JET JTAS-10XL30-DX, JTAS-10XL50-1DX, JTAS-10XL30-5/1DX, JTAS-10XL50-5/1DX Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

XACTA® Saw Deluxe

WALTER MEIER (Manuf acturing) Inc.

427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M- 708674

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

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. T his 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 PROPERT Y, 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

whatsoever. JET

branded products are not sold in Canada by Walter Meier.

tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in

Warranty and Service ..........................................................................................................................2

Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................................3

Warnings ............................................................................................................................................4

In trodu ction ........................................................................................................................................6

Spe cifi cation s .....................................................................................................................................6

Shipping Contents ..............................................................................................................................7

Un p a c kin g ......................................................................................................................................7

Cl eanin g .........................................................................................................................................7

Contents of the Shipping Container ..................................................................................................8

Ass embly ...........................................................................................................................................9

Motor Cover ....................................................................................................................................9

Handwheel Assembly ......................................................................................................................9

Miter Gauge and Fe nce Storage Hooks ............................................................................................9

Extension Wing ............................................................................................................................. 10

Blade Installation/Re placement ...................................................................................................... 10

Riving Knife and Guard Installation ................................................................................................. 11

Mounting Rails & Exte nsio n Table .................................................................................................. 12

Switch Installation.......................................................................................................................... 12

Electrical Connect io ns....................................................................................................................... 12

Adju s tmen ts ..................................................................................................................................... 13

Handwheel Adj ustments ................................................................................................................ 13

Insert Adj ustment .......................................................................................................................... 13

Miter Gauge .................................................................................................................................. 13

Riving Knife Adjustment ................................................................................................................. 14

Blade Alignment ............................................................................................................................ 15

Adjusting 45° a nd 90° Positive Stops .............................................................................................. 15

Cha nging the Belt .......................................................................................................................... 16

Mai ntenance .................................................................................................................................... 17

Cl eanin g ....................................................................................................................................... 17

Lubrication .................................................................................................................................... 17

Misc ell an eous ............................................................................................................................... 17

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 18

Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 19

Parts ................................................................................................................................................ 19

Ordering Replacement Parts .......................................................................................................... 19

Table & Cabinet Parts List.............................................................................................................. 20

Trunnion & Motor Par t s List ............................................................................................................ 22

Trunnion & Motor Assembly Draw ing .............................................................................................. 24

Blade Guard Parts and Assembly ................................................................................................... 25

Wiring Diagrams ............................................................................................................................... 26

The specifications in this ma nual are given as general information and are not binding. Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., reserves the right to effect, at any time and without prior notice, changes or alterations to part s, fittings, and acces sor y equipment deemed necessary for any reason w hatsoever .

Warnings

1. Read and understand t he entire owner's ma nual before at t empting assemb ly or oper ation.

2. Read and understand the war nings post ed on the machine and in this manual. Fa ilure t o comply with

all of these warnings may cause serio us injury.

3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.

4. This table saw is designed and inte nded f or use by properly t r ai ned and experie nced per sonnel only.

If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a table saw, do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained.

5. Do not use this table saw for other than its inte nd ed use. If used for ot her p urposes, Walter M eier

(Manufacturing) Inc., disclaims any real or implied w arranty and holds itself harmless f rom any injury that may result from that use.

6. Always wear approved s afety glasses/f ace shields while using this table saw . Ever yday eyeglasses

only ha ve impact r esistant lenses; they are not safet y glasses.

7. Before operating t his t able saw , r emove tie, ri ngs, w at ches and other jewelry, and r oll sleeves up past

the elbows. Remove a ll loose clothing and confine long hair. Non-slip footw ear or anti-skid floor strips are recommended. Do not w ear gloves.

8. Wear ear pr otect or s (plugs or muf f s) duri ng exte nded periods of oper at io n.

9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities

contain chemicals k nown to cause cancer, birt h defects or ot her reproductive harm. Some e xamples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead based paint.

• Crystalline silica f r om bricks, cement and other masonr y products.

• Arsenic and chromium fr om chemically treated lumber.

Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.

10. Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any m edicat ion.

11. Make cer t ain the machine is properly grounded.

12. Make all machi ne adjustments or maintena nce with the machine unplugged fr om the power source. A

machine under repair should be RED TAGGED to show it must not be used until maintenance is complete.

13. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed from the mac hine before tur ning it on.

14. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is in us e. If removed for maintenance

purposes, use extreme cautio n and replace t he guards immed iately af t er maintenance is complet e.

15. Check the alignme nt of the riving k nife, fence and miter slot to the blade. A caut io n decal is installed

on each guard to remind the operator of the dangers of improper mac hine oper at ion.

16. 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 alignme nt of moving part s, binding of moving part s, break age of part s, mounting and any other condit ions t hat may affect its oper ation. A guard or other part that is damaged s hould be properly repaired or r eplaced.

17. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighti ng.

