Biscuit joiner - Harbor Freight Tools

Biscuit joiner
38648
Set up and Operating Instructions
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of
Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.
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product.
SPECIFICATIONS
Motor Speed
Power Rating
Blade
Spindle
Fence Adjustment
Preset Depth Stops
Power Cord
10,000 RPM (No Load)
120 V~ / 60 Hz / 6 A
4” Diameter
Bearing Mounted
Max. Depth: 1-1/8”
Max. Angle: 45°
0, 10, 20
18 AWG, 3-Prong Plug
5.
USE EYE, HEARING, AND
BREATHING PROTECTION. Wear
ANSI-approved safety impact eye
glasses, ANSI approved hearing
protection, and dust mask or respirator when using this product. ANSIapproved safety impact eye glasses,
hearing protection, and dust masks
and respirators are available from
Harbor Freight Tools.
6.
DRESS SAFELY. Non-skid footwear
or safety shoes should be used when
working with this product. Do not
wear loose clothing or jewelry as they
can become caught in moving parts.
Wear a protective hair covering to
prevent long hair from becoming
caught in moving parts. If wearing
a long-sleeve shirt, roll sleeves up
above elbows.
7.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST
FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS.
8.
DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to
prevent tripping, falling, back injury,
etcetera.
9.
STAY ALERT. Watch what you are
doing at all times. Use common
sense. Do not use this product when
you are tired or distracted from the
job at hand.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly
instructions, operating and maintenance
procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep
your invoice with this manual. Write the
invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Keep the manual and invoice in a
safe and dry place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY
WARNINGS AND
PRECAUTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND
DRY. Cluttered, damp or wet work
areas invite injuries.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM
WORK AREA. Do not allow children
to handle this product.
STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When
not in use, tools and equipment
should be stored in a dry location to
inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and
equipment and keep out of reach of
children.
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. Read warning
labels on prescriptions to determine if
your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is
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10. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before using this product, carefully
check that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check
for damaged parts and any other
conditions that may affect the operation of this product. Replace or repair
damaged or worn parts immediately.
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FORE PLUGGING IN THE POWER
CORD.
3.
12. MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH
CARE. Keep this tool clean and
dry, and keep saw blades clean and
sharp for better and safer performance.
13. MAINTENANCE: For your safety,
service and maintenance should be
performed regularly by a qualified
technician.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE
GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS*
(120/240 VOLT)
SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS
AND PRECAUTIONS
1.
2.
GROUND THIS PRODUCT. The
electrical power cord for this tool is
equipped with a grounded 3-prong
plug. Never remove the grounding
prong or modify the plug in any way.
Do not use adapter plugs with this
product. When in use, make sure
this product is always plugged into a
grounded 3-hole electrical receptacle
with an appropriate breaker switch
in-line.
MAKE SURE THE POWER SWITCH
IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION BE-
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(at full load)
100’
150’
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
75’
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
50’
14. USE THE RIGHT PRODUCT FOR
THE RIGHT JOB. There are certain
applications for which this product
was designed. Do not use small
equipment, tools or attachments to
do the work of larger industrial equipment, tools or attachments. Do not
use this product for a purpose for
which it was not intended.
DO NOT ABUSE THE POWER
CORD. Do not use the cord to pull
the 3-prong plug from a power outlet.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges, and moving parts. Replace
damaged cord immediately. Route
the power cord safely. Protect it from
being damaged by other equipment
in the shop. Do not route the cord
where it can be walked on or tripped
over.
25’
11. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts.
Only use accessories intended for
use with this product. Approved accessories are available from Harbor
Freight Tools.
0 – 2.0
18
18
18
18
16
2.1 – 3.4
18
18
18
16
14
3.5 – 5.0
18
18
16
14
12
5.1 – 7.0
18
16
14
12
12
7.1 – 12.0
18
14
12
10
-
12.1 – 16.0
14
12
10
-
-
16.1 – 20.0
12
10
-
-
-
TABLE A
* Based on limiting the line
voltage drop to five volts at
150% of the rated amperes.
4.
IF YOU USE AN EXTENSION
CORD, MAKE SURE TO USE ONLY
UL APPROVED CORDS HAVING THE CORRECT GAUGE AND
LENGTH.
(SEE TABLE A.)
5.
MAINTAIN A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT. Do not use this tool in
or near damp or wet areas. Do not
expose this tool to rain. Keep work
area well lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding work space. Use
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this product in a well ventilated area.
