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Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN® DETAIL BISCUIT JOINER Double Insulated Model No. 315.175500 Save this manual for future reference CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA NRTL 972000-415 10-00

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Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN®DETAIL BISCUIT JOINERDouble Insulated

Model No.315.175500

Save this manual forfuture reference

CAUTION: Read and follow all

Safety Rules and OperatingInstructions before first use of thisproduct.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA NRTL

972000-41510-00

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DETAILBISCUITJOINER315.17S500

EDGE-TO-EDGEJOINTS

MITERJOINTS

BU'l'rJOINTS

T-JOINT

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• Typical Applications ........................................................................................................................................ 2

• Table Of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 3

• Warranty and Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 3

• Rules For Safe Operation .......................................................................................................................... 4-6

• Product Specifications, Unpacking, and Accessories .................................................................................... 7

• Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 8-9

• Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................ t 0-11

• Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 12-17

• Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................... 18-20

• Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................ 21

• Exploded View and Repair Parts List ..................................................................................................... 22-23

• Parts Ordering / Service ............................................................................................................................... 24

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN DETAIL BISCUIT JOINER

If this £11RF'I'$MRNBiscuit Joiner fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase,RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free ofcharge.

If this CRRFT$14RNBiscuit Joiner is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 daysfrom the date of purchase.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Your Biscuit Joiner has many features for makingcutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable.Safety, performance and dependability have beengiven top priority in the design of this Biscuit Joiner,making it easy to maintain and operate.

A CAUTION: Carefully read through this entireowner's manual before u._g your new BiscuitJoiner. Pay close attention to the Rules ForSafe Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If youuse your Biscuit Joiner properly and only forwhat it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe,reliable service.

Spline joinery is one of the strongest methods ofjoinery used in woodworking. When glue is properlyapplied to a spline and to the joint area of the woodpieces being connected, a large surface area receivesthe adhesion properties of the glue. This forms a verystrong joint.

Traditional spline joinery requires cutting slots with arouter or table saw. Small, thin strips of wood mustthen be cut to fit inside the slots and act as splines.

Newer methods of spline joinery use a plate or biscuitjoiner to cut precise mating oval slots in adjoiningboards. Your new Biscuit Joiner is a fast, simple, andaccurate plunge cutting tool that can be used for thispurpose. It can be used to cut slots in hardwood,softwood, plywood, particle board, and other pressedwoods.

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Football shaped wafers, called biscuits, are thenplaced inside the slots with glue and used to help lineup adjoining surfaces. When a water based glue isused, the biscuits swell in the joint, making an ex-tremely strong and firm bond. White glue, yellow glue,carpenters glue, hide glue, and aliphatic resin glue areexamples of water based glues.

This bonding technique has traditionally been limitedto making edge-to-edge joints. However, with the useof your new Biscuit Joiner, biscuits can now be easilyused to connect butt, miter, and T-joints. Biscuitjoining can be as strong as mortise and tenon, tongueand groove, standard spline, and doweled joints. Inmost cases the material around the biscuit will breakbefore the biscuit itself will break. A greater surfacearea is exposed to glue in a biscuit joint, making theseams stronger.

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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, andthe explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings donot by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes forproper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

A SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates caution or warning. May be used in conjunction withother symbols or pictographs.

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.Always follow the safety p_ecautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

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\WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the riskof fire, electric shock and personal injury.

ANOTE:

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury toyourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shockand personal injury.

Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electricpower tools, which eliminates the need for the usualthree-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metalparts are isolated from internal metal motorcomponents with protecting insulation. Doubleinsulated tools do not need to be grounded.

IMPORTANT

Servicing of a tool with double insulation requiresextreme care and knowledge of the system andshould be performed only by a qualified servicetechnician. For service we suggest you return the toolto your nearest Sears Store for repair. Always useoriginal factory replacement parts when servicing.

_k WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool •until you have read thoroughly and understandcompletely all instructions, safety rules, etc.contained in this manual. Failure to comply can •result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, orserious personal injury. Save owner's manual

and review frequently for continuing safe •operation, and instructing others who may usethis tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's

manual carefully. Learn its applications andlimitations as well as the specific potentialhazards related to this tool.

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BYPREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH

GROUNDED SURFACES. For example; pipes,radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKINGORDER.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas

and benches invite accidents.

AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't

use power tools in damp or wet locations orexpose to rain. Keep work area well lit.

KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept asafe distance from work area. Do not let visitorscontact tool or extension cord.

STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, toolsshould be stored in a dry and high or locked-upplace - out of the reach of children.

DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job betterand safer at the rate for which it was designed.

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or

attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.Don't use tool for purpose not intended - forexample - A circular saw should never be usedfor cutting tree limbs or logs.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose

clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool'smoving parts and cause personal injury. Rubbergloves and nonskid footwear are recommendedwhen working outdoors. Wear protective haircovering to contain long hair and keep it frombeing drawn into nearby air vents.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everydayeyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;they are not safety glasses.

• PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust

mask if the cutting operation is dusty.

• PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearingprotection during extended periods of operation.

DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cordor yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keepcord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to holdwork. It's safer than using your hand and it freesboth hands to operate tool.

DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing andbalance at all times. Do not use on a ladder orunstable support. Secure tools when working atelevated positions.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep toolssharp and clean for best and safest performance.Follow instructions for lubricating and changingaccessories.

DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before

servicing, or when changing attachments,blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should bedisconnected from power supply.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND

WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see thatkeys and adjusting wrenches are removed fromtool before turning it on.

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carryplugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sureswitch is off when plugging in.

MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN

GOOD CONDITION. When using an extensioncord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carrythe current your product will draw. An undersizedcord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting intoss of power and overheating. A wire gage size(A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for anextension cord 100 feet or less in length. A cordexceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If indoubt, use the next heavier gage. The smallerthe gage number, the heavier the cord.

OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When

tool is used outdoors, use only extension cordssuitable for use outdoors, Outdoor approvedcords are marked with the suffix W-A, for ex-ample - SJTW-A or SJOW-A.

• KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharpblades minimize stalling and kickback.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.

Keep hands away from blades. Do not reachunderneath work while blade is rotating. Do notattempt to remove cut material when blade ismoving.

_k WARNING: Blades coast after turn-off.

• NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-

SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor couldignite fumes.

INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if

damaged, have repaired by authorized servicefacility. Stay constantly aware of cord locationand keep it well away from the rotating blade.

• INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-

CALLY and replace if damaged.

KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREEFROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a cleancloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,gasoline, petroleum-based products, or anystrong solvents to clean your tool.

STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL.

Watch what you are doing and use commonsense. Do not operate tocd_whenyou are tired.Do not rush.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use

of the tool, a guard or other part that is damagedshould be carefully checked to determine that itwill operate properly and perform its intendedfunction. Check for alignment of moving parts,binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,mounting and any other conditions that mayaffect its operation. A guard or other part that isdamaged should be properly repaired or ra-placed by an authorized service center.

• DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOTTURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by an authorized service center.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs

when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven backtowards the operator. Release switch immedi-ately if blade binds or saw stalls.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) .

USE ONLY 1-1/2 In. (38 mm) DIAMETERSPECIFIED BLADES. Do not use blades withincorrect size holes, never us blade washers orbolts that are defective, incorrect, or not speci-fied.

AVOID CUTTING NAILS, Inspect for andremove all nails from lumber before cutting.

NEVER touch the blade or other moving parts

during use.

NEVER start a tool when its moving componentis in contact with the workpiece.

NEVER lay a tool down before its moving partshave come to a complete stop.

DO NOT operate this tool while under theinfluence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.

POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of

electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (oneblade is wider than the other). This plug will fit ina polarized outlet only one way. If the plug doesnot fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it stilldoes not fit, contact a qualified electrician toinstall the proper outlet. Do not change the plugin any way.

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICALCRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them

frequently and use them to instruct others whomay use this tool. If you loan someone this tool,loan them these instructions also.

_WARNING: Some dust created by powersanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and otherconstruction activities contains chemicalsknown to cause cancer, birth defects or otherreproductive harm. Some examples of thesechemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cementand other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies,depending on how often you do this type ofwork. To reduce your exposure to thesechemicals: work in a well ventilated area, andwork with approved safety equipment, such asthose dust masks that are specially designed tofilter out microscopic particles.

_k Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Yoursafety is involved.

_i, WARNING:

The operation of any Biscuit Joiner can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wearsafety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. Werecommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses withside shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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NoLoadSpeed 19,000RPMRating 120volts,60Hz,ACInput 3.5AmperesDepthOfCutWithMicroDepthOfCutAdjustment 0 - 9/32 in.

Fence Angles

Fence Height AdjustmentWith Fence Angle Set On 90 °With Fence Set On 45°

Net Weight

45 ° and 90°

0 - 3/4 in.5/16 in. - 13/16 in.

3.625 Ibs.

Your Biscuit Joiner has been shipped completelyassembled and ready for use. Inspect it carefully tomake sure no breakage or damage has occurredduring shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing,contact your nearest Sears Retail Store to obtainreplacement parts before attempting to operate BiscuitJoiner.

WARNING: If any parts are missing, do notoperate this tool until the missing parts arereplaced. Failure to do so could result in possibleserious personal injury.

The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores.

• R1 Biscuit Pack 7/32 in. x 5/8 in.

• R2 Biscuit Pack 9/32 in. x 3/4 in.

• R3 Biscuit Pack 1/2 in. x 1 in.

_ WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous.

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YourDetail Biscuit Joiner has been designed formaking fast, accurate, and simple plunge cuts inwood, etc. so that biscuits can be used to join two ormore boards together. When used properly and onlyfor what it is intended, this versatile tool will give youyears of trouble-free performance. It is professionallyengineered, but its ease of operation allows theamateur to produce beautiful and precise work.

SWITCH

To turn your Biscuit Joiner ON, depress the switchtrigger. Release switch trigger to turn your BiscuitJoiner OFF.

MOTOR

Your Biscuit Joiner has a powerful motor withsufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs. Itdevelops a no load speed of 19,000 RPM.

BLADE

Your Biscuit Joiner has a 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) 6 toothblade for cutting biscuit slots.

BISCUITSSee Figure 1.Biscuits are available in three standard sizes:

R1 (7/32 In. x 518 In.)

R2 (9/32 in. x 314 in.)

R3 (1/2 In. x I in.)

Note: Store biscuits in a dry place because they swellrapidly upon contact with water-based woodworkingglues.

R1 = 7/32 In. x 5/8 In.

R2 = 9/32 in. x 3/4 in.

R3 = 1/2 In. x 1 in.

Fig. 1

REVERSIBLE FENCE FOR 45 ° AND 90 ° CUTS

Your Biscuit Joiner has a reversible fence. Byloosening the height adjustment knobs, the fence canbe removed through key hole slots. Once removed, itcan be rotated 180° changing the angle of cut from90° to 45 ° or vice versa. The height of the fence at90° can be set between 0 to 3/4 in. from the center ofthe blade. The height of the fence at 45° can be setbetween 5/16 in. to 13/16 in. from the center of theblade.

The fence should always be used to guide andbalance your BiscuitJoiner, providing ease ofoperation and maintaining safe control.

NONSKID BACKING PAD

The fence on your Biscuit Joiner is padded with anonskid backing pad to hold it stationary against theworkpiece. It helps prevent skidding when makingcuts. It also prevents marring of the workpiece fromBiscuit Joiner when cutting.

INDICATOR MARKS

Centerline and line of cut indicator marks have been

provided on your Biscuit Joiner. See Figure 2.

