EQUIPMENT & TOOLS OPERATOR'S MANUAL JWP-15CS Planer JET EQUIPMENT & TOOLS, INC. A WMH Company P.O. BOX 1349 Auburn, WA 98071-1349 253-351-6000 Fax 253-939-8001 M-708529 7/98 Important Information 2YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY JET offers a two-year limited warranty on this product REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts for this tool are available directly form JET Equipment & Tools. To place an order, call 1-800-274-6848. Please have the following information ready: 1. Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card number 2. Expiration date 3. Part number listed within this manual 4. Shipping address other than a Post Office box. REPLACEMENT PART WARRANTY JET Equipment & Tools makes every effort to assure that parts meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaser of our parts that each such part(s) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. PROOF OF PURCHASE Please retain your dated sales receipt as proof of purchase to validate the warranty period. LIMITED TOOL AND EQUIPMENT WARRANTY JET makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and workmanship as follows: 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON THIS JET PRODUCT. Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities or to a lack of maintenance. JET LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MECHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. JET SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERY OR FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to an authorized service station designated by our Auburn office. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, JET will either repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price, if we cannot readily and quickly provide a repair or replacement, if you are willing to accept such refund. JET will return repaired product or replacement at JET's expense, but if it is determined there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of JET's warranty, then the user must bear the cost of storing and returning the product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you have other rights, which vary, from state to state. JET Equipment & Tools P.O. Box 1349, Auburn, WA 98071-1349 (253)351-6000 WARNING Read and understand the entire instruction manual before attempting assembly or operation. This planer is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a planer, do not use until proper training and knowledge has been obtained. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on. DON'T USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keeps work area well lighted. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from the work area. MAKE THE WORKSHOP KIDPROOF with padlocks, master swatches, or by removing starter keys. DON'T FORCE THE MACHINE. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. USE THE RIGHT MACHINE. Don't force a machine or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your machine will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in the line voltage resulting in power loss and overheating. For runs up to 25', use a 14 AWG gauge or heavier cord. For runs up to 50', use a 12 AWG or heavier cord. Runs over 50' are not recommended. Remember, the smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry, which may get caught, in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust masks if the cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE SERVICING. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the off position before plugging in. NEVER STAND ON A MACHINE. Serious injury could occur if the machine tipped of if the blade is unintentionally contacted. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function - check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into the cutterhead against the direction of rotation of the cutterhead only. NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop. NEVER PLANE A BOARD less than 8" in length or 1/2" thick. Specifications: JWP-15CS Stock Number 708529 Maximum Cutting Width 15" Maximum Thickness 6" Minimum Thickness Vz Full Width Depth of Cut 1/8" Minimum Planing Length 8" Number of Knives 3 Cutterhead Speed (RPM) 4,500 Cuts per Minute 13,500 Cutterhead Diameter 2-13/16" Blade Size 15"Lx1"Wx1/8"T Feed Rate (FPM) 16&20 Dust Chute Diameter 4" Overall Dimensions 28.4"Wx41.4"Hx47.85"L Motor (TEFC) 3HP, 1Ph 230V only Net Weight (approx.) 501 lbs. Shipping Weight (approx.) 