Do not operate this product in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases,
or dust. To avoid accidental electric
shock, do not let your body come in
contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
13. BEFORE USING THE BISCUIT
JOINER, MAKE SURE THE CUTTING BLADE IS PROPERLY
MOUNTED ON THE BLADE SPINDLE. Make sure the Cutting Blade
(61) is balanced, securely mounted
and is not bent or cracked.
14. ALLOW THE CUTTING BLADE TO
SPIN UP TO FULL SPEED BEFORE
FEEDING WOOD INTO IT. When
turning it off, allow the Cutting Blade
(61) to spin down and stop on its
own. Do not press against the saw
blade to stop it.
6.
DO NOT FORCE THE EQUIPMENT.
This tool will do the work better and
safer at the speed and capacity for
which it was designed.
7.
KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE
AND IN WORKING ORDER.
8.
REMOVE ALL ADJUSTING
WRENCHES FROM THE TOOL BEFORE TURNING ON THE BISCUIT
JOINER.
15. DO NOT FORCE THE CUTTING
BLADE INTO THE MATERIAL BEING CUT. Apply moderate pressure,
allowing the Cutting Blade (61) to cut
without being forced.
9.
MAKE SURE THAT WHEN INSTALLING THE CUTTING BLADE
(61) THE SAW TEETH POINT TOWARD THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE
BISCUIT JOINER. (See figure E
in OPERATION section.)
16. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE
MATERIAL STUCK IN THE MOVING
PARTS OF THE BISCUIT JOINER
WHILE IT IS PLUGGED IN AND
RUNNING.
10. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure you are prepared to
begin work before turning the START
switch on.
11. DO NOT USE THIS TOOL FOR
CUTTING METALS OR BRITTLE
MATERIALS. Do not cut dangerous
materials, such as asbestos which
can cause harmful dust or vapors.
12. Some woods contain preservatives
such as copper chromium arsenate
(CCA) which can be toxic. When
cutting these materials, extra care
should be taken to avoid inhalation
and minimize skin contact.
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17. THE CUTTING BLADE WILL BECOME HOT WHILE CUTTING.
Allow the Cutting Blade (61) to completely stop and cool before touching.
18. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, USE
CLAMPS OR OTHER SAFE, PRACTICAL WAYS TO HOLD AND SUPPORT THE WORKPIECE.
19. ALWAYS DISCONNECT TOOL
FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
SOURCE WHEN NOT IN USE OR
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICES OR MAINTENANCE such as
leaving the work area, moving the
tool from one location to another,
changing the saw blade, cleaning
sawdust from the unit, etcetera.
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20. People with pacemakers should
consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In addition, people with
pacemakers should:
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with power switch locked
on.
• Properly maintain and inspect to
avoid electrical shock.
• Any power cord must be properly
grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) should also be implemented – it prevents sustained electrical shock.
21. WARNING: Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities,
contains chemicals known [to the
State of California] to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in
a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic
particles. (California Health & Safety
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
22. WARNING: Handling the cord on
this product will expose you to lead,
a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth
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defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,
et seq.)
23. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator
that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
Vibration Safety
This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term exposure to
vibration may cause temporary or
permanent physical injury, particularly
to the hands, arms and shoulders. To
reduce the risk of vibration-related
injury:
1.
Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an extended period should
first be examined by a doctor and
then have regular medical checkups to ensure medical problems are
not being caused or worsened from
use. Pregnant women or people
who have impaired blood circulation
to the hand, past hand injuries, nervous system disorders, diabetes, or
Raynaud’s Disease should not use
this tool. If you feel any symptoms
related to vibration (such as tingling,
numbness, and white or blue fingers),
seek medical advice as soon as possible.
2.
Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces the blood supply to the
hands and fingers, increasing the risk
of vibration-related injury.
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3.
Wear suitable gloves to reduce the
vibration effects on the user.
4.
Use tools with the lowest vibration
when there is a choice.
5.
Include vibration-free periods each
day of work.
6.
Grip tool as lightly as possible (while
still keeping safe control of it). Let
the tool do the work.
7.
To reduce vibration, maintain the tool
as explained in this manual. If any
abnormal vibration occurs, stop use
immediately.
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instructions.
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UNPACKING
When unpacking, make sure the
product is intact and undamaged. If any
parts are missing or broken, please call
Harbor Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as
soon as possible.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: All parts below refer to the parts
listed and shown in the parts list and
diagram near the end of this manual.
To Attach The Dust Bag:
Remove both Allen Screws (67) on
the front of the Joiner Base (43), using the Hex Wrench provided. Slide
the Adjustable Fence (64) backward
onto the Joiner Base and secure the
Adjustable Fence with the two Allen
Screws.
(See Figures C and D.)
