Jet 708598K - User Manual - manualsarea.com

Page 2 - Warranty and Service

2 Warranty and Service JET, Wilton and Powermatic warrants every product they sell against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday Warranty Period The general warranty lasts...

Page 3 - Table of Contents

3 Table of Contents Warranty and Service .............................................................................................................................. 2 Table of Contents .................................................................................................................

Page 4 - not

4 W arning 1. Read and understand the entire owner’s 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. Replace the warning labels if they become obscu...

Page 7 - On/Off Switch Padlock

7 On/Off Switch Padlock The Sander is equipped with a push-button switch that will accept a safety padlock (not included). To safeguard your machine from unauthorized operation and accidental starting by young children, the use of a padlock is highly recommended. To lock out the switch: 1. Open the ...

Page 8 - Grounding Instructions; This adapter is not applicable in Canada.

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 ev ent of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of ...

Page 9 - Extension Cords; Recommended Minimum Gauge (AWG) of Extension Cords

9 3. The 115V attachment plug (shown in Figure 6) supplied with the sander, must be replaced with a UL/CSA listed plug suitable for 230V operation (shown in Figure 7). Contact your local authorized JET service center or qualified electrician for proper procedures to install the plug. The sander must...

Page 10 - Unpacking; Contents of Main Carton

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 the Sander is assembled and running properly. Compare the contents of your carton(s) with the following parts list to m...

Page 12 - Assembly; Machine is heavy! Use; Disc Table

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...

Page 13 - Abrasive Disc

13 Note: The trunnion brackets are not identical; make sure the bracket with the raised indicator line is installed on the 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 adjus...

Page 14 - Abrasive Belt; Workstop Assembly

14 4. Rotate disc a half turn and press other half of abrasiv e into place. Make sure to remove any entrapped air by pressing all parts of the abrasiv e 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 ...

Page 15 - Dust Collection; Adjustments; Belt Table Adjustment

15 Dust Collection It is strongly recommended that a dust collection system (not included) be connected to the sander. Mount a 4-inch hose to the sander’s dust port and secure with a hose clamp. (Note: Dryer vent hose is not suitable for such use). The dust collector should hav e sufficient capacity...

Page 16 - Belt Arm Orientation

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 adjustment is necessary, loosen the screw and shift the pointer to zero, and...

Page 17 - Miter Gauge

17 4. If table is not parallel, loosen the four screws holding the table to the trunnions (B, Figure 25) with a 12mm wrench, and nudge the table until parallel. Re-tighten screws. Note: Always maintain a gap of approximately 1/16” between the table edge and the abrasiv e disc. Once the table is squa...

Page 18 - Maintenance; Before doing maintenance on

18 Belt Tracking Adjustment The belt should run at the center of the belt arm without v eering to the left or right. Check this as follows: 1. Disconnect machine from the power source. 2. Rotate the belt by hand and observ e how it tracks. The belt should run centered on the belt wheels. 3. If the b...

Page 19 - Troubleshooting; Trouble Probable; Optional Accessories

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 fuse, or reset circuit breaker. Verify that supply circuit is appropriate for amperage rating on motor plate. Cord ...

Page 21 - Parts List for JSG-6DC Belt/Disc Sander Assembly; Description

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

Page 25 - Parts List for Open Stand Assembly (Optional)

25 Open Stand Assembly (Optional) Parts List for Open Stand Assembly (Optional) Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty .................. 708566 ...................... Open Stand Assembly Complete...................... ............................................. 1 A ................ 612049 .........

Page 26 - Electrical Connections