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Ironwood JT400  |  User Manual

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5.0 Safety

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Like all power equipment, there is danger associated with the 
Ironwood JT400. Use caution and follow all safety instructions. 
Take every precaution to protect yourself, others around you, and 
the machine itself from improper use. Safety is a combination of 
common sense, training, and being alert at all times while operating 
your machine. If instructions, warnings, and cautions are not 
followed, serious personal injury or death may occur.

EYE PROTECTION:

 Always wear approved safety glasses or a face 

shield when operating this machine. Only use eye protection that 
meets or exceeds the standards of the American National Standards 
Institute (ANSI). 

EAR PROTECTION:

 Always wear ear protection during machine 

operation.

DRESS CODE:

 Do not wear loose clothing, neckties, jewelry, or 

gloves that can get caught in moving parts. Confine long hair and 
keep sleeves above the elbow.

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING:

 Your machine must be electrically 

grounded. If a cord and plug are used, make certain the machine is 
properly grounded. Follow the grounding procedure indicated by the 
National Electric Code and local regulating authorities. 

GUARDS:

  Make certain that machine guards are in place and in 

good working order. The machine should never be operated without 
safety guards in place.

TOOLING AND ACCESSORIES:

 Use only recommended 

tooling and accessories. Improper tooling and accessories may 
cause personal injury or damage your machine. Always run at the 
correct speed and feed rate. Never force a tool or accessory to 
perform a job for which it was not designed. Maintain your tools 
and accessories. Knives should be sharpened and cleaned for 
safe, optimal performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and 
changing tooling and accessories. 

POWER:

 Make sure that the starter is in an OFF position before 

connecting power to the machine. 

Make certain the machine is either unplugged or electrically 
disconnected and locked out when performing all maintenance, 
cleaning, or machine adjustments. Never leave the machine running 
unattended. Always turn the power off and stay by the machine until 
the cutterhead comes to a complete stop. 

HOUSEKEEPING:

 Before turning on the machine, remove all extra 

items on or around the machine. Keep the work area clean and free 
of scrap material, sawdust and other debris to minimize the danger 
of slipping. Use compressed air or a brush to remove chips or 
debris. NEVER use your hands.   

Summary of Contents for JT400

Page 1: ...ance cutterhead maintenance blade care periodic maintenance troubleshooting electrical print facility preparation connect to power safety delivery and installation inspection pre operation cleaning as...

Page 2: ...e Machine from Pallet 3 6 Level 3 7 Pre Operation Cleaning 4 0 Connect to Power 11 5 0 Safety 12 6 0 Assembly 13 6 1 Fence Assembly 6 2 Dust Collection Manifold 6 3 Cutterhead Guard 7 0 Operation and...

Page 3: ...on the metallic plate Machine information plate Stiles Technical Support 616 698 6615 Stiles Parts 800 PARTS 80 800 727 8780 Website www stilesmachinery com ironwood jt400 Machine Model_______________...

Page 4: ...mm Fence Size 47 x 5 5 1 195mm x 140mm Fence Tilt 45 degrees Positive Stops 45 90 135 degrees Cutterhead Speed 5 000 rpm Number of Knives 60 Cutterhead Insert Size 30mm x 12mm x 1 5mm Cutting Circle 5...

Page 5: ...achinery immediately for replacements Label 1 Safety Rules LABEL NO 1 WARNING Never use the JT400 for purposes other than its intended use Do not modify or remove any guards or other safety features I...

Page 6: ...vary depending on length of material to be cut 2 3 Power WARNING A licensed electrician must connect the JT400 to the building power source Do not use extension cords Be sure that the electrical curre...

Page 7: ...ck or fork lift to move the machine on its pallet as close to its final position as possible If you do not intend to install the machine immediately after delivery store it in a protected cool and dry...

Page 8: ...ers to ensure all tools hardware and accessories are included The tool kit should contain the following items 1 4 piece open end wrench set 2 4mm 5mm 6mm and 8mm short handle Allen wrenches 3 5mm long...

Page 9: ...bolts that secure the machine to the pallet at the interior corners 2 Lift the machine from the pallet by one of 3 methods a Team lift b Slide machine onto forks of fork lift c With a fork lift or cr...

Page 10: ...ot use gasoline or other petroleum based solvents There is a risk of explosion and burning if these products are used Serious personal injury may occur The machine is shipped with protective paper on...

Page 11: ...power switch is off Proper wiring inside terminal box To connect power source to the machine 1 Remove the two screws and remove the terminal box cover 2 Remove the clear plastic insulator that covers...

Page 12: ...c Code and local regulating authorities GUARDS Make certain that machine guards are in place and in good working order The machine should never be operated without safety guards in place TOOLING AND A...

Page 13: ...mbly to the machine body at the two holes using the provided cap screws and lock washers Fence Cap screw and lock washer Hole locations 6 2 Dust Collection Manifold PARTS REQUIRED Dust collection mani...

Page 14: ...ng away guard The interchangeable cutterhead guard protects your hands and helps guide the cut There are two styles of guards available on the JT400 jointer The fold away guard comes standard with the...

Page 15: ...s on the threaded rods in place They keep the belt cover from bending during tightening 2 Loosen the lower hex nut on the motor base with an Allen wrench 3 Turn the top hex nut clockwise until proper...

Page 16: ...o high the finished surface of the workpiece will be curved Work Piece Infeed Table WRONG Outfeed Table Cutter Head If the outfeed table is too low the work will be gouged or sniped at the end of the...

Page 17: ...onfirm table height To check table height 1 Place a straight edge on the infeed table and over a knife tip on the cutterhead Be careful not to damage the carbide inserts Verify blade height with strai...

Page 18: ...e surface 4 If the angle is not 45 degrees loosen the hex nut on the stop screw 5 Turn the stop screw until the fence is flush with the protractor 6 Tighten the hex nut 7 Tighten the lock handle Step...

Page 19: ...t is entirely fed through the machine press the Off button Wait until the cutterhead has completely stopped before removing material Attempted removal while cutterhead is turning may cause kickback To...

Page 20: ...e pressure prevents the jointer from flattening the workpiece so it remains warped curved or cupped Jointing Short or Thin Workpieces Always use a push block to prevent injury when jointing short or t...

Page 21: ...n and dry them 8 2 Inspection FEATURE INTERVAL SITUATION Cutterhead Daily Belt Every week for the first 3 months and monthly thereafter Emergency stop Daily by functional test Safety guard Daily Elect...

Page 22: ...damage and replace as necessary 8 5 Periodic Maintenance It is important to clean the inside of the machine daily to help ensure long machine life and superior performance Take care to prevent dust fr...

Page 23: ...ctions in wood Cut with the grain whenever possible Replace inserts Use slower rate of feed Make shallower cuts Inspect wood closely for imperfections use different piece of wood if necessary Fuzzy gr...

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