Sealey DJ01 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
UNIVERSAL DOWELLING JIG
MODEL NO: DJ01
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these instructions,
and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE
THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
1. SAFETY
9 Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. A full range of Personal Protective Equipment is available from your Sealey stockist.
9 Use the tool in a suitable work area. Keep area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials and ensure that there is adequate lighting.
9 Secure any unstable workpieces with a clamp, vice or other adequate holding device.
8 DO NOT over-reach. Ensure the floor is not slippery and wear non-slip shoes.
8 DO NOT use the tool for a task it is not designed to perform.
8 DO NOT get the tool wet or use in damp or wet locations.
8 DO NOT hold unsecured work in your hand.
8 DO NOT operate the tool if any parts are missing or damaged as this may cause failure and/or personal injury.
8 DO NOT operate the tool when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.
2. i INTRODUCTION
Jig and clamp dowelling set ideal for making accurate 6, 8 and 10mm dowel holes/joints in MDF and wood. Suitable for a number of
different styles of dowel joint including edge-to-edge, edge-to-corner and edge-to-surface. Set includes aluminium dowelling jig, alignment
clamps, 60 dowel pins and three drill bit depth stops.
3. i SPECIFICATION
Model No: ......................................................................DJ01
Dowel Sizes ............................................. 6mm, 8mm, 10mm
Suitable Thickness MDF/Wood ..................... 12mm to 36mm
4. CONTENTS
5. OPERATION
NOTE: These instructions are guidelines only and cannot cover all aspects of creating perfect joints. It is suggested that the use of a
 setsquare,spiritlevelandadditionalclampingwillenhancethenalproduct.Allcutsonthematerialstobedowelledtogethermustbe
 squareandtrueorerrorswillcompoundanda󰀨ectthequalityofthejoint.Ifmaterialstobejoinedarenotuniformandconsistentin
thickness, errors may occur in the alignment of jointed surfaces
NOTE: Therearethreedi󰀨erentcommonformsofdowelledjoint:‘EdgetoEdge’,‘EdgetoCorner’and‘EdgetoSurface’.
5.1. EDGE TO EDGE JOINTING (g.1)
5.1.1.  Clamptherstboardinpositionontheworkbenchusingdrilljig(g.1.A)andclampblock(g.1.B)thussettingthelocationfortherst
dowel hole.
5.1.2.  Restsecondboardontodrilljigandclampblockplatformsandsecurewithupperclamps(g.1.C). TIP: Support the upper board
securely so that the boards lie parallel to each other and ensure that edges are in line.
DJ01 Issue 1 24/01/18
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Sealey DJ01 Specifications

General

Brand	Sealey
Model	DJ01
Category	Tools
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions

General Safety Advice

Use PPE, maintain a clean work area, secure workpieces, avoid over-reaching, and do not use if damaged or tired.

Introduction

Product Overview

Details the dowelling jig's suitability for making accurate joints in MDF and wood, and its included components.

Specifications

Technical Details

Lists the model number, available dowel sizes, and the suitable thickness range for MDF and wood.

Operation Guide

Edge to Edge Jointing

Step-by-step instructions for creating edge-to-edge dowel joints, including clamping and drilling procedures.

Edge to Corner Jointing

Instructions for creating edge-to-corner dowel joints, focusing on positioning and drilling vertical boards.

Edge to Surface Jointing

Guidance on forming edge-to-surface dowel joints, involving positioning the edge board onto the surface board.