18. Keep the floor around t he machine clean and free of sc r ap material, oil and grease.

19. Keep visitors a saf e dist ance from the wor k ar ea. Keep children away.

20. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing saf et y keys.

21. Give your work undivided att ention. Looking aro und, carrying on a conver satio n and “horse-play” ar e

careless acts that can result in serious injury.

22. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the blade or other

moving parts. Do not overreac h or use excessive for c e t o perfor m any machine operation.

23. Use the right tool at t he correc t speed and feed rate. Do not force a tool or at t achment to do a jo b f or

which it was not designed. The r ight t o ol will do t he job b e tter a nd sa fer.

24. Use recommended accessor ies; improper acc essor ies may be hazardous.

25. Maintain t ools with care. Ke ep blade sharp and clean for t he best and safes t performance. Foll ow

instructions for lubricat ing and cha nging accessories.

26. Check the saw blade for cracks or missing teeth. Do not use a cracked or dull blade or one with

missing teeth or improper set . M ake sure the blade is securely locked on the arbor.

27. Keep hands cl ear of the blade ar ea. Do not reac h past the blade to c l ear par t s or s cr ap with t he saw

blade runni ng. Never saw fr eehand. A void awkwar d operations a nd hand pos itions w here a sudde n slip could cause your hand to contact t he blade.

28. Do not att empt to saw boards wit h loos e knots or w ith nails or ot her foreig n material, o n its surface.

Do not attempt to saw twist ed, warped, bow ed or “in wind” stock unless one edge has been jointed for guiding purposes prior to sawing.

29. Do not attempt to saw long or wide boards unsupported where spring or weight could cause t he

board to shift position.

30. Always use the riving k nife, blade guard, push stick a nd ot her safet y devices for al l oper at io ns where

they can be used. O n operations such as dadoing or molding w here the blade guard ca nnot be used, use feather boards, fixtures and ot her safety devices a nd use extreme ca uti on. Reinstall t he r iving knife and blade guard immediately af t er c ompleting the operatio n that required t heir removal.

31. Be sure the saw blade rotat es clockwise when viewed from the motor side (left s ide) of the machine.

32. Turn off t he mac hine bef or e cleaning. Use a brush or compress ed air t o r emo ve c hips or debr is — do

not use your hand s.

33. Do not stand on the machine. Serio us injury co uld occur if the machine tips over.

34. Never lea ve the machine r unni ng unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it

comes to a complete stop.

35. Remove loose items a nd unnecessary w or k pieces f r om the area befor e starting the machine.

Familiarize yours elf with the f ollow ing saf et y not ices used in t his manual:

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

possible machine damage.

This means that if pr ecautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly

even death.

Introduction

The JET XACTA® Saw Deluxe table saw you have purchased is a high quality machine tool that will give you years of superior service. Y ou w ill get maximum perf ormance and enjoy ment from your new table saw if you w ill take a few mo ments now to review the ent ire manual before beginning assembly and operation.

This table saw, as well as all JET prod ucts, ar e backed by a natio nwid e network of authorized dist r ib utors and/or service ce nters. Please co ntact your nearest dist ributor should you req uir e parts or service. Parts are also available directly f r om Walter M eier (Manufacturi ng) Inc., by calling 1-800-274- 6848.

Now that you have purchased a table saw, it is a good time to consider a dust coll ect ion system. See your local JET distr ibutor for the complete line of dust collect ors and t he full line of JET Dust Collector Hoses and Accessories. C ust omize your installation and obtai n ma ximum performance w it h JET's dust hoods , hoses, clamps, fit t ings, and blast gates.

Assembling and fine tuning a table saw, fence and rail system, extension tables, etc. can be a time consuming project. It is best not t o rush. The table saw does not come with a plug. Purchase a plug t hat matches the 230V or 460V outlet t hat w ill b e used. The table sa w does not come with a blade so you may want to purchase a variety of blades for differ ent applicatio ns.

Specifications

Stock Number ....................................................................................................... 708674 ( 3 HP, 1 Ph)

................................................................................................................... 708676 ( 5 HP, 1 Ph)

................................................................................................................... 708680 ( 5 HP, 3 Ph)

Blade Diameter................................................................................................................................ 10”

Arbor Diameter ............................................................................................................................... 5/8”

Maximum Depth of Cut ......................................................................................................................3”

Maximum Thickness at 45° Cut .................................................................................................... 2-1/8”

Table in Front of Saw Blade at Maximum Cut .................................................................................... 10”

Maximum Width of Dado ............................................................................................................. 13/1 6”

Maximum Diameter of Dado ...............................................................................................................8”

Dust Port Diameter ............................................................................................................................4”

Dust Collection Minimum CFM req uired ........................................................................................... 350

Table Height .................................................................................................................................... 34”

Table Si ze (with extensio n)................................................................................................. 29"D x 42"W

Table Si ze (without extension) ............................................................................................ 29"D x 20”W

Arbor Speed ......................................................................................................................... 4300 RPM

Motor

SN 708674 .................................................................................................. 3H P, 1Ph, 230V only

SN 708676 ................................................................................................. 5 HP, 1Ph, 230V only

SN 708680 .................................................5 HP, 3Ph, 230/460V, prewired 230V (see Note below)

Weight

Net .................................................................................................................................. 330lbs.