536 lbs. Table of Contents Warnings 1 Specifications 2 Table of Contents 2 Contents of the Shipping Container 3 Unpacking and Cleaning 3-4 Assembly 4-5 Electrical Connections 6 Adjustments 6-13 Lubrication 13 Parts Lists and Breakdowns 14-24 Electrical Schematic 25 The specifications in this manual are given as general information and are not binding. JET Equipment and 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. Contents of the Shipping Container 2 Table Extension Assembly 1 Touch-Up Paint 1 Worm Gear Box 3 Rollers Stand 2 Roller 1 Dust Hood 1 Operator's Manual 1 Warranty Card 1 Handwheel Accessory Package 1 8/1 Omm Box Wrench 1 12/14mm Box Wrench 1 14/17mm Box Wrench 1 3mm Hex Wrench 1 4mm Hex Wrench 1 5mm Hex Wrench 1 6mm Hex Wrench 1 Handle 1 Knife Setting Gauge 1 Hardware Bag (table extension assembly) 1 Hardware Bag (dust hood assembly) 1 Hardware Bag (handwheel and roller stands assembly) Note: all tools necessary for assembly and adjustment are provided. Unpacking and Cleaning A WARNING Use caution when cleaning the cutterheadl Cutterhead knives are extremely sharp! Failure to comply may cause serious injury! 1. Finish removing the crate and the packing material from around the planer. 2. Remove the protective coating for the table, feed rolls, cutterhead, lifting handles, and columns. Remove rust protectant with a mild solvent or kerosene. Do not use acetone, gasoline, or paint thinner. These will damage painted surfaces. 3. Do not discard any packing material until the machine is set up and running properly. To prevent rust, apply paste wax to the table, and columns surface. Roller Assembly 1. Locate hardware bag containing 12 M6x20 hex socket cap bolts, (one nut, one washer, and one direction-indicating sticker used for attaching handwheel.) 2. Attach worm gear box (A, Fig. 1) to the top, right front corner of the machine with three M6x20 hex socket cap screws. 3. Attach roller stand (A, Fig. 2) to the top right rear of the machine with three M6x20 hex socket cap screws. 4. Slide end of roller (B, Fig. 2) into worm gear box, slide the other end of the roller into another roller stand (C, Fig. 2), and attach the roller stand to the top left front of the machine with three M6x20 hex socket cap screws. 5. Slide second roller (D, Fig. 2) into the roller stand. Slide remaining roller stand (E, Fig. 2) onto the roller, and attach the roller stand to the top left rear of the machine with three M6x20 hex socket cap screws. Table Extension Roller Assembly 1. Locate two boxes containing the table extension roller assemblies. Also find bag containing six M8 x 12 set screws, six M8 x 20 hex cap bolts, and six M8 washers. 2. Thread six set screws (A, Fig. 3) into the table extension rollers so that they are flush with the surface that faces the machine. 3. Attach table extension rollers to the planer table using six M8 x 20 hex cap bolts (B, Fig. 3) and six M8 flat washers. 4. Place a straight edge through the planer so tnat it lies across both table and rollers. See Fig. 4. 5. Using the hex cap bolts (A, Fig. 4) and set screws (B, Fig. 4), adjust each table extension Fig. 4 roller. The straight edge should rest evenly across the table and rollers. Electrical Switch Assembly 1. Remove two M6 x 12 (A, Fig. 5) hex socket cap screws from the left side of the planer. 2. Attach the switch box assembly (B, Fig. 5) to the side of the planer with two M6 x 12 hex socket cap screws through the switch plate (already attached to the switch box). Dust Chute Assembly 1. Attach the dust chute to the cover using three hex cap bolts, and three washers (A, Fig. 6). Attach the dust chute to the head casting with three hex socket cap screws, and three lock washers (B, Fig. 6). Knife Setting Gauge 1. Slide gauges onto both ends of the gauge bar and insert with four erings. Attaching Handwheel 1. Peel off paper backing on the direction indicator and press firmly onto the center of the handwheel hub. 2. Tap the key stock into the key slot on the worm gear shaft. 3. Slide handwheel (A. Fig. 7) onto shaft. Make sure notch in handwheel lines up with and engages key stock. 4. Fasten handwheel to the shaft with one M10 washer and one M10 hex nut (B, Fig. 7). Fig. Fig. Fig. 7 Electrical Connections The JWP-15CS planer is rated at 230V. This machine is intended for use on a circuit with an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Fig. 8. The machine must be hard wired to the electrical circuit or connected to a plug with a grounding prong that looks like the prong illustrated in Fig. 8. Make sure the tool is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter is available or should be used with this machine. If the machine must be reconnected for use on a different type of electrical circuit, the reconnection must be made by qualified service personnel; and after reconnection, the tool must comply with all local codes and ordinances. Grounding Prong /h WARNING! All electrical connections must be done by qualified service personnell Failure to comply may result in serious injury! Adjustments /L WARNING! All adjustmwnts must be made with the machine disconnected from the power source! Failure to comply may result in serious injury! Depth of Cut Adjustment Depth of cut is controlled by raising or lowering the table: 1. Loosen lock knobs (A, Fig. 9). 