Makita XJP03 Instruction Manual page 9

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Miter Joint (Fig. C)
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Frame Joint (Fig. D)
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Fig. C
Fig. D
Edge-To-Edge Joint (Fig. E)
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To make joints, proceed as follows:
1. Fit the two workpieces together as they will
appear in the finished joint position.
2. Mark the center of the intended biscuit grooves
on the workpiece using a pencil.
NOTE:
The center of grooves should be at least 50
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mm (2") from the outer edge of the
workpieces.
Allow 100 mm - 150 mm (4"-6") between
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grooves in multiple biscuit application.
3. For Corner Joint and T-Butt Joint only
Clamp
workbench.
For Miter Joint only
Clamp one workpiece to the workbench with
the mitered edge facing up.
For Frame Joint and Edge-To-Edge Joint only
Clamp one workpiece to the workbench.
4. Set the depth of groove according to the size of
biscuit to be used. Refer to the table in the
"Adjusting the depth of groove" section.
5. Adjust the angle guide height so that the blade is
centered in the board thickness.
6. Align the center mark on the base with the pencil
line on the workpiece.
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Fig. E
the vertical workpiece to the