Assembly Instructions and Parts Manual
XACTA® Commercial Fence & Rails (50” Rip)
for JTAS-12-DX Table Saw
WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086
Part No. M-708955Z
Ph.: 800-274-6848
Revision A 08/2012
Copyright © 2012 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc.
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2.0 Table of contents
Section
Page
1.0 Warranty and Service ...................................................................................................................2
2.0 Table of contents..........................................................................................................................3
3.0 Safety warnings ...........................................................................................................................4
4.0 About this manual ........................................................................................................................5
5.0 Specifications...............................................................................................................................6
6.0 Setup and assembly.....................................................................................................................7
6.1 Tools required.................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.2 Shipping contents .............................................................................................................................................. 7
6.3 Front rail installation .......................................................................................................................................... 7
6.4 Switch installation .............................................................................................................................................. 8
6.5 Back rail installation........................................................................................................................................... 8
6.6 Guide tube.......................................................................................................................................................... 8
6.7 XACTA Fence.................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.8 Leveling fence to saw table............................................................................................................................... 9
6.9 Adjusting fence parallel to miter slot ................................................................................................................ 9
6.10 Clamping Pressure........................................................................................................................................ 10
6.11 Checking 90° to Table................................................................................................................................... 10
6.12 Cursor Adjustment......................................................................................................................................... 10
7.0 Replacement Parts.....................................................................................................................11
7.1.1 XACTA Fence Rail Assembly – Exploded View ........................................................................................ 11
7.1.2 XACTA Fence Rail Assembly – Parts List.................................................................................................. 11
7.2.1 XACTA Fence Assembly – Exploded View................................................................................................ 12
7.2.2 XACTA Fence Assembly – Parts List ......................................................................................................... 12
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Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and
other masonry products.
Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
3.0 Safety warnings
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals, work in a
well-ventilated area and work with approved
safety equipment, such as face or dust masks
that are specifically designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
1. Read and understand the entire owner's
manual before attempting assembly or
operation.
2. Read and understand warnings posted on the
machine and in this manual. Failure to comply
with all of these warnings may cause serious
injury.
12. Do not operate this machine while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication.
3. Replace warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
13. Make certain switch is in OFF position before
connecting the machine to the power supply.
4. The table saw on which this fence is used, is
designed and intended for use by properly
trained and experienced personnel only. If you
are not familiar with the proper and safe
operation of a table saw, do not use until
proper training and knowledge have been
obtained.
14. Make certain the machine is properly
grounded.
15. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance
with the machine unplugged from the power
source.
16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the
machine before turning it on.
5. Do not use the table saw for other than its
intended use. If used for other purposes,
Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., disclaims
any real or implied warranty and holds itself
harmless from any injury that may result from
that use.
17. Keep safety guards in place at all times when
the machine is in use. If removed for
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution
and replace the guards immediately after
completion of maintenance.
6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face
shields while using the table saw. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they are not safety glasses.
18. Check damaged parts. Before further use of
the machine, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any
other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
7. Before operating the table saw, remove tie,
rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll
sleeves up past the elbows. Remove all loose
clothing and confine long hair. Non-slip
footwear or anti-skid floor strips are
recommended. Do not wear gloves.
8. Always use the blade guard on all ''through-
sawing''
operations.
A
through-sawing
operation is one in which the blade cuts
19. Provide for adequate space surrounding work
area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
completely through the workpiece.
9. Kickback occurs when the workpiece is thrown
towards the operator at a high rate of speed. If
you do not have a clear understanding of
kickback and how it occurs, DO NOT operate
the table saw!
20. Keep the floor around the machine clean and
free of scrap material, oil and grease.
21. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area. Keep children away.
10. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during
extended periods of operation.
22. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
11. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contain chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
23. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-
play” are careless acts that can result in
serious injury.
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Lead from lead based paint.
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24. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that
you do not fall into the blade or other moving
parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force
to perform any machine operation.
30. Never leave the machine running unattended.
Turn the power off and do not leave the
machine until it comes to a complete stop.
31. Remove loose items and unnecessary work
pieces from the area before starting the
machine.
25. Use the right tool at the correct speed and
feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to
do a job for which it was not designed. The
right tool will do the job better and more safely.
32. Keep hands out of the line of saw blade.
33. Use a push-stick when required.
26. Use recommended accessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.
34. Pay particular attention to instructions on
reducing risk of kickback.
