Grizzly T31999 User manual

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MODEL T31999

BISCUIT JOINER

OWNER'S MANUAL

(For models manufactured since 02/20)

V1.03.20

This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup,

operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this

document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators.

Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual

may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation,

electrocution, or death.

The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use.

This responsibility includes but is not limited to proper installation in

a safe environment, personnel training and usage authorization,

proper inspection and maintenance, manual availability and compre-

hension, application of safety devices, cutting/sanding/grinding tool

integrity, and the usage of personal protective equipment.

The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage

from negligence, improper training, machine modifications or misuse.

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and

other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints.

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you

do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:

Work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equip-

ment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter

out microscopic particles.

Table of Contents

SECTION 1: SAFETY.......................................................................................................2

Additional Safety for Biscuit Joiners ...........................................................................4

SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................5

Foreword .....................................................................................................................5

Contact Info ................................................................................................................5

Machine Data Sheet ...................................................................................................6

Identification ................................................................................................................7

Controls & Components .............................................................................................8

SECTION 3: POWER SUPPLY........................................................................................9

SECTION 4: SETUP.......................................................................................................11

Unpacking .................................................................................................................11

Inventory ...................................................................................................................12

Assembly ..................................................................................................................13

Dust Collection ..........................................................................................................13

Test Run ...................................................................................................................14

SECTION 5: OPERATIONS ...........................................................................................15

Adjusting Depth of Cut..............................................................................................15

Adjusting Cutting Angle ............................................................................................16

Adjusting Cutting Height ...........................................................................................17

Workpiece Preparation .............................................................................................18

Cutting Biscuit Grooves ............................................................................................19

Gluing Biscuits ..........................................................................................................19

Changing Blade ........................................................................................................20

SECTION 6: ACCESSORIES.........................................................................................22

SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................23

Cleaning ....................................................................................................................23

Lubrication ................................................................................................................23

Replacing Brushes ....................................................................................................24

SECTION 8: SERVICE ...................................................................................................25

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................25

SECTION 9: PARTS.......................................................................................................26

Main ..........................................................................................................................26

Labels & Cosmetics ..................................................................................................28

WARRANTY & RETURNS .............................................................................................29

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual

Before Operating This Equipment

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazard-

ous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which

are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The

progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by

themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident

prevention measures.

Indicates an imminent hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.

It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful infor-

mation about proper operation of the equipment.

NOTICE

Safety Instructions for Power Tools

OWNER’S MANUAL. Read and under-

stand this owner’s manual BEFORE using

machine.

TRAINED OPERATORS ONLY. Untrained

operators have a higher risk of being hurt

or killed. Only allow trained/supervised

people to use this power tool. When tool

is not being used, disconnect power, and

store in out-of-reach location to prevent

unauthorized use—especially around

children. Make workshop kid proof!

DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not

use tools in areas that are wet, cluttered,

or have poor lighting. Operating tools in

these areas greatly increases risk of acci-

dents and injury.

MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIRED. Full

mental alertness is required for safe oper-

ation of power tools. Never operate under

the influence of drugs or alcohol, when

tired, or when distracted.

DISCONNECT POWER FIRST. Always

disconnect tool from power supply

BEFORE making adjustments, changing

tooling, or servicing machine. This pre-

vents an injury risk from unintended startup

or contact with live electrical components.

EYE PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI-

approved safety glasses or a face shield

when operating or observing machinery to

reduce the risk of eye injury or blindness

from flying particles. Everyday eyeglasses

are not approved safety glasses.

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SECTION 1: SAFETY

ELECTRICAL SAFETY. Tool plug must

match outlet. Double-insulated tools have

a polarized plug (one blade is wider than

the other), which must be plugged into a

polarized outlet. Never modify plug. Do

not use adapter for grounded tools. Use

a ground fault circuit interrupter if opera-

tion is unavoidable in damp locations.

Avoid touching grounded surfaces when

operating tool.

WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not

wear clothing, apparel or jewelry that

can become entangled in moving parts.

Always tie back or cover long hair. Wear

non-slip footwear to avoid accidental

slips, which could cause loss of workpiece

control. Wear hard hat as needed.

HAZARDOUS DUST. Dust created while

using tools may cause cancer, birth

defects, or long-term respiratory damage.

