Setup - Chicago Electric 68987 Owners & Safety Manual

Operating tips (cont.)
Miter Joints
Figure 9
Plan the biscuit slot at a point at least 2-1/2" from the outer edge of the board. Allow at least 1" between
slots in multiple plate applications for best results. Mark all slots on both boards at the same time to assure
proper alignment.
Face of wood
Figure 10
1. Begin with the Joiner base cutting into the end of the
wood, rather than the face as illustrated below.
Figure 11
2. If possible, lay the workpieces as they will be
joined together and mark a center line across
the join to mark the center of cut to be made.
Item 68987
typical types of Joints
T-Joints
Ends of
wood
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Joining
Edge-to-Edge
Cuts
3. Otherwise, mark the center line of each cut
individually.
4. Adjust the fences to the angle and depth
needed to make the cut (See Tool Set Up
section). Align center line on face plate with
the pencil mark on wood then make the cut.
Butt Joints
Figure 11
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