Attaching The Planer To A Workbench Or Stand; Operation - Jet JWP-12DX Owner's Manual

Leveling the Extension Tables
1. The extensions were leveled with the table
at the factory. If adjustment is necessary
follow these steps:
2. Raise the cutterhead assembly by turning
the handwheel.
3. Place a straight edge (A, Fig. 3) across both
extension table rollers.
4. Loosen lock nuts (C, Fig. 4) and adjust bolts
(B, Fig. 4) until the extension table rollers
are level with the table.
5. The bolts should be adjusted equally so that
the extension table rollers are level from
side to side.
Attaching the Planer to a Workbench or
Stand
CAUTION

It is highly recommended the planer be used
with the optional stand (JET part #708523) or
mounted to a sturdy base.
Failure to comply may cause the planer to
tip over during operation.
Follow these instructions if the planer is not
going to be used with the optional JET stand. If
you purchased a JET stand (708523) follow
those instructions now.
1. Measure and mark location for holes to be
drilled as per the diagram in Figure 4.
2. Drill four holes with a 3/8" drill bit.
3. Move the planer into position over the
holes.
4. Attach the planer to the workbench with four
M8-1.25 x 50L hex socket cap screws.
Note: The M8 x 50mm screws provided
might be too long, or two short for your
specific application.
tighten snugly before operating the planer.

OPERATION

Danger Zone: Be aware of the danger zone,
the area directly in front of and to the back of
the planer when it is in operation. Never stand
in this area while stock is being planed. Always
stand to one side, or the other to avoid injury
should kickback occur.
Make sure the bolts
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