Be aware of dust hazards associated with

each workpiece material, always wear

a NIOSH-approved respirator, and con-

nect tool to an appropriate dust collection

device to reduce your risk.

HEARING PROTECTION. Always wear

hearing protection when operating or

observing loud machinery. Extended

exposure to this noise without hearing

protection can cause permanent hearing

loss.

REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS. Never

leave adjustment tools, chuck keys,

wrenches, etc. in or on tool—especially

near moving parts. Verify removal before

starting!

INTENDED USAGE. Only use tool for its

intended purpose. Never modify or alter

tool for a purpose not intended by the

manufacturer or serious injury or death

may result!

AWKWARD POSITIONS. Keep proper

footing and balance at all times when

operating tool. Do not overreach! Avoid

awkward hand positions that make tool

control difficult or increase the risk of

accidental injury.

SAFE HANDLING. Firmly grip tool. To

avoid accidental firing, do not keep finger

on switch or trigger while carrying.

FORCING TOOLS.. Use right tool for job,

and do not force it. It will do job safer and

better at rate for which it was designed.

SECURING WORKPIECE. When

required, use clamps or vises to secure

workpiece. This protects hands and frees

both of them to operate tool.

GUARDS & COVERS. Guards and cov-

ers reduce accidental contact with mov-

ing parts or flying debris. Ensure they

are properly installed, undamaged, and

working correctly.

CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS. Keep chil-

dren and bystanders at a safe distance

from the work area. Stop using tool if they

become a distraction.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Consult this manual or manufacturer

for recommended accessories. Using

improper accessories will increase risk of

serious injury.

MAINTAIN WITH CARE. Keep cutting

tool edges sharp and clean. Follow all

maintenance instructions and lubrication

schedules to keep tool in good work-

ing condition. A tool that is improperly

maintained could malfunction, leading to

serious personal injury or death. Only

have tool serviced by qualified service-

personnel using matching replacement

parts.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Regularly

inspect tool for any condition that may

affect safe operation. Immediately repair

or replace damaged or mis-adjusted parts

before operating tool.

MAINTAIN POWER CORDS. When dis-

connecting cord-connected tools from

power, grab and pull the plug—NOT the

cord. Carrying or pulling the cord may

damage wires inside. Do not handle cord/

plug with wet hands. Avoid cord damage

by keeping it away from heated surfaces,

high traffic areas, harsh chemicals, sharp

edges, moving parts, and wet/damp loca-

tions. Damaged cords increase risk of

electrocution.

UNATTENDED OPERATION. Never

leave tool running while unattended. Turn

tool OFF and ensure all moving parts

completely stop before walking away.

EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES.

If at

any time you experience difficulties per-

forming the intended operation, stop

using the machine! Contact our Technical

Support at (570) 546-9663.

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No list of safety guidelines can be

complete. Every shop environment

is different. Always consider safety

first, as it applies to your individual

working conditions. Use this and

other machinery with caution and

respect. Failure to do so could result

in serious personal injury, damage

to equipment or poor work results.

Like all machinery there is potential

danger when operating this tool.

Accidents are frequently caused by

lack of familiarity or failure to pay

attention. Use this tool with respect

and caution to decrease the risk of

operator injury. If normal safety pre-

cautions are overlooked or ignored,

serious personal injury may occur.

Model T31999 (Mfd. Since 02/20)-4-

Additional Safety for Biscuit Joiners

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 manu-

al. Do not use blades with different diam-

eters 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 perform-

ing plunge cuts.

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.

Contact Info

We stand behind our machines! If you have

questions or need help, contact us with the

information below. Before contacting, make

sure you get the

serial number and

manu-

facture date from the machine ID label. This

will help us help you faster.

Grizzly Technical Support

1815 W. Battlefield

Springfield, MO 65807

Phone: (570) 546-9663

Email: [email protected]

We want your feedback on this manual.

What did you like about it? Where could it

be improved? Please take a few minutes to

give us feedback.

Grizzly Documentation Manager

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

Email: [email protected]

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SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION

We are proud to offer this manual with your

new Model T31999 Biscuit Joiner! We've

made every effort to be exact with the

instructions, specifications, drawings, and

photographs of the joiner we used when

writing this manual. However, sometimes

we still make an occasional mistake.

