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problem.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly — (1) Check current at
receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance, (2) Check to see
if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when
you turn out the lights. (3) Move charger and battery pack to a location
where the surrounding air temperature is approximately 65°F - 75°F
(18°- 24°C). (4) If charging problems persist, take or send the tool,
battery pack and charger to your local service center.
4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce
sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT
CONTINUE to use under these conditions. Follow the charging
procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you
desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
6. Do not immerse charger in water or any other liquid.
WARNING: Don't allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock
may result. To facilitate the cooling of the battery pack after use, avoid
placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environment such as
in a metal shed, or an uninsulated trailer.
CAUTION: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If
the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a
service center for recycling.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. 1)
WARNING: KEEP HANDS AND BODY AWAY FROM BLADE
AREA WHEN INSERTING BATTERY PACK.
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack is fully charged.
To install the battery pack into the tool handle, align the base of the
pack with the notch inside the tool's handle and slide the battery pack
firmly into the handle until you hear the lock snap into place as shown.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release buttons
and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the
charger as described in the charger section of this manual.
Important!
This product is not user servicable. There are no user servicable parts
FIG 1
inside the charger. Servicing at an authorized service center is required
to avoid damage to static sensitive internal components.
READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE BATTERY CHARGER
SECTION OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE
THE BATTERY PACK FOR YOUR TOOL.
Always use correct battery pack (pack supplied with tool or
replacement pack exactly like it.) Never install any other battery pack.
It will ruin your tool and may create a hazardous condition.
Introduction
Examine Figure 2 and your plate joiner for a few minutes to become
familiar with the various features and the names used to describe
them. The following sections will discuss the various controls and their
locations.
Overview
You have purchased a precision woodworking tool. The function of
the plate joiner is to enable you to make extremely strong and accurate
joints in wood and wood by products.
The tool works by a plunging action to precisely cut crescent shaped
slots for the placement of flat wooden dowels or "biscuits" like those
shown in Figure 3.
The various adjustments on the patented base/fence assembly will
enable you to make virtually any biscuit joint imaginable. The tool may
be further enhanced by some simple jigs and fixtures that can be easily
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