JTS-315SP
Construction Saw
Original:
GB
Operating Instructions
Translations:
D
Gebrauchsanleitung
F
Mode d´emploi
Walter Meier (Fertigung) AG
Bahnstrasse 24
8603 Schwerzenbach
Switzerland
Phone
Fax
+41 44 806 47 48
+41 44 806 47 58
M-10000910SM/ST
10000914M
2009-10
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GB - ENGLISH
Operating Instructions
Dear Customer,
Many thanks for the confidence you have shown in us with the purchase of your new JET-machine. This manual has been
prepared for the owner and operators of a JET JTS-315SP table saw to promote safety during installation, operation and
maintenance procedures. Please read and understand the information contained in these operating instructions and the
accompanying documents. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your machine, and to use the machine safely, read
this manual thoroughly and follow instructions carefully.
The workpiece must allow to safely
be loaded, supported and guided.
2. Warranty
…Table of Contents
1. Declaration of conformity
2. Warranty
The Seller guarantees that the
supplied product is free from material
defects and manufacturing faults.
This warranty does not cover any
defects which are caused, either
directly or indirectly, by incorrect use,
carelessness, accidental damage,
repair, inadequate maintenance or
cleaning and normal wear and tear.
Do not cut round stock without
suitable jigs or fixtures. The rotating
saw blade could turn the work-piece.
3. Safety
Authorized use
General safety notes
Remaining hazards
The proper use also includes
compliance with the operating and
maintenance instructions given in
this manual.
The machine must be operated only
by persons familiar with its
operation, maintenance and repair
and who are familiar with its hazards.
The required minimum age must be
observed
4. Machine specifications
Technical data
Noise emission
Contents of delivery
Description of machine
Guarantee and/or warranty claims
must be made within twelve months
from the date of purchase (date of
invoice). Any further claims shall be
excluded.
5. Transport and start up
Transport and installation
Assembly
Dust connection
Mains connection
Starting operation
This warranty includes all guarantee
obligations of the Seller and replaces
all previous declarations and
The machine must only be used in a
technically perfect condition
When working on the machine, all
safety mechanisms and covers must
be mounted.
agreements concerning warranties.
The warranty period is valid for eight
hours of daily use. If this is
exceeded, the warranty period shall
be reduced in proportion to the
excess use, but to no less than three
months.
6. Machine operation
In addition to the safety requirements
contained in this operating
7. Setup and adjustments
Changing saw blade
Mounting the raving knife
Mounting the saw guard
Rising and tilting sawblade
Rip fence setup
instructions and your country’s
applicable regulations, you should
observe the generally recognized
technical rules concerning the
operation of woodworking machines.
Returning rejected goods requires
the prior express consent of the
Seller and is at the Buyer’s risk and
expense.
Adjusting 90°stop
Adjusting sawblade parallel
Any other use exceeds authorization.
In the event of unauthorized use of
the machine, the manufacturer
renounces all liability and the
responsibility is transferred
Further warranty details can be found
in the General Terms and Conditions
(GTC). The GTC can be viewed at
post upon request.
8. Maintenance and inspection
9. Troubleshooting
exclusively to the operator.
10. Environmental protection
11. Available accessories
The Seller reserves the right to make
changes to the product and
accessories at any time.
3.2 General safety notes
12. „Safe operation”........ appendix A
Woodworking machines can be
dangerous if not used properly.
Therefore the appropriate general
technical rules as well as the
1. Declaration of conformity
3. Safety
On our own responsibility we hereby
declare that this product complies
with the regulations* listed on page
2. Designed in consideration with the
standards**. CE type examination***
performed by****.
following notes must be observed.
3.1 Authorized use
Read and understand the entire
instruction manual before attempting
assembly or operation.
Keep this operating instruction close
by the machine, protected from dirt
and humidity, and pass it over to the
new owner if you part with the tool.
This machine is designed for sawing
wood, wood derived materials as well
as similar to be machined hard
plastics only.
Machining of other materials is not
permitted and may be carried out in
specific cases only after consulting
with the manufacturer.
No changes to the machine may be
made.
No metal workpieces may be
machined.
Daily inspect the function and
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existence of the safety appliances
before you start the machine.
Do not attempt operation in this
case, protect the machine by
unplugging the mains cord.
When ripping narrow workpieces
(smaller than 120mm) use as push-
stick or push-wood.
medication can change your
behaviour.
Keep children and visitors a safe
distance from the work area.
Push stick or push wood must stay
with the machine when tool is stored
and not in use.
Never reach into the machine while it
is operating or running down.
Remove all loose clothing and
confine long hair.
