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OWNER'S MANUAL

JWP-12DX 12-1/2” Deluxe Wood Planer

JET EQUIPMENT & TOOLS, INC.

P.O. BOX 1349

Phone:253-351-6000

A WMH Company

Auburn, WA 98071-1349

Fax: 1-800-274-6840

www.jettools.com

e-mail [email protected]

M-708521 03/01

Summary of Contents for JWP-12DX

Page 1: ... MANUAL JWP 12DX 12 1 2 Deluxe Wood Planer JET EQUIPMENT TOOLS INC P O BOX 1349 Phone 253 351 6000 A WMH Company Auburn WA 98071 1349 Fax 1 800 274 6840 www jettools com e mail jet jettools com M 708521 03 01 ...

Page 2: ...aintenance 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...

Page 3: ...nches invite accidents DO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain Keep work area well lighted KEEP CHILDREN AWAY All visitors should be kept safe distance from the work area MAKE THE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys DON T FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for wh...

Page 4: ...ged 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 a blade or cutter against the directio...

Page 5: ...minal Check with a qualified 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 pong grounding plugs and three pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately This tool is intended for use on a cir...

Page 6: ...distributor should you require parts or service Parts are also available directly from JET by calling 1 800 274 6848 Now that you have purchased a planer it is a good time to consider a dust collection system See your local JET distributor for the complete line of dust collectors and the full line of JET Dust Collector Hoses and Accessories Customize your installation and obtain maximum performanc...

Page 7: ...1 Cross Point Flat Blade Combination Screwdriver 1 4mm Hex Wrench 1 5mm Hex Wrench 1 6mm Hex Wrench Optional Accessories Available 708500 Dust Hood with 4 Hose Adapter 708523 Stand 708813 Double Edged Knives Assembly 1 Remove any packing material from in and around the planer 2 Attach the handle assembly A Fig 1 to the planer with one 6mm x 16 hex socket cap screw B Fig 1 and one 6mm lock washer 3...

Page 8: ...the planer to tip over during operation Follow these instructions if the planer is not going to be used with the optional JET stand If you purchased a JET stand 708523 follow those instructions now 1 Measure and mark location for holes to be drilled as per the diagram in Figure 4 2 Drill four holes with a 3 8 drill bit 3 Move the planer into position over the holes 4 Attach the planer to the workb...

Page 9: ... setting to start 5 One full clockwise revolution of the handle assembly B Fig 6 will lower the depth of cut approximately 5 64 6 First cuts should be very shallow You may wish to make several passes shallower than 5 64 Planing Warped Wood WARNING Do not attempt to plane a board which is warped along its length A warped board can jam itself against the cutterhead knives resulting in kickback and o...

Page 10: ...along the entire length of a board WARNING Never attempt to plane second hand lumber painted or varnished wood plywood or particle board These materials will damage planer knives Failure to comply may cause serious injury Make sure to inspect each board before attempting to plane it Do not attempt to plane second hand lumber with nails below the surface painted wood plywood hardboard wood with a g...

Page 11: ...r If the planer knives touched the board plane the board and immediately turn off the planer Do not move the cutterhead If the planer knives did not touch the board very slowly lower the cutterhead until the planer knives touch the board Plane the board and immediately turn off the planer 4 Measure the thickness of the planed board If the scale pointer A Fig 11 does not match the thickness of the ...

Page 12: ...5 Store the wood gauge for future use Removing and Installing Planer Knives WARNING Disconnect the planer from the power source before making any repair or adjustment Planer knives are extremely sharp Handle with care to avoid injury Failure to comply may cause serious injury CAUTION Both planer knives must be sharpened at the same time Sharpening only one may throw the cutterhead out of balance a...

Page 13: ... the cutterhead and check for proper knife depth 5 Tighten the screw at this end of the knife 6 Tighten remaining screws firmly to a torque of 50 in lbs See Fig 14 7 Rotate the cutterhead and install the second knife 8 Install the chip guard Carbon Brush Maintenance The JWP 12DX has two brushes that require periodic inspection and occasional replacement If the motor is running properly the brushes...

Page 14: ...move the elevating hand wheel assembly and the top and side cover assembly Leadscrews B Fig 18 Apply a light coat of 2 lithium tube grease along the entire length of both leadscrews Columns C Fig 18 Apply a light coat of 2 lithium tube grease to all four columns upon which the cutterhead slides up and down Wipe away excess grease Feed Rollers Carefully place the planer on its side and apply a drop...

Page 15: ...ng time Brush off and blow out all the sawdust and chips inside the planer Inspect the feed rollers on either side of the cutterhead for any impacted wood chips Wipe the rollers with a damp rag and then dry Every five hours of running time Repeat the previous steps Clean pitch from the cutterhead Wax the cutterhead and table Inspect both planer knives If needed sharpen or replace Lubricate the two...

Page 16: ...ce of feed rollers are dirty Clean feed rollers with a cloth and mild cleaner Uneven Depth of Cut Side to Side Cutterhead knife projection not uniform Adjust knives Head Difficult to Adjust Lack of lubrication on corner posts and screws Lubricate corner posts and screws Board Thickness Doesn t Match Depth Scale Depth scale incorrect Adjust depth scale Machine Won t Start Not plugged in Check power...

Page 17: ...17 Head Assembly ...

Page 18: ...nife 2 24 PG150002 Upper Frame 1 25 TS 1532022 Cross Point Pan Head Screw M4 8 4 26 TS 1550021 Flat Washer M4 3 27 JWP12 321 Pulley Guard 1 28 BB 6202ZZ Ball Bearing 1 29 JWP12 307 C Clip 1 30 PG010029 Indicator 1 31 5JI M01 Wire Clip 1 32 JWP12 316 Spring 3 33 JWP12 315 Roller Bracket 4 34 JWP12 317 Bracket Plate 4 35 TS 1533032 Cross Point Pan Head Screw M5 10 8 36 JWP12 314 Rubber Roller 2 37 J...

Page 19: ...19 Index Part No No Description Size Qty 54 PG060010 Handle 2 55 PG010036 Spring 1 PG010048K Knife Gauge Assembly not shown 1 JWP12 AP Accessory Package 1 ...

Page 20: ...20 Motor Assembly ...

Page 21: ...ar 33T 1 25 JWP12 127 Shaft 1 26 BB 6202Z Ball Bearing 1 27 JWP12 129 Double Round End Key 4 x 4 x 10 1 28 JWP12 130 C Clip 2 29 BB 6002Z Ball Bearing 1 30 JWP12 132 Chain Sprocket 1 31 JWP12 133 Cover 1 32 JWP12 138 Dust Guard Plug 1 33 JWP12 134 Switch Box 1 34 JWP12 141 Electrical Wire Clamp 1 35 JWP12 142 Self Tapping Screw M4 x 16 4 36 JWP12 154 R Type Pin 3 37 JWP12 140 Cord Guide 1 38 JWP12...

Page 22: ...22 Table Assembly ...

Page 23: ... 25 4 15 TS 1504041 Hex Nut M6 4 16 PG150001 Extension Table 2 PG150001A Extension Table Assembly 17 PG021001 Bed 1 18 HA280100 Hex Socket Cap Screw Washer M8 P1 25 20 4 19 HA180303 Cross Point Pan Head Screw M4 1 59 8 20 5FF L18 Spring Pin 6 20 4 21 PGM B05 Pad 1 22 TS 1534032 Cross Point Pan Head Screw M6 10 4 23 JWP12 206 Guide Plate 2 24 PGM B06 Column 4 25 PG010019 Spring Plate 4 26 PGM B07 L...

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