Also, owing to our policy of continuous

improvement, your biscuit joiner may not

exactly match the manual. If you find this

to be the case, and the difference between

the manual and the joiner leaves you in

doubt, check our website for the latest

manual update or call technical support

for help.

For your convenience, we post all avail-

able manuals and manual updates for free

on our website at www.grizzly.com. Any

updates to your model of machine will be

reflected in these documents as soon as

they are complete.

Foreword

Page 1 of 2Model T31999

MODEL T31999

BISCUIT JOINER

Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901

Product Dimensions:

Weight �� 6 lbs�

Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height ��18 x 5-1/2 x 6 in�

Shipping Dimensions:

Type �� Cardboard Box

Content �� Machine

Weight �� 8 lbs�

Length/Width/Height ��15 x 6 x 7 in�

Electrical:

Power Requirement �� 120V, Single-Phase, 60 Hz

Full-Load Current Rating �� 5�9A

Minimum Circuit Size �� 15A

Connection Type �� Cord & Plug

Power Cord Included ��Yes

Power Cord Length ��10 ft�

Power Cord Gauge �� 18 AWG

Plug Included ��

Yes

Included Plug Type �� NEMA 1-15

Switch Type �� ON/OFF Toggle Switch

Motor:

Horsepower ��1 HP

Phase �� Single-Phase

Amps �� 5�9A

Speed ��11,600 RPM

Type ��Universal

Power Transfer ��Gear

Bearings �� Shielded & Permanently Lubricated

Main Specifications:

Operation Info

Maximum Cutting Depth ��23/32 in�

Maximum Cutting Height ��3/4 in�

Fence Tilt Angle �� 0 – 90 deg�

Blade Diameter ��4 in�

Blade Thickness ��5/32 in�

Arbor Size ��20mm/22mm

Model T31999Page 2 of 2

Other

Number of Dust Ports ��1

Dust Port Size ��1 in�

Other Specifications:

Country Of Origin �� China

Warranty �� 1 Year

Approximate Assembly & Setup Time �� 20 Minutes

Serial Number Location ��

ID Label

Features:

Includes 4" 6T Blade

Accepts 4" Blades with 20mm or 22mm Bore

Adjustable Depth Stop with Maximum Cutting Depth of 23/32"

Removable Fence with Cutting-Height Adjustment of 0 – 1-9/16"

Cutting Angle of 0º – 90° with Stops at 0°, 45°, and 90°

Six-Position Turret Stop for Biscuit Depth (0, 10, 20, S, D, and MAX)

Hinged Base for Easy Blade Removal

Dust Extraction Through Blade Housing

Accessories:

Dust Collection Bag with Adapter

6mm Hex Wrench

Flange Wrench

Two Replacement Motor Brushes

75 Assorted Biscuits

Model T31999 (Mfd. Since 02/20)-6-

To reduce your risk of

serious injury, read

this entire manual

BEFORE using tool.

Model T31999 (Mfd. Since 02/20) -7-

Identification

Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to

better understand the instructions in this manual.

Spindle

Lock

Button

Fence

Lock

Knob

Angle

Scale

ON/OFF

Switch

Dust

Port

Dust

Bag

Sliding

Base

Depth

Indicator

Depth

Stop

Faceplate

Fence

Angle

Lock

Fence

Height

Scale

Fence Auxiliary Handle

Blade Access Knob

To reduce your risk of

serious injury, read this

entire manual BEFORE

using machine.

Figure 1. Fence adjustment and power

controls.

Figure 2. Depth adjustment, angle lock,

and dust port.

Model T31999 (Mfd. Since 02/20)-8-

Controls &

Components

Refer to Figures 1 & 2 and the following

descriptions to become familiar with the

basic controls of this tool.

A. Spindle Lock Button: When pressed,

locks spindle for removing/replacing

blade.

B. Fence Lock Knob: Locks fence at

desired height of cut.

C. Fence: Orients tool to workpiece at

specified angle.

D. Fence Height Scale: Indicates dis-

tance between center of blade and

bottom of fence.

E. Angle Scale: Indicates angle of cut.

F. ON/OFF Switch: Starts and stops

motor. Tool will remain running while

switch is held until released.

