Maintenance - Makita PJ7000 Instruction Manual

Edge-To-Edge Joint (Fig. E)
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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 (2") from
the outer edge of the workpieces.
Allow 100 mm - 150 mm (4" - 6") between grooves in
multiple biscuit application.
3. For Corner Joint and T-Butt Joint only
Clamp 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 cut according to the size of biscuit
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.
Fig. E
vertical 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
For Miter Joint only
For Frame Joint and Edge-To-Edge Joint only
10. For Corner Joint only
For T-Butt Joint only
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
thickness, 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
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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
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described above.
For T-Butt Joint only
Fit the two workpieces together as they will appear
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in the finished joint position.
Lay the vertical workpiece on the horizontal one.
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Clamp both workpieces to the workbench.
Remove the angle guide from the tool.
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Follow the steps 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 11 described
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above.
to the

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
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like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
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Clamp the horizontal workpiece to the
workbench.
Clamp the other workpiece to the workbench
with the mitered edge facing up.
Clamp the other workpiece to the workbench.
Place the tool on the workpiece so that the
blade is facing down.
Remove the angle guide from the tool. Place
the tool on the workpiece so that the blade is
facing down.