GMC BJ600 Instruction Manual

GMC BJ600 Instruction Manual

600w biscuit joiner

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600W
BISCUIT JOINER
BJ600
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Black
Magenta
Cyan
Yellow
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Code: BJ600 IM
Date: 080620
Edition: 04
Op: PS

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  • Page 1 600W BISCUIT JOINER BJ600 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Magenta Cyan Yellow Code: BJ600 IM Date: 080620 Edition: 04 Op: PS...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warranty Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications Safety instructions Additional safety rules for biscuit joiners Contents of carton Unpacking Know your product Overview Adjusting the cutting depth Adjusting the secondary handle Fitting the height and bevel adjustment fence Adjusting the bevel angle Adjusting the cutting height Anti-slip rubber grips...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable service.
  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    General safety rules WARNING Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.
  • Page 5: Additional Safety Rules For Biscuit Joiners

    • If possible, always use clamps or a vice to hold your work. • Always switch off before you put the biscuit joiner down. • Ensure that the lighting is adequate. • Keep the area free of tripping hazards.
  • Page 6: Contents Of Carton

    Damage to the lungs if an effective dust mask is not worn. Damage to the hearing if effective ear protection is not worn. Contents of carton The GMC BJ600 biscuit joiner is supplied with the following accessories as standard •...
  • Page 7: Know Your Product

    Know your product 1. On/off switch 2. Spindle lock button 3. Main handle 4. Secondary handle 5. Depth of cut adjustment knob 6. Main fence 7. Height and bevel adjustment fence 8. Bevel scale 9. Bevel adjustment knob 10. Height scale 11.
  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview The biscuit joiner is designed for the cutting and joining of dressed timber. It provides an accurate, effective and convenient alternative to other means of jointing such as dowelling and can be particularly useful for edge jointing long boards of natural wood or manufactured sheeting.
  • Page 9: Adjusting The Secondary Handle

    (fig I). Anti-slip rubber grips Biscuit jointers tend to pull to the right when making a cut. The anti-slip rubber grips have been provided to reduce this effect and help keep the biscuit joiner steady on the workpiece (fig J).
  • Page 10: Changing The Blade

    11. Replace the base plate and secure with the 4 screws. 12. Plug the machine into a power socket and run the biscuit joiner under no load to check that it runs smoothly before using it to cut any material.
  • Page 11: Dust Extraction

    (fig Q). 2. The dust bag (14) can be connected to the adaptor (fig R). Operation overview A biscuit joiner is ideal for making a variety of strong and accurate joints, the most common are: Edge to Edge...
  • Page 12: Making An Edge To Edge Joint

    5. Switch on the biscuit joiner and plunge the blade forward to make the cut. 6. Allow the return spring to retract the blade from the slot and then switch off.
  • Page 13: Making A Corner Joint

    8. When all slots have been cut, clean the edge and slots of any remaining sawdust. 9. Place the biscuits into position and fit the matching timber pieces together. 10. Clamp the boards and wipe clean any excess glue and leave to set as per the glues specifications.
  • Page 14: Trouble Shooting

    Check to see that the biscuit is the same size as the slot cut. ie. use a #10 biscuit for a #10 slot. Replace with new biscuit joiner blade Check to see that all levers are secure including bevel adjustment knob and height adjustment knob...
  • Page 16 GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing or you simply need help or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online at www.gmcservice.com.au.

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