G. Dust Port: Connects dust extraction

system to blade housing and prevents

dust build up during cutting operations.

H. Sliding Base: Houses blade. Spring

action retracts blade after cut.

I. Depth Stop: Contacts turret stop dur-

ing operation, limiting depth of cut.

J. Depth Indicator: Six-position turret for

selecting biscuit cut depth (0, 10, 20, S,

D, and MAX).

K. Faceplate: Contacts edge of workpiece

at desired location of biscuit groove.

L. Angle Lock: Locks faceplate to desired

angle of cut.

D

A

B

CE

F

GHI J

K

L

For your own safety and protection

of property, consult an electrician if

you are unsure about wiring prac-

tices or electrical codes in your area.

Serious injury could occur if you

connect machine to power before

completing setup process. DO NOT

connect to power until instructed

later in this manual.

Electrocution, shock, fire

or damage to equipment

may occur if machine is

not properly grounded

and connected to power

supply.

Model T31999 (Mfd. Since 02/20) -9-

SECTION 3: POWER SUPPLY

Availability

Before installing the machine, consider the

availability and proximity of the required

power supply circuit. If an existing circuit

does not meet the requirements for this

machine, a new circuit must be installed.

To minimize the risk of electrocution, fire,

or equipment damage, installation work

and electrical wiring must be done by an

electrician or qualified service personnel in

accordance with all applicable codes and

standards.

The full-load current rating is the amper-

age a machine draws at 100% of the rated

output power. On machines with multiple

motors, this is the amperage drawn by

the largest motor or sum of all motors and

electrical devices that might operate at

one time during normal operations.

Full-Load Current Rating.....................5.9A

The full-load current is not the maximum

amount of amps that the machine will draw.

If the machine is overloaded, it will draw

additional amps beyond the full-load rating.

If the machine is overloaded for a sufficient

length of time, damage, overheating, or fire

may result—especially if connected to an

undersized circuit. To reduce the risk of these

hazards, avoid overloading the machine dur-

ing operation and make sure it is connected

to a power supply circuit that meets the

requirements in the following section.

Full-Load Current Rating

Note: The circuit requirements listed in

this manual apply to a dedicated circuit—

where only one machine will be running at

a time. If this machine will be connected to

a shared circuit where multiple machines

will be running at the same time, consult

a qualified electrician to ensure that the

circuit is properly sized for safe operation.

This machine is prewired to operate on a

power supply circuit that has a verified ground

and meets the following requirements:

120V Circuit Requirements

Voltage..........................110V, 115V, 120V

Cycle.................................................60 Hz

Phase...................................Single-Phase

Power Supply Circuit ................ 15 Amps

A power supply circuit includes all electri-

cal equipment between the breaker box

or fuse panel in the building and the

machine. The power supply circuit used

for this machine must be sized to safely

handle the full-load current drawn from the

machine for an extended period of time.

(If this machine is connected to a circuit

protected by fuses, use a time delay fuse

marked D.)

5-15 Receptacle

1-15 Plug

Neutral

Hot

Figure 3. Typical 1-15 plug and

receptacle.

Model T31999 (Mfd. Since 02/20)-10-

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this

equipment has a polarized plug (one blade

is wider than the other). This plug will fit in

a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug

does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the

plug. If it still does not fit, contact a quali-

fied electrician to install the proper outlet.

Do not change the plug in any way.

When servicing use only identical replace-

ment parts.

Polarized Plug Extension Cords

When using extension cords, make sure

the cords are rated for outdoor use.

Outdoor use cords are marked with a

"W-A" or a "W" to signify their rating.

Always check to make sure that the exten-

sion cords are in good working order

and free of any type of damage, such as

exposed wires, cuts, creased bends, or

missing prongs.

Extension cords cause voltage drop, which

may damage electrical components and

shorten motor life. Voltage drop increases

as the extension cord size gets longer and

the gauge size gets smaller (higher gauge

numbers indicate smaller sizes. When

using extension cords, always choose the

shortest cord possible, with the greatest-

sized gauge.

Below is a list of minimum gauge sizes

needed for running this tool at different

lengths:

25 Feet .......................................... 16AWG

50 Feet .......................................... 14AWG

100 Feet ........................................ 12AWG

Over 100 Feet........... Not Recommended

This tool presents serious injury

hazards to untrained users. Read

through this entire manual to

become familiar with the controls

and operations before starting the

tool!

