Jet 708599K - Manuals

7 On/Off Switch Padlock The Sander is equipped wit h a push-button switch that will accept a safety padlock (not included). To safeguard your machine from unauthor ized operation and accidental starting by young children, the use of a padlock is highly recommended. A padlock, stock no. 709012-A, is ...

8 Grounding Instructions Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. This machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury. In the event of a malf unction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of ...

9 3. The 115V attachment plug (show n in Figure 6) supplied wit h t he sander, must be replaced wit h a UL/CSA listed plug suitable for 230V operation (show n in Figure 7). Contact your local aut horized Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., service center or qualified electrician for proper procedures...

10 Unpacking Open shipping carton(s) and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until t he Sander is assembled and running properly. Compare t he contents of your carton(s) with the following parts list to...

11 Contents of Closed Stand Carton: (Optional Accessory – p/n 708598) See Figure 9. 1 Stand 1 Owner’s Manual (not show n) 1 Hardware Bag*, containing: 4 Hex Cap Screws, M10 x 80 8 Flat Washers, M10 4 Lock Washers, M10 4 Hex Nuts, M10 (*Note: The closed stand hardware bag contains the same fasteners ...

12 Assembly Tools required for assembly: 4mm Hex Key 6mm Hex Key (provided) 13mm open-end wrench (2) 11/16” wrenches or sockets Machine is heavy! Use caution when lifting out of the shipping carton and moving to a final location. Stand or bench must be stable enough to support heavy weight. 1. Use a...

13 Note: The tr unnion brackets are not identical; make sure the bracket with the raised indicator line is installed on t he left side of the table. 4. Install a lock knob (D) on each threaded stud and tighten to hold the table in position. 5. See “Adjustments” section for further instruction on adj...

14 4. Rotate disc a half turn and press other half of abrasive into place. Make sure to remove any entrapped air by pressing all parts of the abrasive against the disc. Abrasive Belt 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Raise the belt arm to vertical position. 3. Loosen lock screw and open le...

15 Dust Collection It is strongly recommended t hat a dust collectio n system ( not included) be connected to the sander. Mount a 4-inch hose to t he sander ’s dust port and secure with a hose clamp. (Note: Dryer vent hose is not suitable for such use). The dust collector should have sufficient capa...

16 Adjust 90° Stop 6. With the table locked at 90°, loosen the hex nut on the 90° stop, and adjust the set screw to seat against the stop block. See Figure 19. Re-tighten hex nut to secure the setting. 7. If angle indicator adjust ment is necessary, loosen t he screw and shift the pointer to zero, a...

17 4. If table is not parallel, loosen t he four screws holding t he table to t he tr unnions (B, Figure 25) with a 12mm wrench, and nudge the table unt il parallel. Re-tighten screws. Note: Always maintain a gap of approximately 1/16” between the table edge and t he abrasive disc. Once the table is...

18 Belt Tracking Adjustment The belt should r un at the center of t he belt ar m without veering to the left or right. Check this as follows: 1. Disconnect machine from the power source. 2. Rotate the belt by hand and obser ve how it tracks. The belt should r un centered on the belt wheels. 3. If th...

19 Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Sander will not start. Sander unplugged from wall, or motor. Check all plug connections. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace f use, or reset circuit breaker. Verify that supply circuit is appropriate for amperage rating on motor plate. Cord...

21 Parts List for JSG-6DC Belt/Disc Sander Assembly Index No. Part No. Descript ion Size Qty 1 .............. 612001W ................Base .................................................................................................. 1 2 .............. 612002W ................Base Plate ...........