2. Raise or lower the table to the desired position. 3. Tighten lock knobs before operating machine. Maximum full width depth of cut is 1/8". A limiter (A, Fig. 10) is provided to restrict the depth of cut on full width planing from 3/16" to 1/8". Fig. 10 Anti-Kickback Fingers /!;¦. WARNING . Never stand directiy in front of or behind the . planer during operation! Always stand to one side or the other to avoid injury should kickback occur! Failure to comply may cause serious injury! Anti-kickback fingers (A, Fig. 11) are provided to prevent the occurrence of kickback. These fingers operate by gravity and must be inspected before each day's use for pitch or gum buildup. The fingers must operate freely and move independently for correct operation. Feed Rate Adjustment The JWP-15CS is equipped with selectable feed speed rollers that feed stock at 16 and 20 feet per minute. Always change speeds while the planer is running. To adjust speed: 1. Push speed control lever (A, Fig. 12) in fully for 20 feet per minute. 2. Pull speed control lever half way out to disengage feed rollers. 3. Pull out speed control lever fully for 16 feet per minute. Fig. 11 Adjusting Belt Tension 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. Remove the stand cover on the rear of the stand. 3. From the inside of the stand, loosen the nut.. (A, Fig. 13). 4. Raise or lower the motor plate (B, Fig. 13) by turning the nut (C, Fig. 13) until the correct tension is achieved. Correct tension has been obtained when light finger pressure causes Fig. 12 Fig. 13 1 approximately 1/4 deflection in the center span of the belts. Tighten the nut (A, Fig. 13) to hold the adjustment. Replace the stand cover. Knife Adjustment & WARNING Use extreme caution when placing hands near the cutting knives; they are very sharp and can cause severe cuts! Failure to comply may cause serious injury! CAUTION Any adjustment or replacement of knives must be done to all three knives at the same time! Failure to comply may result in an out of balance cutterhead which may lead to bearing failure! Disconnect the machine from the power source. Slightly loosen five bolts (A, Fig. 14). Carefully place knife setting gauge (B, Fig. 14) on the cutterhead as shown in (Fig. 14). When properly adjusted, the knife-edge should just contact the bottom of the center protrusion. To raise the knife, insert the hex wrench into the jacking screw (Fig. 15) on either end of the cutterhead and turn counterclockwise. To lower the knife, turn both jacking screws clockwise. With a block of scrap wood (to protect fingers and the knife), push knife into cutterhead farther than it needs to be. Final setting should always be made by raising the knife rather than lowering it. Tighten all bolts (A, Fig. 14) firmly. Repeat steps 2-6 for the other knives. Fig. 14 Knife Setting Guage Jacking Screw Fig. 15 Knife Removal and Installation /!\ WARNING knife locking screws must be firmly seated j before turning on the planer! !§aHureto comply may cause knife ejection resulting In serious injury! Disconnect the machine from the power source. To remove the knife, loosen five bolts (A, Fig. 16). Carefully remove the blade from the cutterhead by lifting straight out. A piece of scrap wood will aid removal. Insert the new knife into the cutterhead. Check for proper knife height using the knife setting gauge. Tighten the five bolts (A, Fig. 16). Fig. 16 Adjusting Feed Rollers Tension Spring The infeed and outfeed rollers are under spring tension sufficient to feed the stock uniformly through the planer without slipping. If spring tension is too loose, stock will not feed uniformly. If spring tension is too tight, it will cause damage to the stock. Tension should be adjusted equally at both ends of the roller. 1. To adjust infeed roller spring tension, turn screw (A, Fig. 17) clockwise to increase the tension and counter-clockwise to decrease the tension. Adjust equally on both ends of the roller. 2. To adjust outfeed roller spring tension, turn screw (B, Fig. 17) clockwise to increase tension and counter-clockwise to decrease tension. Adjust equally on both sides. Fig. 17 Adjusting the Outfeed and Infeed Rollers The outfeed roller, the infeed roller, the chipbreaker, and the cutterhead all use a gauge block of hardwood for adjustment. This gauge can be fashioned by following the dimensions given in (Figure 18). To check and adjust the outfeed roller: 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. Make sure the knives are adjusted properly. (See section "Knife Adjustment.") 3. Place the gauge block (A, Fig. 19) on the table directly underneath the cutterhead (B, Fig. 19). 