Jet Tools JWP-16OS User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

JWP-16OS Woodworking Planer

WMH Tool Group

This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a JET Model JWP-16OS Planer. Its purpose, aside from proper machine operation, is to promote safety through the use of accepted operating and maintenance procedures. Completely read the safety and maintenance instructions before operating or servicing the machine. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your planer, and to aid in using the machine safely, read this manual thoroughly and follow all instructions carefully.

Warranty

WMH Tool Group warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Repair Stations located throughout the United States can give you quick service.

In most cases, any one of these WMH Tool Group Repair Stations can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET, Performax, Powermatic or Wilton tools.

For the name of an Authorized Repair Station in your area, call 1-800-274-6848.

More Information

WMH Tool Group is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local WMH Tool Group distributor or visit wmhtoolgroup.com.

Limited Warranty

WMH Tool Group (including JET, Performax, Powermatic and Wilton brands) makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and workmanship as follows: 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ALL PRODUCTS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, repair or alterations outside our facilities, or to a lack of maintenance.

WMH TOOL GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE, FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. WMH TOOL GROUP 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.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to an Authorized Repair Station designated by our office. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, WMH Tool Group will either repair or replace the product, or refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide a repair or replacement, if you are willing to accept a refund. WMH Tool Group will return repaired product or replacement at our expense, but if it is determined there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then the user must bear the cost of storing and returning the product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

WMH Tool Group sells through distributors only. WMH Tool Group 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.

Warranty........................................................................................................................................................ 2

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

Warning......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Safety Decals ............................................................................................................................................6

Features of the JWP-16OS Planer ...............................................................................................................7

Specifications ................................................................................................................................................7

Receiving....................................................................................................................................................... 8

Parts Inventory ..........................................................................................................................................8

Assembly....................................................................................................................................................... 9

Stand Assembly......................................................................................................................................... 9

Planer Unit Placement............................................................................................................................... 9

Starter Box............................................................................................................................................... 10

Handwheel............................................................................................................................................... 10

Extension Rollers.....................................................................................................................................10

Dust Collection Hood...............................................................................................................................10

Electrical Connections................................................................................................................................. 11

Extension Cords ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................11

Overview.................................................................................................................................................. 11

Control and Adjustments .........................................................................................................................11

Pulleys and Belts ..................................................................................................................................... 12

Pulley Alignment......................................................................................................................................12

Belt Tension............................................................................................................................................. 12

Table Rollers ...........................................................................................................................................13

Extension Roller ......................................................................................................................................13

Depth of Cut Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 14

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

Removing and Replacing Knives ............................................................................................................15

Table Adjustment.....................................................................................................................................16

Checking Work Table Parallel to Cutterhead ..........................................................................................16

Adjusting Work Table Parallel to Cutterhead (Fine Adjustment)............................................................. 17

Adjusting Work Table Parallel to Cutterhead (Major Adjustment)........................................................... 17

Transmitting Rollers.................................................................................................................................18

Infeed & Outfeed Roller Spring Tension Adjustment ..............................................................................18

Anti-Kickback........................................................................................................................................... 18

Checking and Adjusting the Feed Roller Height .....................................................................................19

Gearbox................................................................................................................................................... 20

Operation.....................................................................................................................................................20

Table Locks ............................................................................................................................................. 20

Power Feed ............................................................................................................................................. 21

Handwheel............................................................................................................................................... 21

Depth Limiter ........................................................................................................................................... 21

Initial Startup............................................................................................................................................ 21

Maintenance................................................................................................................................................ 22

General.................................................................................................................................................... 22

Sharpening Knives ..................................................................................................................................22

Lubrication................................................................................................................................................... 23

Optional Accessories ..................................................................................................................................24

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................25

Performance Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................25

Mechanical Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................26

Parts List for the JWP-16OS Planer ...........................................................................................................27

Head Assembly .......................................................................................................................................27

Head Assembly Parts List .......................................................................................................................28

Base Assembly........................................................................................................................................ 30

Base Assembly Parts List........................................................................................................................30

Gear Box Assembly.................................................................................................................................32

Gear Box Assembly Parts List................................................................................................................. 33

Stand Assembly....................................................................................................................................... 34

Stand Assembly Parts List ......................................................................................................................34

Electrical Schematic for JWP-16OS Planer ................................................................................................35

Warning

1. Read the manual. Always read the owner’s manual carefully before attempting to use the machine.

Know the limitations and hazards associated with the use of this planer.

