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 Co vered
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 proc essing of metal , pl asti cs, or other materials outside rec ommended gui deli nes ma y void the warranty. The except ions
are acrylics and other natural items that are made specifically for wood turning.
Warranty 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 ini tial
purchase when calling. If a product requir es further inspection, the Technical Service representative will expla in 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 Informa t io n
JET is constantly adding new products. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local distributor or visit
the JET w ebsite.
How State Law Appli es
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, subject to applicable state law.
Limitations on This Warranty
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 EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR INCIDENTAL,
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
are not sold in Canada by JPW Industries, Inc.
Product Listing with Warranty Period
90 Days – Parts; Consumable items
1 Year – Motors; Machine Accessories
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; Air 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 .
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branded products
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Servic e .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Safety Instruction s for Dril l Pr e sses .................................................................................................................. 6
Set-up and Assembl y ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Securing the Base ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Electri c al Connec tion ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Speed Control Handwheel ................................................................................................................................ 9
Operating P re c a u tions .................................................................................................................................... 10
Replacement of Drive Belt .............................................................................................................................. 11
Replacement of Motor .................................................................................................................................... 11
115 Volt Operati on ......................................................................................................................................... 13
230 Volt Operati on ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Permanentl y Connect ed Tools ........................................................................................................................ 13
Grounding Inst r uc tions ................................................................................................................................... 14
Parts .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Exploded View — Head Model s J-A 5816 and J - A 5818 ................................................................................... 16
Parts List - Head Models J-A 5816 and J - A 5818 .............................................................................................. 17
Exploded View — Head Model J-A3816 ......................................................................................................... 19
Parts List - Head Model J -A3816 .................................................................................................................... 2 0
Exploded View – Base Floor M odels J-A 3816, J-A5816 and J-A5818 ............................................................. 22
Parts List – Base Floor M odels J-A3816, J-A5816 and J-A5818 ...................................................................... 23
Exploded View – Safet y Shi eld A ssembly, Models J-A3816, J-A5816 and J- A 5818 ........................................ 24
Parts List – Safety Shield Assembly (All Models) ............................................................................................ 24
The specifi cati ons in thi s m anual ar e given as general inf ormati on and are not bi nding. JET reserves the ri ght t o
effect, at any time and without prior notice, changes or alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment
deemed necessary f or any reason whatsoever.
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Warnings
1. Read and understand the ent ire owner's manual bef or e attempting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand warni ngs posted on the m ac hine and in t hi s manual. F ailur e to comply wit h all of these
warnings may cause seriou s i njury.
3. Replace warning l abels if they become obscured or remov ed.
4. This drill press is designed and intended f or use by proper ly trained and ex perienced personnel onl y. If you
are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a drill press, do not use until proper training and
knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this drill press for other than its intended use. If used for other purpose s, JET discl aim s any real or
implied warrant y and holds itself harmless from any injury t hat may result from that use.
6. Keep guards in place and in working or der when the m ac hine is in use. If removed for maintenanc e pur pose s,
use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately.
7. Remove adjust ing keys and wrenches. Form habit of checki ng to see that keys and adjusti ng wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on.
8. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
9. Do not use in dangerous environment. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locati ons, or expose them to
rain. Keep work area well lighted.
10. K eep c hildren away. All vi sitor s should be k ept safe distance from work area.
11. M ak e worksh op k id proof with padlocks, master switches, or by rem ov ing starter keys.
12. Don' t force tool. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for whic h it was designed.
13. Use the right tool. Don’t force a tool or attachment to do a job f or whic h it was not designed. The right tool will
do the job better and m or e safely at t he rate for which it was designed.
14. Use proper ext ension cord. Mak e sure your ext ension cord is in good condition. When using an ex tension
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to c arry the current your product will draw. An undersiz ed cord will
cause a drop in li ne volt age result ing in l oss of power and overheat i ng. Tabl e 1 shows the correct size t o use
depending on cord l ength and nam eplate am pere rati ng. If i n doubt, use t he next heav ier gage. The sm aller
the gage number, t he heav ier the cor d.
15. Wear proper appar el. Do not wear loose clot hing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracel ets, or other jewelry which
may get caught i n moving part s. Nonslip foot wear is recomm ended. Wear prot ective hair cov ering to cont ain
long hair.
16. Alwa ys use safety glasses. A lso use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only
have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
17. Secure work. Make sure t he work pi ece i s securely attached or c l amped to t he table. Never use your hand to
hold the work piec e.
