VONROC BJ501AC Biscuit Joiner Instruction Manual

BISCUIT JOINTER

BJ501AC

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read the enclosed safety warnings, the additional safety warnings and the instructions. Failure to follow the safety warnings and the instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save the safety warnings and the instructions for future reference.

The following symbols are used in the user manual or on the product:

Read the user manual.
Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life or damage to the tool in case of nonobservance of the instructions in this manual.
Indicates electrical shock hazard.
Immediately unplug the plug from the mains electricity in the case that the cord gets damaged and during maintenance.
Keep bystanders away.
The product is in accordance with the applicable safety standards in the European directives.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1) Work area safety
a) Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

JOINTER SAFETY WARNINGS

• Disc cutters must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool. Disc cutters running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury.
• Always use the guard. The guard protects the operator from broken disc cutter fragments and unintentional contact with the disc cutter.
• Sawdust and splinters must not be removed while the machine is running.
• Do not use cutting discs or circular saw blades in the machine.
• Protect saw blades against shocks and impacts.
• Only use properly sharpened blades, otherwise increased cutting forces will shatter the work piece.
• Before use, inspect the saw blade for any damage. Do not use saw blades which are cracked, ripped or otherwise damaged.
• Make sure that the work piece is sufficiently supported or clamped. Keep your hands away from the surface to be cut.
• Use the machine only with the auxiliary handle
• When saw blades have to be mounted on the thread of the spindle, make sure that the spindle has sufficient thread.
• Make sure that the saw blade has been mounted and fastened properly. Do not use reducing rings or adapters to make the saw blade fit properly.
• Apply the machine to the work piece only when the machine is switched on.
• When working with the machine always hold the machine firmly with both hands and provide for a secure stance.
• Persons under 16 years of age are not permitted to operate this machine.
• Always wear safety goggles and hearing protection. If desired or required also use another protection for example an apron or helmet.
• Always disconnect the plug from the socket before carry out any work on the machine. Only plug-in when the machine is switched off.
• Keep mains lead clear from working range of the machine. Always lead the cable away behind you.
• Do not stop the blade by hand after switching off.
• The base plate must not be clamped down while the blade is extended. Lowering and raising the blade must be a smooth operation.
• Always use the protective shields on the machine.
• Use only cutting discs whose allowable speed is at least as high as the highest no-load speed of the machine.

Electrical safety
When using electric machines always observe the safety regulations applicable in your country to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Read the following safety instructions and also the enclosed safety instructions.

Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

Your machine is double insulated in accordance with EN 60745; therefore no earth wire is required.

Replacing cables or plugs
Immediately throw away old cables or plugs when they have been replaced by new ones. It is dangerous to insert the plug of a loose cable in the wall outlet.
If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged, it must be replaced by a specially prepared supply cord available through the service organization.

Using extension cables
Only use an approved extension cable suitable for the power input of the machine. The minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm². When using a cable reel always unwind the reel completely.

2. MACHINE INFORMATION

Intended use
The Biscuit Jointer is suitable for cutting grooves for biscuit dowel joints in solid wood, plywood, chipboard, fibre board, plexiglass and artificial marble.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Vibration level
The vibration emission level stated in this instruction manual has been measured in accordance with a standardized test given in EN60745; it may be used to compare one tool with another and as a preliminary assessment of exposure to vibration when using the tool for the applications mentioned:

• Using the tool for different applications, or with different or poorly maintained accessories, may significantly increase the exposure level;
• The times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job, may significantly reduce the exposure level.

Protect yourself against the effects of vibration by maintaining the tool and its accessories, keeping your hands warm, and organizing your work patterns.

DESCRIPTION
The numbers in the text refer to the diagrams on pages 2-4.