27. Maintain tools with care. Keep saw blades
sharp and clean for the best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
35. Do not perform any operation freehand.
36. Never reach around or over saw blade.
37. Don’t use in dangerous environment. Don’t
use power tools in damp or wet location, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well
lighted.
28. Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a
brush or compressed air to remove chips or
debris — do not use your hands.
29. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury
could occur if the machine tips over.
4.0 About this manual
This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc. covering the assembly and adjustment
procedures for a JET XACTA® Fence system for the JTAS-12-DX Table Saw. This manual contains instructions
on installation, safety precautions, and parts breakdown. Your fence has been designed and constructed to
provide years of trouble-free operation if used in accordance with the instructions as set forth in this document.
If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or Walter Meier. Walter Meier can also
Retain this manual for future reference. If the fence transfers ownership, the manual should accompany it.
Read and understand the entire contents of the table saw manual before attempting
operation of the rip fence. Failure to comply may cause serious injury.
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5.0 Specifications
XACTA Fence:
Stock number...................................................................................................................................................... 708955Z
Fence body length ...............................................................................................................................40-1/2” (1029 mm)
Side plate length........................................................................................................................................42” (1067 mm)
Side plate thickness..................................................................................................................................19/32” (15 mm)
Side plate material ........................................................................................................................................ polyethylene
Fence width .............................................................................................................................................4-1/4” (108 mm)
Fence height..............................................................................................................................................2-1/2” (64 mm)
Head length .................................................................................................................................................16” (406 mm)
Net weight (fence only)...............................................................................................................................23 lb (10.4 kg)
Paint finish .....................................................................................................................................................powder coat
Rail Assembly:
Stock number ....................................................................................................................................................708956Z
Maximum rip to right of blade.................................................................................................................50” (1270 mm)
Maximum rip to left of blade.....................................................................................................................14” (356 mm)
Guide tube dimensions............................................................................ 84-3/8”L x 3”W x 2”H (2143 x 76 x 51 mm)
Front rail dimensions..........................................................................72”L x 2-1/2”W x 2-1/2”H (1830 x 64 x 64 mm)
Rear rail dimensions ............................................................................72” x 1-1/2”W x 1-1/2”H (1830 x 38 x 38 mm)
Paint finish .....................................................................................................................................................powder coat
The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous
improvement, Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without
prior notice, without incurring obligations.
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6.0 Setup and assembly
Open shipping cartons and check that all parts are
intact. Report any damage immediately to your
distributor. Read the instruction manual thoroughly
for assembly, alignment, and maintenance
instructions.
6.1 Tools required
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1
1
1
1
1
#3 cross point screwdriver
7/16” wrench
1/2" wrench
Combination square & straight edge
1/4” hex key
3/16” hex key
6.2 Shipping contents
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1
1
1
3
1
1
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XACTA Fence II
Front rail
Back rail
Guide tube
Black plastic end covers
Owner’s manual
Warranty registration card
Hardware package (p/n XF12DX-HP)*
contains:
7
5
7
2
2
Flat head screws, 1/4 x 1-1/2 (HP-1)
Hex cap screws, 1/4 x 1-1/2 (HP-2)
Hex cap screws, 1/4 x 3/4 (HP-3)
Hex cap screws, 5/16 x 3/4 (HP-4)
Flat washers, 5/16 (HP-5)
Figure 1
24 Flat washers, 1/4 (HP-6)
19 Lock washers 1/4 (HP-7)
12 Hex nuts 1/4 (HP-8)
* Hardware package is shipped inside guide tube.
Contents are shown full scale in Figure 1.
6.3 Front rail installation
1. Identify the front rail (A, Figure 2), which is
2-1/2" x 2-1/2" with notches on one side and
countersunk mounting holes on the other side.
2. Lightly secure front rail (A) to table with seven
1/4 x 1-1/2 screws, flat washers, lock washers
and hex nuts (HP-1/6/7/8). Tighten just enough
to hold rail next to table but loose enough to
allow height adjustment.
Figure 2
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The front rail must be low enough to clear the miter
gauge slot, and parallel to the table top:
1. Place an adjustable square on the table as
shown in Figure 3.
2. Check height of front rail at several locations
along the surface of the saw table. The front
rail must be parallel with table top.
3. When front rail has been correctly positioned,
use a screwdriver and 7/16" wrench to tighten
nuts securely. However, do not tighten
hardware for the farthest left hole; it should
remain loose to accommodate switch
installation (below).
