Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 38437 Chicago Electric
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PLA TE JOINER 4 INCH ASSEMBL Y and OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS Distrib uted Exclusivel y by Harbor Freight T ools ® Cop yright © 1998 by Harbor F reight T ools .
P age 2 SKU 38437 Specifications Motor Speed 10,000 RPM (no load) P ower r ating 120 V A C at 60 Hz, single phase, 6 A Blade 4 inch diameter F ence Adjustments Max depth: 1-1/8 inches; Max.
P age 3 SKU 38437 8. Use ey e and ear protection . Alw ays w ear ANSI approv ed impact saf ety goggles. W ear a full f ace shield if you are producing metal filings or wood chips . Wear an ANSI approv ed dust mask or respirator when working around metal, wood, and chemical dusts and mists.
P age 4 SKU 38437 Unpac king When unpacking, chec k to make sure the f ollowing par ts are included. If any par ts are missing or broken, please call Harbor F reight T ools at the number on the cov er of this manual as soon as possib le.
P age 5 SKU 38437 Setting Depth Stops The Plate Joiner f eatures a 3-position depth stop wheel with three notches indicating diff erent depths. F or example , when using a #0 plate, rotate the Depth Adjusting Dial (48) to the notch marked “0”. 1. Pull the Depth Adjusting Dial (48) out to disengage and rotate to the desired notch (0, 10, or 20).
P age 6 SKU 38437 Locking On/Off Switc h The Plate Joiner Swit ch (35) is located under the Hold Cov ers ( 28 & 29). The b lac k push b utton on the left side of the cov er locks the s witch in the On position f or long cutting operations. 1. T o tur n the tool On without locking it, press and hold the Switch b utton in.
P age 7 SKU 38437 Marking Slot Locations for Other T ypes of Cuts When making preparations f or cutting slots for T -b utt, miter , edge-to-edge, leg and rail, and square patter n joints, there are tw o impor tant steps to ensure proper alignment of the joints.
P age 8 SKU 38437 P ar ts List Item Description Qty 1 Spindle 1 2 Straight K ey 4 x 12 1 3 Circlips f or Hole 1 4 Ball Bearing 80101 1 5 Screw M4 x 14 4 6 W asher M4 8 7 P acking Gland 1 8 Plate 2 9 G.
P age 9 SKU 38437 Assembl y Drawings Motor Assembly P ar t Numbers 1 to 42 Joiner Assembly P ar t Numbers 43 to 63.
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