Always use the mitre gauge for
cutting off.
Never leave a running machine
unattended. Before you leave the
workplace switch off the machine.
Before operating the machine,
remove tie, rings, watches, other
jewellery, and roll up sleeves above
the elbows.
The use of dado-blades and groove
cutters is not permissible.
Do not operate the electric tool near
inflammable liquids or gases.
Observe the fire fighting and fire alert
options, for example the fire
Make sure that small cut off
workpieces will not be caught and
thrown away by the rising saw blade
teeth.
Wear safety shoes; never wear
leisure shoes or sandals.
Always wear the approved working
outfit
extinguisher operation and place.
Remove cut and jammed workpieces
only when motor is turned off and the
machine is at a complete standstill.
Do not use the machine in a dump
environment and do not expose it to
rain.
Always wear ear protection when
operating a table saw.
- safety goggles
- ear protection
- dust protection
Install the machine so that there is
sufficient space for safe operation
and work piece handling.
Wood dust is explosive and can also
represent a risk to health.
Dust form some tropical woods in
particular, and from hardwoods like
beach and oak, is classified as a
carcinogenic substance.
Do not wear gloves while operating
this machine.
Keep the inside of the cabinet clear
of sawdust and wood chips. Make
sure the motor fan and fan cover are
kept clear of sawdust.
For the safe handling of sawblades
wear work gloves.
Always use a suitable dust extraction
device
Observe the chapter “save operation”
in this manual.
Keep work area well lighted.
Before machining, remove any nails
and other foreign bodies from the
work piece.
The machine is designed to operate
in closed rooms and must be placed
stable on firm and levelled ground.
Check the correct rotation of the
sawblade before operating the
machine.
Specifications regarding the
maximum or minimum size of the
work piece must be observed.
Make sure that the power cord does
not impede work and cause people to
trip.
Do not start cutting operation until
sawblade is at full speed.
Cut thin or thin-walled work-piece
only with fine-toothed saw blades.
Control the stopping time of the
machine, it may not be longer than
10 seconds.
Never use the power cord to carry
the tool.
Do not expose the power cord to
heat, oil or any sharp corners.
Do not pull the cord to unplug.
Never cut several work-pieces at the
same time – and also no bundles
containing several individual pieces.
Risk of personal injury if individual
pieces are caught by the saw blade
uncontrolled.
Do not use side pressure to stop
rotating blade.
Keep the floor around the machine
clean and free of scrap material, oil
and grease.
Insure that the work piece does not
roll when cutting round pieces.
When cutting round stock, use a
suitable jig to prevent the work-piece
from turning.
Use suitable table extensions and
supporting aids for difficult to handle
workpieces.
Stay alert!
Give your work undivided attention.
Use common sense.
Never cut work-pieces containing the
following materials:
-Ropes, strings, cords, cables and
wires.
Always hold and guide the
workpieces safely during machining.
Keep an ergonomic body position.
Maintain a balanced stance at all
times.
Pay particular attention to
instructions on reducing the risk of
kickback.
Do not force the power tool. It will do
a better and safer job and give you
much better service if it is used at the
rate for which it was designed.
Pull the mains plug if the tool is not
in use.
The supplied raving knife must
always be used. Adjust the space to
the sawblade to be max 5mm.
Pull the mains plug prior to any
maintenance or change of accessory
(e.g. sawblade).
Do not remove chips and work piece
parts until the machine is at a
complete standstill.
Do not perform any operation for
which the tool has not been designed
for, e.g. do not use this table saw to
cut logs or firewood.
Before starting the machine make
sure that operating and measuring
tools are removed from the machine.
Never operate with the guards not in
place – serious risk of injury!
Do not operate the machine when
you are tired.
Do not perform any operation
freehand.
Do not stand on the machine.
Do not operate the machine under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication. Be aware that
Connection and repair work on the
electrical installation may be carried
out by a qualified electrician only.
Never reach around or over the saw
blade.
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Always unwind any extension cords
fully.
Raving knife thickness
Blade speed 50Hz
(Blade speed 60Hz
2,3 mm
2990rpm
3550 rpm)
4.4 Description of machine
Have a damaged or worn cord
replaced immediately.
Cutting height & 90°/45° max90/60mm
Tilting range of blade
Dust port diameter
Working height
Weight
90°- 47°
100 mm
800 mm
74 kg
Do not use the machine when the
ON-OFF switch does not operate
correctly.
Mains
Motor input power
Reference current
Extension cord (H07RN-F) 3G1,5mm²
Installation fuse protection
Protection class
230V~ L/N/PE 50(60)Hz
The use of accessories other than
those recommended in this manual
can create a safety hazard.
