Jet JJ-8CS Owner's Manual

Jet JJ-8CS Owner's Manual

Jet tools woodworking jointer owner's manual jj-8cs

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JJ-8CS Woodworking Jointer
JET EQUIPMENT & TOOLS, INC.
A WMH Company
www.jettools.com
OWNER'S MANUAL
P.O. BOX 1349
Auburn, WA 98071-1349
e-mail jet@jettools.com
Phone:253-351-6000
Fax: 1-800-274-6840
M-708458 06/01

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL JJ-8CS Woodworking Jointer JET EQUIPMENT & TOOLS, INC. A WMH Company www.jettools.com P.O. BOX 1349 Auburn, WA 98071-1349 e-mail jet@jettools.com Phone:253-351-6000 Fax: 1-800-274-6840 M-708458 06/01...
  • Page 2: Warranty And Service

    This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a JET JJ-8CS. Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is to promote safety through the use of accepted correct operating and maintenance procedures. Completely read the safety and maintenance instructions before operat- ing or servicing the machine.
  • Page 3: Warnings

    Always keep cutterhead and drive guards in place and in proper operating condition. Do not Never make a jointing, planing, or rabbeting cut deeper than 1/8” Always use hold-down/push blocks for jointing material narrower than 3”, or planing material Never perform jointing, planing, or rabbeting cuts (with jointers provided with a rabbeting guard) on Keep guards in place and in working order.
  • Page 4 Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instruc- tions for lubricating and changing accessories. Always disconnect the machine from the power source before servicing. Reduce the risk of unintentional starting.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Wiring Diagram ... 28 Introduction The JET JJ-8CS woodworking jointer you have purchased is a high quality machine tool that will give you years of superior service. You will get maximum performance and enjoyment from your new jointer if you will take a few moments now to review the entire manual before beginning assembly and operation.
  • Page 6: Levers And Controls

    Tools 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. On/Off Switch Rabbeting Ledge 10. Table Lock Knob 11. Fence Tilt Lock Handle 12. Fence Control Handle 13. Belt Guard 14. Dust Chute JJ-8CS , 90...
  • Page 7: Contents Of Shipping Cartons

    Contents of Shipping Cartons Note: unit shipped in two cartons. Stand Carton 1. Stand with Motor 1. Stand Door 1. Dust Chute w/ Mounting Hardware Main Unit Carton Bed Assembly w/ Fence Cutter Guard Mounting Bolts 3/8" Lock Washers Belt Guard Hex Wrenches (3, 4 &...
  • Page 8: Installing Bed To Stand

    Installing Bed to Stand 1. Use an assistant or hoist mechanism to place bed assembly on top of stand. Be sure identi- fication label on the bed faces the same direc- tion as the label on the stand (Fig. 1). 2.
  • Page 9: Assembling Knife-Setting Gauge

    Assembling Knife-Setting Gauge 1. Place the two bases (A, Fig. 4) onto each end of the bar (B, Fig. 4). Snap the four E-rings (C, Fig. 4) into the grooves on the bar as shown. ° Fence Adjustment Note: whenever making an adjustment to the fence, lift the fence up slightly after releasing the lock handle to avoid scratching the table.
  • Page 10: 45 O Fence Adjustment

    ° Fence Adjustment Note: Whenever making an adjustment to the fence, lift the fence up slightly after releasing the lock handle to avoid scratching the table. 1. Loosen lock handle (A, Fig. 7). Move the stop plate (B, Fig. 7) out of the way and position the °...
  • Page 11 5. When the outfeed table and blade number one are the same height, tighten table lock screw. 6. The knives must be parallel with the outfeed table. Bring the straight edge forward to the front of the outfeed table and confirm that blade number one is at the same height at the front of the table as it is at the back of the table.
  • Page 12: Installing V-Belts

