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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

15-inch Vari-Speed Drill Press

Models: J-A3816, J-A5816, J- A5818

Model J-A3816 Model J-A5816

For models with serial no. 11110696 and higher

WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing), Inc.

427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086

Part No. M-354500

Ph.: 800-274-6848

Revision D 11/2013

www.jettools.com

Summary of Contents for J- A5818

Page 1: ...16 J A5816 J A5818 Model J A3816 Model J A5816 For models with serial no 11110696 and higher WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Part No M 354500 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision D 11 2013 www jettools com Copyright 2013 Walter Meier Manufacturing Inc ...

Page 2: ...mation JET Wilton and Powermatic are consistently adding new products For complete up to date product information check with your local distributor or visit the JET Wilton or Powermatic website How State Law Applies This warranty gives you specific legal rights subject to applicable state law Limitations on This Warranty JET WILTON AND POWERMATIC LIMIT ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE L...

Page 3: ...cal 13 115 Volt Operation 13 230 Volt Operation 13 Permanently Connected Tools 13 Grounding Instructions 14 Extension Cords 14 Troubleshooting 15 Parts 15 Parts List Head Models J A5816 and J A5818 16 Exploded View Head Models J A5816 and J A5818 18 Parts List Head Model J A3816 19 Exploded View Head Model J A3816 21 Parts List Base Floor Models J A3816 J A5816 and J A5818 22 Exploded View Base Fl...

Page 4: ...to do a job for which it was not designed The right tool will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed 14 Use 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 product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power a...

Page 5: ...osition before connecting the machine to the power supply 29 Make certain the machine is properly grounded 30 Give your work undivided attention Looking around carrying on a conversation and horse play are careless acts that can result in serious injury 31 The operator should not wear gloves when operating the machine 32 All doors should be closed all panels replaced and other safety guards should...

Page 6: ... Keep hands in sight Do not put hands or fingers around on or below any rotating cutting tools Leather safety gloves should be used when handling any sharp objects or cutting tools See Figure A 6 Always wear protective eye wear when operating servicing or adjusting machinery Eyewear shall be impact resistant protective safety glasses with side shields complying with ANSI Z87 1 specifications Use o...

Page 7: ...440V Prewired 115V Prewired 115V Prewired 220V Spindle speeds rpm 400 to 5 000rpm 400 to 5 000 rpm 400 to 5 000 rpm Capacities Cast iron up to 5 8 in up to 5 8 in up to 5 8 in Steel up to 1 2 in up to 1 2 in up to 1 2 in Work Table Weight Cpcty 90 lbs 90 lbs 90 lbs Drills to center 15 in 15 in 15 in Quill diameter 2 1 4 in 2 1 4 in 2 1 4 in Quill travel 6 in 6 in 6 in Spindle taper 2 Morse Taper 2...

Page 8: ...g holes The drill press should be level and rest solidly on the floor Place shims under the four mounting holes in the base as required to level the drill press Assembly The Drill Press is shipped with the head in lowered position Follow these instructions to assemble 1 Figure 2 Loosen locking handle on head and raise the head toward the top of the column NOTE Use an assistant to help raise the he...

Page 9: ...any protective grease with solvent After cleaning lubricate the base table and column with a light coating of medium weight machine oil Repeat at six months intervals Internal parts of the drill press are lubricated at the factory No further lubrication is required at the time of installation Electrical Connection Refer to the Wiring Diagram section for wiring information Connection to electrical ...

Page 10: ...til making certain the workpiece is held down securely 5 BEFORE turning the speed control handwheel in either direction 6 Point of operation protection is required for maximum safety This remains the responsibility of the user purchaser since conditions differ between jobs 7 Make sure the drill is secured in the spindle or check before attempting to use the drill press 8 Make sure the spindle tape...

Page 11: ...tion and expo sure to potentially lethal voltage levels 1 Start drill press Set speed control to highest speed Stop drill press 2 Disconnect electrical power to drill press 3 Remove head cover 4 Remove belt With speed control setting at the highest speed the belt should be loose enough to remove 5 Install the replacement belt Install the head cover 6 Connect electrical power to the drill press 7 O...

Page 12: ...secured to the floor will cause the drill press to become unstable and tip over resulting in injury and or damage to the machine The radial position of the drill head can be changed to accommodate the drilling of a hole that may be offset from the center of the table Reposition the drill head by loosening the locking handles and swinging the drill head to the desired position Then retighten the lo...