18. Don' t overreach. K eep pr oper footing and balance at all times.
19. Maint ain tools with care. Keep tool s sharp and clean for best and safest perf ormance. Foll ow instructi ons for
lubricating and changing accessories.
20. Disconnect tools before servicing; when changing acc es sories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
21. Reduc e the risk of unint entional starting. Mak e sure switch is i n off position before plugging in.
22. Use recommended accessories. Consult the owner's manual for recommended accessories. The use of
improper acc essories may cause risk of injury to per sons.
23. Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
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24. Check f or damaged parts. Before further use of the tool , a guard or other part that is dam aged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function - check for
alignment of movi ng parts, binding of mov ing parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditi ons
that may affect its operation.
25. A guar d or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or r eplac ed.
26. Do not leave tool runni ng unatt ended. Turn power off. Don't leav e tool unt il it comes to a complete stop.
27. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contain
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
• Crystalli ne sil ic a from bricks, cement and other m asonry pr oduc ts.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lum ber .
Your risk of ex posure varies, depending on how of ten you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemical s: work in a well-ventil ated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as face or
dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.
28. M ak e c ertain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply.
29. M ak e c ertain the machine is properly grounded.
30. Give your work undivided att ention. Looking ar ound, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless
acts that can resul t in seri ous i njury.
31. The operator should not wear gl ov es when operating the machine.
32. All doors should be closed, all panels replaced and other safety guards should be in place prior to the
machine being st ar ted or operated.
33. Be sure the drill bit is not i n contact with the work piece when the motor is started. The motor should be
started and up to full speed before bringing the drill bit into contact with the work piece.
34. K eep y our hands a way from the drilling ar ea.
35. T he drill pr ess must be stopped and t he electri cal supply must be c ut off before any drill bit replacem ent or
machine adjust ment is done, or bef ore any att empt i s made to change t he driv e belt s or before any per iodic
service or maint enanc e is performed on the drill press.
36. Remove loose item s and unnecessary work pieces from the area before starting the machine.
37. The work piece must be securel y cl am ped before the drill bit comes in contact with the work piece.
38. T he drill press must be stopp ed and the electr ical supply cut off or machine unplugged befor e reaching into
the drilli ng area.
39. Wear eye protection.
40. Do not remove jammed pieces until motor has stopped.
41. Hold workpiece firmly against table.
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Safety Instructions for Drill Presses
1. All work shal l be secured u sing eit her clam ps or
a vise to the drill pr ess table. It is unsafe to use
your hands to hold any workpi ec e being drilled.
2. Drill press head and table shall be securely
locked to the column before operating the drill
press. This must always be checked prior to
starting t he m achi ne.
3. Always use the correct tooling. Tooling shall
always be maintained and properly sharpened.
All tooli ng must be run at the pr oper speeds and
feeds as they apply to the job. Use only
recommended accessories and follow those
manufacturer’s instructions pertaining to them.
Tooling shall be not be forced in to any
workpiece but fed according to the proper
specifications. Failure to follow these
instructions will not only ruin the tooling as well
as the machine, but can c ause serious i njury.
4. Never brush away any chips while the machi ne
is in operation. All clean up should be done
when the machine is stopped.
5. Keep hands in sight. Do not put hand s or fi nger s
around, on, or below any rotating cutting tools.
Leather safety gloves should be used when
handling any sharp obj ects or cut ti ng t ools. 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 shi elds complyi ng with
ANSI Z87.1 specifi cations. Use of the eye wear
which does not comply with ANSI Z87.1
specifications could result i n severe injury from
breakage of eye prot ec tion. See Figure B.
7. When drilling in material which causes dust, a
dust mask shall be worn.
8. Avoid contact with coolant, especially guarding
the eyes.
9. Non-slip footwear and safety shoes are
recommended. See Figure C.
10. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during
extended periods of operation. See Figure D.
A B C D
ON/OFF Switch Padlock
For Model Numbers A5816 and A5818
To avoid accidental starting by young children or
others not qualified to use the tool, the use of a
padlock is required.
1. Open the padlock (Fig E).
2. Insert the thr ough hole in the switch cover.
3. Close the padlock (Fig F).
4. Place the key in a safe place.
Figure E Figure F
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Specifications
The JET 15-Inch Vari-Speed Drill Presses, Models
J-A3816, J-A5816, and J-A5818 provide drilling
speeds from 400 to 5,000 rpm. Simple handwheel
adjustment sets the speeds with an LED speed
display on the faceplate of the machine.
JET's 15-inc h vari-speed drill press provides a solid
base for drilling and offers a wide range of spindle
speeds. The large quill provides greater accuracy.
