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2.0 Table of Contents
1.0 Warranty and Service ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2.0 Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 3
3.0 About this manual .......................................................................................................................................... 3
4.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 4
5.0 Electrical requirements ................................................................................................................................... 5
6.0 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 6
6.1 Mounting dimensions ................................................................................................................................. 7
7.0 Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
7.1 Contents ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
8.0 Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
9.0 Installing ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
10.0 Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................. 8
10.1 On-Off switch ............................................................................................................................................ 8
10.2 Handle adjustment ................................................................................................................................... 8
10.3 Fence adjustment ..................................................................................................................................... 8
10.4 Hold down adjustment .............................................................................................................................. 8
10.5 Depth stop rod adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 8
10.6 180° Head rotation ................................................................................................................................... 8
10.7 Chuck key holder ...................................................................................................................................... 8
10.8 Bit shank length ........................................................................................................................................ 8
10.9 Spindle adaptor ........................................................................................................................................ 9
10.10 Chisel and bit adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 9
10.11 Adjusting chisel parallel to workpiece ................................................................................................... 10
11.0 Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 10
12.0 Storage ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
13.0 Optional accessories .................................................................................................................................. 10
14.0 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................... 10
14.1 JBM-5 Benchtop Mortiser – Exploded View ........................................................................................... 11
14.2 JBM-5 Benchtop Mortiser – Parts List .................................................................................................... 12
15.0 Chisel specifications ................................................................................................................................... 14
3.0 About this manual
This manual is provided by JET covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model
JBM-5 Mortiser. 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 consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual.
If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or JET. JET can also be reached at our
web site: www.jettools.com.
Retain this manual for future reference. If the machine transfers ownership, the manual should accompany it.
Register your product using the provided mail-in card or register online: http://www.jettools.com