Ryobi JM80 User Manual

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OWNER'S OPERATING MANUAL
PLATE JOINER / JM80
DOUBLE INSULATED
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI PLATE JOINER.
Your new plate joiner has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your new plate joiner. Pay close
attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your plate joiner properly and only for what it
is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank you again for buying a Ryobi plate joiner.
SPECIFICATIONS:
No Load Speed 10,000 rpm
Rating 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC
6.0 Amperes
Fence Angle Adjustment
With 45° Positive Stops 0 - 135°
Fence Height Adjustment 0 - 2 In.
Depth Of Cut
With Micro Depth Of Cut Adjustment 0 - 5/8 In. (16mm)
Net Weight 6.8 lbs

Ryobi JM80 Specifications

General

Brand	Ryobi
Model	JM80
Category	Power Tool
Language	English

Summary

Rules for Safe Operation

Double Insulation

General Operating Warnings

Provides critical warnings about operating the tool safely, including reading the manual and avoiding misuse.

Read All Instructions

Continued Safety Precautions

Adjustments

Depth of Cut Adjustments

Setting Depth Adjustment Knob

Fine Depth Adjustments

Plate Joiner Operation

Edge-to-Edge Joints

Making Edge-to-Edge Joints

Butt Joints

Making T-Joints

How to Make T-Joints

Step-by-step guide for cutting biscuit slots to join boards at a T-junction.

Adjusting Fence for T-Joints

Miter Joints Overview

Making Flat Miter Joints

Making Edge Miter Joints

Maintenance and Cleaning

Cleaning Base Assembly

Blade Replacement

When to Replace Blade

Identifies conditions requiring blade replacement, such as dullness or damage from hitting objects.

How to Replace Blade

Step-by-step guide for safely removing and installing a new blade on the plate joiner.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Biscuits Not Fitting Slots

Addresses issues with biscuit fit, including slot depth, biscuit thickness, and moisture.

Dust Collection Problems

Solutions for wood particle backup, focusing on dust bag and clogged tunnels.

Blade Movement Issues

Troubleshooting difficulties with blade insertion or retraction, often due to debris.

Poor Cutting Performance

Diagnoses for dull blades, resin buildup, and loss of power or stalling during operation.