Model T31999 (Mfd. Since 02/20) -11-

SECTION 4: SETUP

This tool was carefully packaged for safe

transport. When unpacking, separate all

enclosed items from packaging materials

and inspect them for shipping damage.

If items are damaged, please call us

immediately at (570) 546-9663.

IMPORTANT: Save all packaging materi-

als until you are completely satisfied with

the tool and have resolved any issues

between Grizzly or the shipping agent. You

MUST have the original packaging to file a

freight claim. It is also extremely helpful if

you need to return the tool later.

Unpacking

If you cannot find an item on this

list, carefully check around/inside

the tool and packaging materials.

Often, these items get lost in pack-

aging materials while unpacking or

they are pre-installed at the factory. Figure 4. Model T31999 Biscuit Joiner.

Figure 5. Loose inventory.

Model T31999 (Mfd. Since 02/20)-12-

The following is a list of items shipped

with your tool. Before beginning setup, lay

these items out and inventory them.

If any non-proprietary parts are missing

(e.g. a nut or a washer), we will gladly

replace them; or for the sake of expediency,

replacements can be obtained at your

local hardware store.

Box 1 (Figures 4 & 5) Qty

A. Biscuit Joiner ...................................... 1

B. Dust Bag ............................................ 1

C. Fence ................................................. 1

D. Hex Wrench 6mm .............................. 1

E. Motor Brushes .................................... 2

F. Spanner Wrench ................................ 1

D

C

BF

E

A

Inventory

Figure 7. Installing dust bag into dust port.

Figure 6. Fence attached to faceplate.

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To assemble tool:

1. Loosen fence lock knob, and slide

fence onto faceplate (see Figure 6).

2. Tighten fence lock knob (see Figure 6).

Fence

Faceplate

Fence

Lock

Knob

Assembly Dust Collection

The Model T31999 is equipped with a 1"

dust port that can attach to a dust collec-

tion system (not included) or the included

dust bag.

To install dust bag:

1. Push plastic end of dust bag into dust

port, as shown in Figure 7.

Dust Port

Dust Bag

2. Verify dust bag is closed before operat-

ing tool.

DO NOT start tool until all preced-

ing setup instructions have been

performed. Operating an improperly

set up tool may result in malfunc-

tion or unexpected results that can

lead to serious injury, death, or tool/

property damage.

Serious injury or death can result

from using tool BEFORE under-

standing its controls and related

safety information. DO NOT oper-

ate, or allow others to operate, tool

until information is understood.

Figure 8. Location of auxiliary handle and

ON/OFF switch.

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To test run tool:

1. Clear away all setup/adjustment tools.

2. Verify blade is properly installed (see

Changing Blade on Page 20).

3. Connect tool to power supply.

4. While firmly holding auxiliary handle

(see Figure 8) in one hand, squeeze

ON/OFF switch with opposite hand.

Motor should run smoothly and without

unusual problems or noises.

5. Release ON/OFF switch. Motor should

immediately stop running.

Congratulations! Test run is complete.

ON/OFF

Switch

Auxiliary Handle

Test Run

Once assembly is complete, test run the

tool to ensure it is properly connected to

power and safety components are working

properly.

If you find an unusual problem during the

test run, immediately stop the tool, discon-

nect it from power, and fix the problem

BEFORE operating the tool again. The

Troubleshooting table in the SERVICE

section of this manual can help.

The test run consists of verifying the fol-

lowing: 1) The motor powers up and runs

correctly.

To reduce your risk of

serious injury, read this

entire manual BEFORE

using machine.

If you are not experienced with this

type of tool, WE STRONGLY REC-

OMMEND that you seek additional

training outside of this manual.

Read books/magazines or get for-

mal training before beginning any

projects. Regardless of the content

in this section, Grizzly Industrial

will not be held liable for accidents

caused by lack of training.

To reduce risk of eye injury from

flying chips or lung damage from

breathing dust, always wear safety

glasses and a respirator when oper-

ating this tool.

