JET Power Tool JMD-18PFN

Spindle Return Spring Adjustment Procedure

Ensure the spindle return is pre-set from the factory and does not need adjustment

Do not remove the spring cap (H, Fig. 15)

Loosen knob (I, Fig. 15) just enough to rotate spring cap past the notch (J, Fig. 15)

Adjust spring tension by rotating the spring cap

Is the spring tension adjusted to the desired level?

Technician's signature to confirm completion

Disconnect machine from the power source, unplug.

Release latches on the belt cover and slide the pulley guard open.

Hold the spindle pulley to keep it from moving while loosening the drawbar with a wrench.

Loosen the drawbar approximately three to four full turns.

Tap the drawbar head with a rubber mallet to dislodge the arbor.

Loosen the drawbar until the arbor can be withdrawn from the spindle and wipe out the spindle with a clean dry rag.

Grasp the arbor with one hand while loosening the drawbar with the other.

Continue to loosen the drawbar until the arbor can be withdrawn from the spindle.

Wipe out the spindle with a clean dry rag.

Disconnect the machine from the power source, unplug.

Loosen the motor mount lock lever (F, Fig, 11) and pull the motor toward the head casting to release tension on the v-belts.

Release two latches (G, Fig. 11) on belt cover and slide pulley guard open (I, Fig. 11).

Arrange the v-belts (A, Fig. 12) on the pulleys (B, Fig. 12) for the desired speed according to the speed chart (H, Fig. 11) on the belt cover.

Tension the v-belts by pushing the motor away from the head casting and locking the motor mount lock lever (F, Fig. 11).

Is the belt tension correct and does not slip during operation?

Does the head rise or lower smoothly?

Do the feed handles turn smoothly?

Apply Mobilith AW2 to the rack if the head does not rise or lower smoothly

Apply Mobil DTE® Oil Heavy Medium to the column if the head does not rise or lower smoothly

Gib Adjustment Screws Identification

Identify the gib adjustment screws

Turn each screw slightly clockwise to tighten

Check if the table hand wheels have the correct tension