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Work piece and work area set up, Setting the height – Chicago Electric 4" Biscut Plate Joiner 68987 User Manual

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Setting the Fence angle

To adjust the fence angle to anywhere from 0º to 90º:

1. Loosen the Angle Locking Knob and

rotate the Angle Fence until the desired

angle is set on the Angle Ruler.

2. Tighten the Angle Locking Knob.

0

15

30

45

60

75 90

Figure 5

Angle Locking Knob

Angle Ruler

Setting the height

The Height fence setting is to measure the cut from

the top surface of the workpiece. It is set using

both the Angle Fence and the Height Fence.

1. Set the Angle Fence to 90º (see above,

Setting the Fence Angle).

2. Loosen the Height Locking Knob and

raise or lower the Fence Assembly.

3. Tighten the Height Locking Knob.

Figure 6

Height Locking

Knob

Work piece and Work area Set up

1. Work piece selection:

a. Work piece must be free of foreign

objects and loose knots.

b. Wet lumber, green (unseasoned) lumber,

and pressure treated lumber all have an

increased potential for kickback and should

only be cut with a blade designed for cutting

that lumber. Wear a NIOSH-approved

respirator and have appropriate ventilation

whenever cutting pressure treated lumber.

2. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit.

The work area must not allow access by children

or pets to prevent distraction and injury.

3. Route the power cord along a safe route

to reach the work area without creating a

tripping hazard or exposing the power cord

to possible damage. The power cord must

reach the work area with enough extra length

to allow free movement while working.

4. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps

(not included) to prevent movement while working.

5. Verify that there are no utility lines or

hardware in or near the workpiece.

This is especially critical for plunge cuts.