    Installing V-Belts 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source, unplug. 2. Remove the lock knob (A, Fig. 14) and belt guard (B, Fig. 14). 3. Place v-belts onto cutterhead pulley grooves and through opening in stand. 4. Pull v-belts down and place onto motor pulley (Fig.
  • Page 13: Installing Access Cover

    (B, Fig. 19). Consult the wiring diagram on page 28 when wiring. The JJ-8CS jointer is rated at 230V, single phase only. Confirm that the power at the source is com- patible with the jointer before inserting plug into the outlet.
  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation  WARNING Keep all guards in place and in adjustment at all times during the cutting procedure! Keep hands away from the cutterhead! Do not pass hands directly over the cutterhead! The use of push sticks and/or handle pads are highly recommended when using the jointer! Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
  • Page 15: Jointing Warped Material

    Jointing Warped Material If the work to be jointed is cupped or warped, take light, repetitive cuts until the surface is flat. Forc- ing the material flat against the table will still leave a warped piece after the cuts have been made.  WARNING Never joint any material shorter than eight inches!
  • Page 16: Rabbet Cut

    Rabbet Cut  WARNING Rabbeting requires the removal of the cutterhead guard. Use extreme caution when making rabbeting cuts and replace the guard immediately after completion! Failure to comply may cause serious injury! 1. Adjust the fence so that the distance between the end of the knives and fence is equal to the width of the rabbet (Fig.
  • Page 17: Gib Adjustment

    6. Insert lock bar and screws and tighten to hold in place. Blades are set at the proper height when the top of the blade is 1/16" above the cutterhead. 7. Repeat for other two blades. 8. To set the knives to the outfeed table and to the same height in the cutterhead, see section titled “Leveling Outfeed Table to Cutterhead Knives”...
  • Page 18: Sharpening The Knives

    Sharpening the Knives  WARNING Blades are extremely sharp! Use caution when handling. Failure to comply may cause serious injury! 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. Remove the fence, blade guard and belt cover. 3. To protect the infeed table from scratches, par- tially cover the sharpening stone with paper.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Trouble-shooting i h t . e l . e l s l i l l u l a t . s l s l i l u f . e l a l f s ' t . e l .
  • Page 20: Fence Assembly Breakdown & Parts List

    Fence Assembly...
  • Page 21 Parts List for the JJ-8CS Woodworking Jointer Fence Assembly Index Part Description Size Qty. 1 ... JC-F01 ... Fence Body ... 1 2 ... JC-F02 ... Fence Link ... 1 3 ... TS-0051061 ... Hex Head Screw ... 5/16”-18 x 1-1/4” ... 1 4 ...
  • Page 22: Bed Assembly Breakdown & Parts List

    Bed Assembly...
  • Page 23 Bed Assembly Index Part Description Size Qty. 1 ... JC-T01 ... Base ... 1 2 ... JC-T02 ... Front Table ... 1 3 ... JC-T03 ... Rear Table ... 1 4 ... JC-T04 ... Rabbeting Arm ... 1 5 ... JC-T05 ... Table Bracket ... 1 6 ...
  • Page 24: Stand And Motor Assembly Breakdown & Parts List

    Stand and Motor Assembly...
  • Page 25 Stand and Motor Assembly Index Part Description Size Qty. 1 ... JC-M01W ... Stand ... 1 2 ... JC-M02W ... Motor Mount ... 1 3 ... JC-M03W ... Cover ... 1 4 ... JC-M04 ... Screw ... 1 5 ... JC-M05 ... Key ... 1 7 ...
  • Page 26: Cutterhead Assembly

    Cutterhead Assembly...
  • Page 27 Cutterhead Assembly Index Part Description Size Qty. 1 ... JC-C01 ... Cutterhead ... 1 2 ... JC-C02 ... Bearing Housing ... 2 3 ... 5H-A104 ... Bearing ... 2 4 ... JC-C03 ... Cutterhead Set Bolt ... 2 5 ... TS-0680041 ... Flat Washer ... 3/8” ... 2 6 ...
  • Page 28: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...

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