Jet JWP-208 manual

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Planer Model: JWP-208 WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60123 Part No. M-708528 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision G1 06/06 www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group This manual is bookmarked[...]

2 Warranty and Service WMH Tool Group, Inc., warrants ev ery product it sells. If one of our tools needs ser vice or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can giv e you quick service. In most cases, any of these WMH Tool Group Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtain[...]

3 Table of Contents Table of Contents .............................................................................................................. ............................ 3 Warnings ....................................................................................................................... ................................ 4 Featur[...]

4 Warnings Read the manual . Always read the owner’s m anual carefully before attempting to use the machine. Know the limitations and hazard s associated with the use of this planer. Installation. If mounting machine to t he floor, use high quality anchor b olts through the mounting holes on the base. If using a mobile base, be sure to lock the w[...]

5 Safety Decals Familiarize yourself with the location and content of these decals on your planer. ! 1. Read in struct ion manual before oper ati ng mach ine. 2. Do not operate wit hout all guards prope rly inst alled. 3. Remo ve or fast en loo se artic les of clothing such as n ecktie s, etc. Co ntai n long hair. 4. Remo ve jewelr y such as f ing [...]

6 Features Fig. 2 Specifications Model No. ........................................................................... JWP-208-1.................................. ...... JWP-208-3 Stock No. .................................................................................. 708528.............................. ................ 708584 Table Area (D x [...]

7 Receiving Carefully unpack the plan er and any loose items from the wood crate and inspect for damage. Any damage should b e reported immediat ely to your distributor and shipping agent. Before proceeding further, read your manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with proper assembly, maintenan ce and safety procedures. Remove the screws that h[...]

8 Handwheel 1. Remove the nut and wash er from the gearbox shaft, and place the handwheel onto the shaft (Fig. 5), making sure it is oriented so the handwheel slips over the key. 2. Place flat wa sher and hex nut on shaft and tighten with wrench. 3. Mount the handle in the thread ed hole in the handwheel, and tighten with a wre nch placed over the [...]

9 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. A power plug is not provided with the 208 planer. You may either connect one or "hard -wire" the machine directly t[...]

10 2. Check belt te nsion. Proper tension is obtained when there is app roximately 1/4” deflection of the center span of the pulleys using light finger pressure (Fig. 10). 3. If adjustment of belt tension is nece ssary, loosen one pair of hex nuts (E & F, Fig. 11) and turn the other pair to raise o r lower the motor plate. Re-tighten nuts. Ta[...]

11 The table rollers are factory set for average planing and are parallel to the table su rface. If you desire to adjust the table rollers hig her or lower, proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Lay a straight edge (B, Fig. 14) across both rollers. 3. On one side of the table, loose n the screws (C, Fig. 14) with a hex wre[...]

12 Adjusting Depth of Cut The cutting depth scale (A, Fig. 16) is a combination inch/metric scale with a cutting range from 0 to 8” (204mm). The distance of upward or downward movement is controlled by the handwheel (B, Fig. 16). One revolution of the handwheel is .059” (1.5mm). Before moving the table up or down, loosen the lock nuts (C, Fig. [...]

13 lightly backing out the six locking scre ws (F, Fig. 19) against the slot. NOTE: At this time, only tighten the knife in the slot just enough to hold knife in position. 6. If additional knives must be reset, repeat step 5. 7. After all four knives are set with scre ws just snug, back out and tigh ten the six locking screws (F, Fig. 19 & 20),[...]

14 the same manner. 11. After all four knives are set with the screws just snug, back out and tighten the six screws (F) against the slot starting with th e end screws first and then the cente r screws until the knife is securely held in the cutterhead. Tighten the remaining three knive s in the same manner. After replacing and c hecking knives, CH[...]

15 Know the Transmitting Rollers of Your Planer A – Anti-Kickback Fingers B – Infeed Roller C – Chipbreaker D – Cutterhead D – Pressure Bar E – Outfeed Roller The infeed roller (B, Fig. 23) and outfeed roller (F, Fig. 23) are those parts of your planer that feed the stock while it is being plane d. The infeed and outfeed rollers are un [...]

16 Figure 25 Height of Infeed Roller, Chipbreaker, Pressure Bar & Outfeed Roller The infeed roller, chipbreaker, pressure bar and outfeed roller are adjusted at the factory. The infeed roller and the chipbreaker shou ld be set at 0.004” (0.1mm) below the cutting circle; and the outfeed roller should be set at 0.02” (0.5mm) below the cutting[...]

17 Feed Speed Control Your machine is equipped with a spiral, serrate d infeed roller and a soli d outfeed roller. When the feed rollers are enga ged, they turn to feed th e stock. The feed rollers slow automatically when the machine is under heavy load for be st planing in all conditions. The feed rollers are driven by chains (A, Fig. 28) and spro[...]

18 Maintenance Periodic or regular in spections are re quired to ensure that the machi ne is in proper adjustment, that all screws are tight, that belts are in goo d condition, that dust has not accumulated in the electrical enclosure s, and that there are no worn or loose electrical connections. Buildup of sawdust and other debris can cause your m[...]

19 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35[...]

20 Troubleshooting Operating Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Snipe. Note : Snipe can be minimized but not eliminated. Table rollers not set properly. Inadequate support of long boards. Uneven feed roller pressu re front to back. Dull Knives Lumber not butter properly. Adjust rollers to proper height. Support long boards with ex tension rol[...]

21 Mechanical and Electrical Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Uneven depth of cut side to side. Knife projection. Cutterhead not level with bed. Adjust knife projection. Level bed. Board thickness does not match depth of cut scale. Depth of cut scale incorrect. Adjust depth of cut scale. Chain jumping. Inadequate tension. Sprockets misalign[...]

22 Problem Possible Cause Solution Motor failure. Miswiring of the unit. On/off switch failure. is correct, you have a motor problem. If electrical motor is suspect, you have two options: Have a qualified electrician te st the motor for function or remove the motor and take it to a quality electric motor repair shop and have it tested. Double check[...]

23 Head Assembly – Parts List Index Part No. Description Size Qty 12 ............. BB-6206ZZ ............... Ball Bearing .......................................................... 6206ZZ............ ............ 1 13 ............. JWP208-013 ............ Key ....................................................................... 8 x 8 x 36 .....[...]

24 Head Assembly – Parts List Index Part No. Description Size Qty 68 ............. 6292684 ................... Handle .................................................................. .................................... 1 69 ............. JWP208-069 ............ Scale .................................................................... ........[...]

25 Head Assembly – Exploded View[...]

26 Table and Roller – Parts and Assembly Index Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... JWP208-201 ............ Middle Table......................................................... .................... ................ 1 2 ............... 6292722 ................... Roller ..................................................................[...]

27 Stand and Motor – Parts and Assembly Index Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... JWP208-401 ............ Stand .................................................................... ................ .................... 1 2 ............... JWP208-402 ............ Cover....................................................................[...]

28 Base and Column – Parts List Index Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... JWP208-301 ............ Base ..................................................................... ................ .................... 1 2 ............... TS-1525021 ............. Set Screw ............................................................. M10 x 12[...]

29 Base and Column – Assembly[...]

30 Gearbox – Parts List Index Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... JWP208-501 ............ Gear Box .............................................................. ................... ................. 1 2 ............... OS-28408................. Oil Seal................................................................. ............. ..[...]

31 Gearbox – Assembly[...]

32 Wiring Diagrams 230V 3HP Single Phase[...]

33 230V 5HP Three Phase[...]

34 460V 5HP Three Phase[...]

35 Notes[...]

37 WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, IL 60123 Ph: 800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.com[...]