OWNER'S MANUAL JST-48 Sliding Table

OWNER'S MANUAL JST-48 Sliding Table (shown mounted on JET 708663PK) JET EQUIPMENT & TOOLS, INC. P.O. BOX 1349 Phone:253-351-6000 A WMH Company Auburn, WA 98071-1349 Fax: 1-800-274-6840 www.jettools.com e-mail jet@jettools.com M-708110K 10/00

Important Information 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY JET offers a two-year limited warranty on this product REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts for this tool are available directly form JET Equipment & Tools. To place an order, call 1-800-274-6848. Please have the following information ready: 1. Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card number 2. Expiration date 3. Part number listed within this manual 4. Shipping address other than a Post Office box. REPLACEMENT PART WARRANTY JET Equipment & Tools makes every effort to assure that parts meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaser of our parts that each such part(s) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. PROOF OF PURCHASE Please retain your dated sales receipt as proof of purchase to validate the warranty period. LIMITED TOOL AND EQUIPMENT WARRANTY JET makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and workmanship as follows: 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON THIS JET PRODUCT. Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities or to a lack of maintenance. JET LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MECHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. JET SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY OR FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to an authorized service station designated by our Auburn office. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, JET will either repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price, if we cannot readily and quickly provide a repair or replacement, if you are willing to accept such refund. JET will return repaired product or replacement at JET s expense, but if it is determined there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of JET s warranty, then the user must bear the cost of storing and returning the product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you have other rights, which vary, from state to state. JET Equipment &Tools P.O. Box 1349, Auburn, WA 98071-1349 (253) 351-6000 2

WARNING 1. Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or operation. Do not use this tool until proper training and knowledge has been obtained. 2. Keep guards in place and in working order. 3. Always hold the work firmly against the fence and table. Do not perform any operation freehand. 4. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed before operating. 5. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. 6. Don t use in dangerous environment. Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. 7. Keep children and visitors away. All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area. 8. Don t force tool. It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was designed. 9. Use right tool. Don t force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. 10. Wear proper apparel. No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. 11. Always use safety glasses. Wear safety glasses (must comply with ANSI Z87.1). Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. 12. Don t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 13. Always make sure all clamp handles are tight before operating. 14. Maintain tools in top condition. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 15. Disconnect tools before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc. 16. Avoid accidental starting. Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in power cord. 17. Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted. 18. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure 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. 19. Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication. 20. Shut off power before servicing or adjusting. 21. Never leave the tool running while unattended. Turn power off. Don t leave until the tool comes to a complete stop. 3

Table of Contents Page Warranty...2 Warnings...3 Table of Contents...4 Tools Needed for Assembly...4 Cabinet Braces...5 Swing Arm Bracket...6 Guide Tube...7 Swing Arm...8 Sliding Table...8 Extension Wing...8-9 Raising and Leveling the Sliding Table...9 Adjusting the Sliding Table...10-11 Swing Arm Parallel to Tabletop...11 Attaching the Fence...12 Fence Setup in Forward Position...12-13 Fence Setup in Rear Position...13 Fence Setup for Angle Cuts...14 Table Lock...14 On/Off Switch...14 Part Breakdown...15-16 Parts List...17-18 Tools Needed for Assembly Transfer Punch Hammer 1/8 Drill Bit 1/2" Drill Bit Drill Set of Hex Wrenches Set of Open End Wrenches Small Adjustable Wrench Dial Indicator or Combination Square Set of Feeler Gauges 4

