DeWalt DW932 Manual De Instrucciones página 34

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Selecting the biscuit size (fig. M)
The three biscuit sizes are #0, #10 and #20.
Normally, you should use the largest biscuit that will
fit in the workpiece.
• After selecting the size of biscuit to be used,
adjust the plunge depth accordingly as described
above.
Always make a trial cut in a piece of
scrap wood to check the plunge depth.
If necessary, perform a fine adjustment
as described above.
Locating the biscuits (fig. N1 - N4)
• For edge joints, biscuits should normally be
located at 15 - 25 cm intervals. The outer
biscuits should be located 5 - 7.5 cm from the
ends of the workpiece (fig. N1).
• When joining narrow workpieces such as picture
frames, even the smallest biscuits may be too
large for the joint. In this case, the exposed tip of
the biscuit should be trimmed off after the joint
has been glued (fig. N2).
• When joining workpieces thicker than approx.
2.5 cm, pairs of biscuits may be used for
additional strength (fig. N3).
• To mark mating pieces, first position them as
they will be assembled. Use a set square to draw
the marking line across the pieces (fig. N4).
Cutting biscuit slots (fig. P)
• Adjust the tool settings as described above.
• Align the centre marking on the tool base with
the marking line as shown.
• Switch the tool on and wait a second for the
cutter attain full speed.
• Firmly push the fence against the workpiece and
plunge the cutter until the stop is reached.
• Allow the tool to retract the blade from the
workpiece.
• Turn the tool off.
Assembling the workpieces
• Try assembling the workpieces together to check
that the joints fit correctly.
• Evenly spread a suitable glue in the biscuit slots
and on the mating surfaces of the joint.
• Insert the biscuits into the slots, ensuring that
they come into contact with the glue.
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• Assemble the workpieces and clamp them until
the glue has dried.
Edge to edge joints (fig. Q1 & Q2)
• Place the workpieces on a flat surface as they
are to be assembled.
• Mark the biscuit centres. The biscuits should be
located at 15 - 25 cm intervals; the outer biscuits
should be located 5 - 7.5 cm from the ends of
the workpiece (fig. Q1).
• Set the fence to 90°.
• Set the height adjuster to position the biscuit in
the centre of the workpiece.
• Adjust the other tool settings as described above.
• Cut the biscuit slots as described above (fig. Q2).
Frame joints (fig. R1 - R3)
• Place the workpieces on a flat surface as they
are to be assembled (fig. R1 & R2).
• Select the appropriate biscuit size.
• Mark the biscuit centres.
• Adjust the tool settings as described above.
• Cut the biscuit slots as described above (fig. R3).
Corner joints (fig. S1 & S2)
• Arrange the workpieces as they are to be
assembled (fig. S1).
• Select the appropriate biscuit size.
• Mark the biscuit centres.
• For the face cut, clamp the workpiece and align
the tool as shown (fig. S2).
• Cut the biscuit slots as described above.
Offset joints (fig. T)
When joining two workpieces of different thickness,
proceed as follows:
• Arrange the workpieces as they are to be
assembled.
• Select the appropriate biscuit size.
• Mark the biscuit centres.
• Select the workpiece that will be set back.
• Set the height adjuster to position the biscuit in
the centre of the workpiece.
• Cut the biscuit slots as described above.
• Adjust the fence up by a distance equal to the
desired offset. Use the scale to read the setting.
• Cut the biscuit slots as described above.
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