Jet JJP-8BT Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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131. Loosen lock handle (J).2. Tilt the fence (B 2) back to the desired angle upto 135 degrees (G). Or you can place yourbeveled reference piece on the table andagainst the fence, adjusting the fence until theangle of the fence matches the bevel of yourgauge piece.3. Tighten the lock handle (J).11.0 Adjustments11.1 Cutterhead Knife AdjustmentCutterhead knives aredangerously sharp! Use extreme caution wheninspecting, removing, sharpening or replacingknives into the cutterhead. Failure to complymay cause serious injury!Determining if adjustment is necessary:1. Disconnect machine from the power source.2. Remove the cutterhead guard.Refer to Figures 16 and 17:Note: To rotate the cutterhead the cutterheadpulley must be turned. This requires removing thepanel on the front of the cabinet for access.3. Rotate the cutterhead (E) until one knife is inthe 12 o'clock position. The 12 o'clock positionis the highest point a blade will reach in thecutting arc (C, Figure 17).4. Place the knife setting gauge (J) on theoutfeed table (F). One end of the gauge shouldbe positioned over the cutting knife (C)towards the near the end of the blade (G).Use care when handling theknife setting gauge near the blades to preventdamage.Note the position of the knife blade with respect tothe gauge, then move the gauge to the other sideof the table towards the fence (H) and again notethe position of the knife blade with respect to thegauge.The blade must be at the same height at each endand must also be at the same height as theoutfeed table (bottom of gauge). If this is not thecase, adjustment is required as follows:Adjustment procedure5. Slightly loosen six gib lock screws (A) byturning into the lock bar (B), clockwise asviewed from the infeed table (K).6. Adjust the blade height by turning jack screws(D) upon which the blade rests. To lower theblade, turn the screw clockwise. To raise, turnthe screw counter-clockwise.7. When the blade is at the proper height,alternately tighten the six gib lock screws (A).Repeat steps 3 – 7 to adjust the remaining blade.Note: The most common cause for unsatisfactorycutting performance is improperly set knives. Manyaftermarket devices are avaialable to further assistin the accurate setting of knives.Figure 16Figure 17ABCDE