Mounting Instructions for Closed Stand 10 & 12 Tablesaws Pre-Assembly Notes: Make sure that the tablesaw is in a location that s level and offers enough space to do this job. This sliding table will work on most 10 & 12 closed stand tablesaws. Depending on the model and brand tablesaw you have, you may run into some additional steps that must be completed. Remove the outside motor cover and any trays from inside the tablesaw. These can be re-installed after the sliding table has been mounted. The inside tray, on the right tilt saw will need to be notched to make room for the bolt and nut that holds the bracket in place. Cabinet Braces 1. Place the brace (A, Fig. 1) against the bottom of the stand. The holes in the brace (B, Fig. 1) should be centered between the sides of the closed stand. 2. While the brace is against the stand use a transfer punch to mark the two holes for drilling. 3. Move the brace out of the way and pre-drill with a 1/8 drill bit. Drill the final hole with a 1/2 drill bit, (figure 2). 4. Repeat for brace on the opposite side. 5. Attach the two stand braces with four bolts, eight flat washers, four lock washers and four hex nuts (A, Fig. 3). 6. Thread two hex nuts onto two hex head bolts and thread into the opposite end of the stand braces. Adjust the two bolts until they touch the floor, and tighten the nuts. 5

Swing Arm Bracket Pre-Assembly Notes: The bracket mounts to the front left corner of the closed stand tablesaw. 1. Remove the pivot rod that holds the two swing arm pieces together. 2. Place just the bracket (A, Fig. 4) against the tablesaw resting on the flange (B, Fig. 4). 3. While the bracket is against the stand use a transfer punch to mark the four holes, (figure 5). 4. Move the bracket out of the way and predrill with 1/8 drill bit. Use 1/2 bit for the final holes (A, Fig. 6). 5. Make sure adjusting bolts (A, Fig.5), on the bracket are backed off so they do not touch closed stand. You may need to adjust these bolts later. 6. Mount bracket with four bolts, and four flat washers on the outside of the cabinet. Use four large black washers, four lock washers and four hex nuts on the inside. Note: two black washers (with ears) are used where the seam of the cabinet is in the way. 6

Guide Tube Pre-Assembly Notes: The left extension wing will need to be removed. You will need these bolts to mount the guide tube. The rail system that your fence rides on will need to be positioned to a 1/4" of the inside edge of the tablesaw tabletop, (figure 7). This can be accomplished by redrilling the mounting holes in the front and rear guide rails so the rail system can be repositioned; or by cutting the rails. 1. Mount the guide tube (A, Fig. 8) to the table with two hex cap screws, two lock washers and two flat washers (B, Fig. 8). Hand tighten only. Note: there are three holes in the guide tube. Mount the guide tube end, with the single hole, towards the front of the saw. The second hole should line up for either a 10, or 12 tablesaw. 2. The guide tube needs to be approximately 1-5/16 lower than the table top. 3. Level the guide tube to the table top using a dial indicator, (figure 9). A measurement from the front corner and then from the back corner must be made. The two measurements should be within 0.002. Note: you can use a combination square if you do not have access to a dial indicator. Measure from the table 1-5/16 down to the guide tube, (figure 9a). A measurement from the front corner and then from the back corner must be made. 4. When you have leveled the guide tube tighten the two hex cap screws that hold the guide tube in place. Check to make sure the tube is still level. 7

Swing Arm 1. Attach the swing arm to the bracket with the pivot rod (A, Fig. 10). The end with the c-clip goes on top. Assembly Hint: Leveling the tube on the swing arm to the table saw tabletop may save time. Align the swing arm so that it comes off the bracket in a straight line (figure 10). Place a small level on the tabletop in line with the swing arm tube. Make a note of the bubble location in the level. Place the level on the swing arm tube oriented in the same direction as done on the tabletop. If the level is off refer to Swing Arm Parallel to Tabletop. Sliding Table 1. Roll the sliding table onto the guide tube, (figure 11). Support the sliding table with a stand or with the help of another person. 2. Place the sliding table support bracket end (A, Fig. 12) into the tube (B, Fig. 12) on the swing arm. 3. Attach the sliding table support bracket (C, Fig. 12) to the sliding table with four hex cap bolts, four lock washers and four flat washers (D, Fig. 12). Extension Wing 1. Attach the sliding table extension wing with three hex cap screws, three lock washers and three flat washers. Hand tighten only. 2. Using a straight edge or the sliding table fence make sure the extension wing is level with the sliding table. 3. Tighten hex cap screws. 8

