5. Do not use this Jointer for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, JET disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from that use.
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25. Maintain tools with care. Keep knives sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 26. Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris — do not use your hands.
Figure 1-2: On-Off Switch Padlock 2.0 Introduction This manual is provided by JET covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for Models JJ- 6CSDX and JJ-6HHDX Jointers. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual.
15.1.1 Fence Assembly (All Models) – Exploded View ................27 15.1.2 Fence Assembly (All Models) – Parts List ................... 28 15.2.1 Stand Assembly, JJ-6CSDX – Exploded View ................29 15.2.2 Stand Assembly, JJ-6CSDX – Parts List ..................30 15.3.1 Stand Assembly, JJ-6HHDX only – Exploded View ..............31 15.3.2 Stand Assembly, JJ-6HHDX only –...
= not applicable The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published, but because of our policy of continuous improvement, JET reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring obligations.
3/8" Lock Washers (C) Handwheel Assembly (N) Push Blocks (K) Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Warranty Card Tools Included for JJ-6CSDX 5-2: Main Unit Carton 12/14mm Open End Wrench (O) 8/10mm Open End Wrench (P) 3mm Hex Wrench (Q) 4mm T-Hex Wrench...
6.0 Assembly 6.1 Unpacking and Cleanup 1. Carefully finish removing all contents from both shipping cartons. Compare contents of the shipping cartons with the list of contents above. Place parts on a protected surface. 2. Set packing material and shipping cartons to the side.
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6.4 Installing Fence to Bed the V-belt does not contact the sides of the opening in the base. If the pulleys are not Refer to Figure 6-4: aligned, remove belt and adjust the motor pulley in or out on the motor shaft and then 1.
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6.8 Installing Access Cover 3. Attach the guard to the stand using four 1/4-20 x 1/2” pan head machine screws (B) Refer to Figure 6-8: and four 1/4” flat washers (C). Install access cover (A) by placing bottom of panel in the stand and fastening with four #5-40 x 3/8"...
(D). Contact your local Authorized live terminal. JET Service Center or qualified electrician Check with a qualified electrician or service for proper procedures to install the plug. personnel if the grounding instructions are not...
7.4 Extension cords Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your machine will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in the line voltage resulting in power loss and overheating.
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5. Tighten locking handle (C, Fig 8-2). Note: The stop bolt (E) should be resting against the stop plate (C). 4. Important: When the tilted operation is finished and the fence is returned to 90°, do 5. Place an angle measuring device on the not forget to flip the 90°...
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8.5 Gib adjustment 3. Place an angle measuring device on the table and against the fence to confirm a After a period of use, the gibs may become 135º setting (A. Fig. 8-6). loose and need adjusting. 4. To adjust, loosen the lock nut (F), turn the To adjust (refer to Figure 8-8): stop bolt (E) until a 135º...
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6CSDX) If the apex of the knife number one comes below the straightedge (a gap exists) or Note: Before setting knives for model JJ-6CSDX pushes the straightedge up, proceed with Jointer, the Outfeed Table Adjustment should be the following steps: done to ensure the proper knife height in relation to the outfeed table.
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Figure 8-12 rotate freely. This is especially important for when the cam is rotated counterclockwise 8.8 Replacing knives (JJ-6CSDX) since this action will cause the cam locking screw to loosen further. Jointer knives 8.
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8. Replace the remaining two blades by position, and the other to remove the screw. See repeating steps 1 – 7. Figure 8-15. It is advisable to rotate all inserts at the same time to maintain consistent cutting. 9. Determine if knives need to be set. However, if one or more knife inserts develops a nick, rotate only those inserts that are affected.
Outfeed table too high – If the outfeed table is 9.0 Operating controls too high, a curved finished surface results (Figure 8-16). Figure 8-16 Outfeed table too low – If the outfeed table is too low, the work will have a gouge, or snipe, at the end of the cut (Figure 8-17).
10.0 Operation Important: Before operating the jointer, make sure all knives or knife inserts are seated and secure in the cutterhead. If you are inexperienced at jointing, use scrap pieces of lumber to check settings and get the feel of operations before attempting regular work.
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3. Check width of the rabbet by measuring the distance from the end of a knife in the cutterhead to the fence. 4. Re-connect power. It is easier and safer to take a series of shallow cuts. Lower the infeed table 1/32” at a time and make successive cuts until the desired depth of rabbet has been obtained.
10.7 Beveling 11.0 Maintenance To cut a bevel, lock the fence at the required angle and run the work piece across the knives 11.1 Blade care while keeping it firmly against the fence and tables. Several passes may be necessary to Blades are extremely sharp.
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Figure 10-9 Figure 10-8 Refer to Figure 10-9: 6. Using an 8mm hex wrench, loosen two hex cap screws underneath fence base casting (E) that secure the casting to the table (F). Remove the fence base casting and set aside. Figure 10-10 7.
13. To re-install the cutterhead, reverse the 8. The straight edge should lie evenly across above steps. both tables without gaps between straight edge and table. Move straight edge to rear Note: Make sure that the fence base casting of outfeed table, and perform the same test. is level with the Outfeed table when securing.
13.0 Troubleshooting 13.1 Operating problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Finished stock is Raise outfeed table until it aligns with concave on back tip of knife. See sect. 8.6 Outfeed Table Knife is higher than outfeed table. end. Adjustment. Lower outfeed table until it aligns with Finished stock is Outfeed table is higher than knife.
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13.2 Mechanical and electrical problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Machine will not Verify unit is connected to power, on- start/restart or No incoming power. button is pushed in completely, and repeatedly trips stop-button is disengaged. circuit breaker or Verify that jointer is on a circuit of blows fuses.
14.0 Optional accessories 708801DX ..Knives for Model JJ-6CSDX Jointer (set of 3) 708815 ..... Push Block 1791212 ... Knife Inserts for Model JJ-6HHDX (set of 10) 15.0 Replacement parts To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-800-274-6848 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
....JJ6CS-OEW2 .... Open End Wrench 12/14mm (not shown)* ....12/14 mm ...... 1 27 ....JJ6-03CS ....Key................5x5x30 mm ....1 31 ....JET-138 ..... JET Logo ..............138 x 57 mm ....1 32 ....JJ6CSX-332 ....Caution Label ....................1 33 ....
JET sells through distributors only. The specifications listed in JET printed materials and on official JET website are given as general information and are not binding. JET reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason ®...