Ryobi JM82 Operator's Manual page 23

n Using a screwdriver, remove the two screws that connect
the front and rear base assemblies.
n Carefully separate the front base assembly from the rear
base assembly. Remove the front base assembly.
NOTE: These pieces are tightly joined. It may be helpful to
use a mallet to lightly tap the area where the assemblies
meet.
n Remove the rear base assembly.
n With the assemblies separated, clean wood particles and
resin from the blade area, dust bag port, front and rear
assemblies and all surrounding areas.
n Apply a thin coat of general purpose grease in slots or
tracks on the bearing plate where the base slides.
n Replace the rear base assembly.
n Replace the front base assembly. Replace and tighten
the screws that connect the front and rear base assem-
blies.
n Replace the springs.
n Reinstall or replace the blade.
n Secure the shoe with the washers and screws.
n Replace the dust bag.
CLEANING THE DUST BAG
See Figure 28.
n Unplug the biscuit joiner.
n Remove the dust bag.
n Slide the clip off the end of the dust bag.
n Thoroughly clean the dust bag by shaking out all
debris.
n Replace the clip.
n Replace the dust bag.
MAINTENANCE
FRONT BASE
ASSEMBLY
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TRACK(S)
SLOT(S)
REAR BASE
ASSEMBLY
SCREWS
Fig. 27
Fig. 28