This Manual is Bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 15-inch Thickness Planer Model JWP-15DX WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60124 Ph.: 800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.com Part No.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................................3 Warning...................................................................................................................................................4 Introduction..............................................................................................................................................6 Specifications ...............
Warning 1. Read and understand the entire owners manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed. 4. This planer is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only.
blahblahblah 21. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. 22. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result in serious injury. 23. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the knives or other moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation. 24. Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate.
Introduction This manual is provided by WMH Tool Group covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model JWP-15DX Planer. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual.
Unpacking Open shipping container and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Planer is assembled and running properly. Compare the contents of your container with the following parts list to make sure all parts are intact. Missing parts, if any, should be reported to your distributor. Read the instruction manual thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and safety instructions.
Assembly Tools required for assembly: Forklift or hoist with slings Open-end wrenches (provided) Hex wrenches (provided) 16mm open-end wrench Remove the screws holding the planer to the pallet and use a forklift or hoist to lift the planer off the pallet. Forks and straps should always be placed under the four lifting handles when lifting this machine (Figure 3). The lifting handles can be pushed back in when not in use. Figure 3 The planer should be operated in a well-lit area with good ventilation.
Extension Tables 1. Mount an extension table to the edge of the main table with three M8 x 25 hex cap screws and washers (Figure 7) using a 12mm wrench. Do not fully tighten yet. 2. The extension table must be leveled with the main table. Place a straight edge (such as a carefully jointed board, or a steel bar) across the extension table and the main table. Move the straight edge to various points along the table during the procedure.
This machine’s power cord must be fitted with an appropriate UL/CSA listed 230 Volt plug (similar to the one shown in Figure 9), or it can be “hardwired” directly to a control panel. If hard-wired, make sure a disconnect is available for the operator. If a plug is installed, it must have an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding prong. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Adjustments Disconnect machine from power source before making adjustments (except feed rate). Belt Tension Inspect the tension of the belts frequently during the first few times you use the planer. Belts often stretch during this trial period. If they require tightening, proceed as follows: Figure 11 1. Remove the belt guard and the rear panel. 2. Loosen the bottom nut on the motor adjustment screw (Figure 11) with a 17mm wrench. 3.
Table Rollers Your planer is supplied with two table rollers (Figure 14) which turn as the stock is fed into the machine, thus reducing friction. It is not possible to give exact dimensions on the proper height setting of the table rollers because each type of wood behaves differently. As a general rule, however, when planing rough stock the table rollers should be set at high position. When planing smooth stock the rollers should be set at low position.
Care must be exercised in setting knives into the cutterhead. Replace all three knives at the same time. Proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Remove the gib screws and the gib (Figure 17) using a T-handle hex wrench. 3. Remove old knife, and clean cutterhead slot and gibs. 4. Install new knife, making sure the knife fits properly over the two pins in the cutterhead slot. Make sure the blade is oriented in the proper direction.
3. Push down or pull up the cutterhead assembly in the desired direction. Hold the assembly in position and retighten the cap screws. 4. Re-check the table-to-cutterhead parallelism again as described in the previous section, then repeat steps 1 through 3 until the deviation is less than 0.004”. Adjusting Work Table Parallel to Cutterhead (Major Adjustment) If the work table is not parallel to the cutterhead, perform the adjustment procedure as follows: 1. Disconnect machine from power source.
Infeed and Outfeed Roller Spring Tension The infeed roller (B, Figure 21) and outfeed roller (E, Figure 21) are those parts of your planer that feed the stock while it is being planed. The infeed and outfeed rollers are under spring tension and this tension must be sufficient to feed the stock uniformly through the planer without slipping but should not be so tight that it causes damage to the board. The tension should be equal at both ends of each roller.
Outfeed Roller Height 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Make sure the knives are set properly as previously explained under "Knife Adjustment." 3. Place the gauge block (F, Figure 25) on the table directly beneath the cutterhead (D, Figure 25). 4. Using a 0.02" (0.5mm) feeler gauge (G, Figure 25) placed on top of the gauge block, raise the work table until the knife just touches the feeler gauge when the knife is at its lowest point.
