Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
JBM-5 Benchtop Mortiser
WALTER MEIER (Manuf acturing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M- 708580
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision G2 09/2010
www.walt er meier.c om Copyright © 2010 Walt er Meier (M anufacturi ng) Inc.
W arranty and Service
Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of
our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any
of these Walter Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or
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perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET
your area call 1-800-274-6848.
MORE INFORMATION
Walter Meier is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with
your local Walter Meier distributor, or visit waltermeier.com.
WARRANTY
JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duratio n based upon the product (MW = Metalworking, WW =
Woodworking).
WHAT IS COVERED?
This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the e xceptions stated below. Cutting tools,
abrasives and other consumables are excluded from warranty coverage.
WHO IS COVERED?
This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product.
WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?
The general JET warranty lasts for the time period specified in the product literature of each product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Five Year Warranties do not cover woodworking (WW) products used for commercial, industrial or educational
purposes. Woodworking products with Five Year Warranties that are used for commercial, industrial or education
purposes revert to a One Year Warranty. This warranty does not cover defects due directly or indirectly to misuse,
abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, improper repair or alterations, or lack of maintenance.
HOW TO GET SERVICE
The product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to a location designated by us. For the name
of the location nearest you, please call 1-800-274-6848.
You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the
merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, we will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchase price,
at our option. We will return the repaired product or replacement at our expense unless it is determined by us that
there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty in which case we will,
at your direction, dispose of or return the product. In the event you choose to have the product returned, you will be
responsible for the shipping and handling costs of the return.
HOW STATE LAW APPLIES
This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
LIMITATIONS ON THIS WARRANTY
WALTER MEIER (MANUFACTURING) INC., LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME ST ATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW
LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
WALTER MEIER 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.
Walter Meier sells through distributors only. The specifications in Walter Meier catalogs are given as general
information and are not binding. Members of Walter Meier reserve 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
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whatsoever. JET
branded products are not sold in Canada by Walter Meier.
tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Service..........................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................................3
In trodu ction ........................................................................................................................................3
Warn in g .............................................................................................................................................4
Electrical Requirements ......................................................................................................................5
Spe cifi cation s .....................................................................................................................................6
Unpacking ..........................................................................................................................................6
Ass embly ...........................................................................................................................................7
In s ta l ling ............................................................................................................................................7
Adju s tmen ts .......................................................................................................................................8
On-Off Switch..................................................................................................................................8
Handle Adjustment ..........................................................................................................................8
Fence Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................8
Hold Down Adjustment ....................................................................................................................8
Depth Stop Rod Adjustment .............................................................................................................8
180° Head Rotation .........................................................................................................................8
Chuck Key Holder ...........................................................................................................................8
Using Bits with Short Sha nks ...........................................................................................................9
Chisel and Bit Adjustment ................................................................................................................9
Adjusting Chisel Parallel to Workpiece ..............................................................................................9
JBM-5 Benc htop Mortiser............................................................................................................... 10
Parts List for JBM-5 Benchtop Mortiser ........................................................................................... 11
Introduction
This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., covering the safe operation and
maintenance procedures for a JET Model JBM-5 Mortiser. This manual contains instructions on
installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts
breakdown. T his mac hine has been designed and constructed to provide years of tr ouble fr ee oper ation if
used in accor dance with i nstructio ns set forth in t his manual. If there are any questio ns or co mments,
please contact eit her your local supplier or Walter Meier. Walter Meier can also be reached at our web
site: www.waltermeier.com.
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Warning
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLA CE and in order.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEY S AND WRENCHES. Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from t he tool before turning it on .
• KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
• DO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in dam p or wet locations, or expose
them to rain. Keep work ar ea well lighted.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWA Y. All v isitors should be kept safe di stance fr om the work area .
• MAKE THE WORKSHOP KI D PROOF with pa dlocks, ma ster switches, or by remov ing starter keys.
• DO N’ T FORCE THE TO OL. It will do the job bet ter an d safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don ’t for ce a tool or att achment t o do a job for which it was not designed.
• USE THE PROPER EXTENSI ON CORD. Make sure y our extension cord is in good conditi on. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one h eavy enough to carry the curr en t your product will dr aw. An undersize cord
will ca use a drop in the line voltage r esulting in loss of power an d overheating. For runs up to 25 feet, use a 16
AWG or larger gauge cord. For runs up to 50 feet, use a 16 AWG or larger cord. For runs up to 100 feet,
use a 14 AWG or larger cord. If in doubt, use the nex t heavier gauge. The sma ller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
• WEAR PROPER APPAR EL. Do not wear loose cl othing, gloves, neckties, rin gs, bracelets, or other j ewelry
which m ay get cau ght in movin g parts. Nonslip foot wear i s recommended. Wea r protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
• ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust masks if th e cutting operation is dusty. Everyda y
eyeglasses on ly hav e impa ct resist ant len ses, they are N O T safet y glasses.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work when it’s practical. It’s safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate the t ool.
• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep pro per footing and ba lance at all ti m es.
• MAIN TAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest perfor m ance. Follow
instr uctions for lubricatin g and changing accessories.
• DISCON NECT TOOLS befor e servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades, bits cutters, and the like.
• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION AL STARTING. M ake sure the switch is in th e off posit ion before
plugging in the machine.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the own er’s manual for recommended accessor ies. The use
of impr oper accessories may cause a ri sk of i njury.
• NEVER STAN D ON A TOOL. Ser ious injury could occur if the t ool is ti pped or if t he cutting tool is unin tentionally
contacted.
• CHECK DAMAGED PA RTS. Be fore furt her use of th e tool, a guard or other part tha t is damaged shoul d be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended functi on. Check for alignm ent
of moving parts, bi nding of mov ing parts, breakage of parts, mounting, an d any other conditions that may affect
it s operation. A guard or other part that is damaged shoul d be properly repaired or repl aced.
• DIR ECTION OF FEED. Feed work int o a blade or cu tter against th e direction of rotation of the blade or cutt er
only.
• NEVER LEA VE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Don’t l eave the tool until it
come s to a com p lete stop.
• WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproductive harm. S om e examples of th ese
chemicals a re:
• Lead from lead based pai nt.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chrom ium from ch em ically t reated lumber.
Your r isk of exposure varies, depending on how oft en you do t his type of work. To reduce your exposu re to these
chemicals, work in a w ell-venti lated area and work w ith approved sa fety equipment, su ch as face or dust masks
that are specifica lly designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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