4. Attach the support leg to the far end of guide tube using a 4mm hex wrench, (figure 13). Raising and Leveling the Sliding Table Pre-Assembly Notes: The sliding table alignment and adjustment needs may vary from user to user, depending on the desired results. In this manual we have set the sliding table for precise cuts. 1. The sliding table should be approximately 0.020 higher than the tablesaw table. 2. Align the sliding table with the tablesaw tabletop, (figure 14). 3. Place a straight edge or the sliding table fence in (Position 1, Fig. 14). 4. Take a measurement between the tablesaw tabletop and the straight edge (A, Fig. 15, or Point A, Fig. 14). The gap should be approximately a 0.020 feeler gauge. 5. Without moving the sliding table place the straight edge in (Position 2, Fig. 14). The gap at (Point B, Fig. 14) should be approximately 0.020. 6. If the table is not level from side to side refer to the next section, Adjusting the Sliding Table. 9

Adjusting the Sliding Table (Figure 16) 1. The Eccentric Adjustment can adjust the play by raising, or lowering the table. 2. To adjust the Roller. Loosen the Locking Nuts approximately 1/4 turn. 3. Turn the Eccentric Adjustment for Roller slowly with a small adjustable wrench. Raise or lower to desired position. 4. Tighten the Locking Nut. 5. The distance between the Guide Tube and Bearing should be approximately a 0.001 feeler gauge. If the Bearing is too tight against the Guide Tube the table will bind. If the Bearing is too loose the sliding table will have excessive play. 6. Place a straight edge (A, Fig. 17) or the sliding table fence down the center of the sliding table and tablesaw tabletop. 7. The gap between the straight edge and tabletop should be consistently, a 0.020 feeler gauge. 10

8. If the gap is greater towards the far right end of the table top you will need to raise the end bracket. Loosen the hex nut and turn the hex cap screw, (figure 18). When the proper adjustment has been made tighten the hex nut. 9. If the gap is greater where the two tabletops come together you will need to lower the end bracket. Loosen the hex nut and unscrew the hex cap bolt, (figure 18). When the proper adjustment has been made tighten the hex nut. Swing Arm Parallel to Tabletop 1. Place a straight edge or the sliding table fence in (Position 1, Fig. 19). 2. Take a measurement between the tablesaw tabletop and the straight edge. The gap should be approximately a 0.020 feeler gauge. 3. Leave the straight edge in the same position. 4. Slide the table forward so the straight edge is above the opposite end of the tablesaw tabletop. 5. Take a measurement between the tablesaw tabletop and the straight edge. The gap should be approximately a 0.020 feeler gauge. The difference between the two measurements should be within 0.005. If adjustment is necessary: this means that the swing arm is not swinging parallel to the tabletop. 1. The four hex cap bolts (A, Fig. 20) that secure the bracket onto the stand can be loosened so the four adjusting bolts (B, Fig. 20) can be used to get the proper angle. This is the best place to start. 2. Also the eccentric rollers can be adjusted by loosening the hex nut a 1/4 turn, (C, Fig. 20). Turn the eccentric adjustment with a small adjustable wrench. Raise or lower for proper angle. 3. Also the hex socket head cap screws (D, Fig. 20) can also be loosened to raise or lower to proper angle. 11