APPLICATIONS

(Use only for the purpose listed below)

• Cutting precise mating oval slots in hardwood,softwood, plywood, particle board, etc. for splinejoinery applications.

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB

A spring loaded depth adjustment knob makes it

possible to make proper settiggs for three standardsize biscuits. Fine adjustments to the cutting depthcan be made with a knurled adjustment knob and jamnut located behind the depth adjustment knob. Oncethe correct depth setting has been made for onebiscuit size, the other two depth settings will beautomatically set.

_i WARNING: Your Detail BiscuitJoiner shouldnever be connected to power supply when youare assembling parts, making adjustments,assembling or removing blades, cleaning or whennot in use. Disconnecting your Detail BiscuitJoiner will prevent accidental starting that couldcause serious personal injury.

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KNOW YOUR DETAIL BISCUIT JOINERSee Figure 2.

Before attempting to use any tool familiarize yourselfwith all operating features and safety requirements,

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your Biscuit Joiner has a precision built electric motor.It should be connected to a power supply that is 120volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current).Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). Asubstantial voltage drop will cause a loss of powerand the motor will overheat. If your Biscuit Joiner doesnot operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply.

LINEOF CUTWINDOW

CENTERLINEI LINEOFCUT INDICATOR

MARK(S)

_k WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools tomake you careless. Remember that a carelessfraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severeinjury.

_ WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool orcreate accessories not recommended for usewith this tool. Any such alteration or modificationis misuse and could result in a hazardous

condition leading to possible serious personalinjury.

REARHANDLE

FENCE

IIDTH OFCUTSCALE

DEPTHADJUSTMENT

KNOB

SWITCHTRIGGER

KNU_ILEDADJUSTMENT

KNOB

JAM HEIGHTNUT SETrlNGSCALE

HEIGHTADJUSTMENT

KNOBS,) NONSKIDBACKINGPAD

FRONTBASE

BOTfOMSHOE

REARBASE

HEIGHTINDICATORMARK

Fig. 2

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DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS

Your Biscuit Joiner can be adjusted to threestandard cutting depths to accommodate threestandard size biscuits -- R1, R2, and R3.Adjustments are made by engaging slots on depthadjustment knob with tabs on rear base. Forexample, when using a R1 size biscuit, rotate thedepth adjustment knob until the slot marked 1 alignswith the depth indicator mark on the rear base.When using a R2 size biscuit, rotate the depthadjustment knob until the slot marked 2 aligns withthe depth indicator mark on the rear base, andwhen using a R3 size biscuit rotate the depthadjustment knob until the slot marked 3 aligns withthe depth indicator mark on the rear base. SeeFigure 3.

TO SET DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB

• Unplug your Detail Biscuit Joiner.

,_ WARNING: Failure to unplug Biscuit Joinercould result in accidental starting causing pos-sible serious personal injury.

• Pull knurled adjustment knob and jam nut in thedirection of the arrow shown in figure 3.

Note: Knob and jam nut are spring loaded, there-fore pulling them in the direction of the arrowshown puts pressure on the spring and releasespressure from the depth adjustment knob.

• Rotate depth adjustment knob until desired slotsetting aligns with tabs on rear base -- 1,2, or 3.

• Next releaseknudedadjustmentknoband jam nutapplyingpressurefrom springon depthadjustmentknob.

Make a test cut in a scrap piece of wood. Fit thecorrect size biscuit into biscuit slot. If biscuit slot is toodeep or too shallow, fine adjustments to the depthsetting can be made by loosening knuded adjustmentknob and making fine adjustments with the jam nut.Turning jam nut forward will cut shallow biscuit slots.Turning jam nut backwards will cut deeper biscuitslots. The biscuit slot should be deep enough to allowslightly more than one-half of the biscuit into the slot.This extra room allows for proper alignment of thewood being joined.

TO MAKE FINE ADJUSTMENTS

See Figure 4.

• Unplug your Detail Biscuit Joiner.

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DEPTHINDICATOR

MARK

ROTATETODESIREDSETFING

1,2,0R3

PULLANDHOLDTOROTATEDEPTH

ADJUSTMENTKNOB

REARBASE

RELEASETOAPPLYPRESSUREAGAINSTDEPTHADJUSTMENTKNOB

KNURLEDADJUSTMENT

KNOB

JAMNUT

DEPTHADJUSTMENT

KNOB

Fig. 3

TURNFORWARDFORSHALLOWBISCUITSLOTS

TURNBACKWARDSFORDEEPER

BISCUITSLOTS

KNURLEDADJUSTMENTKNOBUSEDAS A LOCKNUT.JAMNUTUSEDTO MAKEFINEADJUSTMENTS.

Fig. 4

• Loosen knurled adjustment knob. This knob isused as a lock nut only. Loosen by twisting it in theopposite direction away from jam nut.

• Turn jam nut forward (clockwise) for a moreshallow cut, or backwards (counterclockwise) fora deeper cut.

• Once desired depth of cut is reached, hold jam nutso that it will not move out of adjustment. Next,tighten knurled adjustment knob against jam nut.

• Recheck depth setting by making a test cut in ascrap piece of wood. Also periodically check depthsetting for accuracy. See Figure 4.

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FENCE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

See Figure 5.

HEIGHTADJUSTMENT

KNOB(S)

_k WARNING: Failure to unplug your Detail BiscuitJoiner could result in accidental starting causingpossible serious personal injury.

TO HEIGHTLOWERFENCE SETrlNG SCALE

Fig. 5

The fence on your Biscuit Joiner can be moved up anddown to adjust the position of the blade in relation tothe top of the workpiece. A scale on both sides of thefront base indicates height settings for both 45° and90° angles. The fence and height indicator mark canbe positioned from 5/16 in. to 13/16 in. from the centerof the blade for 45 ° angles. It can be positioned from 0to 3/4 in. from the center of the blade for 90° angles.Scale marks are in increments of 1/16 in.