The large worktabl e prov i des the operat or wit h room
to work and ample support for the workpiece. The
drill press has a 3-inch diameter column for head
and table support. The 15-Inch Vari-Speed Drill
Press is equipped with a standar d table raiser.
Model J-A3816 J-A5816 J-A5818
Stock Number ............................................ 354500 ................................ 354550 ............................... 354551
Type ................................................... Floor Model ......................... Floor Model ......................... Floor Model
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.
This manual includes operating and
maintenance instructions for the JET 15-Inch
Vari-Speed Drill Presses, Models J-A3816, JA5816, and J-A 5818. Thi s manual al so incl udes
parts listings and illustrations of replaceable
parts.
Refer to Figure 1 for key features of the drill
press.
mounting hol es in the base as requi red 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 head. Re-ti ghten locking handl e to
secure head in position.
Figure 2
Figure 1 – Drill Press Feat ur es
2. Figure 3: Use a wrench to loosen the hex
screw on the head c ollar, and r aise the head
collar until it is contacting the head. Firmly
tighten the screw on the head collar.
3. Figure 3: Loo sen the set screw on t he rack
ring and raise rack ring to allow clearance
for the rack. Re-tighten the set screw.
Set-up and Assembly
Securing the Base
The base of the drill press has four mounting
holes. The drill press should be level and rest
solidly on the fl oor. Place shim s under the f our
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Figure 3
4. Figure 4: Loosen (do not remove) the four
screws in the worm gear housing.
Figure 4
5. Figure 5: P lace the rack against t he column
and slide it down as f ar as it will go into the
slot in the table bracket. (Position the rack
with the longer flat area toward the top and
the short fl at area toward the bot tom.)
6. Figure 5: S lide the rack ring down onto the
top of the rack and ti ghten the set screw on
the rack ring.
Figure 6
Cleaning
Clean off 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.
Figure 5
7. Tighten the four screws in the worm gear
housing (show n in Figure 4).
8. Figure 6: I nstall the t able raising handl e and
tighten its set screw. Rotate the handle to
move the table up and down the column,
checking t hat movement is smooth and rack
has been correctly installed.
Internal part s of the drill press are lubri cated at
the fact ory. No further lubr ication is requir ed at
the time of installation.
Electrical Connection
Refer to the Wiring Diagram section for wiring
information. Connection to electrical power
should be made by a qualified electrician.
Observe l ocal electrical codes when connect ing
the machine.
The motor should be pr otect ed with a tim e del ay
fuse or ci rcuit breaker with an am perage rating
slightly higher than the full load current of the
motor.
Operating Controls
(Refer to Figure 7)
ON/OFF Switch
The ON/OFF switch is locat ed at the front of the
drill head.
Speed Control Handwheel
To avoid damage to the
speed adjustment mechanism, the motor
must be operating before attempting to
adjust the speed rate.
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The speed control handwheel i s located on the
left side of the drill head. An LED speed
indicator is provided on the face plat e on the drill
head.
Figure 7 – Operat ing Controls
Depth Stop
A drilling depth stop (refer to Figure 8) is
provided on the right side of the drill head. T he
depth stop consist s of a thr eaded rod with dept h
setting j am nuts. The front side of the threaded
rod has a depth scale. The jam nuts are
loosened and moved to the desi r ed depth on the
scale. The upper jam nut is then tightened
against the l ower nut.
2. The work table must be locked to the
column so it will not be forced down the
column.
3. Be sure the belt is tightened to the proper
tension.
4. DO NOT start to drill the workpiece until
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 spindl e
or check before attempting to use the drill
press.
8. Make sure the spindle taper is clean and
free of burrs, scori ng, and galling to assure
maximum grippi ng.
Drilling Recommendations
Spe eds for Drilling
The speed of a drill is usually measured in terms
of the rate at which the outer periphery of the
tool moves i n relation to t he work being dri lled.
The common term for this is Surface Feet per
Minute (SFM). The relationship of SFM is
expressed in the following formulas:
Figure 8 – Depth Stop
Operating Precautions
The following operating and safety precautions
must be observed in or der to avoid harm to the
operator or damage t o the drill press.
1. The head assembly must be locked to the
column so the thr ust produced by dri lling will
not force the head assembl y up the column.