Attaching the Fence 1. Attach the fence bracket (A, Fig. 21) to the sliding table with two hex nuts and two washers, (B, Fig. 21). 2. The fence bracket extends by loosening the lock knobs on the underside of the sliding table. 3. Attach the handle (C, Fig. 21) from the underside of the fence bracket. 4. Thread the handle into the clamping block (D, Fig. 21) and insert into the slotted section of the fence. The handle is spring loaded so you can pull down on the handle. This acts in a ratcheting fashion. 5. Attach a 90 bracket (A, Fig. 22) to the front side of the sliding table with two hex cap screws, two lock washers and two flat washers (B, Fig. 22). 6. Attach the handle (C, Fig. 22) from the underside of the 90 bracket. 7. Thread the handle into the clamping block and insert into the slotted section of the fence. 8. Slide the stop assembly (D, Fig. 22) into the top slotted section of the fence. 9. Adjust the 90 bracket (A, Fig. 22) and the fence bracket (A, Fig. 21) up, or down so that the fence travels smoothly over the sliding table, and tablesaw tabletop. Fence Setup in Forward Position 1. With a combination square against the saw blade and fence adjust the 90 stop (B, Fig. 23) so that the fence, when in the forward position, is square with the saw blade. 12

2. Place the end of a ruler against the saw blade, and along the fence (A, Fig. 24). The end of the fence should be about 1-1/4 from the saw blade. This will allow the fence to clear the guard. Note: whenever the fence is repositioned this measurement will need to be repeated. 3. Make a test cut on a piece of stock. Make sure that the edge of the stock against the fence is straight. Check to see if the cut is 90 to the side of the stock against the fence. If not adjust the 90 stop. Check the scale on the fence by setting up the stop assembly, and cutting a piece of stock to a predetermined length. Measure the stock and adjust the fence. Fence Setup in Rear Position 1. Attach a 90 bracket to the back side of the sliding table with two hex cap screws, two lock washers and two flat washers. 2. Remove the fence locking handles and clamping blocks so you can reposition the fence to the rear of the sliding table. 3. Adjust the 90 stop so that the fence, when in the back position, is square with the saw blade. 4. Place the end of a ruler against the saw blade, and along the fence (A, Fig. 24). The end of the fence should be about 1-1/4 from the saw blade. This will allow the fence to clear the guard. 5. Make a test cut on a piece of stock. Make sure that the edge of the stock against the fence is straight. Check to see if the cut is 90 to the side of the stock against the fence. If not adjust the 90 stop. Check the scale on the fence by setting up the stop assembly, and cutting a piece of stock to a predetermined length. Measure the stock and adjust the fence. 6. Setting the fence in the rear position will allow you to get the 48"cut. 13

Fence Setup for Angle Cuts 1. The fence must be square with the blade prior to attaching the angle scale. 2. Move the fence against the 90 stop in the forward position, (Fig. 25). 3. Place the scale (A, Fig. 25) with the 0 position even with the edge of the fence. 4. Loosen lock handle on the fence bracket and set to 45. Make a test cut on a piece of stock. Make sure that the edge of the stock against the fence is straight. Check to see if the cut is 45 to the side of the stock that was against the fence. 5. The scale is a reference only. A test cut is always the best way to verify miters and cuts. Table Lock The table lock can be tightened and loosened by turning knob, (A, Fig. 26). On/Off Switch 1. Attach the angle bracket (A, Fig. 27) to the bottom side of the rail system using the existing bolt and washer. 2. Mount the switch assembly (B, Fig. 27) to the angle bracket with one hex cap bolt, two flat washers, one lock washer and one hex nut. 3. Attach the long bracket (C, Fig. 27) to the backside of the switch assembly using the existing bolt and nut. Attach the other end of the long bracket to the bolt that holds the swing arm bracket to the cabinet. 14