TO ADJUST HEIGHT SETI'ING

See Figure 5.

• Unplug your Detail Biscuit Joiner,

_k WARNING: Failure to unplug your Detail BiscuitJoiner could result in accidental starting causingpossible serious personal injury.

• Loosen the two height adjustment knobs.

• Pull the fence forward and slide it up or down untilthe height indicator mark is aligned with thedesired dimension on the scale.

Note: Slots in the front base align with a tab on thebackside of the fence. See Figure 6. This align-ment keeps the fence square at each heightsetting,

• Tighten height adjustment knobs securely.

FENCE ROTATION/ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

See Figure 6.

The fence on your Biscuit Joiner can be rotated 180°and set at either 45 ° or 90° angles.

TO ROTATE FENCFJCHANGE ANGLE SEI"rlNGSee Figure 6.

• Unplug your Detail Biscuit Joiner.

ADJUSTMENtKNOBS

(I) PULLFORWARD

_IP FENCE

(2) SLIDEDOWN

;"o'.'_ HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENTKNOBBOLT(S)

FRONTBASE

SLOTS"

KEYHOLESLOTS

FRONTFENCEORIENTATION SLOT(S) BASE

FOR90° ANGLES Fig. 6

• Loosen the two height adjustment knobs.

• Pull the fence forward and slide it down the frontbase until it can be removed through the key holeslots.

• Rotate the fence 180°.

• Reinstall the fence on the front base. Place heightadjustment knob bolts in key hole slots and alignbolt heads with the slots on back of front base.

• Slide fence up the front base to desired depth ofcut.

• Tighten height adjustment knobs securely. SeeFigure 6.

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_h, WARNING: Always wear safety goggles orsafety glasses with side shields when operatingtools. Failure to do so could result in objectsbeing thrown into your eyes, resulting in possibleserious injury.

A variety of spline joints can be made using yourBiscuit Joiner. The number and size biscuits needed

for each joint depends on the thickness of the woodand the length of the joint, in general, the small R1biscuits should be used for miter cuts in small, thinmaterials. The larger biscuits should be used foredge-to-edge joinery.

When joining thick materials, stack two biscuits, oneabove the other. For example, joining 2 in. x 4 in.dressed lumber. See Figure 9. When joining eventhicker materials, use additional biscuits, stacked aboveeach other.

When making edge-to-edge joints the more biscuitsyou use, the stronger the joint will be.

The following sections illustrate how to make variousspline joints using your Biscuit Joiner.

EDGE-TO-EDGE JOINTS

See Figures 7 and 8.

Edge-to-edge joinery is one of the most basic andeasiest joints to construct. In general, two basicadjustments have to be made for all Biscuit Joineryapplications. One is the depth of cut and the other isthe location of the cut.

HOW TO MAKE EDGE-TO-EDGE JOINTS

• Unplug your Detail Biscuit Joiner.

• Prepare the workpieces by laying them side byside on a workbench in the order in which they willbe assembled.

• Using a square, determine the location of eachbiscuit spiine joint and mark the center of each jointby drawing a line across each workpiece. Markedges 1 in. from the ends of workpieces. The jointwill be stronger if you use multiple biscuits placedclose together.

• Set fence angle at 90°.

• Loosen height adjustment knobs, then pull andslide the fence up or down until the indicator pointis aligned with the desired dimension on the scale.Remember: The scale indicates the height of thefence from the center of blade.

• Tighten height adjustment knobs securely,

• Select the correct depth of cut setting to match thebiscuit size you are planning to use. We suggestthat you make a test cut in a scrap piece of woodfrom the same workpiece if possible.

• Clamp workpiece securely so it will not moveduring the cut.

• Plug your Biscuit Joiner into power supply andprepare to make your first cut. Grasp and hold yourBiscuit Joiner securely.

• Place the fence against the board and align theindicator marks on the fence with the centerline

mark(s) on the board. See Figure 7.

INDICATORMARK(B)

CENTERLINEMARK(S)

LINEOF CUTWINDOW

TOPVIEWOF DETAILBISCUITJOINER Fig. 7

• Depress the switch trigger and let the motor buildto its maximum speed, then gradually push BiscuitJoiner forward to extend the blade into the wood.

• When the base assembly bottoms out against thedepth of cut adjustment knob setting, pull backreleasing pressure on the spring. Blade will retractfrom biscuit slot.

• Repeat this procedure for all desired biscuit slotsand cutting the slots in the reating workpiece.

• Once all biscuit slots have been cut, place a biscuitin each joint and dry assemble the workpieces.Make sure each joint lines up and fits.

• Finally, disassemble the workpieces and place abead of glue in each slot. Also, spread a bead ofglue over the entire surface of the joint. Reinsertthe biscuits and assemble the workpieces. SeeFigure 8.

CENTERLINEMARKS

" . IT(S)

_-J_J_ BISCUITSLOT(S)

f / EDGE-TO-EDGEJOINTS Fig. B

• Clamp workpieces together until the glue sets up.

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BUTTJOINTSSee Figure 9.

A butt joint is one of the weakest joints inwoodworking. This type of joint is mating the endgrain of one board with the edge grain of another. Thebonding of glue on this type of surface is poor.However, by using biscuits you can create a strongerjoint that gives a mortise-and-tenon effect.

BISCUITSLOT(S)

MULTIPLEBISCUITSSTACKED

CENTERLINEMARK(S)

BUTr JOINTS Fig. 9

HOW TO MAKE BUI-I" JOINTS

• Unplug your Detail Biscuit Joiner.

• Place the two pieces of wood to be joined on alevel workbench. Align them against each other inthe arrangement in which they will be assembled.

• Using a square, determine the location of eachbiscuit spline joint and mark the center of each jointby drawing a line across the edges of the twoboards.

• Set fence angle at 90 °.