2. Installation. If mounting machine to the floor, use high quality anchor bolts through the mounting

holes on the base. If using a mobile base, be sure to lock the wheels.

3. Eye protection. Always wear approved safety goggles, glasses, or a face shield when operating this

machine. NOTE: Common eyeglasses are only impact resistant; they are not safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.

4. Dress code. Do not wear loose clothing, neckties, jewelry, or gloves that can get caught in moving

parts. Confine long hair. Keep sleeves above the elbow.

5. Placement. Place machine so that potential kickback area is not in line with aisles, doorways, wash

stations or other work areas. Do not use machine in a damp or wet location, or expose to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

6. Electrical grounding. Your machine must be electrically grounded. If a cord and plug are used,

make certain the grounding lug connects to a suitable ground. Follow the grounding procedure indicated by the National Electrical Code.

7. Guards. Be sure machine guards are in place and in good working order. Do not operate while gear

cover is open. If a guard must be removed for adjustments or maintenance, it should be reinstalled immediately upon completion of the procedure and before operating the machine.

8. Housekeeping. Before turning on machine, remove all extra equipment such as keys, wrenches,

scrap, stock, and cleaning rags from the machine. Keep the area around machine clean and free of scrap material and sawdust to minimize the danger of slipping.

9. Power off. Make sure the machine is either unplugged or electrically disconnected and locked out

when performing maintenance or service work. Also, make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in power cord. Never leave the machine running unattended. Do not leave machine until it comes to a complete stop.

10. Cutterhead. Keep knives sharp and free of all rust and pitch. Make sure gib screws are tightened

securely.

11. Work piece. Check material for loose knots, nails and other defects that can damage knives and

pose a safety hazard for the operator.

12. Keep hands away from feed rollers and cutterhead while operating.

13. Use the proper extension cord. 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 product will draw. An undersize cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. For runs up to 25 feet, use an 18 AWG or larger gauge cord.

14. Do not operate this machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.

15. If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of wood planers, obtain advice from your

supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.

16. Health hazards. 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. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paint.

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

17. Your risk from these exposures 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 those dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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

This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly even death.

This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor or moderate injury and/or possible machine damage.

Safety Decals

Familiarize yourself with the location and content of these decals on your planer.

1. Read instruction manua l before operating machine.

2. Do not oper ate without a ll guards properly installed.

3. Remove or fasten loose ar ticles of clothing such as neck ties, etc. Contain long hair.

4. Remove jewelry such as fi nger rings, watches, bracel ets, etc.

5. Use approved safety glasses and/or face shield to pr otect eyes, and use other personal safety equip ment as required. Do not wear gloves.

DO NOT REMOVE OR OBSCURE THIS LABEL

6. Disconnect machine f rom power source before maki ng any adjustments or cleaning chips away from mach ine.

7. Keep the floor around m achine clean and free from scra ps, sawdust, oil and grease to minimiz e the danger of slipping.

8. Do not operate this machine while under the influence of alcohol or dr ugs .

9. Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serio us pe rsonal injury.

Features of the JWP-16OS Planer

Specifications

Model Number............................................................................................................................... JWP-16OS

Stock Number ..................................................................................................................................... 708531

Maximum Planing (W/in.) ............................................................................................................................ 16

Maximum Planing Thickness (T/in.).............................................................................................................. 6

Maximum Depth of Cut (in.) ..................................................................................................................... 3/16

Maximum Full Width Depth of Cut (in.) ...................................................................................................... 1/8

Maximum Opening (in.)................................................................................................................... 6-3/8 x 16

Minimum Planing Length (in.) ....................................................................................................................... 8

Knives............................................................................................................................................................ 3

