Do not use this saw for other than its intended 20. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that use. If used for other purposes, JET disclaims you do not fall into the blade or other moving any real or implied warranty and holds itself parts.
29. Keep hands out of the line of saw blade. 49. After completing the cut, release the trigger and wait for the blade to stop before returning the 30. Don’t use in dangerous environment. Don’t use saw to raised position. power tools in damp or wet location, or expose them to rain.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual: This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or possible machine damage. This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious, or possibly even fatal, injury.
5.0 Specifications Table 1 Model number JMS-10X JMS-12X Stock number 707210 707212 Motor and Electricals Motor type Series-wound, double insulated Input power 1.7 kW Phase single Voltage 115 V Cycle 60 Hz Listed FLA (full load amps) 15 A Motor speed 4000±10% RPM...
= 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.
Use C-clamps to clamp this mounting board to a Read and understand the entire stable work surface at the worksite. contents of this manual before attempting assembly or operation. Failure to comply may 6.6 Releasing slide carriage cause serious injury. Loosen slide locking knob (A, Figure 8-1).
6.8.2 Adaptor The adaptor can be used to convert the 1-5/8 in. diameter port to 2-1/2 in. diameter, for connection to a hose used with a shop vacuum or other dust collection system. Use a hose clamp to secure the dust hose (not provided) to the saw port.
7.0 Electrical connections To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the machine, use proper circuit protection. Your saw is wired at the factory for 115V operation. Connect to a 120V, 15 Amp circuit and use a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
Cord length Wire gauge (AWG) 0 – 25 ft. 25- 50 ft. Table 3 Important: Make certain the receptacle in question is properly grounded. If you are not sure, have a registered electrician check the receptacle. 8.0 Adjustments Note: Your miter saw was adjusted by the Figure 8-1: selecting miter angles manufacturer.
8.4 Fence adjustment 8.5 Bevel adjustments 8.5.1 90° (zero) bevel stop adjustment The fence extensions must be Unplug saw from electrical outlet. extended to left or right, or removed entirely, when making bevel cuts, to prevent blade or guard Pull up bevel lock handle (A, Figure 8-4) to obstruction.
8.6 Depth adjustment Cutting depth can be pre-set for even and repetitive shallow cuts, such as slots or dadoes. Raise cutting head. Loosen screw (F, Figure 8-8) and slide plate (G) outward. Retighten screw. Pull cutting head down until blade teeth are at desired depth of cut.
9.4 Jammed material If a jam occurs, release trigger and wait for all moving parts to stop. Unplug saw and remove jammed items. 9.5 Cutting options 9.5.1 Chop cuts For chop cutting operations on small workpieces, Figure 9-1 slide cutting head completely toward rear of unit and tighten slide lock knob (A, Figure 8-1).
9.9 Crown molding Miter stops are provided at common angles of 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° left and right, and 60° right. Your compound miter saw is suited for the difficult Always push down miter lock handle (B, Figure 8-1) task of cutting crown molding.
10.2 Lower Blade Guard Pull out brush assembly. Notice orientation of brush as you remove it; it should be inserted in Do not use saw without lower blade guard. The the same manner; curvature of brush will match lower blade guard is attached to the saw for your curvature of motor.
11.0 Crown molding charts 11.1 Crown molding: 90° wall angles Crown molding compound cut with 90° walls. Bevel Miter Type of Cut Setting Setting Procedure Inside corner – Left 33.9° 31.6° 1. Position top of molding against fence. Side Right 2.
12.0 Troubleshooting JMS-10X,12X Miter Saws Symptom Possible Cause Correction * Motor will not start No incoming power. Check plug connection to receptacle. If satisfactory, check electrical panel for blown fuse or tripped breaker – replace fuse or reset breaker. Low voltage.
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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