Black & Decker 3382 - Manual (Page 4)

AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry tool with finger on switch. Be
sure switch is off when plugging in.
EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop In line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More Not more
Than Than
AWG
0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only
extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.
STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part
that Is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise
indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced
by authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction
Examine your plate joiner and Figures 1A and 1B 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 you will need to know
where they are.
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 plunging action to precisely cut
crescent shaped slots for the placement of flat wooden dowels or “biscuits”
like those shown in Figure 2.
The various adjustments on the patented base/fence assembly wilt 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 made. Some of
the more common biscuit joinery applications are shown in Figure 3 and are
discussed in detail in the Applications section of this manual.