To Attach The Spacer:
Turn the Biscuit Joiner upside down.
Simply push the 2 Spacers (60) into
the holes in the bottom of the Biscuit
Joiner; one Spacer fits across the
front and the other Spacer fits across
the back (see Assembly Diagram).
To Set The Depth Stops:
FIGURE B
1.
Insert the Dust Bag Adapter (75) into
the small opening of the Dust Bag
(45). Then, slide the Dust Bag Adapter onto the Dust Porthole located at
the rear of the Joiner until it snaps
into place. (See Figure B.)
2.
To remove the Dust Bag (45), pull the
release tab located on the right side
of the Dust Porthole and slide the
Dust Bag off.
3.
To empty the Dust Bag (45), hold the
Dust Bag over a trash can and slide
the plastic clip off the end of the Bag
Clamp (63).
NOTE: For efficient dust pickup, empty the
Dust Bag (45) frequently.
To Attach The Adjustable Fence:
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Figure C
The biscuit joiner has 3 settings for
rapid adjustment to size 0, 10, or
20 biscuits. The Preset Depth Adjustment Dial (48) is located on the
adjusting screw at the rear of the
base plate, and has 3 pair of notches
marked 0, 10, and 20. An arrow is
molded into the base to the left of
the dial at the 9 o’clock position.
The number next to the arrow is the
selected biscuit size. To change the
setting, pull the dial out, the rotate it
to the desired size. (See Figure C)
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Adjusting Cutter Depth
To Change The Cutting Blade:
The jointer should be pre-set at the factory
for the included biscuits. The depth of the
cut should be one half the width of the biscuits you are using. If further adjustment
is necessary, proceed as follows.
1.
Unplug the Joiner.
Note: Any change made will affect all 3
preset positions.
1.
Unplug the Joiner.
2.
Position the preset dial to the biscuit
size you are adjusting.
3.
Turn the joiner upside down, bracing
the handle against a solid surface.
4.
Grasp the front of the base plate, and
pull rearward until it stops.
5.
Rotate the exposed blade so that one
carbide tip is at maximum travel from
the face of the base plate.
FIGURE E
FIGURE F
2.
Figure D
6.
Turn the Biscuit Joiner upside down
and remove both Allen Screws (67)
on the Adjustable Fence (64), using
the Hex Wrench provided. Remove
the Adjustable Fence by sliding it forward. (See Figures E and F.)
Use a small scale to measure this
distance, then turn Depth Adjustment
Dial (48) adjusting screw as needed.
The amount of exposed cutter should
be one half of the biscuit width.
(See Figure D.)
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Note: Be aware of the sharp blade; handle
with care.
7.
Replace the Blade Bolt (62) and
tighten clockwise until secure.
8.
Reassemble the Adjustable Fence
(64) to the Joiner Base (43) using the
two Allen Screws (67).
To Use The Locking On/Off Switch:
NOTE: The Biscuit Joiner Switch (35) is
located under the Hold Covers (28,
29). The orange Switch Lock Button
on the left side of the Cover locks the
Switch in the “ON” position for long
cutting operations.
(See Assy. Drawing.)
1.
To turn the Biscuit Joiner on without
locking it in the “ON” position, press
and hold the Switch (35) in. When
pressure is released, the Switch
snaps back to the “OFF” position.
2.
To lock the Switch (35) in the “ON”
position, press and hold the Switch
in. Then, press in the orange Switch
Lock Button on the left Hold Cover
(28).
3.
To unlock the Switch (35) from the
“ON” position, press and release the
orange Switch Lock Button.
FIGURE G
3.
Place a Crescent Wrench on the
Spindle (1) and firmly hold to prevent
the Spindle from rotating. (See Figure G.)
4.
Place the Arbor Wrench (included
accessory) on the Blade Bolt (62) and
loosen counterclockwise to remove
the Blade Bolt. (See Figure G)
Note: Be aware of the sharp blade; handle
with care.
5.
Slide the Cutting Blade (61) out, noting the direction of the Blade Teeth.
6.
Install the new Cutting Blade (61)
onto the Spindle (1), making sure
the Blade Teeth are facing toward
the right of the Biscuit Joiner. (See
Figure F.)
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FIGURE H
To Mark Slot Locations For Standard
Cuts:
FIGURE I
1.
2.
Always begin with the Joiner Base
(43) cutting into the end of the wood,
rather than the side. (See Figures H
and I.)
Mark the center of the slot at a point
at least 2-1/2” from the outer edge of
the board.
face to be cut, pull the Biscuit Joiner
back and turn the power “OFF”.
