Jet Tools M-708955Z User Manual

Assembly Instructions and Parts Manual

XACTA® Commercial Fence & Rails (50” Rip)

for JTAS-12-DX Table Saw

WALTER MEIER (Manuf acturing) Inc.

427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M- 708955Z

Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision A 08/2012
www.walt er meier.c om Copyright © 2012 Walt er Meier (M anufacturi ng) Inc.

1.0 Warranty 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 authori ze warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or
perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET® tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in
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 PROPERTY, OR
FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENT IAL 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.

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2.0 Table of contents

Section Page

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

2.0 Table of contents.......................................................................................................................... 3

3.0 Safety warnings ........................................................................................................................... 4

4.0 About this manual ........................................................................................................................ 5

5.0 Specifications............................................................................................................................... 6

6.0 Setup and assembly ..................................................................................................................... 7

6.1 Tool s required .................................................................................................................................................... 7

6.2 Shipping contents .............................................................................................................................................. 7

6.3 Front rail installation .................................................................................................. ........................................ 7

6.4 Switch installation ...................................................................................................... ........................................ 8

6.5 Back rail installation ........................................................................................................................................... 8

6.6 Guide tube .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

6.7 XACTA Fence .................................................................................................................................................... 9

6.8 Leveling fence to saw table............................................................................................................................... 9

6.9 Adjusting fence parallel to miter slot ................................................................................... ............................. 9

6.10 Clamping Pressure ........................................................................................................................................ 10

6.11 Checking 90° to Table ................................................................................................................................... 10

6.12 Cursor Adjustment ......................................................................................................................................... 10

7.0 Replaceme nt Parts ..................................................................................................................... 11

7.1.1 XACTA Fence Rail Assembly – Exploded View .............................................................................. .......... 11

7.1.2 XACTA Fence Rail Assembly – Parts List .................................................................................................. 11

7.2.1 XACTA Fence Assembly – Exploded View ................................................................................................ 12

7.2.2 XACTA Fence Assembly – Parts List ......................................................................................................... 12

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3.0 Safety warnings

1. Read and understand the entire owner's
manual before attempting assembly or
operation.

2. Read and understand warni ngs posted on the
machine and in this manual. Failure to comply
with all of these warnings may cause serious
injury.

3. Replace warning labels if they become
obscured or rem oved.

4. The table saw on which this fence is used, is
designed and intended for use by properly
trained and experienced personnel 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 the table saw for other than its
intended use. If used for other purposes,
Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., disclaims
any real or implied warranty and holds itself
harm les s from any injur y that may res ult fro m
that use.

6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face
shields while using the table saw. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they a re not safety glasses.

7. Before operating the table saw, remove tie,
rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll
sleeves up past the elbows. Remove all loose
clothing and confine long hair. Non-slip
footwear or anti-skid floor strips are
recommended. Do n o t w ear gloves.

8. Always use the blade guard on all ''through­sawing'' operations. A through-sawing
operation is one in which the blade cuts
completely throu gh the workpi ece.

9. Kickback occurs when the workpiece is thrown
towards the operator at a high rate of speed. If
you do not have a clear understanding of
kickback and how it occurs, DO NOT operate
the table sa w!

10. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during
extended periods o f operation.

11. 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:

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Lead fr om lead based pain t.

Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and

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other m asonry products.

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Arsenic and chromium from chemically
tr eated lu m ber.

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 f ace or dust masks
that are specifically designed to filter out
microscopic particles.

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

13. Make certain switch is in OFF position before
connecting the machin e to the power supply.

14. Make certain the machine is properly
grounded.

15 . Make all m ac hine ad just m e nt s o r m ain t e nance

with the machine unplugged from the power
source.

16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the
machine before turning i t on.

17. Keep safety guards in place at all times when
the machine is in use. If removed for
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution
and replace the guards immediately after
completion of maintenance.

18. 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
alignment of moving par ts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any
othe r co nditio ns th at may aff ect i ts ope ration.
A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.

19. Provide for adequate space surrounding work
area and non- g lare , over he ad lig hting .

20. Keep the floor around the machine clean and
free o f scr ap material, oil a nd grease.

21. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area . Keep children away.

22. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks,
master swi tches or by rem oving starter keys.

23. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
aroun d, ca rrying on a conver sation an d “horse­play” are careless acts that can result in
seri ous inj ury.

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