Jet 505710, JAT-710 Operations & Parts Manual

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Orbital (Jitterbug) Sander

#505710, JAT-710

Operation & Parts Manual

M-505710

Edition 1

02/2015

JET

427 New Sanford Road

LaVergne, T N 37086

Ph.: 800- 274- 6848

www.jettools.com

Copyright © 2015 JET

Warranty and Service

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JET warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact
Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday.

Warranty Period
The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official JET branded
website.

• JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product. (See chart below)

• Accessories carry a limited warranty of one year from the date of receipt.

• Consumable items are defined as expendable parts or accessories expected to become inoperable within a

reasonable amount of use and are covered by a 90 day limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects.

Who is Covered

This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product from the date of delivery.

What is Covered

This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the limitations stated below. This warranty does not cover
failures due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, improper repair, alterations or
lack of maintenance. JET woodworking machinery is designed to be used with Wood. Use of these machines in the processing of
metal, plastics, or other materials outside recommended guidelines, may void the warranty. The exceptions are acrylics and other
natural items that are made specifically for wood turning.

Warrant y Limitations

Woodworking products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial or industrial purposes default to a Two Year
Warranty. Please contact Technical Service at 1-800-274-6846 for further clarification.

How to Get Technical Support
Please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846. Please note that you will be asked to provide proof of initial
purchase when calling. If a product requires further inspection, the Technical Service representative will explain and assist with

any additional 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 Applies

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, subject to applicable state law.

Limitations on This War ra nt y

JET LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS
STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
JET SHALL IN NO E VENT BE LI A B L E FOR DE A TH, INJUR IES TO PER S O NS O R PROPER TY , OR F OR INCID E NTA L ,
CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS. SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

JET sells through distributors only. The specifications listed in JET printed materials and on official JET website are given as
general information and are not binding. JET reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts,
fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever. JET
sold in Canada by JPW I ndustries, Inc.

Product Listing with Warranty Period

90 Days
1 Year – Motors; Machine Accessories; Heavy-Duty Air Tools; Pro-Duty Air Tools
2 Year – Metalworking Machinery; Electric Hoists, Electric Hoist Accessories; Woodworking Machinery used for industrial
or commercial purposes
5 Year – Woodworking Machinery
Limited Lifetime – JET Parallel clamps; VOLT Series Electric Hoists; Manual Hoists; Manual Hoist
Accessories; Shop Tools; Warehouse & Dock products; Hand Tools

NOTE: JET is a division of JPW Industries, Inc. References in this document to JET also apply to JPW Industries, Inc., or any of
its successors in interest to the JET brand.

Parts; Consumable items; Light-Duty Air Tools

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Safety warnings

General air tool warnings

1. Read and understand this entire manual
bef ore attempti ng ass emb l y or operati on .

2. Read and un derstan d all warn ings post ed on
the tool and in this m anual . Fai lure t o c ompl y
with all of th ese warni ngs may caus e seri ous
injury.

3. Replace warning labels if they become
obscured or rem o ved .

4. Do not use this tool for other than its intended
use. If used for other purposes, JET disclaims
any real or implied warranty and holds itself
harmless from any injury that may result from
that use.

5. Al ways wear app roved saf ety gl ass es or fac e
shield while using this tool. (Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they ar e not safet y glas ses.)

6. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) if the
noise exceeds safe levels.

7. Wear gloves and protective clothing if
oper ation pr oduces sparks or fl ying p articles.
Gloves shou ld be tight-fitti ng, without fr ayed
fing ers or hanging threads . Keep han ds and
body aw ay from the wor k in g area of tool.

8. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling and other construction
acti viti es c ontai ns c hem ic als know n t o c aus e
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:

• Lead from lead based paint.

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and
other m as onry prod ucts.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.

Your risk of exposure varies, depending on
how often you do this typ e of w or k. T o reduce
your e xposure to t hese chemic als, wor k in a
well-ventilated area and work with approved
safety equipmen t, such as face or dust masks
that are specifically designed to filter out
microscopic particles.