1. ON/OFF switch
2. Rear hand position
3. Motor housing
4. Front handle
5. Spindle lock button
6. Angle adjustment knob
7. Fence
8. Height adjustment knob
9. Cutting depth adjustment knob
10. Depth fine adjustment screw
11. Base plate
12. Dust extraction adapter
13. Dust bag
14. Spanner
15. Centerline
16. Biscuit dowel
17. Flange nut
18. Saw blade
19. Flange
20. Bottom plate
21. Angle scale and arrow
22. Height scale and arrow

3. ASSEMBLY

Adjusting the cutting depth (Fig.B)

• Move the motor housing (3) as far as possible backwards.
• Set the cutting depth by turning the cutting depth adjustment knob (9).
• The markings on the depth adjustment knob (9) correspond to the biscuit dowel size being used (16).
• You can fine adjust the cutting depth setting by turning the depth fine adjustment screw (10).
• Move the motor base forwards and check if depth fine adjustment screw (10) will fall in the notch of the adjustment knob.

The following table shows the relationship of the markings on the adjustment knob to cutting depth, thickness of material and associated biscuit dowel.

Marking| Thickness of material| Biscuit Dowel| Cutting depth
---|---|---|---
0| 8-12 mm| No. 0| 8.0 mm
10| 12-15 mm| No. 10| 10.0 mm
20| > 15 mm| No. 20| 12.3 mm
Max.| –| –| 14.0 mm

Adjusting the cutting angle (Fig. A + G)
The cutting angle can be set the following way:

• Release the angle adjustment knob (6) by turning it anti-clockwise
• The set angle is shown on the scale (21) below the knob (6)
• After setting to the right angle, tighten the knob (6) again by turning it clockwise.

Adjusting the height to match material thickness (Fig. B)
The correct height can be set the following way:

• Release the height adjustment knob (8) by turning it anti-clockwise
• The set height is shown by the scale and the arrow (22).
• After setting to the right height, tighten the knob (8) again by turning it clockwise.

The height must correspond to half of the material thickness of the working piece, the groove for the biscuit dowel must always be in the middle of the working piece.

Prior to mounting an accessory always unplug the tool.

How to change the saw blade
Your machine is delivered with the saw blade already assembled on the machine

Fig. C & D

• Put the machine in upside-down position and remove the 4 screws on the bottom plate by using a screw driver (not included)
• Remove the bottom plate (20)
• Press the spindle lock (5) and turn the spindle until it engages in the lock. Keep the spindle lock pressed during this procedure.
• Remove the flange nut (17) from the spindle by using the spanner (14) and turn it counterclockwise.
• Position the saw blade (18) on the flange (17).
• Be aware that the arrow on the sawblade indicates the same direction as the arrow on the inside of the housing.
• Place the flange nut (17) on the spindle and tighten it with the wrench.
• Take care the flange nut (17) will be placed the correct way: The collar side must fit inside the saw blade bore, the flat side must be pointing upwards.
• Release the spindle lock and check that the spindle is unlocked by rotating it.
• Assemble the bottom plate (20) again and fix the 4 screws.

Make sure that the top of the base plate is securely closed before operating the machine.

Mounting the dust bag (Fig. A)

• For dust extraction the dust bag (13) can be used. Connect the dust extraction adapter (12) to the machine, then connect the dust bag (13) to the adapter.
• Empty the dust bag regularly so that the vacuuming performance remains intact.
• A vacuum cleaner can be directly connected to the dust extraction adapter when use of a vacuum cleaner is preferred.

4. OPERATION

Never use the spindle lock while the machine is running.

Switching on and off (Fig. A)

• To switch the machine on slide the on/off switch (1) forwards.
• To switch the machine off, depress the on/off switch (1), the switch will automatically move to the `off’ position.

Never use the spindle lock to stop the motor.

Marking the workpiece (Fig. E)
Before starting with the Biscuit Jointer the workpieces must be marked as following.

• Place the two surfaces which must be connected, with their connecting side to each other.
• Clamp the work pieces and mark the center of the groove by drawing a perpendicular line
• Several joints will be required for larger workpieces. The distance between two drawn lines should be at least 10cm.

