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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 

13-inch Portable Thickness Planer

Model JWP-13BT 

JET 

427 New Sanford Road 
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 

Part No. M-722130

 

Ph.: 800-274-6848 

Edition 1  12/2018 

www.jettools.com 

Copyright © 2018 JET 

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Summary of Contents for JWP-13BT

Page 1: ...Parts Manual 13 inch Portable Thickness Planer Model JWP 13BT JET 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Part No M 722130 Ph 800 274 6848 Edition 1 12 2018 www jettools com Copyright 2018 JET This pdf document is bookmarked ...

Page 2: ...ance purposes use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately after completion of maintenance 14 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 othe...

Page 3: ...r pass 42 Keep knives sharp for best results and safer operation Rotate for a fresh edge or replace as needed 43 Plane in the direction of the board s grain Planing against the grain can result in tear out and splintering of the wood and increase risk of kickback Do not plane end grain 44 Check feed rollers before use for chips and sawdust lodged between any of the components If the rollers are no...

Page 4: ... 9 3 Start stop 12 9 4 Circuit breaker reset 12 9 5 Feed rate 12 9 6 Planing warped wood 12 9 7 Grain direction 12 9 8 Knots and trouble spots 13 9 9 Snipe 13 9 10 Ridges 13 9 11 Planing rough lumber 13 9 12 Planing glued up boards 13 10 0 User maintenance 14 10 1 General cleaning 14 10 2 Feed roller inspection 14 10 3 Commutator brush inspection 14 10 4 Lubrication 14 10 5 Thickness scale calibra...

Page 5: ...rdance with the instructions set forth in this document If there are questions or comments please contact your local supplier or JET JET can also be reached at our web site www jettools com Retain this manual for future reference If the machine transfers ownership the manual should accompany it Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or operation Failure t...

Page 6: ...in 240 mm Head movement per one revolution of handle 1 16 in 1 6 mm Feed rate 18 and 26 FPM Thickness gauge stops 1 8 1 4 3 8 1 2 3 4 1 in Cutterhead and feed rollers Number of cutterhead rows 6 Knife style Two edged HSS inserts Knife inserts number of 26 Knife inserts size LxW 1 3 32 x 19 32 in 28 x 15 mm Cutterhead speed no load 10 000 RPM Cutterhead diameter 2 in 46 mm Dimensions Dust chute dia...

Page 7: ... a better estimation of the hazards and risks involved only L length W width H height FPM feet per minute CFM cubic feet per minute RPM revolutions per minute The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication but because of our policy of continuous improvement JET reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice without incurring obligations 5 1 ...

Page 8: ...ching the flats on handle base and leadscrew Secure the handle with the provided socket head cap screw using a 4mm hex wrench 6 4 Dust collection It is strongly recommended that a dust collection system be used with this planer with a minimum capacity of 500 CFM Install the dust hood using the four screws already installed at back of machine and the provided T wrench The port should angle upward a...

Page 9: ...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 Failure to comply may cause serious or fatal injury Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately 2 Gro...

Page 10: ...e Figure 4 1 allows final thickness of the workpiece to be preset This is particularly useful when multiple boards must be processed to the same final thickness Choose one of 6 stop settings from 1 8 to 1 inch Rotate thickness gauge dial to desired finish depth Lower head for each pass until the stop is contacted then make the final pass Do not force the crank handle farther when thickness gauge s...

Page 11: ...best results use shallow cuts and multiple passes Excessive depth of cut can place additional strain upon the motor 2 Use shallower cuts on wider workpieces 3 A thickness planer works best when the lumber has at least one flat surface Use a jointer to create a flat surface If this is not possible make several passes of the same surface through the planer until it is flat Then flip the material ove...

Page 12: ...o desired rate of 18 or 26 feet per minute while planer is operating Only move feed rate selector while planer is running Moving selector with planer stopped will cause stress to roller gear engagement at start up resulting in possible damage to gear system 9 6 Planing warped wood Do not attempt to plane a board which is warped along its length A warped board can jam itself against the cutterhead ...

Page 13: ...be avoided cut the material longer than needed and trim the ends after planing 9 10 Ridges Damaged or nicked knives can leave ridges along the length of a board Always inspect each board carefully 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 glue bead or any material other than solid wood Do not att...

Page 14: ...fer to Figure 8 4 3 Insert 4mm hex wrench through hole and into recess Use this wrench to rotate cutterhead and rollers during the inspection process 4 Inspect both rollers for sawdust and wood chips To remove sawdust or wood chips first use a soft brush If chips or dust remain use a soft cloth with a mild cleaner Do not touch feed rollers with sharp or abrasive objects or use harsh solvents Keep ...

Page 15: ...ing grease to the chain Turn the crank handle a few times to spread the grease then wipe off any excess Figure 10 3 head elevating chain 10 5 Thickness scale calibration If the thickness scale becomes inaccurate after extended use plane a board and carefully measure its thickness If the scale does not match this measurement loosen the two screws on the cursor see Figure 4 1 and adjust the cursor a...

