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Do not use this machine 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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26. Make sure the workpiece is securely attached or clamped to the table. Never use your hand to hold the workpiece. 27. Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris — do not use your hands.
No more than 1/8” per full width cut per pass Table 1 The specifications in this manual are given as general information and are not binding. JET reserves the right to effect, at any time and without prior notice, changes or alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment deemed necessary for any reason whatsoever.
Failure to comply may result in serious injury! Use care when cleaning the The Model JJP-12 and JJP-12HH Jointer-Planer cutterhead; the knives are very sharp. is rated at 230V. This machine is not supplied with a plug. Use a plug and outlet rated at least 7.0 Unpacking...
9.0 Operating controls Disconnect machine from power source before making adjustments. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. Cutterhead knives dangerously sharp. Use extreme caution when working around them. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. 9.1 Jointer to Planer setup To change the machine configuration from jointer to planer (refer to Figure 2): 1.
Each revolution of the handwheel (F) results in a 5/32" up or down movement of the table (C). A scale on the handwheel column indicates the amount of handwheel rotation. A pointer (B) indicates the table position relative to the cutterhead on the scale (A) located on the side of the cabinet.
Cutterhead Guard until the angle of the fence matches the bevel of your gauge piece. Properly positioned, the cutterhead guard (H, Fig. 7) should rest against the fence (A, Fig. 7). 3. Tighten the locking handles (F). 4. Readjust and secure the cutterhead guard. 10.0 Adjustments 10.1 Table and knife adjustments For accurate jointing, at least three things must...
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2. Loosen the lock knob (A) and slide the Disconnect machine from cutterhead guard (B, C) to clear the table. power source before making 3. Slide the fence assembly back (H, E) as far adjustments. Failure to comply may cause as it will go, or remove it from the machine serious injury.
10.3 Setting cutterhead knives Adjustment is performed by means of four (straight knives only) setscrews (B ) that adjust the table pitch and tilt at the back (towards the fence) and two hex cap Important: Before performing any adjustments screws (A ) that adjust the table toward the front.
Refer to Figures 11 and 12: 3. Turn all five screws (A) into the lock bar (B) by turning in a clockwise direction as viewed from the infeed table (G). 4. Carefully remove the cutter knife (C) and lock bar (B). 5.
IMPORTANT: When removing rotating removed as described below. A 4mm hex inserts, clean saw dust from the screw, the wrench and two 13mm wrenches are required. insert, and the cutterhead platform. Dust 1. Remove the jointer fence assembly (A, accumulation between these elements can Figure 14) by first loosening and removing prevent the insert from seating properly, and two lock handle assemblies (B).
Cutterhead Drive Belt Replacement 2. Remove the covers from front and back of the machine. 4. Loosen four motor mount screws (L). Lift the motor and rest it in the horizontal slot side of 3. At the back, remove the chain and sprockets the motor mount opening.
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Setting cutterhead knives) make adjustments if necessary. After the knives are confirmed to be properly set, check to see if the work table is set parallel to the cutterhead as follows. 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Rotate the cutterhead such that one of the knives (A, Fig.
After the cut is under way, the new surface rests 11.0 Basic operations firmly on the outfeed table. The left hand is transferred to the outfeed side (Figure 18) and 11.1 Dust collection presses down on this part of the workpiece, at the same time maintaining flat contact with the Before initial operation, the machine must be fence.
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Figure 22 – Surfacing Figure 20 3. If the board is bowed (curved), place the Feed with the grain to obtain a smooth surface, concave edge down on the infeed table. as shown in Figure 21. 4. Set the infeed table for a cut of approx- imately 1/16 inch.
The depth of cut should be shallower when Stock the workpiece is wider. Fence When planing hardwood, take light cuts or Infeed Table plane the wood in thin widths. Make a test cut with a test piece and verify ...
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Push the board up while feeding the work material stands. These can be purchased until the outfeed roller starts advancing it. from JET – Stock # 709209. See sect. 17.0, Move to the rear and receive the planed Optional accessories. ...
6. Keep the cutterhead from rotating by 12.0 Maintenance grasping the cutterhead pulley while sliding the stone back and forth across the table. 12.1 Blade care 7. Take the same amount of passes for all three blades. Blades are extremely sharp! If the blades have been sharpened and still are Use caution when cleaning or changing.
14.0 Troubleshooting the JJP-12,JJP-12HH 14.1 Performance troubleshooting – Jointer Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Finished stock is Align cutterhead knives with outfeed concave on back Knife is higher than outfeed table. table. See sect. 10.3, Setting end. cutterhead knives. Finished stock is Align cutterhead knives with outfeed concave on front end.
14.2 Performance troubleshooting – Planer Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Snipe Table rollers not set properly. Adjust rollers to proper height Inadequate support of long boards. Support long boards with extension Note: Snipe cannot be rollers. eliminated, but can be so Uneven feed roller pressure front to Adjust feed roller tension.
Serial 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.
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