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Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these Walter Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET® tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800- 274-6848.
General Specifications The JET Model J-4002 sander is designed to serve the varying sanding needs of the professional or the home hobbyist. The sander features both a belt and a disc sanding surface. Model Number Stock Number J-4002 577003 Specifications...
Read and follow these simple rules for best results and full benefits from your machine. Used properly, When using machine: JET machinery is among the best in design and - Always wear safety glasses with side shields (See safety. However, any machine used improperly can ANSI Z87.1)
18. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from removing starter keys. the work area. Make workshop completely safe 19. Know the tool you are using its application, by using padlocks, master switches, or by limitations, and potential hazards. General electrical cautions Wire sizes This sander should be grounded in accordance...
17. Do not sand or polish magnesium. It could catch on the tables while the sander is operating. fire. 20. Always turn the machine OFF and disconnect the 18. Always remove scrap pieces and other objects cord from the power source before installing or from the belt and disc tables before turning the removing accessories.
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2. Remove the screw and spring from the handle assembly. Separate the handle and stud. 3. Set the table in place against the sander. 4. Put the flat washer provided in the sander carton on the stud. 5. Install the stud through the belt table bracket and into the sander housing.
Connecting sander to power source The motor supplied with your sander is wired for operation at 115 Volts. IT MUST NEVER BE CONVERTED TO OPERATE AT 230 VOLTS ! Before connecting the motor cord to the power source, make certain the switch is in the OFF position and be sure that the electric current is of the same characteristics as stamped on the motor nameplate.
Operating instructions Starting and stopping sander The on/off switch (see Figure 8) is mounted in a switch box on the right side of the sander base. Move the switch to the forward (ON) position to start the sander. Move the switch to the rear (OFF) position to stop the sander.
Belt table adjustments The belt sander table can be tilted or moved in or out to accommodate the operation being performed. Loosen the locking handle to change the position of the table. Move the table to the desired position and tighten the locking handle.
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Disc table adjustments Adjusting the table angle WARNING: When making adjustments, make sure the motor is discon- nected from the power source. WARNING: To avoid trapping the work or fingers between the table and sanding disc, the table edge should be positioned a maximum of 1/16- inch from the sanding disc.
Changing abrasive belts (continued) Press down on the tracking knob to release belt tension (see Figure 18). Remove the belt from the three pulleys. Install the replacement belt. Replace side cover; secure the cover with two knobs. IMPORTANT: Some belts have a directional arrow printed on the inside of the belt.
Typical operations The following are just some of the many operations that can be performed with your JET Sander: Sharpening a wood chisel on the sanding belt using a block of wood. Use the block of wood to support the chisel and provide Figure 23.
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Typical operations (continued) Sanding aluminum on the disc unit with the table tilted and using the miter gauge as a guide (see Figure 26). NOTE: Always sand on the left (downward) side of the sanding disc, as shown. Sanding on the right (upward) side of the sanding disc could cause the workpiece to fly up which could be hazardous.
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Typical operations (continued) Inside curves can be sanded on the upper sanding belt idler wheel (see Figure 30). The upper cover can either be hinged back or removed. Figure 30. Sanding inside curves...
Replacement parts This section provides exploded view illustrations that show the replacement parts for the 1-Inch Belt / 8-Inch Disc Sander. Also provided are parts listings that provide part number and description. The item numbers shown on the illustrations relate to the item number in the facing parts listing. Order replacement parts from: WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc.
Item Part Number Description 564003-1 Hex. Socket Head Screw (M10 x 40 MM) 564004-1 Flat Washer (12 MM) 564005-1 Spring 564006-1 Spacer 564007-1 Tracking Adjustment Screw 564008-1 Spring 564009-1 Support 564015-1 Spring Pin (M3 x 20 MM) 564016-1 Idler Shaft 564017-1 Idler Shaft 564018-1...
Item Part Number Description 5640711 Hex. Socket Head Screw (M5 x 12 MM) 5640721 Drive Pulley 5640731 5640741 Motor 5640751 Hex Nut (M10) 5640461 Flat Washer (10 MM) 5640761 Carriage Head Screw (M10 x 12MM) J-5640771 Base 5640781 Pan Head Screw (M4 x 20 MM) 5640791 External Tooth Washer (4 MM) 5640811...
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