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)(26.0InchesinDiameterDrillRPMSFM××=
RPM×=
In general, t he higher the speed the shorter the
drill lif e. Operating at the low end of the speed
range for a partic ular material will resul t in longer
life. The most eff ici ent speed for operating a drill
depends on many vari ables:
1. Composition and har dnes s of m aterial.
2. Depth of the hole.
3. Efficiency of t he cutting fluid.
4. Type and conditi on of the drilling machine.
5. Desired quali ty of the hole.
6. Difficulty of set-up.
8.3
SFM
)(
InchesinDiameterDrill
Indication of Extreme Speeds and Feeds
A drill t hat splits up the web is evi dence of too
much feed or insufficient tip clearance at the
center as a result of improper grinding. The
rapid wearing away of the extreme outer corners
of the cutti ng edges indicat es that the speed is
too high. A dr ill chipping or breaki ng out at the
cutting edges indicates that either the feed is too
heavy or the drill has been ground with too muc h
tip clearance.
7. Operate the drill press to verify correct
operation.
In cases where carbon steel dr ills are applicable,
the drill should be run at speed s of from 40 to 50
percent of those given above.
Maintenance
Replacement of Drive Belt
elec-trical power to the drill press to avoid
the possibility of inadvertent operation and
expo-sure to poten tially lethal voltag e level s.
1. Disconnect el ec trical power to drill press.
2. Remove drive belt (see Replacement of Drive
Belt).
3. Di sconnect electrical wiring from motor junction
box.
4. Remove nuts and washers from bolts
securing motor to drill head. Remove motor.
5. Remove pulleys and related components
from moto r s h a ft.
6. Install pulleys and related components on
replacement motor shaft.
7. Instal l motor on mounting bolts and secure
with nuts and washers.
8. Connect electrical wiring (refer to Wiring Diagram section f or wiri ng details).
9. Install drive belt (see Replacement of Drive Belt).
10. Operate drill press to verify proper
operation.
Lubrication
Following are lubrication recommendations for
drill press component s.
Spindle pulley drive: Lubricate spindle
splines occasional ly with light grease.
Make sure to disconnect
Make sure to disconnect
elec-trical power to the drill press to avoid
the possibility of inadvertent operation and
expo-sure to poten tially lethal voltag e level s.
1. St art drill press. Set speed cont rol to highest
speed. Stop drill pr ess.
2. Disconnect el ec trical power to drill press.
3. Remove head cover.
4. Remove belt. (W ith speed control setti ng at
the highest speed, the belt should be l oose
enough to remov e.)
5. Install the replacement bel t. Install the head
cover.
6. Connect elect rical power to the drill press.
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Quill, Table, and Column: Lubricate with
light film of oil.
Table lift rack: Lubricate regularly with
SAE20 oil (clean rack with solvent before
applying oil.)
Variable speed driv e fork: Lubr icate contact
points occasionally with grease.
Adjustments
Table Adjustment
The table can be raised or lowered to
accommodate the height of the component
being drilled (refer to Figure 9). To raise or
lower the table, loosen the lock handle. Then
use the hand crank to move the table to the
desired height. Then retighten the lock handl e.
Figure 9 – Table Adjustment
Head Adjustment
Change th e radial position of
the drill head only if the drill press base is
secured to t he floor. Swinging the d rill head
without the base being secured to the floor
will cause the d rill press to beco me 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 off set from the cent er of the table.
Reposition the drill head by loosening the
locking handles and swinging the drill head to
the desired posi tion. Then reti ghten the locki ng
handles.
Wiring Diagrams
Refer to Figure 5 for wiring information. The
drive motor is115/230 volt single phase or
220/440 volt three phase. Notice: When
converting machine voltage, it is necessary to
re-wire the LED di splay connection accor dingly.
Refer to figur e 10.
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Figure 10
Electrical
230 Volt Operation
115 Volt Operation
Referring to Fi gur e 11:
As received f rom the factory, your drill press is
ready to run at 115-volt operation. This drill
press, when wired for 115 volt, is intended for
use on a circuit t hat has an outlet and a plug that
looks li ke the one illustrated in ( A). A temporary
adapter, which looks like the adapter shown in
(B), may be used to connect this plug to a twopole receptacle if a properly grounded outlet is
not available. The temporary adapter should
only be used until a properly grounded outlet
can be installed by a qualified electrician. The
green colored rigid ear, lug, or tab, extending
from the adapter, must be connected to a
permanent gr ound such as a properly grounded
outlet box.
Referring to Fi gur e 12:
If 230V, single-phase operation is desired, the
following inst r uc tions 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 attac hm ent plug (C), suppli ed with
the drill press, must be replaced with a UL
listed plug suitable for 230V operation (D).
Contact your local Authorized JET Service
Center or qualified electrician for proper
procedures to install the plug. The drill
press must comply with all local and national
codes after the 230-volt plug is installed.
