Festool PI574332 Biscuit Joiner User Manual


 
Using the Base Support Bracket
The base support bracket stabilizes the joiner when
mortising on the face of a narrow board as shown to the
right. The base support bracket mounts to the underside of
the joiner with two thumbscrews. Before tightening the
thumbscrews, check to make sure the face of the support
bracket is flush with the face of the joiner.
Using the Optional Outrigger Guides
The optional outrigger guides extend the position of the
locating pins for wider tenon spacing. These are also
adjustable so the spacing can be tailored to the needs of the
specific application.
The two outriggers are specific for right and left-
hand mounting, such that the locking levers poi
toward the rear when locked. If you install the
adjustable locating pins backward, the locking
will point forward when locked, and this will
interfere with the workpiece. If this happens, remov
the locating pins f
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rom the outrigger arms and turn
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Setup
1.
2. ear to lock the
le locating pin
4.
ng to the same
5.
egister a mortise from the
edge of a previous mortise.
With the locking handle rotated toward the front of the
joiner (as shown in the upper photograph) insert the
mounting pin into the slot from below.
Turn the locking lever toward the r
outrigger to the base of the joiner.
3. Loosen the clamping knob on the adjustab
and slide the pin to the desired position.
Before tightening the clamping knob, make sure both
pointers on the locating pin are pointi
measurement on the outrigger arm.
For most applications, make sure both right and left
locating pins are the same distance from the joiner.
6. As shown in the lower right photograph, the outrigger
locating pin can be used to r