Jet Tools JWP-16OS owner manual Depth of Cut Adjustment, Knife Adjustment

Figure 17

Referring to Figure 18 – if adjustment is required:

1.Adjust the tightness of the mounting bolts

(A)and the depth of the setscrews (B) on the extension roller frame.

Various combinations of loosening and/or tightening of the setscrews and bolts will be required to level the extension rollers with the table. Adjustment is complete when the straightedge is level with the table and all three rollers touch the bottom of the straightedge.

2.Adjust both front and rear extension rollers in the same manner.

Figure 18

Depth of Cut Adjustment

Refer to Figure 19.

The cutting depth scale (A) is a combination inch/metric scale with a cutting range from 0 to 6” (150mm). The distance of upward or downward movement is controlled by the handwheel (B). One revolution of the handwheel is 0.158” (4mm). Before moving the head assembly up or down, loosen the lock knobs (C,). After obtaining the proper height for the head assembly, tighten the lock knobs.

Note: The JWP-16OS Planer has two lock knobs; one is located by the handwheel (C, Fig. 19). The other is located on the opposite (left rear) corner.

Always tighten the lock knobs before operating the planer.

Figure 19

Knife Adjustment

When checking or adjusting the cutterhead knives, proceed as follows:

1.Disconnect machine from power source.

2.Remove four hex cap screws (A, Fig. 20) from the upper cover and three from the bottom of the dust port. Remove the cover/dust port (B, Fig 20) as a unit.

The cutterhead assembly can be seen from the opening on top.

Motor assembly removed for clarity

Figure 20

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