Chicago Electric 38437 Operating Instructions Manual

Plate joiner 4 inch

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PLATE JOINER
4 INCH
38437

ASSEMBLY and OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS
Distributed Exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools
®
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
Copyright © 1998 by Harbor Freight Tools. All rights reserved. No portion of this
manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or
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  • Page 1: Assembly And Operating

    PLATE JOINER 4 INCH 38437 ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Distributed Exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools ® 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Copyright © 1998 by Harbor Freight Tools. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
  • Page 2: Specifications

    Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts. Protective, electrically non-conductive clothes and non-skid footwear are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair. REV 07h SKU 38437 Page ...
  • Page 3 19. Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool. SKU 38437 Page 3...
  • Page 4: Operation

    To reposition Adjustable Front Fence (44), loosen the two Lock Knobs (59), slide the fence up or down to desired position. Retighten Lock Knobs. The front of the base plate has a height scale to help position the fence. SKU 38437 Page 4...
  • Page 5 Install the new Cutting Blade onto the bushing, making sure blade teeth are facing the correct direction (see arrow on illustration, next page). Replace Blade Bolt (6) and tighten clockwise until secure. Reassemble Adjustable Front Fence (44) and lower fence assembly to Joiner base assembly using the two screws. SKU 38437 Page 5...
  • Page 6: Butt Joints

    Align center line on face plate with the pencil mark on wood as illustrated below. Grasp the tool with both hands, turn power On and push the tool forward smoothly. When Joiner base assembly has butted completely against wood surface to be cut, pull back and then turn power Off. SKU 38437 Page 6...
  • Page 7: Maintenance

    Use a mild soap and clean, damp rag to clean tool. Caution: Certain cleaning agents and solvents can damage plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia. SKU 38437 Page 7...
  • Page 8: Parts List

    Carbon Brush Square Nut Spring Screw Brush Hold Assembly Bolt Rubber Gauge Washer Plastic Sleeve Housing Assembly Lock Knob Hold Cover Spacer Hold Cover Cutting Blade Tapping Screw Blade Bolt Washer M4 Bag Clamp Wire Assembly SKU 38437 Page 8...
  • Page 9: Assembly Drawings

    Assembly Drawings Motor Assembly Part Numbers 1 to 4 Joiner Assembly Part Numbers 43 to 63 SKU 38437 Page 9...

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