Jet JWS-34KX User manual

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GB - ENGLISH
Operating Instructions
Dear Customer,
Many thanks for the confidence you have shown in us with the purchase of your new JET-machine. This manual has been
prepared for the owner and operators of a JET JWS-34KX single spindle moulder to promote safety during installation,
operation and maintenance procedures. Please read and understand the information contained in these operating instructions
and the accompanying documents. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your machine, and to use it safely, read this
manual thoroughly and follow instructions carefully.
…Table of Contents
1. Declaration of conformity
2. Warranty
3. Safety
Authorized use
General safety notes
Remaining hazards
4. Machine specifications
Technical data
Noise emission
Dust emission
Contents of delivery
5. Transport and start up
Transport and installation
Assembly
Mains connection
Dust connection
Starting operation
6. Machine operation
7. Setup and adjustments
Spindle speed setting
Arbor installation
Collet installation
Cutting tool installation
Spindle vertical travel
Shaper fence installation
Curved guard installation
Sanding spindle installation
Tenoning carriage installation
8. Maintenance and inspection
9. Trouble shooting
10. Environmental protection
11. Available accessories
12. „Safe operation” (appendix A)
1. Declaration of conformity
On our own responsibility we hereby
declare that this product complies with
the regulations* listed on page 2.
Designed in consideration with the
standards**. CE type examination***
performed by****.
2. Warranty
The Seller guarantees that the
supplied product is free from material
defects and manufacturing faults. This
warranty does not cover any defects
which are caused, either directly or
indirectly, by incorrect use,
carelessness, accidental damage,
repair, inadequate maintenance or
cleaning and normal wear and tear.
Guarantee and/or warranty claims
must be made within twelve months
from the date of purchase (date of
invoice). Any further claims shall be
excluded.
This warranty includes all guarantee
obligations of the Seller and replaces
all previous declarations and
agreements concerning warranties.
The warranty period is valid for eight
hours of daily use. If this is exceeded,
the warranty period shall be reduced
in proportion to the excess use, but to
no less than three months.
Returning rejected goods requires the
prior express consent of the Seller and
is at the Buyer’s risk and expense.
Further warranty details can be found
in the General Terms and Conditions
(GTC). The GTC can be viewed at
www.jettools.com or can be sent by
post upon request.
The Seller reserves the right to make
changes to the product and
accessories at any time.
3. Safety
3.1 Authorized use
This machine is designed for shaping
wood and wood derived materials.
Machining of other materials is not
permitted and may be carried out in
specific cases only after consulting
with the manufacturer.
No metal workpieces may be
machined.
The workpiece must allow to safely be
loaded, supported and guided.
The proper use also includes
compliance with the operating and
maintenance instructions given in this
manual.
The machine must be operated only
by persons familiar with its operation
and maintenance and who are familiar
with its hazards.
The required minimum age must be
observed.
The machine must only be used in a
technically perfect condition.
When working on the machine, all
safety mechanisms and covers must
be mounted.
In addition to the safety requirements
contained in these operating
instructions and your country’s
applicable regulations, you should
observe the generally recognized
technical rules concerning the
operation of woodworking machines.
Any other use exceeds authorization.
In the event of unauthorized use of the
machine, the manufacturer renounces
all liability and the responsibility is
transferred exclusively to the operator
3.2 General safety notes
Woodworking machines can be
dangerous if not used properly.
Therefore the appropriate general
technical rules as well as the following
notes must be observed.
Read and understand the entire
instruction manual before attempting
assembly or operation.
Keep this operating instruction close
by the machine, protected from dirt
and humidity, and pass it over to the
new owner if you part with the tool.
No changes to the machine may be
made.

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Daily inspect the function and
existence of the safety appliances
before you start the machine.
Do not attempt operation in this case,
protect the machine by unplugging the
mains cord.
Remove all loose clothing and confine
long hair.
Before operating the machine, remove
tie, rings, watches, other jewellery,
and roll up sleeves above the elbows.
Wear safety shoes; never wear leisure
shoes or sandals.
Always wear the approved working
outfit.
- safety goggles
- ear protection
- dust protection
Do not wear gloves while operating
this machine.
For the safe handling of cutting tools
wear work gloves.
Observe the chapter “save operation”
in this manual.
Control the stopping time of the
machine, it may not exceed 10
seconds.
Remove cut and jammed workpieces
only when the motor is turned off and
the machine is at a complete
standstill.
Install the machine so that there is
sufficient space for safe operation and
workpiece handling.
