Jet JWS-35X Series Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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OperationsOverviewBefore applying power to the machine, Check themotor and switch wiring diagrams for propervoltage connections. Check that all mountingscrews and bolts are tight.Turn on the motor momentarily to check for properrotation. The spindle should rotate counterclock-wise when looking down on the spindle. Correct asrequired.Run the machine for a short period of time toensure that the moving parts are working properlywith no excessive vibration. If a problem develops,correct it before turning the shaper over for generaluse.Safety DevicesSafety devices such as guards, fixtures, templateshold-downs, push sticks (Figure 19), featherboards and power feeders should be usedwhenever possible. Figure 19 shows a push stickwhich can be easily made from scrap wood.Note: For the sake of clarity, the shaper guard hasbeen omitted from most illustrations. All shaperoperations must be done with the proper guard inplace and any other device which insures thesafety of the operator.Grain Direction ConsiderationsPlan to shape the workpiece in the same directionas the grain when possible. Some open grainwoods (such as redwood, fir and oak) will leave arough, or slightly splintered edge when cut againstthe grain.Figure 19Deep cuts require excessivehorsepower and pushing force to control thecut.Deep cuts can also cause the wood to splinter orsplit and may lead to lost control or personal injury.Preband shaper the stock whenever possible to1/16 inch of finished size. When an edge finish isunsatisfactory, take two or more cuts with the finalcut no more than 1/16 inch deep.In the case of shaping across the grain, the trailingboard edge will often splinter. To correct this, thebest solution is to make the board 1/4 inch oversizein width, shape the board, and simply trim off theexcess.Cutter RotationCounterclockwise Setup – With the cutter installedas shown in Figure 20, feed the workpiece fromright to left.Figure 20Clockwise Setup – With the cutter installed asshown in Figure 20, feed the workpiece from left toright.Figure 2121