• Loosen height adjustment knobs, then pull andslide the fence up or down until the indicator pointis aligned with the desired dimension on the scale.Remember: The scale indicates the height of thefence from the center of the blade.

• Tighten height adjustment knobs securely.

• Select the correct depth of cut setting to match thebiscuit size you are planning to use. We suggestthat you make a test cut in a scrap piece of woodfrom the same workpiece if possible.

• Clamp workpiece securely so that it will not moveduring the cut.

• Plug your Biscuit Joiner into power supply andprepare to make your first cut. Grasp and hold yourBiscuit Joiner securely with both hands.

• Place the fence against the board and align theindicator marks on the fence with the centedinemark(s) on the board.

• Depress the switch trigger and let the motor buildto its maximum speed, then gradually push BiscuitJoiner forward to extend the blade into the wood.

• When the base assembly bottoms out against thedepth of cut adjustment knob setting, pull backreleasing pressure on the spring. Blade will retractfrom biscuit slot.

• Repeat this procedure for cutting the slot in themating workpiece.

• Once all biscuit slots have been cut, place a biscuitin each joint and dry assemble the workpieces.Make sure each joint lines up and fits.

• Finally, disassemble the workpieces and place abead of glue in each slot. Also, spread a bead ofglue over the entire surface of the joint. Reinsertthe biscuits and assemble the workpieces. SeeFigure 9.

• Clamp workpieces together until the glue sets up.

OFFSET BUTT JOINTS

See Figure 10.

The rails of a table or workbench are often offset fromthe front of the table legs. When offsets are required,it is necessary to cut the slots in the rails first, then re-

adjust the fence to cut the slots in the legs. mKeeping this one exception in mind, the procedure for Hcutting offset butt joints is identical to the procedurefor cutting butt joints.

For example -- If a 1/4 in. offset is desired, you wouldmark the centerlines for cutting _'=buttjoint asmentioned in the procedures for cutting butt joints,and cut the slots in the ends of the rails. Next youwould raise the fence 1/4 in. to the desired offset and

cut the slots in the legs.

OFFSETBUTf JOINT

BISCUITSLOT

BISCUIT

CENTERLINEMARK(S)

Fig. 10

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T- JOINTS

See Figures 11-15.

A T-joint is used when the end of a board is joined tothe face of another board as shown in figure 11.Attaching shelves to bookcases and inner supportbraces to frames are typical applications. Actualcutting of a T-joint is as simple as any other cut.However, it is critical that you mark the centerlines,mark the intersection points for each slot, and cuteach slot correctly. See Figure 11.

CENTERLINEMARK(S)

_'_ BISCUIT(S)

BISCUITSLOT(S)

T- JOINTS Fig. 11

HOW TO MAKE T- JOINTS

• Unplug your Detail Biscuit Joiner.

• Place the two pieces of wood to be joined on alevel workbench as shown in Figure 12. The insideface of the vertical board should be facing up.

HORIZONTAL BISCUITSLOTBOARD CENTERLINEMARK(S)

/ SOARO_.___RLINES

Fig. 12

• Determine the location of each biscuit joint andmark the centerlines on each board as shown. The

centerlines for both boards must line-up with eachother. Measure carefully, these measurementsmust be accurate and precise. Tip: Measure twiceand cut once. In addition to the centedines liningup, the spacing of the biscuit slots from side-to-sidemust also match.

• Plug your Biscuit Joiner into power supply and cutslots in all boards that require end slots. See Figure13. Follow procedures explained in "Edge-To-Edge Joints". Rotate fence angle to 90°, set fenceheight at desired dimension on the scale, select thecorrect depth of cut setting for the biscuit size youplan to use, clamp workpiece securely, then cuteach slot at the marked centerline intersection.

HORIZONTALBOARD

BASEPLATECLEARANCE

SURFACECONTACT

TO CUTENDSLOTSINCLAMP HORIZONTALBOARDS Fig. 13

• Next, you must remove the fence from your BiscuitJoiner in order to cut slots into the face of thevertical board.

TO REMOVE FENCE:

• Unplug your Detail Biscuit Joiner.

• Loosen height adjustment knobs, pull fence forwardand slide it down the front base until it can beremoved through the key hole slots. See Figure 14.Next, select the correct depth of cut setting for thebiscuit size you plan to use, clamp workpiecesecurely, and cut each slot at the marked centerlineintersection.

,_ WARNING: When the fence is removed, thecutter may be exposed. Use extreme caution toavoid serious personal injury.

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REMOVEFENCETO MAKEFACECUTSIN VERTICALBOARDS Fig. 14

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T-JOINTS (Continued)

• Place your Biscuit Joiner on vertical board asshown in Figure 15 and align indicator marks onbottom shoe with centerline on vertical board.

CENTERLINEMARK

ONWORKPIECE

BOTTOMSIDEOF BOTTOMSHOE

INDICATORMARK

HORIZONTALBOARD

• Finally, disassemble the workpieces and place abead of glue in each slot. Also, spread a bead ofglue over the entire surface of the joint. Reinsertthe biscuits and assemble the workpieces. SeeFigure 11.

• Clamp workpieces together until the glue sets up.

Upon completion of a T-joint cutting operation,reinstall the fence on the front base by reversing_'TO REMOVE FENCE" procedure. Place heightadjustment knob bolts in key hole slots and align boltheads with the slots on back of front base. Slide fenceup the front base to desired depth of cut, Tightenheight adjustment knobs securely.

MITER JOINTS

See Figures 16-16.

There are two types of miter joints that can be madeusing biscuits: flat miters and edge miters. Flat mitersare used when making picture frames, Edge miters areused when making boxes or things where you don'twant to show the end grain of the wood. Butt jointsshow the end grain in wood,

HOW TO MAKE FLAT MITER JOINTS

• Unplug your Detail Biscuit Joiner.

_ WARNING: Failure to unplug your Detail BiscuitJoiner could result in accidental starting causingpossible serious personal injury.

