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Table of Contents
Warranty and Service .............................................................................................................................. 2
Warning................................................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................6
Description ..............................................................................................................................................6
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................6
Features of the DT45 Dovetailer.............................................................................................................. 7
Terminology ............................................................................................................................................7
Unpacking ...............................................................................................................................................8
Contents of the Shipping Container......................................................................................................8
Installation & Assembly............................................................................................................................9
Installing Handle ..................................................................................................................................9
Installing Switch................................................................................................................................. 10
Installing Dust Hood........................................................................................................................... 10
Installing Clamping Handles............................................................................................................... 10
Dust Collection................................................................................................................................... 10
Grounding Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 11
115 Volt Operation ............................................................................................................................. 11
230 Volt Operation ............................................................................................................................. 12
Extension cords ................................................................................................................................. 12
Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Lower Work Support .......................................................................................................................... 13
Locking Handles ................................................................................................................................13
Clamping Bars ................................................................................................................................... 13
Template Bar ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Horizontal and Vertical Fences........................................................................................................... 14
Buffer Pads........................................................................................................................................ 16
Cutter Height...................................................................................................................................... 16
Mortise Depth .................................................................................................................................... 16
Thickness of Tenon Cut ..................................................................................................................... 17
Tightness of Mortise/Tenon Fit ........................................................................................................... 17
Drive Belt Tension.............................................................................................................................. 18
Replacing Cutter ................................................................................................................................ 18
Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Preventing Chip Out........................................................................................................................... 20
Dovetails in Plywood.......................................................................................................................... 20
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................... 21
Lubrication ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Replacement Parts................................................................................................................................ 23
Parts List: Base Assembly.................................................................................................................. 24
Base Assembly .................................................................................................................................. 25
Parts List: Headstock Assembly .........................................................................................................26
Headstock Assembly.......................................................................................................................... 27
Parts List: Cabinet Assembly.............................................................................................................. 28
Electrical Connections – 115 volt ........................................................................................................... 29
Electrical Connections – 230 volt ........................................................................................................... 30