Operation; Maintenance - Makita DPJ180Y1J Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-
tery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work
on the tool.
Removing or installing the blade (Fig. 13)
CAUTION:
• When installing the plate joiner blade, mount the inner
flange with the side marked "22" facing toward you.
To remove the blade, loosen the clamp screw and open
the blade cover. Push the shaft lock and loosen the lock
nut using the lock nut wrench. To install the blade, first
mount the inner flange.
Then mount the blade and the lock nut. Securely tighten
the lock nut using the lock nut wrench. Close the blade
cover and tighten the clamp screw to secure the blade
cover.
CAUTION:
• Use only Makita lock nut wrench provided to remove or
install the blade.
• Always check the depth of groove after replacing the
blade. Readjust it if necessary.
Dust bag (Fig. 14)
To attach the dust bag, fit it onto the dust nozzle. If the
dust bag becomes an obstacle to your work, turn the dust
nozzle to change the dust bag position.
When the dust bag is about half full, switch off and
remove the battery cartridge. Remove the dust bag from
the tool and pull the bag's fastener out. Empty the dust
bag by tapping it lightly to remove as much of the dust as
possible.
NOTE:
• If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your plate
joiner, more efficient and cleaner operations can be
performed.

OPERATION

How to make joints
WARNING:
• Always clamp the workpiece to the workbench before
each operation. (Fig. 15 & 16)
Corner Joint (Fig. 17, 18 & 19)
T-Butt Joint (Fig. 20, 21 & 22)
Miter Joint (Fig. 23 & 24)
Frame Joint (Fig. 25 & 26)
Edge-To-Edge Joint (Fig. 27 & 28)
To make joints, proceed as follows:
1. Fit the two workpieces together as they will appear
in the finished joint position.
2. Mark the center of the intended biscuit grooves on
the workpiece using a pencil.
NOTE:
• The center of grooves should be at least 50 mm from
the outer edge of the workpieces.
• Allow 100 mm – 150 mm between grooves in multiple
biscuit application.
3. For Corner Joint and T-Butt Joint only
Clamp the vertical workpiece to the workbench.
For Miter Joint only
Clamp one workpiece to the workbench with the
mitered edge facing up.
For Frame Joint and Edge-To-Edge Joint only
Clamp one workpiece to the workbench.
4. Set the depth of groove according to the size of bis-
cuit to be used. Refer to the table in the "Adjusting
the depth of groove" section.
5. Adjust the angle guide height so that the blade is
centered in the board thickness.
6. Align the center mark on the base with the pencil
line on the workpiece.
7. Switch on the tool and gently push it forward to
extend the blade into the workpiece.
8. Gently return the tool to the original position after the
adjusting screw reaches the stopper.
9. For Corner Joint and T-Butt Joint only
Clamp the horizontal workpiece to the workbench.
For Miter Joint only
Clamp the other workpiece to the workbench with
the mitered edge facing up.
For Frame Joint and Edge-To-Edge Joint only
Clamp the other workpiece to the workbench.
10. For Corner Joint only
Place the tool on the workpiece so that the blade is
facing down.
For T-Butt Joint only
Remove the angle guide from the tool. Place the tool
on the workpiece so that the blade is facing down.
11. Repeat the steps 6 – 8 to groove in the horizontal or
the other workpiece.
If you do not need to center the blade in the board thick-
ness, proceed as follows:
For Corner Joint, Miter Joint, Frame Joint and
Edge-To-Edge Joint only
• Remove the angle guide from the tool. Set the
fence at 90° for Corner Joint, Frame Joint and
Edge-To-Edge Joint or at 45° for Miter Joint.
• Follow steps 1 – 11 excluding steps 5 and 10
described above.
For T-Butt Joint only
• Fit the two workpieces together as they will appear
in the finished joint position.
• Lay the vertical workpiece on the horizontal one.
Clamp both workpieces to the workbench.
• Remove the angle guide from the tool.
• Follow the steps 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 11 described
above.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-
tery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform
inspection or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
The tool and its air vents have to be kept clean. Regularly
clean the tool's air vents or whenever the vents start to
become obstructed. (Fig. 29)
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