Walter Meier is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local Walter Meier distributor, or visit waltermeier.com. WARRANTY JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product. (MW = Metalworking, WW = Woodworking) Body Repair Kits Beam Clamps...
Warnings 1. Read and understand the entire owners manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3.
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22. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result in serious injury. 23. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the spindle or other moving parts.
Introduction The JET 15-Inch 16-Speed Drill Presses and 20-Inch 12-Speed Drill Presses, Models J-2500, J-2530 and J-2550, feature rugged cast iron design with ground-steel columns for drilling accuracy in metal, wood, and plastic. The head casting features a ball bearing spindle assembly, supported by four permanently-lubricated, heavy duty ball bearings that are mounted in an enclosed quill for extended life.
Shipping Contents Unpack the carton and verify that all parts listed below are included. Other Material Main Parts 1 ea Owner’s Manual 1 ea Head Assembly 1 ea Warranty Registration Card 1 ea Table 1 set Column and Table Bracket Assembly 1 ea Base Required Tools...
2. Compare the contents of the shipping container with the list found above. Report any shortages or damage to your JET distributor. 3. Clean all rust protected surfaces with kerosene Figure 2 or a light solvent. Do not use lacquer thinner, 3.
2. Rotate head assembly until sides of the pulley Column Lock Handle cover are parallel with the sides of the base. Referring to Figure 5: 3. Tighten two setscrews (A) with a 5mm hex Thread the column lock handle (D) into the table wrench (provided) until they are snug.
Chuck and Arbor Removal Adjustment Referring to Figure 9: Depth Stop Adjustment 1. Unplug machine from the power source. Referring to Figure 10: 2. Raise the table until it is about seven inches below the chuck. To drill multiple holes at the same preset depth, use the depth stop: 3.
(D, Fig. 11). Refer to this chart whenever changing speeds. Note: The chart in Figure 12 is for models J-2500 and J-2530 only. To change spindle speeds: 1. Unplug the machine from the power source.
Table Tilt Adjustment Positioning the Workpiece The table tilt adjustments are made on the table Always place a piece of wood (or plywood) on the bracket under the table. table. This will prevent "splintering" or making heavy burrs on the underside of the workpiece as the drill To tilt the table (refer to Figures 14 and 15): breaks through.
Disconnect the machine from the power source. the operator from electric shock. The JET drill press motor has four numbered leads that In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding are factory connected for 115V operation, as shown in (A).
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