Jet JPM-13CS - Manual

5 18. NEVER STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted. 19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and...

6 5.0 Electrical connections 5.1 Grounding instructions In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a groun...

7 4. The planer/molder with a 230 volt plug should only be connected to an outlet having the same configuration as illustrated by the grounded outlet box in Figure 3. No adapter is available or should be used with the 230 volt plug. Important: In all cases (115 or 230 volts), make certain the recept...

8 7.0 Specifications Model number ........................................................................................................................................ JPM-13CS Stock Number ..............................................................................................................

9 8.0 Glossary • Cutterhead (A, Figure 5) – metal cylinder that holds the planer knives or the molding cutters. • Table – part of machine over which the lumber passes. • Feed Rollers – two rubber covered cylinders that push lumber through the machine. • Planer Knife – one of three knives found in th...

10 9.0 Setup and assembly 9.1 Shipping contents 1 Molder/Planer 1 Dust Chute 2 Extension Roller Assemblies 1 Accessory Package, containing: 1 Handle Assembly 1 10/12mm Wrench* 1 11/13mm Wrench* 1 Screwdriv er* 1 3mm Hex Wrench* 1 4mm T-Handle Hex Wrench* 1 5mm Hex Wrench* 1 Knife Setting Gauge* 1 Mo...

11 2. Measure the cut piece. 3. Adjust pointer accordingly. 10.3 Feed rate adjustment The planer/molder has two speeds that feed the work piece, at 10 feet per minute (FPM) for improved surface finish when molding and 20 FPM for faster planing. To change the feed rate gears: 1. Disconnect machine fr...

12 12. Repeat steps five through eleven for blades two and three. 10.6 Knife replacement Use caution when placing hands near the cutterhead. Knives are extremely sharp. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. 1. Disconnect machine from power source. (Unplug) 2. Remove screws securing the dust ho...

13 7. Insert the block labeled “Feed Roller Planing” into the planer opening. 8. Raise or lower the feed roller until it rests on top of the block end to end. To adjust the feed roller (Fig 12): • Loosen the jam nut on both sides of infeed roller with the wrench provided. • Turn the threaded bushing...

14 Wood warped lengthwise - Feed rollers will flatten a lengthwise warped board as if it were flat, but the board will spring back to its original shape once out of the planer. A lengthwise warped board must be jointed flat on one side on a jointer before being thickness planed. Twisted wood - Twist...

15 • Install special lock bar that is included with the knife set. Make sure set screws are loose to allow locking adjustment. Do not tighten at this time. • Install cutter. Make sure it is facing proper direction and is fully seated in the cutterhead. 8. Install molding cutter gauge with hex socket...

16 12.3 Making & installing a bedboard You must use a board over the planer/molder table when molding. This prevents the knives from hitting the table and allows the knives to cut into the guide boards to clean up the sides of the molding. 1. Disconnect machine from power source (unplug). 2. Cut...

17 8. Position second guide rail on the table. Placement of this rail depends on the width of the board and if the board requires outer edge clean-up. Review molding procedure section for pre-sizing stock guidelines. W hen using knives that require outer edge clean-up, the workpiece will contact the...

18 12. Run all stock to be molded through the machine at this time. Note: If you are molding several boards with the same profile and have to make several passes to complete the profile, you must run all boards through at each setting. This assures all stock will match the desired shape. This is esp...

19 15.0 Troubleshooting the JPM-13CS 15.1 Mechanical and electrical problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Table difficult to adjust. Lack of lubrication on corner posts and screws. Lubricate corner posts and screws. Chain is jumping. Inadequate tension. Adjust chain tension. Sprockets misaligned. A...

20 15.2 Performance problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Snipe. Table rollers not set properly. Adjust rollers to proper height. Inadequate support of long boards. Support long boards with extension rollers. Uneven feed roller pressure front to back. Adjust feed roller pressure. Dull knives. Sharp...

21 16.0 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-800-274-6848 Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.jettools.com). Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when yo...

23 16.1.2 Table and Base Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ................ MHA-B01W ............... Cover (left) ............................................................... ...................................... 1 2 ................ TS-0680021 .............. Flat W a...