350W BISCUIT JOINER BJ11OM INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code: BJ110M IM Date: 060330 Edition: 04 Op: DCR
Contents Warranty Description of symbols Specifications Safety instructions Additional safety rules for biscuit joiners Contents of carton Unpacking Know your product Overview Adjusting the cutting depth Adjusting the secondary handle Adjusting the bevel angle Adjusting the cutting height Anti-slip rubber grips Changing the blade Turning on and off Operation overview Operation – Making a cut Making an edge to edge joint Making a mitre joint Making a corner joint Making a T-joint Maintenance Cleaning Trouble
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3. Personal safety a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. b. 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. c.
• When an extension cable is required, you must ensure that it has the right ampere rating for your power tool and is in safe electrical condition. • Ensure your mains supply voltage is the same as your tool rating plate voltage. • If possible, always use clamps or a vice to hold your work. • Always switch off before you put the biscuit joiner down. • Ensure that the lighting is adequate. • Keep the area free of tripping hazards. • Do not let anyone under 18 years operate this tool.
To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating instruction to be found in this Manual. All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this manual and must be informed about its potential hazards. Children should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in which the tool is being used. It is also imperative that you observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area.
8. Bevel scale 9. Bevel adjustment lever 10. Height scale 11. Height adjustment lever 12. Anti-slip rubber grips 13. Dust extraction port 14. Dust extraction adaptor 15. Dust bag Know your product 1. On/off switch 2. Lock-on button 3. Main handle 4. Secondary handle 5. Depth of cut adjustment knob 6. Main fence 7.
Overview Adjusting the cutting depth The biscuit joiner is designed for the cutting and joining of timber. It provides an accurate, effective and convenient alternative to other means of jointing such as dowelling and can be particularly useful for edge jointing long boards of either natural wood or manufactured sheeting. The 100mm TCT blade is plunged into the wood to the required depth, which is pre-set depending on the biscuit to be used.
1. Ensure that the main fence is set at 0°. 2. Attach the height adjustment fence to the main fence by sliding it over the top of the main fence. 3. Position the height adjustment F fence to the desired height using the scale on the main fence as a guide (fig F & G). 4. Tighten the height adjustment lever by rotating it in a clockwise direction to secure the fence in position (fig H). Adjusting the secondary handle 1. Using the allen key loosen the hex screw on each side of the handle (fig B). 2.
3. Whilst holding the spindle lock K button rotate the blade by hand until the blade locks in place (fig K). 4. Whilst depressing the spindle lock button, turn the blade flange anti-clockwise using the pin wrench provided (fig L). 5. Remove the outer blade L flange (fig M). 6. Remove the blade from the inner flange. 7. Clean the blade flanges thoroughly before mounting the new blade. Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner and outer flange where they will touch M the blade. 8.
Operation overview Operation – Making a cut A biscuit joiner is ideal for making a variety of strong and accurate joints, the most common are: 1. Adjust the height of the fence as required for the application. 2. Adjust the bevel angle of the fence as required for the application. 3. Mark the cutting line on the workpiece. 4. Line up the cutting guide located at the front of the fence with the cutting line on the workpiece and place the biscuit joiner against the workpiece. 5.
5. Switch on the biscuit joiner and plunge the blade forward to make the cut. 6. Allow the return spring to retract the blade from the slot and then switch off. 7. To cut a slot in the edge of the matching workpiece, place this piece on a flat surface and place the biscuit joiner against the edge. 8. Again line up the centre point of each slot and make the cuts. 9. Once all the slots are cut insert a biscuit into each joint and dry assemble the workpieces to ensure everything lines up and fits. 10.
3. Cut the slots into the workpiece that will become the vertical board. 4. Cut the slots into the workpiece that will become the horizontal board 5. Once all the slots are cut insert a biscuit into each joint and dry assemble the workpieces to ensure everything lines up and fits. 6. Insert a water-based glue into the slots. 7. Place the biscuits in position and clamp the joint until the biscuits swell and the glue sets. Cleaning 1. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all times. 2.
Trouble shooting WARNING! Turn the on/off switch to the off position and unplug the tool from the power supply before performing trouble shooting procedures.
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