1600W S1-100%
7,0 A
Make all machine adjustments or
maintenance with the machine
unplugged from the power source.
16A
I
Mains
Motor input power
Reference current
Extension cord (H07RN-F) 4G1,5mm²
Installation fuse protection
Protection class
400V ~3L/PE 50Hz
2000W S1-100%
3,5 A
When installing a new sawblade
make sure that it matches the raving
knife.
The raving knife thickness must be in
between sawblade body thickness
and width of cut.
Fig 1
A…...Saw guard
16A
I
B…..Table insert
Mains
Motor input power
Reference current
110V~ L/N/PE 50Hz
1600W S1-100%
18,6 A
C….On/Off switch
D…..Carry handle
E….. Dust connection hose
F….. Raving knife
G….. Rip fence
Make sure that the sawblade is
suitable for the work piece material
to be cut.
Extension cord (H07RN-F) 3G2,5mm²
Installation fuse protection
Protection class
25A
I
Use only sawblades according to
EN 847-1
Never use sawblades made from
High Speed Steel (HSS).
4.2 Noise emission
H…. Tilting handle
I…. Blade rising handle
J…...Foldable leg stand
Determined according to
EN ISO 3744
(Inspection tolerance 4 dB)
Work piece plywood 16mm:
Remove defective sawblades
immediately.
A worn table insert must be replaced.
Acoustic power level
(according to EN ISO 3746):
5. Transport and start up
3.3 Remaining hazards
Idling
Operating
LwA 99,6 dB(A)
LwA 104,8 dB(A)
5.1 Transport and installation
Never lift the tool on it’s guards.
When using the machine according
to regulations some remaining
hazards may still exist
Acoustic pressure level
(according to EN ISO 11202):
The sawblade must be covered by
the saw guard during transport.
Idling
Operating
LpA 86,7 dB(A)
LpA 95,5 dB(A)
The moving sawblade in the work
area can cause injury.
The machine is designed to operate
in dry rooms and must be placed
stable on firm and levelled ground.
Broken saw blades can cause
injuries.
The specified values are emission
levels and are not necessarily to be
seen as safe operating levels
Thrown workpieces can lead to injury
For packing reasons the machine is
not completely assembled.
Wood chips and sawdust can be
health hazards. Be sure to wear
personal protection gear such as
safety goggles ear- and dust
protection.
This information is intended to allow
the user to make a better estimation
of the hazards and risks involved.
WARNING:
To avoid injury, if any parts are
missing, do not attempt to assemble
the machine, do not plug in the
power cord, do not turn the switch on
until the missing parts are obtained
and installed correctly.
Use a suitable dust exhaust system.
4.3 Content of delivery
The use of incorrect mains supply or
a damaged power cord can lead to
injuries caused by electricity.
Machine stand
Rear table extension
Rip fence
Sawblade dia 315mm
Raving knife
Saw guard
Dust connection hose and Y-adapter
2 Wheels
2 Carry handles
Push stick
Operating tools
Operating manual
Spare parts list
5.2 Assembly
Assemble tool in strict accordance
with these instructions. Only if you
follow the instructions exactly does
the machine conform to the safety
regulations and can be safely
operated.
4. Machine specifications
4.1 Technical data
Machine Table
550x800 mm
550x800 mm
315 mm
30 mm
1,8-2,2 mm
Rear table extensions
Sawblade diameter
Blade bore diameter
Blade body thickness
If you notice any transport damage
while unpacking, notify your supplier
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immediately. Do not operate the
machine!
Install rip fence:
Use 2 bots and wing nuts (W, Fig 7)
to attach the aluminium profile
(G) to the rip fence body
Dispose of the packing in an
environmentally friendly manner.
Clean all rust protected surfaces with
a mild solvent.
Requirements for machine
assembly:
-Philips screwdriver
-22mm wrench
-17mm wrench
-10mm wrench
-8mm wrench
Fig 4
Install dust port:
Attach the dust port with 3 taping
screws (M, Fig 5).
-pair of work gloves
Stand assembly:
The four legs have been folded
before shipment.
Fig 7
To assemble the stand:
- unfold the four legs ( J, Fig 2) and
tighten the nuts securely.
Install rear extension table:
Fit the rear table extension (X, Fig 8).
- insert the short crossbeams and
tighten the nuts.
Fig 5
Install switch:
Fit the switch (C, Fig 6) on the left
front leg, using two M4 self-locking
nuts and two M4X60 screws.
Fig 8
Fig 2
- insert the short crossbeams (Fig 3)
and tighten the nuts
Fig 6
Install saw blade:
See chapter 7.1
Fig 9
Install raving knife:
See chapter 7.2
Attach two support arms (Y, Fig 10).
