Why is my Jet Planer leaving rough grain?
Rough or raised grain when using the Jet Planer may occur due to: * Dull knives. Sharpen or rotate the knife inserts. * Too heavy a cut. Adjust the depth of cut. * Moisture content too high. Remove high moisture content from the wood by drying.
Why is Jet JJP-12 Planer leaving fuzzy grain?
Fuzzy grain on the Jet Planer can be caused by: * Wood with high moisture content. You can allow the wood to dry or use different stock. * Dull knives. You can sharpen or replace the knives/inserts.
Details on warranty period, who is covered, and what is covered.
Procedures for obtaining technical support and additional product information.
Covers warranty limitations, state law application, and exclusions.
Read manual, understand warnings, use caution.
Wear safety glasses, proper clothing, ear protection.
Machine operation, adjustments, maintenance, workspace.
Specific safety measures for jointer and planer operations.
Steps to reconfigure the machine from jointer to planer.
Steps to reconfigure the machine from planer to jointer.
Operation of the start/stop buttons.
Explanation of planer feed and table controls.
Adjustment of outfeed and infeed tables.
Positioning cutterhead guard and adjusting fence.
Requirements for accurate jointing: coplanar tables, knife setting.
Definition and procedure for checking table coplanarity.
Procedure for setting straight knives in the cutterhead.
Steps to remove and install straight knives.
Procedure for helical cutterhead inserts.
Adjusting the jointer table lock handles for proper function.
Preparation and steps for replacing drive and feed-roller belts.
Adjusting the height of feed rollers for planing.
Adjusting spring tension for feed roller pressure.
Checking planer table parallelism to the cutterhead.
Procedure to align the work table with the cutterhead.
Connecting dust collection, initial startup, and safety.
Steps to switch between jointer and planer modes.
Correct positioning, hand placement, surfacing, and beveling.
Depth of cut, precautions, work prep, feeding, and avoiding snipe.
Maintaining blades for optimal performance and sharpening straight knives.
Recommended lubrication for table adjusting screws.
Common jointer problems, causes, and remedies.
Common planer problems, causes, and remedies.
Troubleshooting mechanical faults and electrical problems.
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