Planer Blade Size (L x W x T/in.) ........................................................................................... 16-1/8 x 1 x 1/8

Cutterhead Speed (RPM)....................................................................................................................... 4,500

Cuts per Minute.................................................................................................................................... 13,500

Cutterhead Diameter (in.)........................................................................................................................2-7/8

Feed Rate (FPM) ................................................................................................................................16 & 20

Dust Port Diameter (in.) ................................................................................................................................ 4

Overall Dimensions (L x W x H/in.) ............................................................................................. 48 x 32 x 51

Motor ..................................................................................................................................... 3HP, 1Ph, 230V

Net Weight (approx. lbs.) ..........................................................................................................................430

The specifications in this manual are given as general information and are not binding. WMH Tool Group reserves the right to effect, at any time and without prior notice, alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment deemed necessary for any reason whatsoever.

Receiving

Carefully unpack the planer and any loose items from the wood crate and inspect for damage. Any damage should be reported immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Before proceeding further, read your manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with proper assembly, maintenance and safety procedures.

Remove the protective coating from the table, bed rolls, feed rolls, cutterhead and loose items packed with the machine, including lifting handles and motor pulley. This coating may 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.

Parts Inventory

Parts requiring assembly:

1 Planer Unit 1 4" Dust Hood 2 In/Outfeed Extension Roller Assembly 1 Handwheel

Cast Foot Assembly: 4 Cast Feet 1 Hardware Bag, consisting of: 8 Socket Head Flat Screws 8 Flat Washers 8 Hex Nuts

Stand Assembly: 4 Stand Legs 2 Stand Braces – long 2 Stand Braces – short 2 Stand Top – front & rear 1 Stand Top – left 1 Stand Top – right 1 Hardware Bag, consisting of: 32 Carriage Bolts 32 Flat Washers 32 Hex Nuts

Accessory Package: 1 Handle 2 Knife Gauges 1 Knife Setting Gauge Bar 4 E-Rings for Knife Setting Gauge 4 Hex Wrenches – 3, 4, 5, 6mm 2 Open Wrenches – 8/10mm, 12/14mm

Hardware Bag for Handwheel: 1 M10 Hex Nut 1 M10 Flat Washer 1 Direction Label

Hardware Bag for Infeed/Outfeed Extension Rollers

6 M8 x 20 Hex Head Screws 6 M8 x 12 Set Screws 6 M8 Flat Washers

Hardware Bag for Dust Hood: 6 M6 x 12 Hex Head Screws

Hardware Bag for Base to Stand: 4 M8 x 30 Hex Head Screws 4 M8 Hex Nuts 8 M8 Flat Washers

Assembly

Most of the JWP-16OS Planer has been assembled at the factory. However some parts must be assembled after delivery.

Use care when cleaning the cutterhead; the knives are very sharp.

side of the assembly using 4 ea carriage bolts, washers and nuts.

10. Secure the remaining short stand brace (14) to the front and rear legs (middle mounting holes) on the right side of the stand with (4 ea) carriage bolts, washers and nuts.

11. Make sure that the stand is symmetrical and level. Adjust if necessary and securely tighten all bolts.

Stand Assembly

Refer to Figure 1.

1. Cast Foot Assembly – Using parts from the cast foot assembly hardware bag, mount casting (2) to leg (1) by inserting two socket head flat screws (3) through the casting (2) and leg (1). Place a flat washer (4) and hex nut (5) on the screw and tighten.

Repeat for remaining three legs.

2. Stand Top (front) – The front and rear top stands (braces) are identical except for the JET logo on the front piece.

Mount one end of the stand top (6) to a leg (1) and fasten using two each carriage bolts (7), flat washers (8) and hex nuts (9).

Note: Do not over tighten at this time. This will be the final step in the assembly.

3. Fasten a second leg to the other end of the stand top, repeating the step above.

4. Take one long stand brace (10) and with (4 ea) bolts, washers, and hex nuts fasten to the legs of the assembly just completed in the steps 2 and 3. Fasten to the mounting holes in the middle of each leg.