Sawing grooves (Fig. F)

• Set and check the cutting depth on the machine.
• Set the angle on the machine.
• Set the height on the machine, take care for setting the height, the groove for the biscuit dowel must be in the middle of the workpiece.
• Make sure the workpiece is securely clamped.
• Position the machine on the workpiece, the marked centerline (15) must be in line with the line drawn on the workpiece.
• Hold the machine with both hands and switch the machine on.
• Push the motor base carefully forward as far as possible.
• Move the motor base backward and switch the machine off.

For workpieces thinner than 16 mm it is not possible to cut the groove in the middle of the workpiece without adding an adjustment plate below your workpiece (fig. G).

Joining the workpieces
When the grooves in both workpieces have been made the workpieces can be joined together.

• Put glue in both grooves.
• Place the biscuit dowel in the groove of one workpiece.
• Place the other workpiece on the biscuit dowel.
• Fasten the workpieces and wait till the glue is dry.

User tip for connecting two workpieces

• Saw a groove as big as one biscuit into the first workpiece
• Place the biscuit with good glue (according the material) into the groove
• Saw a longer groove into the other workpiece
• Now both workpieces can be positioned easily towards each other (clearance to correct)
• Fasten the workpieces and wait till the glue is dry.

Move the machine in the same direction as the direction of rotation. See arrow on top of the machine.

Fine adjusting the cutting depth (Fig. B)
When the cutting depth is not correct, it can be adjusted as following.

• Move the motor housing (3) as far as possible backwards.
• Loosen the nut on the fine adjustment screw while keeping the screw in position by using a screw driver
• Increase the cutting depth by turning the screw (10) counterclockwise.
• Decrease the cutting depth by turning the screw (10) clockwise
• Repeat the procedure till the cutting depth is correct.
• Fasten the nut on the fine adjustment screw (10) again while keeping the screw in position by using a screw driver.

5. MAINTENANCE

Make sure that the machine is not live when carrying out maintenance work on the motor.

The machines have been designed to operate over along period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper machine care and regular cleaning.

Cleaning
Keep the ventilation slots of the machine clean to prevent overheating of the engine. Regularly clean the machine housing with a soft cloth, preferably after each use. Keep the ventilation slots free from dust and dirt. If the dirt does not come off use a soft cloth moistened with soapy water. Never use solvents such as petrol, alcohol, ammonia water, etc. These solvents may damage the plastic parts.

Lubrication
The machine requiers no additional lubrication.

Faults
Should a fault occur, e.g. after wear of a part, please contact the service address on the warranty card. In the back of this manual you find an exploded view showing the parts that can be ordered.

ENVIRONMENT

Faulty and/or discarded electrical or electronic apparatus have to be collected at the appropriate recycling locations.

Only for EC countries
Do not dispose of power tools into domestic waste. According to the European Guideline 2012/19/EU for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national right, power tools that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.

WARRANTY
VONROC products are developed to the highest quality standards and are guaranteed free of defects in both materials and workmanship for the period lawfully stipulated starting from the date of original purchase. Should the product develop any failure during this period due to defective material and/or workmanship then contact VONROC directly.

The following circumstances are excluded from this guarantee:

• Repairs and or alterations have been made or attempted to the machine by unauthorized service centers;
• Normal wear and tear;
• The tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained;
• Non-original spare parts have been used.

This constitutes the sole warranty made by company either expressed or implied. There are no other warranties expressed or implied which extend beyond the face hereof, herein, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall VONROC be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. The dealers remedies shall be limited to repair or replacement of nonconforming units or parts.

The product and the user manual are subject to change. Specifications can be changed without further notice.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
BJ501AC – BISCUIT JOINER

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with directive 2011/65/EU of the European parliament and of the council of 8 June on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment is in conformity and accordance with the following standards and regulations:

EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 60745-1, EN 60745-2-19, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3

2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU, 2012/19/EU, 2011/65/EU

Zwolle, 01-03-2022

H.G.F Rosberg
CEO

VONROC • Lingenstraat 6 • 8028 PM Zwolle • The Netherlands

©2022 VONROC
WWW.VONROC.COM
2203-01

References

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