Keep work area well lighted.
The machine is designed to operate in
closed rooms and must be placed
stable on firm and levelled ground.
Make sure that the power cord does
not impede work and cause people to
trip.
Keep the floor around the machine
clean and free of scrap material, oil
and grease.
Stay alert!
Give your work undivided attention.
Use common sense. Do not operate
the machine when you are tired.
Keep an ergonomic body position.
Maintain a balanced stance at all
times.
Do not operate the machine under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication. Be aware that medication
can change your behaviour.
Keep children and visitors a safe
distance from the work area.
Do not remove chips and workpiece
parts until the machine is at a
complete standstill.
Never leave a running machine
unattended.
Before you leave the workplace switch
off the machine.
Do not operate the electric tool near
inflammable liquids or gases.
Observe the fire fighting and fire alert
options, for example the fire
extinguisher operation and place.
Do not use the machine in a dump
environment and do not expose it to
rain.
Wood dust is explosive and can also
represent a risk to health.
Dust form some tropical woods in
particular, and from hardwoods like
beach and oak, is classified as a
carcinogenic substance.
Always use a suitable dust extraction
device.
Before machining, remove any nails
and other foreign bodies from the
workpiece.
Never operate with the guards not in
place – serious risk of injury!
Depending on the job use suitable
safety devices, which prevent
accidental contact with the rotating
cutter. Adapt these safety devices
exactly to the respective application
and the workpiece dimensions.
Adapt the spindle speed to the cutter
diameter.
Always keep your hands well clear of
the cutting tool.
Never reach with your hands under
the shaper guard when guiding the
workpiece!
Machine only stock which rests
securely on the table.
Always feed stock against cutter
rotation.
Workpieces shorter than 300mm
require special feeding aids (e.g.
feeding template).
Never machine a workpiece if it
cannot be guided with a sufficient
distance to the cutting tool.
Tenoning work requires the optionaly
available tenoning carriage
Use a push block when working the
ends of narrow stock.
Always store the push stick or the
push wood handle with the machine,
also when not in use.
Specifications regarding the maximum
or minimum size of the workpiece
must be observed.
Do not remove chips and workpiece
parts until the machine is at a
complete standstill.
Always use sharp cutting tools.
To reduce the danger of kick-back and
injury.
Only cutting tools marked “MAN” and
conforming EN 847-1 respectively
EN 847-2 may be used.
Use roller supports on both sides of
the planer when working long stock.
Keep the shaper table surface clean,
in particular remove resin residue.
Connection and repair work on the
electrical installation may be carried
out by a qualified electrician only.
Do not stand on the machine.
Have a damaged or worn power cord
replaced immediately.
Make all machine adjustments or
maintenance with the machine
unplugged from the power source.
3.3 Remaining hazards
When using the machine according to
regulations some remaining hazards
may still exist.
Touching the cutting tool in the
machining area can cause injury. For
effective protection the shaper guard
must always be adapted to the
workpiece and to the machining
operation.
Risk of kickback. The workpiece is
caught by the rotating cutter and
thrown back to the operator.
Thrown workpiece parts can lead to
injury.
Sawdust and noise can be health
hazards.
Be sure to wear personal protection
gear such as safety goggles and ear
protection. Use a suitable dust
exhaust system.
The use of incorrect mains supply or a
damaged power cord can lead to
injuries caused by electricity.

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4. Machine specifications
4.1 Technical data
No-load spindle speed no
1700/3500/6000/8000 rpm
Table size 635 x 600 mm
Table height 830mm
Spindle diameter 30mm
Clamped height 70mm
Spindle travel 80mm
Router bit collet size 8 and12mm
Table opening diameter 160mm
Max. tool diameter 180mm
Max. tool height above table 120mm
dust port diameter 100mm
Dimemsions LxWxH
920x680x1090mm
Weight 156 kg
Mains 230V ~1/N/PE 50Hz
Output power 1,5 kW (2 HP) S1
Reference current 10 A
Extension cord (H07RN-F): 3x1,5mm²
Installation fuse protection 16A
Mains 400V ~3/PE 50Hz
Output power 2.2 kW (3 HP) S1
Reference current 5 A
Extension cord (H07RN-F) 4x1,5mm²
Installation fuse protection 16A
4.2 Noise emission
Determined according to EN
1807:1999 and EN 848-1.
