Global Machinery Company BJ600 Dust extraction, Operation overview, Operation Making a cut

Dust extraction

CAUTION. Always ensure that the biscuit joiner is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments or connecting accessories.

1.Fit the dust extraction adaptor (13) to the port (12) when connecting the tool to a dust extraction system (fig Q).

Q R

2. The dust bag (14) can be connected to the adaptor (fig R).

Operation overview

A biscuit joiner is ideal for making a variety of strong and accurate joints, the most common are:

Edge to Edge Mitre Joints

Butt Joints T Joints

To cut the biscuit slot, the body	Direction of Plunge
of the joiner is moved toward the	Centre line of	Crescent
material. By utilising the various	work and machine
		shape cut
features of the tool you can
create a wide range of different
types of joints.
Always make a reference line
to line up the machine with the
centre of the material to be
plunged to ensure accurate biscuit placement.

Operation – Making a cut

1.Mark the all the opposing boards at the point at which you intend on making a cut. Clamp the material to a suitable work surface prior to making any cuts.

2.Adjust the height of the fence as required for the application.

3.Adjust the bevel angle of the fence as required for the application.

4.Line up the cutting guide located centre to the front of the fence with the cutting line on the workpiece and place the biscuit joiner against the workpiece.

5.Turn on the biscuit joiner using the on/off switch.

6.Whilst holding the rear handle push the biscuit joiner forward so that the blade plunges into the workpiece.

7.Allow the return spring to retract the blade from the slot and then switch off. Repeat this process for each marked point along the workpiece.

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