Page 13: ...ing instructions must be followed 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 The JET drill press motor has four numbered leads that are factory connected for 115V operation as shown in A For 230V operation reconnect the leads as shown in B 3 The 115V attachment plug C supplied with the drill press must be replaced with a UL listed plug suitable for 230V operation D Contact your local Authori...

Page 14: ...ied electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Use only three wire extension cords that have three prong grounding plugs and three pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately Extension Cords Make sure your extension cord is in good condi...

Page 15: ...that all T slot hold downs are tight and that table lock and drill head bolts are tight Check spindle speed recommendations Reduce speed if necessary Reduce feed rate Use cutting fluid or change to proper fluid or coolant for material being drilled Check for proper angles and reliefs Regrind to proper geometry Motor overheating Electrical circuit fault Oversize drill Excessive feed No cutting flui...

Page 16: ...ylon Nut 1 27 9135311 Lock Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 28 J 5041050 Speed Change Housing 1 29 9127731 Socket Set Screw 5 16 18 x 5 16 1 30 5024541 Head Lock Plain Side 1 31 1000772 Lock Nut Assembly 1 32 5041071 Speed Change Shaft 1 33 9053661 Retainer 1 34 5041201 Bearing Spacer 1 35 9100321 Bearing 2 36 9070291 Knob 3 37 5053000 Spoke 3 38 J 5507827 Feed Shaft Assembly 1 39 5513378 Hi Lo Speed Direction ...

Page 17: ...ED Display 3 Ph 70B 5513520 Screw Locking 2 72 9056771 Hex Jam Nut 3 8 16 1 75 J 5041000 Head Casting 1 76 J 5518172 Left Mounting Plate 1 77 9052831 Socket Set Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 78 TS 0267101 Socket Set Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 2 80 9052971 Socket Set Screw 5 16 18 x 5 16 1 81 5034111 Hand Wheel 1 82 5513737 Shaft speed change lever 1 86 9129051 Hex Nut 7 16 14 1 87 5041470 Collar 1 88 9128071 Hex H...

Page 18: ...18 Exploded View Head Models J A5816 and J A5818 ...

Page 19: ...w 1 4 20 x 5 16 2 28 5518160 Cover Plate 1 29 9127731 Socket Set Screw 5 16 18 x 5 16 1 30 5024541 Head Lock Plain Side 1 31 1000772 Lock Nut Assembly 1 33 9053661 Retainer 1 34 5041201 Bearing Spacer 1 35 9100321 Bearing 2 36 9070291 Knob 3 37 J 5053000 Spoke 3 38 J 5507827 Feed Shaft Assembly 1 40 5053100A Rod Graduated 1 41 9056381 Jam Nut 5 8 11 3 41 1 9056381A Nut M10xP1 5 Spring Washer M10 1...

Page 20: ... Collar 1 88 9128071 Hex Head Cap Screw 7 16 14 x 3 1 2 1 89 1 J 5032560 1 Motor Mounting Bracket Serial no 11110696 and higher 1 94 9055281 Rubber Washer 4 96 5507505 Return Spring Bracket 1 97 5507507 Drift Pin 1 98 5507506 Switch Mounting Plate 1 99 5507527A Quill Assembly see Note 1 100 J 5507812 Motor 1 PH 115 220 1725 RPM 60 Hz 1 J 5514604 Motor 1PH 115 220 1725 RPM 50 Hz 1 J 5507813 Motor 3...

Page 21: ...21 Exploded View Head Model J A3816 ...

Page 22: ...rd Column 1 5511850 Short Column 1 10 J 5507511 Flange Base Column 1 11 5630771 HHCS 1 2 12 x 1 1 2 4 12 J 5507571 Cover Plate 1 13 5507570 Bushing 1 14 5507513 Worm Table Raiser 1 15 5507514 Gear Table Raiser 1 16 5507515 Shaft Table Raiser 1 17 5507516 C Ring Table Raiser 2 18 TS 0050051 SHCS 1 4 x 1 4 19 5507518 Socket Head Set Screw 5 16 18 x 3 8 1 20 J 5507519 Crank Table Raiser 1 21 5507520 ...

Page 23: ...23 Exploded View Base Floor Models J A3816 J A5816 and J A5818 ...

Page 24: ...24 Walter Meier Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Phone 800 274 6848 www jettools com ...

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