(Inspection tolerance 4 dB)
Workpiece pine wood:
W=100mm, L=1000mm, moisture
8,5%
Acoustic power level
(according to EN ISO 3746):
Idling LwA 83,4 dB(A)
Operating LwA 90,2 dB(A)
Acoustic pressure level
(according to EN ISO 11202):
Idling LpA 74,2 dB(A)
Operating LpA 83,6 dB(A)
The specified values are emission
levels and are not necessarily to be
seen as safe operating levels.
Although there is a correlation
between emission and imission levels,
these do not constitute a basis for
determining the necessity of additional
safety measures.
Workplace conditions which could
influence the noise imission level
include the duration of resonance,
space particulars, other noise sources
etc. For example, the number of
machines and other work being
performed. The permissible workplace
levels can vary from country to
country.
This information is intended to allow
the user to make a better estimation
of the hazards and risks involved.
4.3 Dust emission
The wood shaper JWS-34KX has been
dust emission inspected.
At an air velocity of 20 m/s on the dust
port dia 100mm:
Vacuum pressure 800 Pa
Volume flow 565 m³/h
The machine meets the present
workplace dust emission limit of
2 mg/m³.
4.4 Content of delivery
30mm spindle assembly
Collets 8mm and 12mm
Fence assembly
Spacer board for fence
Workpiece hold downs
Push stick
Curved guard assembly
Mitre gauge
Operating tools
Assembly kit
Operating manual
Spare parts list
5. Transport and start up
5.1 Transport and installation
For transport use a forklift or hand
trolley. Make sure the machine does
not tip or fall off during transport.
The machine is designed to operate in
closed rooms and must be placed
stable on firm and levelled ground.
The machine can be bolted down if
required.
For packing reasons the machine is
not completely assembled.
5.2 Assembly
If you notice any transport damage
while unpacking, notify your supplier
immediately. Do not operate the
machine!
Dispose of the packing in an
environmentally friendly manner.
Clean all rust protected surfaces with
a mild solvent.
Mount the handle to the hand wheel.
Mount the shaper guard with the two
screws supplied (D, Fig 1) to the
shaper fence top. To lift the shaper
guard push the handle backwards.
Fig 1
5.3 Mains connection
Mains connection and any extension
cords used must comply with
applicable regulations.
Only use power cords marked
H07RN-F.
The mains connection must have a
16 A surge-proof fuse.
The mains voltage must comply with
the information on the machine
licence plate.
Connections and repairs to the
electrical equipment may only be
carried out by qualified electricians.
5.4 Dust connection
Before initial operation, the machine
must be connected to a dust extractor.
The suction should switch on
automatically when the shaper is
switched on.
The flow rate on the suction port must
be 20m/sec.
Flexible hoses must be of “non-
flammable” quality, and must be
connected to the machine ground
system.
5.5 Starting operation
You can start the machine with the
green on button. The red button on the
main switch stops the machine.
Make sure that the spindle is running
the correct direction (counter-
clockwise).

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In case of overload the motor overload
cut-off will react. After approximately
10 minutes of cooling the machine
can be started again.
6. Machine operation
Correct operating position:
Position yourselves offset to the
machine front (Fig 2).
Fig 2
Workpiece handling:
Feed the workpiece straight across the
machine table, holding your fingers
close together, guiding the workpiece
with the palm of your hands.
Never put your hands under or behind
the shaper guard.
Always keep your hands well clear of
the rotating cutter.
Always feed the workpiece against the
cutter rotation (Fig 2).
Use a push block when working the
ends of narrow stock.
Use a feeding aid if you are going to
work a workpiece shorter than
300mm.
Always machine the workpiece over
its entire length.
Recess machining may only be
carried out with the aid of suitable
longitudinal workpiece stops (Fig 3)
….high danger of kickback!!!
Fig 3
When working complex shapes, make
jigs and guides to guide the workpiece
properly and safely.
Tenoning work requires the optionaly
available tenoning carriage (see
chapter 7.9)
Make trial cuts on a piece of scrap
before working the actual workpiece.
Support long workpieces with helping
roller stands or table extensions.
Always work one workpiece at a time.
Never operate with the guards not in
place – serious risk of injury!
Always keep your hands well clear of
the rotating tool.
Never machine a workpiece if it
cannot be guided properly and safely
with sufficient distance to the cutting
tool.
When working complex shapes, make
jigs and guides to guide the workpiece
properly and safely.
Adapt the spindle speed to the cutting
tool diameter.
For the authorized use of the
machine observe the appendix A
“safe operation“
(on the last pages of this operating
manual)
A.1: machining of boards
A.2.: Longitudinal machining
A.3.: Face machining
A.4.: Recess machining.