Biscuit # Material

Thickness

(mm)

Cut

Depth

(mm)

Depth

Indicator

Marking

#0 4 8 0

#10 410 10

#20 412.5 20

Simplex 413 S

Duplex 415 D

N/A N/A 18 MAX

Figure 9. Biscuit cut depth and depth

scale marking table.

Figure 10. Depth indicator aligned with

arrow mark.

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SECTION 5: OPERATIONS

Adjusting Depth of Cut

The biscuit joiner can be adjusted to cut

slots for standard #0, #10 and #20 biscuits,

simplex fittings, and duplex hinges. Refer

to the table in Figure 9 to determine bis-

cuit size and cutting depth.

Depth

Indicator

Arrow

Mark

1. Rotate depth indicator (see Figure 10)

until desired depth marking on indicator

aligns with arrow mark.

Setting Cutting Depth

Figure 11. Location of cutting depth

adjustment components.

Figure 12. Location of cutting angle

adjustment components.

Model T31999 (Mfd. Since 02/20)-16-

Depth

Indicator

Lock Nut

Depth Stop

1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER!

2. Rotate depth indicator until position

"10" is aligned with arrow mark.

3. Push forward on auxiliary handle until

depth stop contacts depth indicator and

measure length of exposed blade from

blade tooth tip to sliding base.

Note: Rotate saw blade until blade

tooth tip is centered at the maximum

distance from the sliding base.

4. Verify depth measurement as follows:

— If measurement equals 10mm, the

cutting depth is properly calibrated.

— If measurement does not equal

10mm, loosen depth stop lock nut

(see Figure 11) and reduce or

extend depth stop until measure-

ment equals 10mm. Tighten depth

stop lock nut once depth is reached.

Adjusting Cutting

Angle

The faceplate can be adjusted between 0°

and 90°, though 90° is the most common

angle of cut for biscuit joining. Certain

applications, such as joining beveled

edges, require the biscuit to be inserted at

different angles.

Note: Ball and groove detents on the angle

scale are provided to set the angle at 0°,

45°, and 90°.

To adjust cutting angle:

1. Release angle lock (see Figure 12).

Angle Lock

Angle Scale

2. Tilt faceplate until desired angle on

scale lines up with arrow mark.

3. Tighten angle lock.

Adjusting Cutting Depth

Figure 13. Location of cutting height

adjustment components.

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Arrow

Mark

Fence Height Scale

Fence

Lock

Knob

Adjusting Cutting

Height

The fence can be adjusted to a height

of 0–40mm. Cutting height depends on

your workpiece thickness. Set the cut-

ting height to half the thickness of your

workpiece for the strongest joint.

To adjust cutting height:

1. Set faceplate angle to 90° (see

Adjusting Cutting Angle on Page 16).

2. Loosen fence lock knob and move

fence up or down on faceplate until

arrow mark on angle scale aligns with

desired height on fence height scale

(see Figure 13).

3. Tighten fence lock knob once desired

height is reached.

Marks

2½

"

-3" 4

"

-6

"

4

"

-6

"

2½

"

-3"

Figure 14. Biscuit location marks.

Layout Line

Registration

Mark

Figure 15. Layout lines and registration

marks.

Figure 16. Example of workpiece setup.

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Workpiece Preparation

Properly mark your workpieces to avoid

incorrect biscuit placement and wasted

material. The following example illustrates

a typical biscuit joining layout.

Laying Out Cuts

1. Place edges of (2) workpieces flush

against each other on a smooth, flat

surface. Verify board ends line up.

2. Place marks 21⁄2"–3" from each end of

one board.

Note: If distance between marks is

greater than 6", place additional marks

at 4"–6" intervals (see Figure 14).

3. Use a square to draw layout lines

across boards through marks, then

make registration marks on edge of

each board to ensure correct edge is

cut (see Figure 15).

Your workpiece must be properly secured

before making cuts. Cutting biscuit grooves

with a biscuit joiner places pressure on the

edge of the workpiece, which can cause

an improperly secured workpiece to shift

on the workbench, resulting in personal

injury or damage to the tool or workpiece.

Use clamps to secure workpiece on work-

bench. Edge of workpiece should hang

slightly over edge of workbench (see

Figure 16).

Securing Workpiece

Note: Clamps should be placed at

least 3" from any cut marks to prevent

interference with joiner.

Center

Line

Clamps

Workpiece

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