4. The drill press with a 230-volt plug should
only be connected to an outlet having the
same configuration as shown in (D). No
adapter is av ailable nor should be used with
the 230-volt plug.
A
B
Figure 12
Permanently Connected Tools
Figure 11
Models J-A3816, J-A5816 and J-A5818 drill
presses that are intended for permanent
connection shoul d be connected to a grounded
metal permanent wiring system or to a system
having an equipment-grounding conductor .
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Grounding Instructions
Extens ion Cords
This tool must be grounded
while in use to protect the operator from
electric shock.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding prov i des a path of least resistanc e f or
electric current to reduce the risk of electric
shock. This tool is equipped with an electric
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug m ust be plugged
into a matching outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in acc orda nce with al l l ocal codes
and ordinances.
Do not modify the pl ug provided. If it will not fit
the outlet , have the proper outlet i nstalled by a
qualified elec trician.
Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. The conductor, with insulation
having an outer surface that is green with or
without yellow stripes, is the equipmentgrounding conduct or. If repair or replacement of
the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not
connect the equipment-gr ounding conductor t o a
live terminal.
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 properl y grounded. Use onl y
three wire ex tension cords that have three- pr ong
grounding plugs and t hree-pole recept acles that
accept the tool ’s pl ug.
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 machine will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in the line voltage
resulting in power loss and overheating. The
table following shows the correct size to use
depending on the cord length and name plate
ampere rati ng. If in doubt, use the next heavi er
gauge. Remember, the smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
Length of Cord AWG
0–25 16
25-50 14
51-100 12
The drill press with a 230-v olt plug should only
be connected to an outlet having the same
configuration (D, Fig. 12). No adapter is
available or should be used with the 230-volt
plug.
Important: In all cases (115 or 230 v olt s), m ake
certain the receptacle in question is properly
grounded. If you are not sure, have a registered
electrici an c hec k the rec eptacle.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
immediately.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Probable CauseSuggested Remedy
Spindl e does
not turn.
Spindle noisy. Damaged spindle bearings.
Drill stalls . Worn drive belt.
Poorly drilled
holes.
Circuit breaker tripped.
Branch circuit breaker tripped or fuse
blown.
Open wire in switch circ uit.
Defective switch.
Broken drive
Worn spline.
Excessive feed rate for size of drill and
material b eing drilled.
No c utting fluid o r improper cutt ing f lui d.
Drill dull
Lack of rigidity in hold-down method.
Speed too fast for material and drill size.
Feed too fast for material and drill size.
No or improper cutting fluid or coolant
being used.
Improperly ground drill bit.
belt.
Reset ci rcuit breaker .
Reset branch circuit breaker/replace fuse.
Repair open circuit.
Repair switc h.
Replace drive belt.
Replace bearings.
Replace spline.
Check condition of belt. Replace if glazed or
slipping on pulleys
Reduce feed pressure or use cutting fluid
Use c orrect cutting flui d.
Sharpen drill.
Check 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
Table cannot
be raised.
No s peed
readout.
Electrical circuit fault.
Oversize drill.
Excessive feed.
No c utting fluid, or wrong f lui d
Lack of lubrication Lubricate.
Speed pickup out of adjustment or failed. Adjust gap between speed pickup and post spindle
Check current draw in circuit. Make sure current
draw is the same as rating on motor plate.
Reduce drill size.
Reduce feed rate.
Use c orrect cutting flui d for the material an d dri l l.
pulley. If there is no readout on the speed
indicator, replace the speed pickup.
Parts
Ordering Replacement Parts
To order parts or reac h our serv i ce depar tment, call 1-800-274-6848 M onday t hrough Fr iday (see our websi te f or
business hours, www.jettools.com). Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available
when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accuratel y .
3 ............... J-5507508 ............... Tab le ................................................................. ................................... 1
4 ............... 5507509 .................. He x Head Cap Screw ........................................ ................................... 1
5 ............... TS-0061091 ............ Cap Screw ......................................................... 7/16-14 x 3-1/2 ........... 1
6 ............... J-5041470 ............... Co llar ................................................................. ................................... 1
7 ............... 9129051 .................. He x Nut ............................................................. 7/16- 14 ....................... 1
8 ............... J-5507528 ............... Bas e .................................................................. ................................... 1
9 ............... 5507510 .................. Standard Column ............................................... ................................... 1
................. 5511850 .................. Short Column ..................................................... ................................... 1
2 ............... 32106A-2 ................ Support Bracket Bar........................................... ................................... 1
3 ............... 32106A-3 ................ Bush ing ............................................................. ................................... 1
4 ............... 32106A-4 ................ Space r ............................................................... ................................... 1