Adjust the table to be level and
tighten the nuts.
Install table insert:
Position the table insert into the
Table top, and lock with 6 screws.
Fig 3
NOTE: The carriage bolts (L, Fig 4)
must be positioned in the groove to
fasten through wing nut.
Install blade guard:
See chapter 7.3
Install rip fence carrier:
Attach the rip fence carrier to the
machine table front with
-2 Carriage bolts M6X20
- 2 Nuts M6
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maximum rpm before cutting may
begin.
5.3 Dust connection
Before initial operation, the machine
must be connected to a dust
extractor. The suction should switch
on automatically when the saw is
switched on.
Attention:
The condition of the blade should be
checked before each machining
process.
Work only with a sharp and flawless
sawblade.
Attach the connecting hose to the
saw guard and the Y-piece
A 100mm dust collection hose can
be connected.
Never use a sawblade rated with a
blade speed lower than the machine.
Fig 10
Install wheels:
Attach the wheels (X, Fig 11) with 4
bolts and nuts.
Use a suitable wedge to prevent
round timber from turning under the
pressure of the cut
5.4 Mains connection
Mains connection and any extension
cords used must comply with
applicable regulations.
Use suitable table extensions and
supporting aids for difficult to handle
workpieces.
The mains voltage must comply with
the information on the machine
licence plate.
Always hold and guide the
workpieces safely during machining.
The mains connection must have a
16A surge-proof fuse.
Do not perform any operation
freehand.
Only use connection cables marked
H07RN-F
F
Connections and repairs to the
electrical equipment may only be
carried out by qualified electricians.
Fig 11
Do not perform any grooving,
tenoning or splitting operations on
this machine.
Install sliding table:
Mount the sliding table guide profile
with the supplied L-brackets (Fig 12)
5.5 Starting operation
When ripping narrow workpieces
(width less than 120mm) use a push-
stick (Fig 14) or push-wood.
You can start the machine with the
green ON button. The red OFF-
button on the main switch (C, Fig 1)
stops the machine.
6. Machine operation
Correct working position:
In front of the machine standing out
of the line of cutting (danger zone).
Work piece handling:
Fig 12
Hands placed flat on the work piece
outside the cutting area.
Fig 14
Install the sliding table.
Make sure that small cut off
workpieces will not be caught and
thrown away by the rising saw blade
teeth.
The sliding table must be aligned to
run parallel to the sawblade and
table surface to be approximately 0,5
mm higher than the machine table
(Fig 13).
Feed the work piece towards the saw
blade in the direction of the saw line.
Push the work piece steadily forward;
complete the cut as a single
movement.
Remove cut and jammed workpieces
only when motor is turned off and the
machine is at a complete standstill.
Support long and wide workpieces
with helping roller stands.
Pay particular attention on reducing
the risk of kickback.
Operating hints:
The supplied raving knife must
always be used.
Inspect for correct adjustments.
Always observe the safety
instructions and adhere to the
current regulations.
Ensure that the saw blade protective
cover is in the correct position before
you start sawing.
For the authorized use of the
machine observe the appendix A
“safe operation“
Fig 13
(on the last pages of this
The cutting blade must first reach the
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operating manual)
(on the last pages of this
operating manual)
A.1.: Ripping
A.2.: Ripping of narrow stock
A.3.: Crosscutting on rip fence
A.4.: Mitre cutting
A.5.: Ripping of big board
Fig 18
Fig 16
7. Setup and adjustments
General note:
The saw guard must be lowered to
the work piece to minimise the
amount of exposed teeth.
Place saw blade(P) on arbor shaft
making sure teeth point down at the
front of the saw.
Setup and adjustment work may
only be carried out after the
machine is protected against
accidental starting by pulling the
mains plug.
Reinstall flange and arbor nut and
securely tighten.
7.4 Rising and tilting of sawblade
Setup adjustments of the sawblade
shall never be performed when the
machine is running.
Order for installation:
-adjusting washer (N)
-centring flange (O)
-saw blade (P)
Use the front handle (I, Fig 1)to raise
the sawblade.
7.1 Changing sawblade
The sawblade has to meet the
technical specification.
Use only sawblades according to
EN 847-1
Use the tilting handle (H, Fig 1) to tilt
the sawblade. Tighten knob to lock in
place.
-tightening flange (Q)
-left handed nut (R)
Check sawblade for flaws (cracks,
broken teeth, bending) before
installation. Do not use faulty
sawblades.
Reinstall the table insert and the saw
guard.
Start the machine with care.