Gross .............................................................................................................................. 407lbs.

Note: For 460V operation, magnetic switc h (Part No. JTAS10- 23B) m ust be purchased separat ely and installed. A qualified electr icia n is recommended.

The above specificati ons were current at the time t his manual w as publis hed, but beca use of our policy of continuo us impro vement, Walt er M eier r eser ves the right to change s pecificat ions at any time and without prior notice, without incurring obligations.

Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting

assembly or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury.

Shippi ng Cont ents

Unpacking

Remove box a nd wood c rating complet ely from around saw. C heck for shipping damage. R epor t any damage immediately to y our distrib utor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Table Saw is assembled and running properly.

Compare the contents of your co ntainer w ith the parts lists in the next two pages t o m ake sure all parts ar e intact. Missing parts, if a ny, should be report ed to your distributor. Read t he instr uction manual thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and saf et y instructions.

1. Unbolt the saw from the skid.

2. Carefully slide the saw from the pallet o nto

the floor.

Do not connect the t ablesaw to the power source until all assembly has been completed! Failure to comply may cause serious injury !

The Table Saw should be placed in an area with a sturdy level floor, good ventilation and sufficient lighting. Leave enough space around the machine for mounting extension wings and rail assemblies, and loading and off-loading stock and general mainte nance wor k.

Cleaning

Exposed metal surfaces, such as the table top and extension wings, have been given a protect ive coating at t he factor y. T his should be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene. Do not use acetone, gasoline, or lacquer thinner for this purpose. Do not use solvents on plastic parts, and do not use an abrasive pad because it may scratch the surfaces.

Contents of the Shipping Container

Main Saw Container

1 Table Saw (A) 1 Switch (B) 1 Table Insert (C) 1 Owner's Manual (D) 1 Warranty Card (not shown)

Smal l Box

The small box consists of t he following items: 1 Blade Guard Assembly (E)

1 Riving Knife and Pawl Assembly (F) 1 Handwheel and Swivel Handle (G ) 1 Lock Knob (H) 2 Large Hook (J) 1 Small Hook (K) 1 Push Stick (L) 1 Miter Gauge Assembly (M) 1 27mm Arbor Wr ench (N)

Main Saw Container

Extension Tables

Two extension tables are packaged in individual boxes.

Extension Tables

Side Co ve r Bo x

1 Side Cover

Contents of Side Cover Box

Contents of the Small Box

Hardware

6 1/4 x 5/8 Socket Head Cap Screw (O) 6 1/4 Flat Washer (P) 6 1/4 Lock Washer (Q )

Contents of Hardware Bag

Assembly

M otor Cover

Referring to Figures 1 and 2:

• Tools: 17mm Wrench, 12mm Wrench

1. Remove shipping bracket (A) securing the

motor (C) to table.

2. After the s hipping bracket has been r emo ved,

install the screw (B) back into the motor support bracket . The upper sc r ew s w ill b e used to later to hold the extension wing in place.

3. Remove shipping bracket (D) holding switch

assembly (E) to table. Do not discard the bra c k e t (D); it will b e used to install the switch.

4. Remove the remaining hex cap screw, lock

washer, and flat washer (F and Fig. 5) in the table edge.

5. Install motor cover (G ) by aligni ng the pins (H)

on the cover with brackets on the cabinet.

6. Fasten cover by pulling out the latch (J),

closing the door, and releasing t he latc h.

Figure 1

Handwheel Assembly

Referring to Figure 3:

Hardware: (2) Handle & Handwheel (C),

(2) Lock Knob (D), (2) Shaft Key (A)

Tools: 3mm hex wrench

The front handwheel (E) is inst alled at the factory. Install the side handwheel (C) as follows:

1. Line up the key (A) (taped to shaft) on the

shaft (B) with the key way in the handwheel (C) and slide the handwheel onto the shaft.

2. Tighten the set screw on the handwheel hub

(3mm hex wrench) securely to hold in place.

3. Install the center lock knob (D) by inserting into

center hole in the shaft and threading in a clockwise direction.

4. Install the remaining handwheel assembly (E)

in the same manner.

M iter Gauge an d Fence Sto rage Hooks

Referring to Figure 3:

• Hardware: (1) Small Hook (F) , (2) Large Hook (K),

(6) 1/4” Flat Washers (J), (6) 1/4" Lock Washers (H), (6) 1/4 x 5/8 Socket Head Cap Screws (G)

• Tools: 5mm hex wrench

Mount the small hook (F) and tw o large hooks (K) to the side of the saw cabi net w ith six each

socket head cap screws (G ), and 1/4" flat washers (J). Tighten with hex wrench.

1/4"

lock washers (H)

1/4 x 5/8

Figure 2

Figure 3

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