To Mark Slot Locations For Other Types
Of Cuts:
NOTE: When making preparations for
cutting slots for T-butt, miter, edge-toedge, leg and rail, and square pattern
joints, there are two important steps
to ensure proper alignment of the
joints:
a.Align all boards as you want them to
appear when finished, then mark the
center line for the slots on all boards
at the same time.
b.Set the plate depth before making
the cuts.
NOTE: Allow at least 1” between slots in
multiple plate applications for best
results. Mark all slots on both boards
at the same time to assure proper
alignment.
3.
Align the center line on the Adjustable
Fence (64) with the pencil mark on
the wood. (See Figures B and C.)
4.
Hold the Biscuit Joiner firmly with
both hands. Turn the power “ON”
and push the Biscuit Joiner forward
slowly and smoothly.
5.
When the Joiner Base (43) has butted completely against the wood surRev 02e
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CLEANING, INSPECTION,
AND MAINTENANCE
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
CAREFULLY
CAUTION: Always disconnect the Biscuit
Joiner from its electrical power supply
source before performing any cleaning, inspection, or maintenance.
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR
HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS
MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE
IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE
PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED
TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN
FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS
AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER
ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT
OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL
PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO,
OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION
OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
1.
Do not introduce water into the electric motor through the motor vents.
2.
Do not use solvents to wipe off the
Biscuit Joiner, as damage may result.
3.
With a brush or soft cloth, remove all
the sawdust from the Biscuit Joiner.
4.
If necessary, wipe with a damp cloth.
You may use a mild detergent.
5.
Once clean, lubricate all moving parts
with a light oil.
6.
When storing, keep the Biscuit Joiner
in a box, or cover with a cloth cover.
7.
Before each use, inspect the general
condition of the Biscuit Joiner. Inspect switch, power plug and cord assembly, and extension cord (if used)
for damage. Check for loose screws,
misalignment, binding of moving
parts, improper mounting, broken
parts, loose or damage Cutting Blade
and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If abnormal
noise or vibration occurs, turn off the
Biscuit Joiner immediately and have
the problem corrected before further
use.
Do not use damaged equipment.
8.
Included in the Biscuit Joiner kit are
two additional Motor Carbon Brushes
(23). In the event the old Carbon
Brushes need replacing, it is recommended that only a qualified technician perform this service.
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PARTS LIST
Part
Description
Qty
Part
Description
Qty
1
Spindle
1
38
Tapping Screw
2
2
Straight Key 4 x 12
1
39
Cord Assembly
1
3
Circlips for Hole
1
40
Spring
1
4
Ball Bearing 80101
1
41
Lock Pin
1
5
Screw M4 x 14
4
42
Washer
1
6
Washer M4
8
43
Joiner
1
7
Packing Gland
1
45
Dust Bag
1
8
Plate
2
46
Depth Adjust. Screw
1
9
Gear
1
47
Spring
1
10
Spindle Ring
1
48
Depth Adjusting Dial (preset)
1
11
Spindle Sleeve
1
49
Square Nut
1
12
Tapping Screw
4
51
Bolt M6
4
13
Gear Cover
1
52
Washer M6
2
14
Nut M6
1
53
Top Handle
1
15
Washer M6
1
54
Allen Screw M10
2
16
Pinion
1
60
Spacer
2
17
Ball Bearing 80100
1
61
Cutting Blade
1
18
Clamp
1
62
Blade Bolt
1
19
Armature Assembly
1
63
Bag Clamp
1
20
Ball Bearing 80018
1
64
Adjustable Fence
1
21
Hoop
1
65
L-shaped Guide
2
22
Stator Assembly
1
66
Mounting Brackets
2
23
Carbon Brush
2
67
Allen Screw M5
2
24
Spring
2
68
Washer M5
2
25
Brush Hold Assembly
1
69
Nut M5
4
26
Rubber Gauge Washer
1
70
Nut M6
2
27
Housing Assembly
1
75
Dustbag Adapter
1
28
Hold Cover
1
29
Hold Cover
1
30
Tapping Screw
2
31
Washer M4
8
32
Wire Assembly
2
33
Name Plate
1
• 4 mm Hex wrench
34
Tapping Screw
4
• Arbor wrench
35
Switch
1
• Glue bottle
36
Cord Armor
1
37
Cord Clip
1
Accessories
• Assorted Biscuits: 0, 10, 20 gauge
• Carbon motor brush set
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
Note: Some parts are
listed and shown
for illustration
purposes only, and
are not available
individually as replacement parts.
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LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high
quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from
the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities,
criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance.
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental,
contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including the
warranties of merchantability and fitness.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase
price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect
resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost
of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
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