9. Do not operate an air tool continually at full
throttle without a work l oad on th e t ool .

10. The air tool must be properly lubricated before
oper atin g.

11. Never start a percussion type air tool (chipper,
breaker, buster, etc.) without securing the
tooling in the retainer and placing the tip
against the work surface.

12. Do not operate air tool without its guards in
place. Do not modify the tool.

13. Do not operate this tool while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
medication.

14. Adopt a comfortable posture with proper
balance, and maintain secure footing at all
times. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor
strips ar e recomm end ed .

15. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Confine
long hair.

16. Excessive air pressure and too much free
rotati on may decr eas e life of the tool an d may
caus e a haz ar d ous sit u at i on.

17. Check air hoses for wear, and keep them
away f rom heat and s harp ed ges. R epair or
replace damaged air hose immediately. Do
not carry tool by the air hose.

18. Air hose may cause tripping hazards; keep
hose away from traffic areas.

19. D o not us e this tool n ear flammabl e objects,
or in potentially explosive environments. Do
not use near live electrical wires.

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20. Do not use power tools in damp or wet
locat ion, or expose t hem t o rain. Keep w ork
area well lighted.

21. Do not leave a connected tool unattended.
When not in use, disconnect tool from air
source.

22. Shut off air supply and discharge any residual
pressure from tool before removing hose,
making adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing tool.

23. Make sure tool is switched off, and your finger
off the trigger, before connecting to air supply.

24. Remo ve adj ustin g keys and wr ench es bef or e
turnin g on t ool.

25. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area. Keep children away.

26. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and
“horse-play” are careless acts that can result
in serious injury.

27. D o not forc e a tool or att achm ent to do a job
for which it was not desig ned. The right tool
will do the job better and more safely.

30. Use only recommended accessories;
impr op er access or i es m ay b e hazardous .

31. Maint ain t ools with care. Keep air t ool clean
and oiled for best and safest performance.

32. Do not use combustible gases, carbon
dioxide, oxygen or any bottl ed gas as an air
source f or th e tool. T h ese c an present risk of
explosion and serious injury.

33. Do not lubricate the tool with combustible
liquids, such as kerosene, diesel or jet fuel.

34. Do not dispose of this tool with normal
household waste. Never dispose of the air tool
into fire.

Specific warnings for Sanders

35. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe
operation of a jitterbug orbital sander, do not
use unt il pr oper trai ning and kn owl edg e have
been obtained .

36. Secur e workp iec e with cl amps or vise; d o not
hold wor kpiec e by h and.

37. Only use accessories that are intended for use
with a jitterbug orbital sander.

28. Repetitive motions and/or exposure to
constant vibration can be harmful to hands
and arms. Take frequent breaks and relax
hands during extended operation. Change
posture to avoid dis comfort or fati g u e.

29. Compressed air can be harmful if directed
toward s ensiti ve ar eas of the bod y, and may
propel small particles caught in the air stream.
Exerc ise prop er c aution.

Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:

T his means t hat if pre cautions are not heeded, i t may res ult in ser ious, or ev en

fatal, injury.

This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or

possible tool damage.

38. Use both hands to operate this sander.

39. Inspect sanding pads for any damage or
deformation. Do not use a damaged sanding
pad.

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About this manual

This manual is provided by JET, covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model
JAT-710 Pneumatic Orbital (Ji tterbug) Sander This manual cont ains instructions on safety precautions,
general operating procedures, maintenance procedures and parts breakdown. Your tool has been designed
and c onst ruct ed t o pr ovid e c onsis tent , l ong- ter m oper ation if us ed in acc ord anc e with th e ins tr ucti ons s et
fo rth in this docu ment .

The instructions and warnings in this manual may not encompass all possible workplace environments. The
operator is expected to take appropriate precautions and exercise common sense. As with any tool
oper ati on, safet y of op er at or an d b yst an ders shou ld be fir s t priority.

If th ere are ques tions or c om m ents , p l eas e cont act you r l oc al s u pp li er or JE T . J E T can also be r eac h ed at
our web site: www.jettools.com.

Record the serial number and purchase information of your tool on the cover of this manual for quick access.
Retain this manual for future reference. If the tool transfers ownership, the manual should accompany it.

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