OPERATION
How to make joints
WARNING:
• Always clamp the workpiece to the workbench before
each operation. (Fig. 11 & 12)
Corner Joint (Fig. 13, 14 & 15)
T-Butt Joint (Fig. 16, 17 & 18)
Miter Joint (Fig. 19 & 20)
Frame Joint (Fig. 21 & 22)
Edge-To-Edge Joint (Fig. 23 & 24)
To make joints, proceed as follows:
1.
Fit the two workpieces together as they will appear
in the finished joint position.
2.
Mark the center of the intended biscuit grooves on
the workpiece using a pencil.
NOTE:
• The center of grooves should be at least 50 mm from
the outer edge of the workpieces.
• Allow 100 mm – 150 mm between grooves in multiple
biscuit application.
3.
For Corner Joint and T-Butt Joint only
Clamp the vertical workpiece to the workbench.
For Miter Joint only
Clamp one workpiece to the workbench with the
mitered edge facing up.
For Frame Joint and Edge-To-Edge Joint only
Clamp one workpiece to the workbench.
4.
Set the depth of groove according to the size of bis-
cuit to be used. Refer to the table in the "Adjusting
the depth of groove" section.
5.
Adjust the angle guide height so that the blade is
centered in the board thickness.
6.
Align the center mark on the base with the pencil
line on the workpiece.
7.
Switch on the tool and gently push it forward to
extend the blade into the workpiece.
8.
Gently return the tool to the original position after the
adjusting screw reaches the stopper.
9.
For Corner Joint and T-Butt Joint only
Clamp the horizontal workpiece to the workbench.
For Miter Joint only
Clamp the other workpiece to the workbench with
the mitered edge facing up.
For Frame Joint and Edge-To-Edge Joint only
Clamp the other workpiece to the workbench.
10. For Corner Joint only
Place the tool on the workpiece so that the blade is
facing down.
For T-Butt Joint only
Remove the angle guide from the tool. Place the tool
on the workpiece so that the blade is facing down.
11. Repeat the steps 6 – 8 to groove in the horizontal or
the other workpiece.
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If you do not need to center the blade in the board thick-
ness, proceed as follows:
For Corner Joint, Miter Joint, Frame Joint and Edge-
To-Edge Joint only
• Remove the angle guide from the tool. Set the fence at
90° for Corner Joint, Frame Joint and Edge-To-Edge
Joint or at 45° for Miter Joint.
• Follow steps 1 – 11 excluding steps 5 and 10 described
above.
For T-Butt Joint only
• Fit the two workpieces together as they will appear in
the finished joint position.
• Lay the vertical workpiece on the horizontal one. Clamp
both workpieces to the workbench.
• Remove the angle guide from the tool.
• Follow the steps 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 11 described above.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
The tool and its air vents have to be kept clean. Regularly
clean the tool's air vents or whenever the vents start to
become obstructed. (Fig. 25)
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other
maintenance or adjustment should be performed by
Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recommended
for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual.
The use of any other accessories or attachments might
present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory
or attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Angle guide
• Dust bag
• Set plate 4
• Lock nut wrench 20
• Plate joiner blades
NOTE:
• Some items in the list may be included in the tool pack-
age as standard accessories. They may differ from
country to country.