CLAMP VERTICALBOARD

TO CUT SLOTSIN VERTICALBOARDS Fig. 15

• Place a straight piece of wood on the vertical boardand securely clamp it flush against the bottomshoe. This piece of wood is used for a fence orguide. It must be square with the sides of thevertical board and parallel with the centerline.

• Align centerline on bottom of shoe with markedintersection for biscuit slot.

• Plug your Biscuit Joiner into power supply andprepare to cut slot.

• Depress the switch trigger and let the motor buildto its maximum speed, then gradually push BiscuitJoiner forward to extend the blade into the wood.

• When the base assembly bottoms out against thedepth of cut adjustment knob setting, pull backreleasing pressure on the spring. Blade will retractfrom biscuit slot.

• Repeat this procedure for cutting all required slotsin vertical boards.

• Once all slots have been cut, place a biscuit ineach joint and dry assemble the workpieces. Makesure each joint lines up and fits.

• Place the pieces of wood to be joined on a levelworkbench as shown in Figure 16.

BISCUIT

FLATMITERJOINTS Fig. 16

• Using a combination square, draw a line throughthe center of each joint perpendicular to the miterededges.

• Set fence angle at 90°, set fence height at desireddimension on the scale, select the correct depth ofcut setting for the biscuit size you plan to use, andclamp workpiece securely.

• Align indicator mark on fence with the centedine onthe workpiece.

• Plug your Biscuit Joiner into power supply andprepare to cut slot.

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FLAT MITER JOINTS (Continued)

• Depress the switch trigger and let the motor buildto its maximum speed, then gradually push BiscuitJoiner forward to extend the blade into the wood.

• When the base assembly bottoms out against thedepth of cut adjustment knob setting, pull backreleasing pressure on the spring. Blade will retractfrom biscuit slot.

• Repeat this procedure for cutting mating slot and allrequired miter joint slots.

• Once all slots have been cut, place a biscuit ineach joint and dry assemble the workpieces. Makesure each joint lines up and fits.

• Finally, disassemble the workpieces and place abead of glue in each slot. Also, spread a bead ofglue over the entire surface of the joint. Reinsertthe biscuits and assemble the workpieces. SeeFigure 16.

• Clamp workpieces together until the glue sets up.

HOW TO MAKE EDGE MITER JOINTS

• Unplug your Detail Biscuit Joiner.

• Place the pieces of wood to be joined on a levelworkbench as shown in Figure 17.

CENTERLINE BISCUITMARK(S)

EDGEMITERJOINTS Fig. 17

• Mark centerline of the joint on each board.

• When making edge miter joints with workpiecesthat have different thicknesses, clamp securely to aworkbench with the long sides up. This will assurethat the outside surfaces will match. See Figure 18.

• Set fence angle at 45 °.

• Slide the fence up or down until fence height is atdesired setting.

• Tighten height adjustment knobs securely.

manPlace your Biscuit Joiner on workpiece with thefence resting on the long side of workpiece asshown in Figure 18. The front base should beagainst the mitered edge of the workpiece.

CUTFINGEDGEMITERSLOTFROMLONGSIDEOF WORKPIECE

Fig. 18

• Recheck fence height setting to make sure it willnot cut through the workpiece.

• Align indicator mark on fence with the centerline onthe workpiece. Make sure the front base is pressedflat against the mitered edge of the workpiece.

• Plug your Biscuit Joiner into power supply andprepare to cut slot.

• Depress the switch trigger and let the motor buildto its maximum speed, then gradually push BiscuitJoiner forward to extend the blade into the wood.

• When the base assembly I:_ttoms out against thedepth of cut adjustment knob setting, pull backreleasing pressure on the spring. Blade will retractfrom biscuit slot.

I Repeat this procedure for cutting mating slot andall required miter joint slots.

• Once all slots have been cut, place a biscuit ineach joint and dry assemble the workpieces. Makesure each joint lines up and fits.

• Finally, disassemble workpieces and place a beadof glue in each slot. Also, spread a bead of glueover the entire surface of the joint. Reinsert thebiscuits and assemble workpieces. See Figure 17.

• Clamp workpieces together until the glue sets up.

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HINGE JOINTS

See Figure 19.

Hinge joints are used when joining two boards usinghinges supplied in one of Craftsman's optional hingekits. Jewelry boxes, doors on clocks, recipe boxes, etc,are typical applications.

HINGESLOT(S)

HINGE

FASTENERS

HINGE

Fig. 19

HOW TO MAKE HINGE JOINTS

• Unplug your Detail Biscuit Joiner.

_ WARNING: Failure to unplug your Detail BiscuitJoiner could result in accidental starting causingpossible serious personal injury.

• Prepare the workpieces to be joined by laying themside by side on a workbench in the order in whichthey will be hinged.

• Determine the location of each hinge joint and markthe center of each joint by drawing a line acrosseach workpiece.

• Set fence angle at 90 °.

• Loosen height adjustment knobs, then pull andslide the fence down the scale until the heightindicator mark is set at zero depth of cut,Remember: The scale indicates the height of thefence from the center of the blade, which isapproximately .050 of an inch.

• Tighten height adjustment knobs securely.

• Select the #3 depth of cut setting. We suggest thatyou make a test cut in a scrap piece of wood fromthe same workpiece if possible.

• Clamp workpiece securely so that it will not moveduring the cut.

• Plug your Biscuit Joiner into power supply andprepare to make your first cut. Grasp and hold yourBiscuit Joiner securely with both hands.

• Place the fence against the board and align theindicator marks on the fence with the centerline

mark(s) on the board. See Figure 19.

• Depress the switch trigger and let the motor buildto its maximum speed, then gradually push BiscuitJoiner forward to extend the blade into the wood.

• When the base assembly bottoms out against thedepth of cut adjustment knob setting, pull backreleasing pressure on the spring. Blade will retractfrom hinge slot.

