OPERATION
HINGE JOINTS
See Figure 19.
Hinge joints are used when joining two boards using hinges supplied in one of Ryobi's optional hinge kits. Jewelry boxes, doors on clocks, recipe boxes, etc. are typical applications.
HINGE
SLOT(S)
HOW TO MAKE HINGE JOINTS
■Unplug your detail biscuit joiner.
■Prepare the workpieces to be joined by laying them side by side on a workbench in the order in which they will be hinged.
■Determine the location of each hinge joint and mark the center of each joint by drawing a line across each workpiece.
■Set fence angle at 90°.
■Loosen height adjustment knobs, then pull and slide the fence down the scale until the height indicator mark is set at zero depth of cut. REMEMBER: The scale indicates the height of the fence from the center of the blade, which is approximately .050 of an inch.
■Tighten height adjustment knobs securely.
■Select the #3 depth of cut setting. We suggest that you make a test cut in a scrap piece of wood from the same workpiece if possible.
■Clamp workpiece securely so that it will not move during the cut.
■Plug your biscuit joiner into power supply and prepare to make your first cut. Grasp and hold your biscuit joiner securely with both hands.
■Place the fence against the board and align the indicator marks on the fence with the centerline mark(s) on the board. See Figure 19.
■Depress the switch trigger and let the motor build to its maximum speed, then gradually push biscuit 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 will retract from hinge slot.
■Repeat this procedure for all desired hinge slots.
■Once all hinge slots have been cut, place a hinge in each slot and dry assemble the workpieces. Make sure each slot lines up and fits.
■Finally, assemble the hinges to the workpieces and secure with the fasteners supplied.
HINGE
FASTENERS
HINGE
Fig. 19
EXTENSION CORDS
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheating, use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw.
A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length. When working outdoors, use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor use. The cord's jacket will be markedWA.
WARNING:
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged, replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury.
CAUTION:
Keep extension cords away from the cutting area and position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools, etc. during cutting operations.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.
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