Personal safety 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 1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools INSTRUCTIONS may result in serious personal injury.
and alignment can make the riving knife ineffective Store idle power tools out of the reach of in reducing the likelihood of kickback. children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to For the riving knife and anti-kickback pawls to operate the power tool.
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resawing cuts. A featherboard helps to control the Never reach around or over a rotating saw workpiece in the event of a kickback. blade. Reaching for a workpiece may lead to accidental contact with the moving saw blade. Use extra caution when making a cut into blind ...
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Do not use this table saw for other than its intended shape (diamond versus round) of arbor holes. use. If used for other purposes, JET disclaims any Saw blades that do not match the mounting real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless hardware of the saw will run off-center, causing loss from any injury that may result from that use.
2.0 Table of contents Section Page 1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................2 1.1 General Safety Warnings ........................2 1.2 Specific Safety Warnings for Table Saws ..................3 2.0 Table of contents ............................ 6 3.0 About this manual ..........................7 ...
Additional knowledge can be obtained from experienced users, trade articles, or website forums. Whatever accepted methods are used, always make personal safety a priority. If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or JET. JET can also be reached at our web site: www.jettools.com.
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– always use appropriate the kerf opening in the workpiece during a cutting devices to feed the workpiece through the saw operation. (JET table saws use the superior Riving blade during cutting operations.) Knife system instead.) Kerf: The resulting cut or gap made by a saw Standard Kerf: 1/8"...
5.0 Specifications Table 1 Model number JPS2-115 JPS2-230 Stock number – saw only 725000 725001 (see Table 2 below for kit configurations) Motor and Electricals Motor type Totally enclosed, fan cooled, induction Horsepower 1.75 HP Motor phase 1 PH Motor voltage...
= not applicable The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, 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.
Read understand assembly instructions before attempting assembly. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. 6.0 Setup and assembly 6.1 Shipping contents See Figures 6-1 and 6-2. NOTE: Some parts may have come pre-assembled to the table saw. Table saw with on/off switch (not shown) Blade (preinstalled on saw) Table insert (preinstalled on saw) Arbor wrench (preinstalled on tool holder)
6.2 Tools required for assembly Hex (Allen) wrenches: 4, 5, 6mm Open end wrenches: 10, 13mm Cross point (Phillips) screwdriver Straight edge Rubber mallet (or hammer with block of wood) Level Note: A ratchet wrench with sockets will speed assembly time. Additional tools may be needed for adjustments and/or assembly of fence and rails.
seam to ensure the transition feels smooth. As each area of wing becomes flush with table, tighten screw under that area. Continue until all screws are fully tightened. NOTE: Make sure front edge of wing remains flush with front edge of saw table. Repeat above steps for opposite extension wing.
Note: Dryer vent hose is not acceptable for this See Figure 6-7. purpose. Install motor cover (J) with four pan head screws An extensive line of JET dust collectors is and washers (HP12/14). available; contact your dealer or visit our website for information.
Pivot head and push it downward (Figure 6-11) until there is an audible click. Make sure you hear the click to verify that pawl assembly is secure. Figure 6-12 6.15 Blade installation/replacement Figure 6-10 When installing or changing blades, always disconnect saw from power source.
Figure 6-14 6.18 Miter gauge See Figure 6-15. Figure 6-13 6.16 Low profile riving knife A low profile riving knife is included with your saw. It mounts and adjusts in the same manner as the standard riving knife. The low profile riving knife sits just below top of blade and is used for making non-through cuts.
7.0 Electrical connections in B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a The JPS2-115 table saw is wired for 120-volt only. qualified electrician. The green-colored rigid ear, The JPS2-230 is wired for 230-volt only.
7.3 Extension cords To tilt blade, turn lock handle (C) counterclockwise to loosen, turn handwheel (D) until desired angle is The use of extension cords is discouraged. Try to obtained, then tighten lock handle (C) clockwise. position machines within reach of the power source.