Chip Deflector The chip deflector (C, Figure 27) keeps wood chips from falling into the outfeed roller. The deflector should be set approximately 1/16" to 1/8” from the tip of the knives. Make sure the deflector is oriented so the bevel on its front edge matches the shape of the cutterhead. Feed Speed Control Your machine is equipped with a spiral, serrated infeed roller and a solid steel outfeed roller. When the feed rollers are engaged, they turn to feed the stock.
faster and smoother. Avoid any wax that contains silicone or other synthetic ingredients. These materials can find their way into lumber and can make staining and finishing difficult. Depth of Cut The cutting depth scale (Figure 31) is a combination inch/metric scale, with a cutting range from 0 to 6" (152.4mm). Another option is talcum powder applied with a blackboard eraser rubbed in vigorously once a week; this will fill casting pores and form a moisture barrier.
The item numbers on this chart are referenced to the surrounding Figures on pages 18 and 19. No.
Troubleshooting: Performance Problems Trouble Snipe. (NOTE: Snipe can be minimized until negligible, but not eliminated.) Probable Cause Remedy Table rollers not set properly. Adjust rollers to proper height. Inadequate support of long boards. Support long boards with extension rollers. Uneven feed roller pressure front to back. Adjust feed roller tension. Dull knives. Replace knives. Lumber not butted properly. Butt end to end each piece of stock as they pass through machine.
Troubleshooting: Mechanical and Electrical Problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Uneven depth of cut side to side. Knives are worn. Replace knives. Cutterhead not level with bed. Level the bed. Depth of cut scale incorrect. Adjust depth of cut scale. Inadequate tension. Adjust chain tension. Sprockets misaligned. Align sprockets. Sprockets worn. Replace sprockets. No incoming power. Verify unit is connected to power. Overload automatic re-set has not reset.
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses. Examine motor starter for burned or failed components. If damage is found, replace motor starter. If motor starter looks okay but is still suspect, you have two options: Have a qualified electrician test the motor starter for function, or purchase a new starter and establish if that was the problem on changeout.
Head Assembly 23
Parts List: Head Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1...............JWP15H-001........... Head Casting..................................................... ................................... 1 2...............TS-1525021 ............ Set Screw.......................................................... M10x12 ...................... 8 .................JWP15DX-CA ......... Cutter Head Assembly (Index #3 thru #7)........... ................................... 1 3...............JWP15DX-003 .....
60 .............JWP15H-060........... Handle............................................................... ................................... 1 61 .............JWP15H-061........... Cover................................................................. ................................... 1 62 .............JWP15H-062........... Spring Pin.......................................................... ................................... 2 63 .............PF-C22 ................... Plate..........................
Base Assembly 26
Parts List: Base Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1...............JWP15H-201........... Base .................................................................. ................................... 1 2. ..............TS-1525021 ............ Set Screw.......................................................... M10x12 ...................... 8 3...............JWP15H-203........... Column.............................................................. ................................... 3 4.......
Table Assembly 28
Parts List: Table Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1...............JWP15H-101........... Middle Table...................................................... ................................... 1 2...............JWP15H-102........... Roller................................................................. ................................... 2 3. ..............BB-608Z.................. Ball Bearing ....................................................... 608Z ........................... 4 4..
Gear Box Assembly 30
Parts List: Gear Box Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1...............JWP15H-301........... Gear Box ........................................................... ................................... 1 2...............OS-28408 ............... Oil Seal.............................................................. ................................... 1 3...............BB-6204Z................ Ball Bearing ....................................................... 6204Z .........................
Stand and Motor Assembly 32
Parts List: Stand and Motor Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1...............PJN-S01 ................. Base .................................................................. ................................... 1 2...............JWP15H-404........... Support Bar ....................................................... ................................... 2 3...............JWP15H-406........... Motor Mount ...................................................... ..............................
Electrical Connections 34
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