Global Machinery Company BJ600 - Manual (Page 10)

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Changing the blade
CAUTION. Always ensure that the biscuit joiner is switched
off and unplugged from the power supply before making any
adjustments.
1. Loosen and remove the 4 screws on the base of the
biscuit joiner.
2. Remove the base plate to reveal the blade (fig K).
K L
3. Whilst holding the spindle lock button (2) rotate the blade
by hand until the blade locks in place (fig L).
4. Whilst depressing the spindle lock button, turn the blade
flange anti-clockwise using the pin wrench provided
(fig M).
M N
5. Remove the outer blade flange (fig N).
6. Remove the blade from the inner flange.
7. Clean the blade flanges thoroughly before mounting the
new blade. Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner and outer
flange where they will touch the blade.
8. Mount the new blade onto the spindle and against the
inner flange.
9. Replace the outer flange and tighten.
10. Ensure that the spindle lock button is released.
WARNING. The direction in which the blade rotates has to
be the same as the direction of the arrow marked on
the housing.
IMPORTANT. After replacing the cutting blade, check that it
runs freely by first testing if it spins by hand.
11. Replace the base plate and secure with the 4 screws.
12. Plug the machine into a power socket and run the
biscuit joiner under no load to check that it runs
smoothly before using it to cut any material.
Turning on and off
1. Connect the plug to the power point.
2. Push the on/off switch (1) forward and up over the
latching ramp to lock the switch on (fig O).
O P
3. Once cutting is finished, pull in and release the on/off
switch (1) to stop the motor (fig P).
WARNING. The blade continues to turn for a few seconds
even though the switch is turned off. Keep your hands well
away from the moving blade.