Sliding Table Assembly Breakdown 15

Swing Arm Assembly Breakdown 16

Parts List for the Sliding Table Index Part No. No. Description Size Qty. 1...JST48-1... Angle Scale......1 2...TS-0081031... Hex Head Bolt*... 5/16x3/4...9 3...TS-0720081... Lock Washer*... 5/16...25 4...TS-0680031... Flat Washer*... 5/16...26 5...JST48-5... Special Bolt......1 6...JST48-6... Extension Table......1 7...JST48-7... Sliding Table......1 8...JST48-8... Hex Head Bolt... 5/16x1/2...8 9...BB-6202LLU... Ball Bearing......6 9-1...JST48-9-1... Needle Bearing......6 10...JST48-10... Bearing Housing......2 10-1...JST48-10-1... Bearing Housing......2 11...JST48-11... Shaft......2 11-1...JST48-11-1... Shaft......2 11-2...JST48-11-2... C-ring......4 12...JST48-12... Lock Piece*......2 12-1...JST48-12-1... Lock Piece*......1 13...JST48-13... Length Scale......1 14...JST48-14... Fence......1 15...JST48-15... Handle Assembly*......1 16...JST48-16... Fence Bracket......2 17...JST48-17... Hex Nut... 3/8...9 18...JST48-18... Lock Knob......3 19...JST48-19... Spring Pin... 5x28...2 20...JST48-20... Extension Bar......2 21...TS-0060051... Hex Head Bolt... 3/8x1...2 22...TS-0720091... Lock Washer*... 3/8...13 23...TS-0680041... Flat Washer*... 3/8...6 24...JST48-24... Hex Socket Cap Bolt*... 3/8x1-1/2...3 25...TS-0680061... Flat Washer... 1/2...4 26...JST48-26... Angle Bracket......1 27...JST48-27... Hex Nut... 1/2...2 28...JST48-28... Handle Assembly*......2 29...JST48-29... Support Plate......1 30...JST48-30... Special Screw......1 31...JST48-31... Stop Block......1 32...JST48-32... Stop Base......1 33...JST48-33... Bearing Bracket......2 34...JST48-34... Hex Head Bolt... 5/16x1...4 35...JST48-35... Shaft......2 35-1...JST48-35-1... Shaft......2 36...JST48-36... Bearing Protector......4 37...JST48-37... Rail Bracket......2 38...JST48-38... Guide Tube......1 39...JST48-39... Rail Collar......1 40...JST48-40... Set Screw... 5/16x3/8...4 41...JST48-41... Support Leg......1 42...JST48-42... Hex Socket Cap Bolt... 3/8x1...2 43...JST48-43... Cabinet Support (rear)......1 44...JST48-44... Collar......1 45...JST48-45... Block......2 46...TS-0208061... Hex Socket Cap Bolt... 5/16x1...4 17

Index Part No. No. Description Size Qty. 47...JST48-47... Rod......1 48...JST48-48... Cross Rail......1 49...JST48-49... Hex Head Bolt... 3/8x2...1 50...JST48-50... Swing Arm......1 51...JST48-51... Shaft......1 52...JST48-52... C-Ring......1 53...TS-0061051... Hex Head Bolt*... 7/16x1-1/2...10 54...TS-0680051... Flat Washer*... 7/16...8 55...TS-0561021... Hex Nut... 5/16...5 56...JST48-56... Swing Arm Bracket......1 57...TS-0561041... Hex Nut*... 7/16...10 58...JST48-58... Lock Washer*... 7/16...8 59...JST48-59... Cabinet Support (front)......1 60...JST48-60... Collar......1 61...JST48-61... Special Washer*......2 61A...JST48-61A... Special Washer*......2 62...JST48-62... Set Block......2 63...JST48-63... Hex Nut... M6...2 64...JST48-64... Wing Screw... M6x15...2 65...JST48-65... Hex Nut... 5/16...3 66...JST48-66... Hex Head Bolt... 5/16x1/2...2 67...JST48-67... Plate... 3/16x1...1 68...JST48-68... Spring......1 69...JST48-69... Lock Bracket......1 70...JST48-70... Knob......1 71...JST48-71... Phillip s Screw... M4x10...2 72...JST48-72... Switch Brace......1 73...JST48-73... Switch Bracket......1 74...JST48-74... Washer......4 75...JST48-75... Washer......4...JST48-HK... Hardware Kit......1 * included in Hardware Package 18