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Revision as of 07:25, 29 May 2024
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Shop Area: Woodshop Tool: Thickness Planer |
Procedure Number MT 110-02, Rev. 1 |
Date 1/22/2021 |
General
Jet Planer model JWP-15CS, 15 inch, helical cutterhead, two speed, powered by a 240V, 15 Amp motor. The helical cutterhead is an aftermarket part from Shelix Heads.
Reference
Link to YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6gEBjzI0X8
Manual: https://content.jettools.com/assets/manuals/708538_man_EN.pdf
Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance
- Routinely check the tool for damage or broken parts.
- Clean the top cover, dust shroud and all accessible areas of the unit of dust and wood debris that have collected in from planeing.
- Wipe off infeed and outfeed rollers.
- Clean base table. Light waxing will help wood material pass through the planer.
- Evaluate blade sharpness condition. Replace as necessary.
- Gauge Calibration, check thickness gauge calibration and turret stop calibration.
- Check brushes for wear and replace as necessary
- The lubricant in the gear box must be drained and replaced every 2,500 hours. Multi-purpose gear box lubricant will be suitable.
To Change Planer Inserts
- Use 10mm socket to remove four screws holding top cover
- Use T27 to remove damaged insert
- Clean mating surface
- Install new insert to 45 in-lb torque
- Reinstall top cover
List of Specifications
- Cutter Insert Size
- AMPS 32.8 AMP
- DEPTH CAPACITY 6 IN
- MAX DEPTH OF CUT 1/8 IN
- NO LOAD SPEED 4,500 (CUTTERHEAD) RPM
- Dust Chute Diameter (in.) 4
- Motor TEFC, 12.5HP, 3Ph, 230V
END OF THE PROCEDURE