is tool Any suc_ alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a _azardous condition leading to possible ...
Страница 9: ...sknent Imob Make a test cut in a scrap piece of wood Fit the correct size biscuit into biscuit slot If biscuit slot is too deep or too shallow fine adiustments to the depth setting can be made by loosening rear adjustment knob and making fine adjustments with the front adjustment knob Turning front knob loP yard will cut shallow biscuit slots Turning front knob backwards will cut deeper biscuit sl...
Страница 10: ...onal injury 10 Loosen t_e two height adiustment knobs Note Loosen eac_ height adiustment knob approximately one turn Slide the fence up or down until t_e indicator point is aligned wit_ the desired dimension on t_e scale Tighten height adiustment knobs securely FENCE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT See Figure 6 T_e adiustable fence on your plate joiner can be set at angles ranging from 60 above 90 to 45 below 90...
Страница 11: ...h workpiece Mark edges 2 it from the ends of workpieces The ioirt will be strorger if you use multiple biscuits placed close together Looser height adjustment krobs ard set ferce argle at go Slide the ferce up or down until the indicator poirt is aligned with the desired dimensior or the scale Remember The scale indicates the height of the ferce from the center of blade Tighten height adiustmert k...
Страница 12: ... Place the fence against the board and align the indicator marks on the fence with the centerline mark s on the board Depress the switch trigger and let the motor build to its maximum speed then gradually push Plate Joiner forward to extend the blade into the wood When the base assembly bottoms out against the depth of cut adjustment knob setting pull back releasing pressure on the spring Blade wi...
Страница 13: ...f wood to be joined on a level workbench as shown in Figure 12 The inside face of the vertical board should be facing up HORIZONTAL BISCUITSLOT BOARD CENTERLINE MARK S BOARD CENTERLINES CLAMP BASEPLATECLEARANCE TO CUT ENDSLOTSIN HORIZONTAL BOARDS Fig 13 TO REMOVE ADJUSTABLE FENCE Unplug your Plate Joiner Loosen and remove height adjustment knobs square head bolts angle adjustment lock plates and a...
Страница 14: ...al starting causing pos sible serious personal injury Place the pieces of wood to be joined on a level workbench as shown in Figure 16 Place a straight piece of wood on the vertical board and securely clamp it flush against the bottom shoe This piece of wood is used for a fence or guide It must be square with the sides of the vertical board and parallel with the centerline Align centerline on bott...
Страница 15: ... workpiece Recheck fence height setting to make sure it will not cut through the workpiece Align indicator mark on fence with the centerline on the workpiece Make sure the front base is pressed flat against the mitered edge of the workpiece Plug your Plate Joiner into power supply and prepare to cut slot CUTTINGEDGEMITERSLOT FROMLONGSIDEOF WORKPIECE Fig 18 Depress the switch trigger and let the mo...
Страница 16: ...re 20 for screwhole locations and dimensions Drill 3 16 in screw holes in auxiliary fence Screw holes must be countersunk on the bottom so that screwheads wilt be flush with or below the surface of the auxiliary fence Secure auxiliary fence to adjustable fence with 3 16 in x 3 4 in flat head machine screws washers and hex nuts as shown in figure 21 Tighten screws securely making sure screw heads a...
Страница 17: ... that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used on fiberglass boats sports cars wallboard spackling compounds or plaster The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings brushes commutators etc Consequently it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass m...
Страница 18: ...ce a 2 Phillips screwdriver or 1 4 in diameter pin in one of the two holes provided in bearing plate Place one of the non cutting teeth located behind each carbide tipped cutting tooth against the screwdriver or pin and lock blade preventing it from ADJUSTMENT ROD NOTCH SPRINGS BEARINGPLATE TAB S Fig 25 rotating DO NOT lock blade against one of the cutting teeth Carbide tips will break Using a 3 1...
Страница 19: ...ner _lb WARNING Failure to unplug your Plate Joiner could result in accidental starting causing pos sible serious personal injury Remove dust box FRONTBASE ASSEMBLY SCREWDRIVER ADJUSTABLE FENCE TO REMOVE SCREWHOLE SHOWNWITHOUT DUSTBOX Fig 28 Place your plate joiner upside down on a work bench as shown in figure 28 Using a screwdriver remove the two screws secur ing front base assembly Pull adjusta...
Страница 20: ...is one who thinks ahead Always wear eye protection when cutting slots Make set up adjustments carefully Then double check Measure twice and cut once Always dry assemble your project before gluing it together For loose fit situations wet biscuits to make them swell The more biscuits used the stronger the joint will be Keep blade clean When the blade becomes dull replace it Don t let familiarity mak...
Страница 21: ...ring plate base assembly slots and surrounding areas See CLEANING BASE ASSEMBLY section on pages 19 20 Blade becomes difficult to push in when cutting slots Blade does not retract properly when cutting slots A Wood particles and resin have built up on base assembly slots and surrounding areas Remove front and rear base assemblies and clean blade bearing plate base assembly slots and surrounding ar...
Страница 22: ...ly shown represents an important part of the Double Insulated System To avoid the possibility of alteration or damage to the system service should be performed by your nearest Sears Repair Center Contact your nearest Sears retail store for service center information 22 ...
Страница 23: ...3 011 22 971478 001 23 973606 001 24 975100 001 25 983167 001 26 973604 001 972000 979 Description Qty Adjustable Fence Front Handle 1 Height Adjustment Knob 2 Angle Adjustment Plate 2 Non Skid Backing Pad 1 Front Base 1 Angle Adjustment Lock Plate 2 Bolt 1 4 20 x 3 4 in Sq Hd 2 Gear And Spindle Assembly 1 Data Plate 1 Dust Box 1 Logo Plate 1 Spring 2 Adjustment Rod 1 Washer 2 Compression Spring 1...
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