Jet Tools JDP-12 User Manual
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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
12" Variable Speed Drill Press
Model: JDP -1 2
JET
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-707300
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision A4 04/2014
www.jettools.com Copyright © 2014 JET
Warranty and Service
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.
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 provi d e pr o of of i ni tial
purchase when calling. If a product requires further inspection, the Technical Service represent a tive 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 websit e.
How S tate Law Applies
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; Light-Duty Air Tools
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 .
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branded products
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Servic e .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Specifica tio ns ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Unpac king ..................................................................................................................... ...................................... 7
Contents of the Shipping Container .................................................................................................................. 7
Hardw are ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Base and Column Assembly ............................................................................................................................. 8
Table and Rack ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Table Height Adjust and Column Lock Handles ................................................................................................ 8
Mounting the Head ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Downfeed Handles ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Installing the Chuck and Arbor .......................................................................................................................... 9
Electrical ............................................................................................................................................................ 1 0
Grounding Inst r uc tions ................................................................................................................................... 10
115 Volt Operati on Only ................................................................................................................................. 1 0
Extension Cords ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Adjustments ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Removing the Chuck and Ar bor ...................................................................................................................... 11
Adjusting the Depth Stop ................................................................................................................................ 11
Spindle Speed Adjust ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Return Spring Adjustment............................................................................................................................... 1 2
Laser Adjustment ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Features and Controls ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Lubrication ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Basic Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Parts .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Ordering Replacement Parts .......................................................................................................................... 15
Parts List ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
Assembly Drawing.......................................................................................................................................... 18
Wiring Diagram .................................................................................................................................................. 19
The specifi cations in t his manual ar e given as general i nformati on and are not bi nding. J ET reserves the ri ght to
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 owners' manual before att empting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings po sted on the machine and in this m anual. Failure to comply with all of
these warnings may c ause serious i njury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4. This drill pr ess is designed and i ntended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel onl y . If you
are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a drill press, do not use until proper traini ng and
knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this drill pr ess f or 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 m ay result from that use.
6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shi elds whil e usi ng this drill press. Ev eryday ey eglasses only
have impact resistant lenses; they are not safet y gl asses.
7. Before operating this drill press, remove tie, ri ngs, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past the
elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair. Non-sl ip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are
recommended. Do not wear gloves.
8. Wear ear protector s (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.
9. Some dust created by power sanding, sa wing, grinding, drilling and other construction ac tivities 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 masonry pr oduc ts.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
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-v entilated area and work wit h approv ed 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 medication.
11. Make certain t he switc h is i n the OFF position before connect ing the machine to the power supply.
12. Make certain t he machine is properly grounded.
13. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source.
14. Remove adjusti ng k ey s and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that key s and adjusting wrenches are
removed from the machine before turning it on.
15. Keep safety guar ds i n plac e at all times when the machine is in use. If removed for m aintenance purposes,
use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately.
16. Make sure the drill pr ess is firmly secured to the floor or bench bef or e use.
17. 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 f unc tion. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of par ts, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
18. Provide f or adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighti ng.
19. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap materi al, oil and grease.
20. Don't use in dangerous environment. Don't use power tools i n dam p or wet loc ations, or expose them to rain.
Keep work area well lighted.
21. Keep visit or s a safe di stanc e from the work area. Keep children away.
22. Make your workshop chil d pr oof with padlocks, master switches or by r em ov ing starter keys.
23. Give your work undiv ided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “hor se-play” are
careless acts that can r esul t in serious injury.
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24. Maintain a balanced stanc e at all times so that you do not fall or lean agai nst the spindle or other moving
parts. Do not overr eac h or use excessive force to perform any machine operation.
25. Use the right tool at the corr ec t speed and feed ra
e. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it
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was not designed. The right tool will do the job better and safer.
26. Use recommended accessories; improper accessorie s may be hazardous.
27. Maintain t ools with c ar e. Keep dr ill bits sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Foll ow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
28. Disconnect tools before servicing; when changing acces sories, such as blades, bits, c utt er s and the like.
29. Make sure the work piece is securely attached or clamped to the table. Never use your hand to hold the work
piece.
30. Turn off the machi ne before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris — do not
use your hands.
31. Do not stand on the machine. S eri ous i njur y c oul d oc c ur if the mac hine tips over.
32. Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it comes
to a complete stop.
33. Remove loose it em s and unnecessary work pieces from the area befor e start ing the machine.
Familiariz e you rself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or possible
machine damage.
death.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it m ay result in serious injur y or possibly even
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Introduction
This manual is provided by JET covering the safe operation and maintenance proc edur es for the JET JDP-12 Dril l
Press with Digital Readout. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general
operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and
constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this
manual. If there are any questions or comments, please contact either your local supplier or JET. JET can also be
reached at our web site: www.jet tools.com.
Specifications
Model Number ............................................................................................................................... JDP-12
Stock Number ................................................................................................................................ 707300
Swing ................................................................................................................................................... 12”
Type ......................................................................................................................................... B ench Top
Drilling Capacity ................................................................................................................................... 5/8”
Chuck Size .......................................................................................................................................... 5/8”
Spindle Travel ................................................................................................................................... 3-1/8”
Spindle Distance to Base ................................................................................................................ 23-1/2"
Spindle Distance to Table (max.) .......................................................................................................... 17”
Table Size Diam eter ( width x depth) ..................................................................................... 9-1/2" x 9-1/2"
Table Til t ..................................................................................................................................... + or - 45°
Spindle Taper .................................................................................................................................... MT-2
Column Diameter .............................................................................................................................. 2-1/2"
Number of Spindl e Speeds ........................................................................................................... Variab le
Range of Spindle Speeds .................................................................................................. 530-3000 RPM
Light Bulb .................................................................................................................................. 40 W max.
Overall Height ....................................................................................................................................... 37"
Base Size ........................................................................................................................ 11-1/2" x 16-1/2"
Motor ...............................................................................................................115V only, 1/3HP, 1 Ph, 5A
Net Weight (approx.) ......................................................................................................................... 88 lb.
Shipping Weight (approx.) ................................................................................................................. 93 lb.
The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published, but because of our policy of
continuous improvement, JET reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice,
without inc ur ri ng obligations.
Read and understand th e entire contents of th is manual before attemp ting assembl y or
operation ! Failure to comp ly may cause serious injury!
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