Ryobi JM82G - Manual (Page 14)

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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE BASE ASSEMBLY AND DUST
PATH
See Figures 25 - 27, pages 20 - 21.
After extended use, wood particles and resin may build up
inside the base assembly of your biscuit joiner and clog the
path for wood particles going into dust bag. Wood particles
packing up in this area not only defeats the dustless feature
of your biscuit joiner, it also makes cutting biscuit slots more
difficult.

Unplug the biscuit joiner.
 Remove the dust bag.
 Place the biscuit joiner upside down on a workbench.
 Using a screwdriver, remove the four screws and washers
securing the shoe. Remove the shoe.
 Remove the blade. See Replacing the Blade.
 With the blade removed, place the biscuit joiner right side
up. Using a pair of needle nose pliers, stretch and release
the springs from the tabs on the bearing plate.
 Using a screwdriver, remove the two screws that connect
the front and rear base assemblies.
 Carefully separate the front base assembly from the rear
base assembly. Remove the front base assembly.
NOTE: These pieces are tightly joined. It may be helpful to
use a mallet to lightly tap the area where the assemblies
meet.
 Remove the rear base assembly.
 With the assemblies separated, clean wood particles and
resin from the blade area, dust bag port, front and rear
assemblies and all surrounding areas.
 Apply a thin coat of general purpose grease in slots or
tracks on the bearing plate where the base slides.
 Replace the rear base assembly.
 Replace the front base assembly. Replace and tighten the
screws that connect the front and rear base assemblies.
 Replace the springs.
 Reinstall or replace the blade.
 Secure the shoe with the washers and screws.
 Replace the dust bag.
CLEANING THE DUST BAG
See Figure 28, page 21.

Unplug the biscuit joiner.
 Remove the dust bag.
 Slide the clip off the end of the dust bag.
 Thoroughly clean the dust bag by shaking out all debris.
 Replace the clip.
 Replace the dust bag.