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Troubleshooting
Trouble Possible
Cause
Remedy
Edge splits off on
cross grain cut.
1. Characteristic of this type of cut.
1. Make cross grain cuts first, then
finish cut with the grain. Use scrap
block to support end of cut.
Raised areas on
shaped edge.
1. Variation of pressure holding work
against cutter.
1. Hold work firmly against table and
fence. Use hold-downs and push
sticks.
Work pulled from
hand.
1. Feeding in wrong direction.
1. Always feed work against the
rotation of the cutterhead.
Depth of cut not
uniform.
1. Fence
misalignment.
2. Side pressure not uniform.
1. Align
outfeed
fence.
2. Use hold-downs; keep constant
pressure against fence and use
push sticks.
Work burns.
1. Cutting too deep on one pass.
2. Forcing
work.
1. On hardwoods take light cuts; attain
full depth with several passes.
2. Feed work slowly and steadily.
Cut height not
uniform.
1. Variation in pressure holding work
to table.
1. Keep pressure uniform throughout
pass. Use hold-downs. Make pass
slowly and steadily. Keep work
under cutter whenever possible.
Cuts not smooth.
1. Wrong
R.P.M.
2. Feed too fast.
3. Working against the grain.
4. Cutting too deep on one pass.
1. Use faster speed.
2. Slow feed speed.
3. Work with the grain whenever
possible.
4. Take several passes on very deep
cuts.
Spindle does not
raise freely.
1. Shaper dust and dirt in raising
mechanism.
1. Brush or blow out loose dust and
dirt.
Parts
Ordering 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, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. Having the Model Number and
Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.
Non-proprietary parts, such as fasteners, can be found at local hardware stores, or may be ordered from
JET. Some parts are shown for reference only, and may not be available individually.