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 3
6.6 Guide tube
6.4 Switch installation
Important: Before proceeding with guide tube
installation, the table saw switch should already be
installed. If not, refer to the Switch Installation
section in your JTAS-12-DX Saw manual.
At this time refer to your JTAS-12DX Table Saw
manual and mount the switch as described in the
Installing Switch section. The switch should be
mounted before the guide tube installation
described later in this manual.
Referring to Figure 6:
The guide tube (A) is placed on top of front rail (B)
and is mounted with scale facing toward operator.
6.5 Back rail installation
1. Align holes in bottom of guide tube with holes
in front rail. When properly positioned, the
guide tube should extend beyond the front rail
about 6" in both directions.
1. Locate the back rail which is 2" x 2" with holes
running along one side only. Height of back rail
when attached to the saw is not critical.
2. Align holes in back rail to holes in table top.
2. Fasten guide tube (A) to front rail (B) from
beneath, with seven 1/4" screws, lock
washers, and flat washers (HP-3/6/7). Finger-
tighten only until all screws are inserted.
3. Secure back rail to pre-tapped holes in saw
table with two 5/16 screws and flat washers
(HP-4/5), as shown in Figure 4. Tighten screws
securely with 1/2" wrench.
3. Tighten all screws with a 7/16" wrench.
4. Secure remainder of back rail with 1/4 screws,
flat washers, lock washers, and hex nuts (HP-
2/6/7/8) as shown in Figure 5.
5. Tighten all nuts.
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6.8 Leveling fence to saw table
Place fence on table and lock it.
1. View the fence from left side of saw (Figure 9).
Look for the space between the table and the
fence bottom to be equal along entire length of
fence (A, B, Figure 9).
Figure 9
If adjustment is necessary:
2. Unlock fence.
Figure 6
6.7 XACTA Fence
Screw knob into threaded handle on fence, as
shown in Figure 7.
3. Raise or lower two nylon adjustment screws
(D, Figure 10) the same number of turns until
the space between bottom of fence and table
is the same. Care must be taken to raise or
lower fence on each side equally or the fence
may not be 90° to the table after the height
adjustment is performed.
Figure 7
The lock lever has three functional positions as
shown in Figure 8:
Figure 10
6.9 Adjusting fence parallel to miter
slot
1. Place fence next to outside edge of right miter
slot and lock it.
2. Fence should be even with miter slot from front
to back.
3. If fence is not even along length of miter slot,
unlock fence, remove it and turn it upside
down.
4. Adjust one of two setscrews (A, Figure 11)
until fence is even with miter slot edge along
its entire length when locked.
Figure 8
1. Upright position permits mounting and removal
of fence from saw.
Note: You may need to re-adjust the clamping
pressure after aligning the fence.
2. Unlock position permits easy fence positioning.
3. Lower position locks fence to guide tube. The
cam handle should be pushed down firmly
against the pin.
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6.12 Cursor Adjustment
1. Disconnect saw from power source.
2. Raise blade above table top.
3. Unlock fence and slide it to approximately four
inches from blade.
4. Lock the fence.
5. Measure distance between saw blade and
inside of fence.
6. Adjust cursor (C, Figure 12) to read the
distance just measured, and tighten cursor
assembly to fence.
Figure 11
7. Make a test cut and confirm the adjustment is
correct.
6.10 Clamping Pressure
The XACTA Fence has been adjusted by the
manufacturer to lock securely when lock handle is
pushed down. If adjustment is needed:
Note: If the cursor does not have enough travel to
give the correct measurement, loosen guide rail
and adjust as needed. If you still do not get the
correct measurement, loosen front rail and adjust
as needed. If you have to adjust front rail you will
need to go through the front rail assembly
instructions again.
1. Unlock fence.
2. Remove fence from guide tube and turn it
over.
3. Adjust each of two setscrews (A, Figure 11)
exactly the same number of rotations until the
fence is held securely when lock handle is
pushed down.
Cursor accuracy should be checked whenever a
different blade is installed.
After installing the XACTA Fence, press the black
plastic end covers into the openings of the guide
rail. There is also an end cover for the fence that
may already be installed.
6.11 Checking 90° to Table
1. Place fence on saw table and lock it.
2. Place a square (A, Figure 12) on table next to
fence. The fence should be 90° to the table.
