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16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a 5. Do not use this table saw for other than its JET habit of checking to see that keys and disclaims any real or implied warranty and adjusting wrenches are removed from the holds itself harmless from any injury that may machine before turning it on.
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5.0 Glossary Arbor: Metal shaft that connects the drive Parallel: Position of the rip fence equal in distance mechanism to the blade. at every point to the side face of the saw blade. Bevel Edge Cut: Tilt of the saw arbor and blade Perpendicular: 90°...
6.0 Specifications Model number ............................JTAS-12-DX Stock number ............................708546PK Motor and electricals: Motor type ................totally enclosed fan cooled, induction, capacitor start Horsepower ............................. 5 HP (3.7kW) Phase................................. single Voltage ..............................230V only Cycle ................................60Hz Listed FLA (full load amps) ..........................20 A Starting amps ...............................
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Saw assembled with all accessories ....................623 lb (282.5 kg) 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.
2. Install the 10-inch table extension to left edge 7.3 Unpacking and cleanup of saw table with three screws, lock washers and flat washers. Snug screws, but do not 1. Remove all contents from shipping container. tighten. Do not discard any shipping material until saw is set up and running satisfactorily.
Figure 5 7.6 Installing motor cover Figure 7 1. Install motor cover by aligning pins on cover 7.8 Installing storage hooks with barrels on cabinet (A, Figure 6). • Hardware: Socket head cap screws and 2. Fasten cover by pulling out latch (B, Figure 6), washers (already in cabinet holes) closing door, and releasing latch.
7.10 Installing riving knife • Hardware: riving knife • Tool: straight edge 1. Loosen handle (E, Figure 9). 2. Push tabs of riving knife into block as far down as it will go and tighten handle. Figure 11 7.11 Table insert adjustment •...
5. Fasten switch brace switch bracket 7.12 Installing anti-kickback pawls assembly with the star washer and nut. and blade guard assembly 6. Align switch and tighten all hardware. 1. Install riving knife and table insert. 2. Push the pin (H, Figure 13) at side of pawl assembly, and slide pawl assembly into recess of riving knife.
9.0 Adjustments 8.0 Electrical connections 9.1 Blade raising and tilting Electrical connections must 1. To raise or lower saw blade, loosen lock knob made qualified electrician (A, Figure 17) and turn handwheel (B) on the compliance with all relevant codes. This saw front until desired height is reached.
6. Loosen lock nut (A, Figure 20) and turn stop screw (B) on front trunnion as needed. The stop screw should contact front trunnion bracket when blade is 90-degrees to table. Tilt blade back to 90-degrees and verify. 7. Tighten lock nut (A, Figure 20). Figure 18 7.
10.0 Maintenance 9.4 Belt tension and replacement 1. Disconnect machine from power source. Always disconnect power to 2. Lower blade to its lowest point. the machine before performing maintenance. 3. Loosen bolt (A, Figure 22). Failure to comply may cause serious injury. 4.
11.0 Troubleshooting the JTAS-12-DX Table Saw 11.1 Mechanical Problems Symptom Possible Cause Correction Motor will not start. Saw disconnected from power Check plug or hard-wired connections. source. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Cord damaged. Replace cord.
11.2 Operational Problems Symptom Possible Cause Correction Machine slows when Applying too much pressure to Feed workpiece more slowly. operating. workpiece. Belt loose. Tension belt. Blade not square with Blade is warped. Replace saw blade. miter slot, or fence not Fence not parallel to blade.
12.2.2 Trunnion and Motor Assembly (JTAS-12-DX) – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 101 .... JTAS12L-101 .... Arbor Nut ....................... 1 102 .... JTAS12DX-102 ..Arbor Flange ....................1 104 .... JTAS12DX-104 ..Arbor with Flange................... 1 105 ....