A.5.: Contour machining
7. Setup and adjustments
General note:
Setup and adjustment work may
only be carried out after the
machine is protected against
accidental starting by pulling the
mains plug.
Make sure that the cutter is running
clear after every setup or adjustment
done.
7.1 Spindle speed setting
Warning:
The spindle speed must be
selected according to the cutter
diameter.
The speed is set by changing the V-
belt location on the pulleys.
Speed range:
1700, 3500, 6000, 8000 RPM
The chosen spindle speed can be
seen on the viewing window.
The cutting speed in m/sec
corresponding to tool diameter and
spindle speed can be seen on the
machine front.
Fig 4
At the lower spindle speeds and at
smaller tool diameters an increased
risk of workpiece kickback exists.
Router bits may only be operated in
the highest spindle speed (8000 rpm).
The sanding spindle may only be
operated in the lowes spindle speed
(1700 rpm).
7.2 Arbor installation
The arbour is mounted to the spindle
with the draw bar and nut.
Use the following procedure to install
the arbour. Reverse the order to
remove the arbour.
Disconnect the machine from the
power source (pull mains plug).
Engage the spindle rotation lock.
Remove all table insert rings
Clean the arbour shank and bore (T,
Fig 5).
Fig 5
Place the arbour into the spindle and
thread arbor and arbour nut together
onto the spindle.

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Slightly tighten the arbour nut using
the supplied spanner (U, Fig 6).
Fig 6
Place the draw bar (A, Fig 7) into the
bottom of the spindle and tighten it
with the supplied spanner.
Fig 7
Firmly tighten the arbour nut using the
supplied spanner .
Disengage the spindle rotation lock.
Connect the machine to the power
source.
Start the shaper cautiously.
7.3 Collet installation
Disconnect the machine from the
power source.
Remove the arbor ( see chapter 7.2)
Install the collet with nut (Q, Fig 8).
Fig 8
Collets supplied with the machine:
- Collet Ø 8 mm
- Collet Ø 12 mm.
To reduce the danger of kick-back and
injury.
Only cutting tools marked “MAN” and
conforming EN 847-1 respectively
EN 847-2 may be used.
Router bits must be clamped on a
shaft length of minimum 20mm.
Tighten the nut (Q).
Cover the clearance zone around the
cutter with table insert rings (A, Fig
10).
Attention:
At the lower spindle speeds and at
smaller tool diameters an increased
risk of workpiece kickback exists.
Router bits may only be operated in
the highest spindle speed (8000 rpm).
Disengage the spindle rotation lock.
Set the fence boards approx. 5mm
close to the cutter rotation.
Connect the machine to the power
source.
Start the shaper cautiously.
7.4 Cutting tool installation
The cutting tool may only be changed
when the spindle rotation lock is
engaged and the mains plug is pulled.
Risk of personal injury by cuts from
the cutter knives. Wear suitable
gloves when changing cutters.
Clean all surfaces of cutters and
spindle arbors with a suitable solvent
(do not use cleaning agents that could
corrode the light metal components).
To reduce the danger of kick-back and
injury.
Only cutting tools marked “MAN” and
conforming EN 847-1 respectively
EN 847-2 may be used.
Unsuitable, incorrectly mounted, dull,
cracked of bent cutter knives can
break or increase the risk of kickback
considerably.
The installation of sanding or
polishing tools is not permissible.
The cutter must be positioned on the
arbor as low a possible (Fig 9).
Fig 9
Watch the sense of rotation (counter
clockwise) when mounting the cutter.
Fill the space between cutter and
clamping washer with spacing collars.
Tighten the tool with the hex nut screw
securely. (Don’t use a wrench
extension or a hammer to tighten the
screw)
Cover the clearance zone around the
cutter with table insert rings (A, Fig
10).
Fig 10
ATTENTION:
Adapt the spindle speed to the cutting
tool diameter.
Never exceed the shown numbers of
revolution (rpm, /min, min-1) on the
tool.
Disengage the spindle rotation lock.
Set the fence boards approx. 5mm
close to the cutter rotation.
Connect the machine to the power
source.
Start the machine cautiously.
7.5 Spindle vertical travel
After you loosen the clamping lever
the spindle height can be adjusted
with the hand wheel. One revolution
corresponds to a travel of 8mm (2mm
for each ¼ turn)
7.6 Shaper fence installation
Install the shaper fence body first. To
do so, screw the two bolts into the
tapped holes in the machine table.