5. Set this assembly aside for now.

6. Stand Top (rear) – Repeat steps 2–4 using parts still remaining.

7. Take the left stand top (11)

Note: The right stand top (13) has a cutout and will be used later.

Secure it to left side of the left legs (top mounting holes) of the front and rear assemblies previously constructed (the JET logo is the front) using 4 ea carriage bolts, flat washers and nuts.

8. Take one short stand brace (12) and secure to the left legs of the front and rear assembly with (4 ea) carriage bolts, washers and nuts.

12. Before mounting the planer on the stand, locate the stand on a solid, level foundation to ensure best planing performance and anchor to the floor with good quality lag screws.

Figure 1

Planer Unit Placement

There are four lifting handles (Fig. 2) on the machine. The handles can be pulled out (A, Fig. 2) for use when the planer is to be lifted and moved and slides into the body casting (B, Fig. 2) when not needed.

If a sling or forklift is used to lift the machine, be sure to lift by the handles only. Make sure machine is kept in level position while lifting.

Set the machine on the stand that was assembled in the previous section, then secure the base to the stand using parts provided in the base to stand hardware bag, consisting of 4 ea M8 x 30 hex cap screws, 4 ea M8 hex nuts, and 8 ea M8 flat washers.

9. Take the right stand top (13) – this piece has the cutout – and secure it to the front and rear legs (top mounting holes) on the right

Starter Box

5. Mount the handle (C, Fig. 4) for the handwheel in the threaded hole in the handwheel, and tighten with a wrench placed over the flat (12mm) on the handle.

Figure 2

The switch assembly (starter box and bracket) is pre-assembled at the factory and simply needs to be mounted to the head casting on the left side of the machine with two socket head cap screws (A, Fig. 3) already in place the head casting.

Figure 3

Handwheel

1. Remove the tape holding the key in the shaft.

2. Place the handwheel (B, Fig. 4) onto the shaft; making sure it is oriented so the handwheel slips over the key.

3. Remove the adhesive backing from the direction label supplied with the hardware bag for the handwheel. Place the label onto the shaft and press it on the handwheel (D, Fig. 4).

Figure 4

Extension Rollers

Mount two extension rollers to the table using the provided 6 ea M8 x 20 hex cap screws (12mm), 6 ea M8 flat washers, and 6 ea M8 x 12 set screws (A, Fig. 5). The rollers should be adjusted before operating the planer (this will be explained later in the Adjustment section).

Figure 5

Dust Collection Hood

Referring to Figure 6:

The dust collection hood (A) comes standard with the model JWP-16OS planer, and helps maintain a clean and safe work area. It is assembled to the planer (B) with six hex head screws (C) as shown.

4. Place flat washer and hex nut on shaft and tighten with wrench.

Length of Cord

Figure 6

Electrical Connections

Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. The machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury.

Rated Amps

0–6 18 16 16

7–10 18 16 14

11–12 16 16 14

13–16 14 12 12

17–20 12 12 10

21–30 10 10

25 ft 50ft 100ft

Not

recommended

Figure 7

Adjustments

Overview

Many parts are factory adjusted. The operator should be familiar with the following procedures to gain a better understanding of the JWP-16OS Planer's construction and operation.

A power plug is not provided with the JWP-16OS planer. You may either connect a plug or "hard-wire" the machine directly to your electrical panel provided there is a disconnect near the machine. Consult the wiring diagrams at the end of this manual.

This machine must be grounded. Grounding provides a path of least resistance to help divert current away from the operator in case of electrical malfunction.

Make sure the voltage of your power supply matches the specifications on the motor plate of the machine.

Extension Cords

The use of an extension cord is not recommended for this machine, but if one is necessary make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage listed on the machine's motor plate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

The chart in Figure 7 shows the correct size cord to use based on cord length and motor plate amp rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge numbers the heavier the cord.

Control and Adjustments

Refer to Figure 8 for general control and adjustment locations for the JWP-16OS Planer and are also listed below.

A – Switch B – Handwheel C – Table Rollers D – Feed Rate Change Knob E – Two Table Lock Knobs on Opposing Corners

Figure 8

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