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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BISCUIT JOINERS
WARNING
Serious cuts, amputation, or death can occur from contact with rotating saw blade
during operation. Workpieces, broken blades, or flying particles thrown by blade
can blind or strike operators or bystanders with great force. To reduce the risk of
these hazards, operator and bystanders MUST completely heed the hazards and
warnings below.
PROPERLY MAINTAIN BLADE. Always ensure Biscuit Joiner blade is sharp,
undamaged, and tightly attached before each use.
AVOID TOUCHING BLADE. Never place hands or fingers between work- piece
and blade, and do not perform a cut while supporting workpiece with one hand or
balancing it on a leg or any other body part.
PROPERLY SUPPORT WORKPIECE. Properly support all workpieces to reduce
risk of workpiece and tool slipping during cutting operation. Place workpiece on
supports or workbench and clamp in place.
USE BISCUIT JOINER FOR INTENDED PURPOSE. Only use Biscuit Joiner on
wood and wood-based products. Do not attempt to use this tool for any operation
other than biscuit joining.
USE RECOMMENDED BLADES. Only use blades rated for speeds greater than
11,000 RPM. Blades not rated for this speed may fly apart. Only use blades that
meet the specifications listed in the manual. Do not use blades with dierent
diameters or arbor hole shapes/sizes. They will rotate irregularly, causing ejection of
blade fragments and tool damage.
PROPERLY INSTALL COMPONENTS. Ensure sliding base, faceplate, and fence
are in place and operating correctly before each cut.
STARTING AND STOPPING CUTS. Allow blade to reach full speed before cutting.
Always allow blade to come to a complete stop before setting tool down.
MAINTAIN CONTROL OF TOOL. Hold tool with both hands and do not allow the
Biscuit Joiner base to shift while performing plunge cuts. Always use the guard. The
guard protects the operator from broken blade fragments and unintentional contact
with the blade.
• Hold the power tool by its insulated gripping surfaces, because the blade may
contact its own cord. Cutting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Always use correctly sized blades with the fitting mounting bore. Blades that do
not fit to the mounting components of the biscuit joiner rotate irregularly and
lead to loss of control.
• Do not use blunt or damaged blade. Blunt or damaged blades cause increased
friction, can become jammed and lead to imbalance.
• Before putting into operation, check that the guard is retracting freely.
• Always wear hearing protection when operating the biscuit joiner.