• Repeat this procedure for all desired hinge slots.

• Once all hinge slots have been cut, place a hingein each slot and dry assembl_ the workpieces.Make sure each slot lines up and fits.

• Finally, assemble the hinges to the workpiecas andsecure with the fasteners supplied.

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BLADE REPLACEMENT

See Figures 20-22.

After extended use, the blade on your Biscuit Joinermay become dull. If you accidentally hit a nail or otherblunt object, it will dull or break the blade. Thesesituations require replacing the blade.

HOW TO REPLACE THE BLADE

• Unplug your Detail Biscuit Joiner.

,_ WARNING: Failure to unplug your Detail BiscuitJoiner could result in accidental starting causingpossible serious pe_onal injury.

• Place your Biscuit Joiner upside down on aworkbench and remove the bottom shoe screws

(4) and bottom shoe. See Figure 20.

SCREWS(4)

BOTTOM

Fig. 20

• Place a #1 Phillipsscrewdriveror 3/16 in. diameterpin between the blade and front base. See Figure 21.

• Place one of the blade teeth against thescrewdriver or pin and lock blade preventing it fromrotating.

#1 PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVEROR 3/11

BLADEFRONTBASE

• Using a 9/64 in.hex key, remove blade screw.Note: Turn blade screw counterclockwise to

remove. See Figure 22.

OUTERBLADEWASHER

BLADE

I_)"_-" BLADESCREWGEAR

SPINDLEFLATS

BLADE

INNERBLADE

WASHER

GEARSPINDLE

Fig. 22

• Remove outer blade washer and blade.

• Clean wood particles and resin from blade washerand all surroundingparts.

,_ WARNING: If inner blade washer has beenremoved, replace it before installing new blade.

Failure to do so could caus,=ean accident sinceblade screw will not tightenproperly.

• Place inner blade washer on gear spindle. SeeFigure 22.

• Place new blade onto gear spindle and align flatson blade with flats on gear spindle.

• Secure with outer blade washer and blade screw.

• Place a #1 Phillips screwdriver or 3/16 in. diameterpin between the blade and front base. See Figure 21.

• Place one of the blade teeth against thescrewdriver or pin and lock blade preventing it fromrotating.

Note: Blade teeth point toward the right of yourBiscuit Joiner when held in normal operatingposition. An arrow on the bottom shoe alsoindicates direction of blade rotation. See Figure 20.

• Tighten blade screw securely.Note: Turn blade screw clockwise to tighten.

• Reassemble bottom shoe.

• Replace screws (4) and tighten securely.

Fig. 2118

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WARNING: When servicing, use only identicalCraftsman replacement parts. Use of any otherpart may create a hazard or cause productdamage.

CLEANING BASE ASSEMBLY

See Figures 23-25.

After extended use, wood particles and resin maybuild up inside the base assembly of your BiscuitJoiner and clog the path for wood particles goingthrough dust exhaust opening. Wood particles pack-ing up in this area makes cutting biscuit slots moredifficult.

HOW TO CLEAN BASE ASSEMBLY

• Unplug your Detail Biscuit Joiner,

WARNING: Failure to unplug your Detail BiscuitJoiner could result in accidental starting causingpossible serious personal injury.

• Place your Biscuit Joiner upside down on a work-bench and remove the bottom shoe screws (4) andbottom shoe.

• Remove the blade, See "Blade Replacement"section.

• With your BiscuitJoiner still upside down on aworkbench, remove front base screws (2). See

FRONTBASE

NOTCH(ES)

REARBASETAB_)

BEARING SPRING(S)PLATE Fig. 24

_1 CAUTION: Blade tips are sharp. Be carefull notto cut yourself when cleaning.

• Clean wood particles and resin from slots andsurrounding areas on front and rear base. SeeFigure 25. Apply a thin coat of general purposegrease in slots or on bearing plate where baseslides.

ADJUSTMENTROD

REARBASESLOT

SCREWDRIVER

Fig. 23

Figure 23.

• Pull front base in the direction shown by the arrowin Figure 23 and remove.

• Using a pair of needle nose pliers, stretch andrelease springs from tabs on bearing plate. SeeFigure 24.

• Lift adjustment rod away from bearing plate andremove rear base.

• With front and rear base assemblies removed,place your Biscuit Joiner upside down on aworkbench and clean wood particles and resinfrom bearing plate and surrounding areas. Note:Also clean the blade, blade washers, etc.

REARBASESLOT

FRONTBASESLOT

BASESLOT Fig. 25

• Replace rear base. Position adjustment rod in itsproper place as shown in Figure 25.

• Secure rear base in place with the two springs.Hook one end of each spring in notch on each sideof rear base. Using needle nose pliers, stretcheach spring and hook it over tabs on bearing plate.

• Reassemble front base. Replace screws andtighten securely.

• Reinstall blade. Tighten blade screw securely.

• Reassemble bottom shoe. Tighten screws (4)securely.

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GENERAL

Only the parts shown on parts list, page 23, areintended to be repaired or replaced by the customer.All other parts represent an important part of thedouble insulation system and should be serviced onlyby a qualified Sears service technician.

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.Most plastics are susceptible to damage from varioustypes of commercial solvents and may be damagedby their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbondust, etc.

_1_ WARNING: Do not_t any time let brake fluids,gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetratingoils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Theycontain chemicals that can damage, weaken ordestroy plastic.

It has been found that electric tools are subject toaccelerated wear and possible premature failure whenthey are used on fiberglass boats, sports cars,wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. Thechips and grindings from these materials are highlyabrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings,brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it is notrecommended that this tool be used for extendedwork on any fiberglass material, wallboard, spacklingcompounds, or plaster. During any use on thesematerials it is extremely important that the tool iscleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with asufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life ofthe unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore,no further lubrication is required.

