Ryobi JM81-1, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...manufactured to Ryobi s high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the ri...

Page 2: ...w glue carpenters glue hide glue and aliphatic resin glue are examples of water based glues This bonding technique has traditionally been limited to making edge to edge joints However with the use of...

Page 3: ...th your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on A wrench or a key that is left attached to a ro...

Page 4: ...electric shock or fire GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE Tool service must be performed only by qualified re pair personnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk o...

Page 5: ...s or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations The purpose of safety symbols is to attract...

Page 6: ...loss of power Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords should be used When working with a tool outdoors use an extension cord thatisdes...

Page 7: ...NG PAD The fence on your plate joiner is padded with a non skid backing pad to hold it stationary against the workpiece It helps prevent skidding when making cuts It also prevents marring of the workp...

Page 8: ...ner Formostefficientpick upofwoodparticles empty dust bag often Before attempting to use any tool familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements WARNING Do not attempt to mod...

Page 9: ...nut Turning jam nut forward will cut shallow biscuit slots Turning jam nut backwards will cut deeper biscuit slots The biscuit slot should be deep enough to allow slightly more than one half of the b...

Page 10: ...t at angles ranging from 0 to 135 with quick accurate positive stops set in 45 increments A scale is located on both sides of the front handle for identifying these positive stop angles Each click you...

Page 11: ...ark the center of each joint by drawing a line across each workpiece NOTE Marktheedges2in fromtheendsofworkpieces The joint will be stronger if you use multiple biscuits placed close together OPERATIO...

Page 12: ...g the cut Plug your plate joiner into power supply and prepare to make your first cut Grasp and hold your plate joiner securely with both hands by the front and rear handles Place the fence against th...

Page 13: ...plan to use clamp workpiece securely then cut each slot at the marked centerline intersection Next you must adjust the fence on your plate joiner in order to cut slots into the face of the vertical bo...

Page 14: ...on on the scale select the correct depth of cut setting for the biscuit size you plan to use and clamp workpiece securely WARNING Failure to unplug your plate joiner could result in accidental startin...

Page 15: ...h it forward to extend the blade into the wood When the base assembly bottoms out against the depth of cut adjustment knob setting pull back releasing pressure on the spring Blade will retract from bi...

Page 16: ...fely NEVER place your hands in jeopardy Make certain clamps can t loosen while in use Test difficult set ups on scrap Don t waste lumber Plan each operation before you begin Provide for smoother opera...

Page 17: ...lade bearing plate and surrounding areas Cleanwoodparticlesandresinfromslotsandsurrounding areas on front and rear base assemblies See Figure 23 Apply a thin coat of general purpose grease in slots or...

Page 18: ...g tooth against the screwdriver or pin and lock blade preventing it from rotating DO NOT lock blade against one of the cutting teeth Carbide tips will break Using a 3 16 in wrench remove blade screw N...

Page 19: ...been found that they are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure as the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings brushes commutator etc Consequently it is not...

Page 20: ...bag Remove front and rear base assemblies and clean blade bearing plate base assembly slots and surrounding areas See CLEANING BASE ASSEMBLY DUST BAG TUNNEL section on page 17 3 Blade becomes difficul...

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Page 22: ...ice simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit Please call 1 800 525 2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Cente...