Place a straight edge on table so it rests against blade and riving knife. See Figure 8-6. Rotate blade so that top of blade tooth touches straight edge. Figure 8-3 Tilt blade to 45° and verify setting in the same manner as above.
Use 3mm hex key to loosen two socket head until it touches the tip of blade, and lock the button screws (C, Figure 8-7). This will allow scale in position. See Figure 8-9. the clamp plate (D) to slide back and forth on Rotate marked tooth (A) so that it is slightly the fixed base.
Where possible, keep your face and body out of line with potential kickbacks including when To replace belt, loosen bolt (C) and shift motor starting or stopping the machine. upward to create sufficient slack in belt. Remove old belt from pulleys and install new one. Tension new belt and retighten bolt.
Bevel ripping cuts should always be made with the fence on the right side of saw blade so that the blade tilts away from the fence and minimizes the possibility of the work binding and the resulting kickback. 9.2 Rip sawing Ripping is where the workpiece is fed with the grain into the saw blade using the fence as a guide and a positioning device to ensure the desired width of...
Figure 9-8 Figure 9-6 9.3 Resawing Resawing is a ripping operation in which thick boards are cut into thinner ones. Narrow boards up to 3" can be resawn in one pass. Wider boards up to 6" must be resawn in two passes. In resawing wider boards, adjust the blade height so as to overlap the two cuts by 1/2"...
Provide auxiliary support for any workpiece Have the blade extend only 1/8" above the top of extending beyond the table top with a tendency to the workpiece. Exposing the blade above this point sag and lift up off the table. can be hazardous.
Never use a dado head in a tilted position. Never operate the saw without the blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback pawls for operations where they can be used. 10.0 Safety devices Feather board The feather board (Figure 10-1) should be made of straight grain hardwood approximately 1"...
Always disconnect power to enhance the functionality of your table saw. the machine before performing maintenance. Contact your dealer to order, or call JET at the Failure to do this may result in serious phone number on the cover. personal injury.
Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately. Non-proprietary parts, such as fasteners, can be found at local hardware stores, or may be ordered from JET. Some parts are shown for reference only, and may not be available individually.
14.1.2 Motor and Trunnion – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....6291479 ....Key, Dbl Rd Hd ............5x5x30mm ....1 2 ....JPS10TSC-102 ..Motor Pulley ....................1 3 ....TS-2276081 ....Socket Set Screw ............ M6-1.0Px8 ....2 6 ....
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Index No Part No Description Size 59 ....TS-1504071 ....Socket Head Cap Screw ......... M8-1.25Px35 ....2 60 ....JPS10TSC-160 ..Hose ................ 2.5 ......... 1 61 ....JWP12-118 ....Key, Dbl Rd Hd ............4x4x8mm ...... 2 62 ....JPS10TSC-162 ..Plate ......................1 63 ....
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Index No Part No Description Size 112 .... JPS10TSC-1112 ..Hose Clamp ............. 60-80mm ....... 1 113 .... JPS10TSC-1113A ..Dust Chute (s/n 18061009 and higher) ...... 1-1/2”to 4" ..... 1 114....JPS10TS-SHA ... Side Handwheel Assembly (#114-1, 93-1, 93-2, 93-4) ........1 114-1 ..
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14.2.1 Table and Cabinet– Exploded View...
14.3.1 Stand Assembly – Exploded View 14.3.2 Stand Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....JPS10TSC-301 ..Leg ......................... 4 2 ....TS-1550041 ....Flat Washer ............. M6 ......... 8 3 ....TS-1482031 ....Socket Head Cap Screw ......... M6-1.0x16 ..... 8 4 ....
14.5.2 Blade Guard Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....JPS10TSC-501 ..Right Side Blade Guard ................. 1 2 ....JPS10TSC-502 ..Screw ......................4 3 ....JPS10TSC-503 ..Left Side Blade Guard ................... 1 4 ....
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 whatsoever.