7.5 Rip fence setup
7.2 Mounting the raving knife
The sawblade teeth must point in
cutting direction (down)
Rip fence setup shall never be
performed when the machine is
running.
The supplied raving knife must
always be used.
Always wear suitable gloves when
handling sawblades.
Disconnect saw from power source,
unplug!
Use 2 bots and wing nuts (W, Fig 19)
to attach the aluminium profile (G) to
the rip fence body
WARNING:
When installing or changing saw
blade, always disconnect saw from
power source, unplug!
The raving knife (F, Fig 17) is
clamped with 1 nut (U).
Remove the saw guard (A, Fig 1))
and table insert (B).
Raise sawblade fully.
Loosen the arbor nut while stopping
the arbor against rotation with the
supplied tools (S, T, Fig 15)
Fig 17
Adjust the space between sawblade
teeth and raving knife to be 2 to
5mm.
Fig 19
Note:
Well tighten the locking nut (U).
The rip fence profile can be placed
flat and adjusted in length.
-Use in upright position (Fig 19) for
cutting wide stock:
7.3 Mounting the saw guard
Fig 15
The saw guard must always be used.
-The cutting of small workpieces
(width less than 120mm) and tilted
cuts shall only be performed with the
rip fence profile placed flat (Fig 20).
Attention: left hand thread.
Attach the saw guard (A, Fig 18) to
the raving knife (F) with 1 carriage
bolt, washer and wing nut
Remove the arbor nut (R, Fig 16 and
flange (Q).
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Clean the machine regularly.
*Raving knife not in place-
high danger, mount immediately with
guard.
Inspect the proper function of the
dust extraction daily.
Cutting surfaces is bad
*Wrong sawblade used
*Blade mounted backwards
*resin collection on sawblade
*sawblade is dull
*work piece inhomogeneous
*Feed pressure too high-
Do not force the work piece.
Keep the inside of the cabinet clear
of sawdust and wood chips.
All protective and safety devices
must be re-attached immediately
after completed cleaning, repair and
maintenance work.
Defective safety devices must be
replaced immediately.
Fig 20
10. Environmental protection
Saw blades:
Start the machine with care.
7.6 Adjusting 90°stop
Protect the environment.
The servicing of saw blades should
only be performed by a trained
person.
Your appliance contains valuable
materials which can be recovered or
recycled. Please leave it at a
specialized institution.
The positive stop is adjusted at the
factory.
Defective safety devices must be
replaced immediately.
If out of alignment:
Check saw blades regularly for
faults. Replace a defective
sawblades immediately.
Disconnect saw from the power
source, unplug.
11. Available accessories
Readjust the positive 90° stop.
(A, Fig 22) Stock No.: 10000811
Right table extension 550 x 800mm
including rip fence base extension.
Motor Break:
7.7 Adjusting sawblade parallel
The motor break works electro-
mechanically (break motor).
If breaking time should exceed 10
seconds, the motor break assembly
needs to be replaced. Contact your
Jet service station immediately.
The sawblade is adjusted parallel to
the machine table at the factory.
If out of alignment:
Disconnect saw from the power
source, unplug.
9. Trouble shooting
Loosen the screws on the tabletop
(V, Fig 21) and readjust saw unit.
Motor doesn’t start
*No electricity-
check mains and fuse.
Fig 22
*Defective switch, motor or cord-
consult an electrician.
Machine vibrates excessively
*Stand on uneven floor-
adjust stand for even support.
*dust on saw flanges-
clean saw arbor and flanges.
*defective sawblade -
replace sawblade immediately
Fig 21
8. Maintenance and inspection
Cut is not accurately square
*90° stop not adjusted correctly-
check with square and adjust stop.
General notes:
Fig 23
Maintenance, cleaning and repair
work may only be carried out after
the machine is protected against
accidental starting by pulling the
mains plug.
Refer to the JET-Pricelist
for various saw blades.
Material binds blade when
ripping
*Rip fence not parallel to sawblade-
check and adjust rip fence.
12. Safe operation
See appendix A (on the last pages of
this operating manual)
Repair and maintenance work on the
electrical system may only be carried
out by a qualified electrician.
*Wrapped wood-
select another piece of wood.
A.1.: Ripping
*Excessive feedrate-
reduce feedrate.
A.2.: Ripping of narrow stock
A.3.: Crosscutting on rip fence
A.4.: Mitre cutting
Consult a qualified repair shop if a
malfunction or damage occurs to this
tool, including sawblades and
guards.
Material kicked back from
blade
*Fence not aligned with sawblade-
check and adjust rip fence.
A.5.: Ripping of big board
Cleaning:
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