4. Place a .02" feeler gauge (C, Fig. 19) on top of the gauge block and raise the table until the feeler gauge just touches the knife when the knife is at it's lowest point. Do not move the table any further until the roller has been adjusted. 5. Move the gauge block (A, Fig. 20) under the end of the outfeed roller. The bottom of the outfeed roller (B, Fig. 20) should just touch the top of the gauge block. 6. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen lock nut (C, Fig. 20), turn set screw (D, Fig. 20) until the feed roller just touches the gauge block. 7. Tighten lock nut (C, Fig. 20). 8. Check and adjust the opposite end of the outfeed roller by following steps 1-8. 9. Adjust the infeed roller in the same manner. Fig. 18 Fig. 19 Adjusting the Chipbreaker The chipbreaker is located on top of the planer and extends down around the front of the cutterhead. The chipbreaker raises as stock is fed through and "breaks" or "curls" the chips. The bottom of the chipbreaker must be parallel to the knives and must be .02" below the cutting circle. To adjust: 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. Make sure the knives are properly adjusted. (See section entitled "Knife Adjustment.")' 3. Place the gauge block (A, Fig. 19) on the table directly underneath the cutterhead. 4. Place a .02" feeler gauge (C, Fig. 19) on top of the gauge block and raise or lower the table until the knife just touches the feeler gauge when the knife is at it's lowest point. Do not move the table until the chipbreaker has been adjusted. 5. Move the gauge block (A, Fig. 21) underneath the chipbreaker (B, Fig. 21). The bottom of the chipbreaker should just touch the top of the gauge block. 3. If an adjustment is necessary. Remove the top cover, loosen the nut (A, Fig. 22) and turn the set screw (B, Fig. 22) until the bottom of the chipbreaker just touches the gauge block. '. Tighten nut (A, Fig. 22). J. Check opposite end of chipbreaker in the same manner. Fig. 21 Fig. 22 11 Adjusting Table Rollers The JWP-15CS has two table rollers, which aid in feeding the stock by reducing friction and turn as the stock is fed through the planer. It is not possible to give the exact dimensions on the proper height setting of the table rollers because each type of wood behaves differently. As a general rule, however, when planing rough stock, the table rollers should be set high and when planing smooth stock the table rollers should be set low. Maximum height should be .005". «The table rollers are set for average planing and parallel to the table surface. To adjust the table rollers higher or lower: 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. Lay a straight edge (A, Fig. 23) on the table rollers. 3. Loosen set screws (A, Fig. 24). 4. Raise or lower the rollers by turning eccentric bolts (B, Fig. 24). Rollers must be adjusted on the opposite end of the table in the same manner. Table rollers must always be parallel to the table. Adjusting the Cutting Head Parallel to the Table The table is set parallel to the cutterhead at the factory and no further adjustment should be necessary. However, if the planer is cutting a taper, check first to see that the knives are set properly in the cutterhead. Then, check to see that the table is set parallel to the cutterhead as follows: 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. Place the gauge block (A, Fig. 25) directly under the front edge of the head casting (B, Fig. 25). 3. Raise the table until the head casting just touches the gauge block. 4. Move the gauge block to the opposite side of the table. The distance from the table to the head casting should be the same. Fig. 25 12 Repeat steps two through four on the outfeed end of the table. [adjustments need to be made: Remove bolt (A, Fig. 26) and loosen bolt (B, Fig. 26). This allows movement of the idler sprocket assembly (C, Fig. 26) to release tension on the chain. Remove the chain from the sprocket assembly on the end of the table that must be adjusted. For example, the chain has been removed from the sprocket (A, Fig.27). Turn sprocket (A, Fig. 27) by hand to bring comer into adjustment with other three corners. Turning the sprocket clockwise will decrease the distance between the table and the head casting. Counter-clockwise rotation increases the distance. Note: This adjustment is very sensitive. It should not be necessary to turn the sprocket more than one or two teeth. After checking with the gauge block to make sure the adjustments are correct, place the chain on the sprocket, retention the idler sprocket, replace bolt (A, Fig. 26), and tighten bolt (B, Fig. 26). Fig. 26 Lubrication The gearbox oil should be changed once a year. Drain oil by removing the drain plug (A, Fig. 28). Refill gearbox with 50W-gear oil through the oil fi (B, Fig. 28). The table and four raising screws should be lubricated as required using a common grease. 13 Fig. 27 Fig. 28