_, WARNING: Always wear safety goggles orsafety glasses with side shields during power tooloperation or when blowing dust. If operation isdusty, also wear a dust mask.

EXTENSION CORDS

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss ofpower. To keep the loss to a minimum and to preventtool overheating, use an extension cord that is heavyenough to carry the current the tool will draw.

A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 isrecommended for an extension cord 100 feet or lessin length. When working outdoors, use an extensioncord that is suitable for outdoor use. The cord's jacketwill be marked WA.

_b, CAUTION: Keep extension cords away from thecutting area and position the cord so that it willnot get caught on lumber, tools, etc., duringcutting operation.

._1= WARNING: Check extension cords before eachuse. If damaged replace immediately. Never usetool with a damaged cord since touching thedamaged area could cause electrical shockresulting in serious injury.

Extension cords suitable for use with your BiscuitJoiner are available at your nearest Sears Retail Store.

HELPFUL HINTS

J' Always clamp workpiece securely before cutting.

A safe operator is one who thinks ahead.

,f Always wear eye protection when cutting slots.

J Make set-up adjustments carefully. Then doublecheck. Measure twice and cut once.

J" Always dry assemble your project before gluingit together.

J' For loose fit situations, wet biscuits to makethem swell.

J The more biscuits used, the stronger the jointwill be.

J" Keep blade clean. When the blade becomesdull, replace it.

J Don't let familiarity make you careless.

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J Study all safety rules and do the job safely.

,+/ Never place your hands in jeopardy.

•f Make certain clamps can't loosen while in use.

J' Test difficult set-ups on scrap---Don't wastelumber.

,/ Plan each operation before you begin.

J' Provide for smoother operation by cleaning yourBiscuit Joiner frequently. Shake Biscuit Joiner orblow with an air jet to remove wood particlebuild-up.

Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practicescan damage tool as well as workpiece.

Think safety by thinking ahead.

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PROBLEM SOLUTION J

1, Biscuits do not fit slots. Biscuits not fittingslots may also cause misalignment ofboards being joined.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Biscuit slots are too deep or too shallow. Makefine adjustments to depth setting. See "TOMAKE FINE ADJUSTMENTS" section on page10.

Biscuit thickness may be out of tolerance.Compress biscuits in a vise if they are too thick,

Check to see if biscuits are the correct size forthe size slots that have been cut: #1, #2, or #3.

Check to see if biscuits have gotten wet andswollen.

If biscuits fit loose in slots, wet them to take upthe loose fit.

2. Wood particles begin to backup on front ofunit.

A. Dust exhaust may be clogged preventing woodparticles from going through dust exhaustopening. Remove bottom shoe and clean blade,bearing plate, base assembly slots, andsurrounding areas. See "CLEANING BASEASSEMBLY" section on page 19.

. Blade becomes difficult to push in whencutting slots. Blade does not retractproperly when cutting slots.

A. Wood particles and resin have built up on baseassembly slots and surrounding areas. Removefront and rear base assemblies and clean blade,bearing plate, base assembly slots andsurrounding areas. Apply a thin coat of generalpurpose grease in slots or on bearing plate wherebase slides. See "CLEANING BASEASSEMBLY" section on page 19.

, Cutting performance is poor and there is aloss of power or stalling of motor whencutting slots.

A.

B.

Blade is dull. Replace blade. See "BLADEREPLACEMENT" section on page 18.

Resin has built up on blade. Remove blade andclean it with gum and pitch remover. See"BLADE REPLACEMENT" section on page 18for blade removing instructions, Once clean,follow "BLADE REPLACEMENT" instructions to

replace the blade,

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CRAFTSMAN DETAIL BISCUIT JOINER - MODEL NUMBER 315.175500

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SEE NOTE "A" PAGE 23

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CRAFTSMAN DETAIL BISCUIT JOINER - MODEL NUMBER 315.175500

I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding yourDETAIL BISCUIT JOINER or when ordedng repair parts. ISEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

Key PartNo. Number

1 975787-001

2 975788-001

3 663711-001

4 931055-806

5 975193-001

6 974204-002

7 623275-003

8 974219-002

9 703477-006

10 971498-001

11 974211-001

12 663703-001

13 974218-001

14 622183-042

PARTS LIST

Description Quan.

Data Plate ....................................................... 1

Logo Plate ...................................................... 1

Tension Spdng ............................................... 2

Washer ........................................................... 2

Gear Assembly ............................................... 1

Bearing Plate With Bearing ............................ 1

* Screw (#10-24 x 3/4 in. Fil. Hd.) ..................... 2

Depth Adjustment Knob .................................. 1

* Jam Nut (#8-32) .............................................. 1

Knurled Adjustment Knob ............................... 1

Rear Base ....................................................... 1

Compression Spring ....................................... 1

Adjustment Rod .............................................. 1

* Screw (#8-32 x 3/8 in. FiL Hd.) ....................... 4

Key PartNo. Number Description

15 974212-001

16 622210-040

17 612284-002

18 974209-001

19 975796-001

20 974199-001

21 974217-001

22 974220-001

23 974221-001

24 974210-002

25 623166-002

26 974208-001

27 975275-001

28 975797-001

972000-415

Quan.

Shoe ............................................................... 1

Screw (#8-32 x 1/2 in. Flat Hd. T.C.) .............. 4

Blade Screw (#8-32 x 3/8 in. Soc. Cap) ......... 1

Outer Blade Washer ....................................... 1

Blade .............................................................. 1

Inner Blade Washer ........................................ 1

Front Base Pad ............................................... 1

Height Adjustment Knob ................................. 2

Adjustable Fence ............................................ 1

Front Base ...................................................... 1

Bolt (1/4-20 x 3/4 in. Sq. Hd.) ......................... 2

Ball Beadng (NMB R-1560X2ZZR) ................. 1

Gear ................................................................ 1

Optional Carbide Tipped Blade (Not Shown). 1

Owner's Manual

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* Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

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