n Plug the biscuit joiner into a power supply and prepare to make your first cut. Grasp and hold the biscuit joiner securely with both hands. n Place the fence against the board and align the indicator marks on the fence with the centerline mark(s) on the board. n Depress the switch trigger to turn on the biscuit joiner, then push it forward to extend the blade into the wood. n When the base assembly bottoms out against the depth of cut adjustment knob setting, pull back to release pressure on t

The proper rate of feed is dependent upon: n the hardness and moisture content of the workpiece n the depth of cut n the cutting diameter of the cutter. When cutting shallow grooves in soft woods such as pine, a faster rate of feed can be used. When making cuts in hardwoods such as oak, a slower rate of feed will be required. Several factors will help you select the proper rate of feed. n Choose a rate that does not slow down the trimmer motor. n ..Choose the rate at which the cutter advances fi

When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a Ryobi product. OPERATOR'S MANUAL LAMINATE TRIMMER DOUBLE INSULATED TR45 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS • Introduction ...............................................................................................................................

(34.9 mm) Collet 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) Horsepower 3/4 Rating 120 volts, 60 Hz AC only, 3.8 amperes No Load Speed 23,000 RPM Power Cord 10 ft. (3 m) Net Weight 3.0 lbs. (1.4 kg.) THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI LAMINATE TRIMMER. Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your trimmer properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service. Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools. Your new trimmer has been engineered and manufac

A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. 22. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor approved cords are marked with the suffix W-A, for example -SJTW-A or SJOW-A. 23. KEEP CUTTERS CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp cutters minimize s

Next you would raise the fence 1/4 in. to the desired offset and cut the slots in the legs. Page 12 OPERATION OPERATION T- JOINTS See Figures 11-15. A T-joint is used when the end of a board is joined to the face of another board as shown in figure 11. Attaching shelves to bookcases and inner support braces to frames are typical applications. Actual cutting of a T-joint is as simple as any other cut. However, it is critical that you mark the centerlines, mark the intersection points for each slo