JET sells through distributors only. The specifications listed in JET printed materials and on official JET website are given as general information and are not binding. JET reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason ®...
5. Do not use this for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, JET disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from that use.
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38. At all times hold the stock firmly. 39. Do not use this for other than it intended use. If used for other purposes, JET disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury or damage which may result from that use.
Net weight ............................58 lbs The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous improvement, JET reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring obligations.
Remove all contents from the shipping carton. Do 01 Lock Handle (p/n JJP8BT-25A) – N not discard the carton or packing material until your Model JJP-8BT Jointer-Planer is assembled and is running satisfactorily. Compare the contents of the carton against the list of parts in Contents of Shipping Container (below).
6.3 Contents of stand The stand is not included but is an optional item available for purchase. To purchase, call Customer Service at the phone number on the cover of this manual. The following instructions are included if you have purchased the stand or will purchase one at a later date.
7.0 Assembly assembly convenience, item letter designators used throughout the Assembly section are the same as those used to identify shipping content and hardware components in sect. 6.0. 7.1 Stand assembly (optional) Note: If you do not plan to use a stand at this time, skip this page and proceed to sect.
Figure 9 Lock Knobs The JJP-8BT Jointer-Planer comes equipped with two lock knobs to secure the position of the jointer infeed table. 2. Install jointer infeed table lock knobs (K, T).
screw underneath the chute meshes with three Cutterhead knives positioning holes on the table (D dangerously sharp. Use extreme caution when 6. Raise the table (turn handle L clockwise) until working around them. Failure to comply may the dust chute (B) is held firmly in place cause serious injury.
10.2 Planer controls and adjustments Note: A depth of cut of 1/16" or less is recom- mended. Refer to Figure 14: Table Lock Turn the lock handle (A) counterclockwise to release and permit table adjustment. Turn the lock handle (A) clockwise to secure the planer table (D) in its selected position.
1. Loosen lock handle (J). 7. When the blade is at the proper height, alternately tighten the six gib lock screws (A). 2. Tilt the fence (B ) back to the desired angle up to 135 degrees (G). Or you can place your Repeat steps 3 –...
11.2 Replacing Cutter Knives If setting to maximum positions do not stop the fence at 0º or 90º, make adjustments as follows: Disconnect machine from Fence 90º Adjustment power source before making any adjustments. 1. Loosen lock handle (H) and bring fence fully Failure to comply may cause serious injury.
4. When installed, continue to manually rotate 6. Loop belt around pulley (E) while manually pulley (C) and verify that belt is properly rotating pulley (F). seated on both pulleys. Use extreme caution to avoid 5. Replace front cover. contact with cutterhead knives...
12.4 Jointer operations Correct operating position The operator must be positioned offset to the infeed table (Figure 20). Figure 21 Direction of Grain Avoid feeding work into the jointer against the grain (Figure 22). This may result in chipped and splintered edges.
To edge: Several passes may be required to achieve full bevel. 1. Make sure the fence is set to 90°. Double check it with a square. 2. Inspect stock soundness grain direction (refer to Direction of Grain on previous page). Figure 25 12.5 Planer operations Depth of Cut...
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Stand on the front side of the machine. Boards longer than 24” should have additional support from free standing material stands. These can be purchased from JET – Stock # 709209. See sect. 15.0, Optional Accessories.
4. Lay the stone on the infeed table. 13.0 Maintenance 5. Lower the infeed table and turn the cutterhead by turning the cutterhead pulley. The infeed 13.1 Blade Care table height is set properly when the stone's surface is flush with the knife bevel. Blades are extremely sharp! 6.
16.0 Troubleshooting the JJP-8BT 16.1 Performance Troubleshooting – Jointer Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Finished stock is Align cutterhead knives with outfeed concave on back end. Knife is higher than outfeed table. table. See sect. 11.1, Cutterhead Knife Adjustment. Finished stock is Align cutterhead knives with outfeed concave on front end.
16.2 Performance Troubleshooting – Planer Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Snipe Inadequate support of long boards. Support long boards with extension rollers. Dull knives. Sharpen knives. Note: Snipe can be minimized but not Lumber not butted properly. Butt end to end each piece of stock as eliminated they pass through.
16.3 Mechanical Troubleshooting – Planer/Jointer Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Machine will No incoming 1. Verify unit is connected to power and Start/Stop switch is in the not start/ power. Start position (see sect. 10.1, Power). restart or 2. Verify unit is connected to power. Set the Start/Stop switch to the repeatedly Stop position, depress and release the reset switch, then reset the trips circuit...
17.1.1 Jointer/Planer – Parts List Note: Parts without part numbers are for reference only and cannot be purchased individually. Index No. Part No. Description Size 1 ....JJP8BT-1 ....Chain Support Bracket................... 1 2 ....JJP8BT-2 ....Sprocket......................1 3 ....
....JJP10BT-HP ..... Hardware Package ..................* Items with asterisk are included in JJP10BT-HP (Hardware Package). This item is an optional accessory. To order, call our service department at 1-800-274-6848 and request Stand for JJP-8BT, stock number # 707402. 17.2.2 Jointer/Planer Stand – Exploded View...
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