3. If adjustment is necessary, unlock fence and
turn one of two nylon adjustment screws (B,
Figure 12) until fence is 90° to table.
4. Lock fence and check the adjustment again.
Figure 12
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7.0 Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-
Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly
and accurately.
7.1.1 XACTA Fence Rail Assembly – Exploded View
7.1.2 XACTA Fence Rail Assembly – Parts List
Index No Part No
Description
Size
Qty
....................708956Z......................XACTA Rail Assembly 50” (index # 1-13)................ ........................................ 1
1..................XF12DX-201...............Front Rail..................................................................... ........................................ 1
2..................TS-081F081 ...............Flat Head Screw......................................................... 1/4”-20 × 1-1/2”.............. 7
3..................TS-0680021................Flat Washer................................................................. 1/4”............................... 24
4..................TS-0720071................Lock Washer............................................................... 1/4”............................... 19
5..................TS-0561011................Hex Nut ....................................................................... 1/4”-20.......................... 12
6..................TS-0050031................Hex Cap Screw........................................................... 1/4”-20 × 3/4”................. 7
7..................XF2-207......................Scale............................................................................ 50” .................................. 1
8..................XF2-208......................Guide Rail ................................................................... 50” .................................. 1
9..................XF12DX-209...............Rear Rail ..................................................................... 50” .................................. 1
10................XF2-210......................Guide Cover................................................................ ........................................ 2
11................TS-0081031................Hex Cap Screw........................................................... 5/16”-18 × 3/4”............... 2
12................TS-0050071................Hex Cap Screw........................................................... 1/4”-20 × 1-1/2”.............. 5
13................TS-0680031................Flat Washer................................................................. 5/16”............................... 2
....................XF12DX-HP................Hardware Package (index # 2-6 and 11-13)............ ...........................................
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7.2.1 XACTA Fence Assembly – Exploded View
7.2.2 XACTA Fence Assembly – Parts List
Index No Part No
Description
Size
Qty
....................708955Z......................XACTA Commercial Fence 40” (index # 1-29)......... ........................................ 1
1..................XF12DX-101...............Left Side Plate ............................................................ ........................................ 1
2..................XF12DX-102...............Fence Body Assembly ............................................... ........................................ 1
3..................XF2-103......................Tube Cover................................................................. ........................................ 1
4..................XF12DX-104...............Right Side Plate.......................................................... ........................................ 1
5..................TS-0640071................Lock Nut ...................................................................... 1/4” × 20....................... 16
6..................TS-0271031................Socket Set Screw....................................................... 3/8”-16 × 3/8”................. 2
7..................3575081......................Fluoroway Pad............................................................ ........................................ 2
8..................XF-8A..........................Pad .............................................................................. ........................................ 1
9..................TS-0151011................Carriage Bolt............................................................... 1/4”-20 × 3/4”............... 16
10................TS-081D022...............Pan Head Machine Screw ......................................... 10-32 × 3/8”................... 2
11................TS-0680021................Flat Washer................................................................. 1/4”................................. 2
12................TS-081D021...............Flat Head Machine Screw.......................................... 10-32 × 3/8”................... 2
13................800708950D...............Cursor.......................................................................... ........................................ 1
14................800708950C...............Cursor Bracket............................................................ ........................................ 1
15................TS-0640071................Lock Nut ...................................................................... 1/4” × 20......................... 1
16................TS-0640081................Lock Nut ...................................................................... 5/16”-18.......................... 1
17................XF2-117......................Spring Pin.................................................................... 4 × 28mm....................... 1
18................6813042......................Compression Spring................................................... ........................................ 1
19................TS-0151041................Carriage Bolt............................................................... 1/4”-20×1-1/2”................ 1
20................TS-0152031................Carriage Bolt............................................................... 5/16”-18 × 1-1/2” ........... 1
21................3215301......................Foot Cam..................................................................... ........................................ 1
22................3076232......................Lock Cam.................................................................... ........................................ 1
23................6430055......................Knob w/stud ................................................................ ........................................ 1
24................XF-5 ............................Nylon Adjustment Screw............................................ 1/2” × W12..................... 2
25................TS-0680021................Flat Washer................................................................. 1/4”................................. 2
26................TS-0560081................Hex Nut ....................................................................... 10-32.............................. 2
27................XF-27..........................XACTA Fence II Label............................................... ........................................ 1
29................XF-29..........................JET Label.................................................................... ........................................ 1
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