Page 16: ... a board making several passes top and bottom until the final pass is taken with the head lowered to the thickness gauge stop 4 Carefully measure the board thickness using a calipers If it measures 1 inch the gauge is correct check the accuracy of the cursor and adjust if needed If the board thickness is not 1 inch proceed as follows 5 Remove side panel refer to Figure 10 4 6 Back off the hex nut ...

Page 17: ...too fast or cutting too deeply Select lower feed rate or shallower depth of cut Drive belt is loose stretched Replace belt Motor brush failure Inspect and replace brushes if needed Snipe Dull knife inserts Rotate or replace knife inserts Inadequate support of long boards Use an assistant or roller stand to support long workpieces Lumber is not butted properly Butt each piece of stock end to end as...

Page 18: ...cate posts and lead screws Head cannot be lowered Thickness gauge is preventing further movement Reset thickness gauge dial setting Buildup of debris on leadscrews and or columns Clean affected areas and re grease Board thickness doesn t match thickness scale Thickness scale out of adjustment Recalibrate thickness scale cursor and make test cuts Chain keeps coming off sprocket s Chain or sprocket ...

Page 19: ...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 ...

Page 20: ...20 12 1 1 Base Assembly Exploded View ...

Page 21: ...de Bar 1 29 2 F009871 Socket Head Button Screw M3x10 4 29 3 JWP13BT 1293 Surface Plate 1 29 4 JWP13BT 1294 Table 1 29 5 JWP13BT 1295 Left Side Bar 1 30 JWP13BT 130 Chain 1 31 TS 1505041 Socket Head Cap Screw M10 1 5x30 4 32 JWP13BT 132 Base Left 1 33 JWP13BT 133 Side Cover Left 1 34 JET 92 JET Logo with 3M Adhesive 92x38mm 1 35 JWP13BT 135 Plate 2 JWP13BT ETA Extension Table Assembly item 27 36 37...

Page 22: ...22 12 2 1 Head Assembly Exploded View ...

Page 23: ...et Head Cap Screw M5 0 8Px35 2 30 TS 1502101 Socket Head Cap Screw M5 0 8Px45 2 31 JWP13BT 231 Cover 1 32 F009923 Socket Head Button Screw M4 0 7Px6 1 33 TS 1522021 Set Screw M5 0 8Px8 4 34 JWP13BT 234 Nut Includes 85 89 2 35 JWP13BT 235 Chip Deflector 1 36 JWP13BT 236 Deflector Cover 1 37 JWP13BT 237 Block 4 38 JWP13BT 238 Spring 4 39 JWP13BT 239 Plate 4 40 JWP13BT 240 Outfeed Roller 1 41 JWP13BT...

Page 24: ...hort 1 75 TS 2245202 Socket Head Button Screw M5 0 8x20 2 76 JWP13BT 276 Belt 140J 6 1 77 JWP13BT 277 Shaft 1 78 TS 2361051 Lock Washer M5 2 79 JWP13BT 279 Bolt Special 45L 2 80 TS 2244102 Socket Head Button Screw M4 0 7Px10 2 81 TS 1550021 Flat Washer M4 2 82 TS 1550021 Flat Washer M4 1 83 F009871 Socket Head Button Screw M3 0 5x10 1 84 TS 2244202 Socket Head Button Screw M4 0 7Px20 2 85 TS 02670...

Page 25: ...itch Plate 1 6 JWP13BT269 06 Machine Screw M5 0 8x12 5 7 JWL1442 118 Switch 1 JWL1442 118 1 Safety Key 1 8 JWP13BT269 08 Motor Pulley 1 9 JWP13BT269 09 Flat Washer M5 2 10 JWP13BT269 10 Lock Washer M5 2 11 TS 2245162 Socket Round Head Screw M5 0 8Px16 1 12 JWP13BT269 12 Machine Screw M5 0 8Px35 1 13 JWP13BT269 13 Power Cable 1 14 JWP13BT269 14 Strain Relief 6P3 4 1 15 JWP13BT269 15 Wire Overload t...

Page 26: ... Gear 12t 1 2 BB 6203ZZ Ball Bearing 6203ZZ 2 3 TS 2245102 Socket Head Button Screw M5 0 8x10 3 4 JWP13BT244 04 Cutterhead 1 5 JWP13BT244 05 Bearing Seat 1 6 JWP13BT244 06 Spindle Pulley 1 7 JWP13BT244 07 Nut LH M16 2 0P 1 8 722131 Knife Insert set of 10 26 total 9 JWP13BT244 09 Knife Insert Screw 52 10 JWP13BT244 10 Allen Wrench T Handle 3mm 1 11 KF2R5512 Flat Key Dbl Rd Hd 5x5x12 mm 1 ...

Page 27: ...27 13 0 Electrical Connections for JWP 13BT White Green Black White Black SWITCH Motor White LINE LOAD Overload Protector Green Black ...

Page 28: ...itional action needed JET has Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1 800 274 6846 or use the Service Center Locator on the JET website More Information JET is constantly adding new products For complete up to date product information check with your local distributor or visit the JET website How State Law App...

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