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    Visit our website at: http://www .harborfreight.com Email our technical support at: tech@harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury . SA VE THIS MANUAL. Copyright © 201 1 by Harbor Freight T ools ® . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein ma[...]

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    Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68987 SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE SETUP T able of Contents Safety ......................................................... 2 Specifications ............................................. 8 Setup .......................................................... 8 Operation .................[...]

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    Page 3 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68987 SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE SETUP Electrical safety 1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way . Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. 2. A void body co[...]

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    Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68987 SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE SETUP Power tool use and care 1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 2. Do not use the power tool if the switch [...]

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    Page 5 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68987 SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE SETUP 13. Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw , for optimum performance and safety of operation. 14. Do not use dull or damaged blades. 15. Blades must be rated to at [...]

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    Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68987 SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE SETUP Grounding TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEA TH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION: Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the [...]

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    Page 7 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68987 SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE SETUP Extension Cords 1. Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord. 2. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. [...]

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    Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68987 SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE SETUP Specifications Electrical Rating 120V~ / 60Hz / 8.5A Motor No Load Speed 1 1,000 RPM Blade  Arbor  Note: For additional information regarding[...]

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    Page 9 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68987 SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE SETUP Operating Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. T ool Set Up TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM ACCID[...]

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    Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68987 SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE SETUP Setting the Cutting Depth The Depth Adjustment Dial sets the cutting depth of the blade. The Dial has settings for three sizes of biscuits (0, 10 or 20), and an “M” setting which is the maximum depth that the tool can cut. T o set the too[...]

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    Page 1 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68987 SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE SETUP Setting the Fence Angle T o 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. T ighten the Angle Locking Knob. 0 1 5 3 0 4 [...]

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    Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68987 SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE SETUP General Operating Instructions Locking T rigger The Biscuit Joiner has a safety lock mechanism to prevent accidentally turning the unit on. Y ou can either turn the tool on and lock it on, or turn it on so that it only stays on while the T ri[...]

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    Page 13 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68987 SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE SETUP Figure 9 Miter Joints T -Joints Joining Edge-to-Edge Cuts Butt Joints T ypical T ypes of Joints Plan the biscuit slot at a point at least 2-1/2" from the outer edge of the board. Allow at least 1" between slots in multiple plate app[...]

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    Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68987 SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE SETUP Maintenance and Servicing Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM ACCIDENT AL OPERA TION: T urn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug the too[...]

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    Page 15 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68987 SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE SETUP T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions T ool will not start. 1. Cord not connected. 2. No power at outlet. 3. T ool’s thermal reset breaker tripped (if equipped). 4. Internal damage or wear . (Carbon brushes or switch, fo[...]

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    Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68987 SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE SETUP Part Description Qty 1 Bearing Set 1 2 Bearing 60017 1 3 Armature 1 4  2 5 Screw M4x10 2 6 Bearing 60100 1 7 Spindle Lock Button 1 8 Spring 1 9 Gear Box 1 10 Screw 4 11 ?[...]

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    Page 17 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68987 SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE SETUP Assembly Diagram[...]

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    Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68987 Record Product’ s Serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number , record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only , and are not available individually as replacement parts.[...]

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    Page 19 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68987 Limited 90 Day W arranty Harbor Freight T ools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days fro[...]

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