This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 15-inch Vari-Speed Drill Press Models: J-A3816, J-A5816, J- A5818 Model J-A3816 Model J-A5816 For models with serial no. 11110696 and higher WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing), Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Ph.: 800-274-6848 www.jettools.com Part No. M-354500 Revision D 11/2013 Copyright © 2013 Walter Meier (Manufacturing), Inc.
Warranty and Service JET, Wilton and Powermatic warrants every product they sell against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday. Warranty Period The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official JET, Wilton or Powermatic branded websites.
Table of Contents Warranty and Service .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 3 Warnings .............................................................................................................................................................
Warnings 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. 3. Replace warning labels if they become obscured or removed. 4. This drill press is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only.
24. Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, 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. 25. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. 26. Do not leave tool running unattended. Turn power off.
Safety Instructions for Drill Presses 1. All work shall be secured using either clamps or a vise to the drill press table. It is unsafe to use your hands to hold any workpiece being drilled. 6. Always wear protective eye wear when operating, servicing or adjusting machinery. Eyewear shall be impact resistant, protective safety glasses with side shields complying with ANSI Z87.1 specifications. Use of the eye wear which does not comply with ANSI Z87.
Specifications The JET 15-Inch Vari-Speed Drill Presses, Models J-A3816, J-A5816, and J-A5818 provide drilling speeds from 400 to 5,000 rpm. Simple handwheel adjustment sets the speeds with an LED speed display on the faceplate of the machine. JET's 15-inch vari-speed drill press provides a solid base for drilling and offers a wide range of spindle speeds. The large quill provides greater accuracy. The large worktable provides the operator with room to work and ample support for the workpiece.
solidly on the floor. Place shims under the four mounting holes in the base as required to level the drill press. Introduction This manual includes operating and maintenance instructions for the JET 15-Inch Vari-Speed Drill Presses, Models J-A3816, JA5816, and J-A5818. This manual also includes parts listings and illustrations of replaceable parts. Assembly The Drill Press is shipped with the head in lowered position. Follow these instructions to assemble.
4. Figure 4: Loosen (do not remove) the four screws in the worm gear housing. Figure 4 5. Figure 5: Place the rack against the column and slide it down as far as it will go into the slot in the table bracket. (Position the rack with the longer flat area toward the top and the short flat area toward the bottom.) Figure 6 Cleaning 6. Figure 5: Slide the rack ring down onto the top of the rack and tighten the set screw on the rack ring. Clean off any protective grease with solvent.
The speed control handwheel is located on the left side of the drill head. An LED speed indicator is provided on the face plate on the drill head. 1. The head assembly must be locked to the column so the thrust produced by drilling will not force the head assembly up the column. 2. The work table must be locked to the column so it will not be forced down the column. 3. Be sure the belt is tightened to the proper tension. LED Speed Display 4.
Indication of Extreme Speeds and Feeds 4. Remove belt. (With speed control setting at the highest speed, the belt should be loose enough to remove.) A drill that splits up the web is evidence of too much feed or insufficient tip clearance at the center as a result of improper grinding. The rapid wearing away of the extreme outer corners of the cutting edges indicates that the speed is too high.
Adjustments Table Adjustment The table can be raised or lowered to accommodate the height of the component being drilled (refer to Figure 9). To raise or lower the table, loosen the lock handle. Then use the hand crank to move the table to the desired height. Then retighten the lock handle. Figure 9 – Table Adjustment Head Adjustment Change the radial position of the drill head only if the drill press base is secured to the floor.
Electrical 230 Volt Operation Referring to Figure 12: 115 Volt Operation If 230V, single-phase operation is desired, the following instructions must be followed: Referring to Figure 11: As received from the factory, your drill press is ready to run at 115-volt operation. This drill press, when wired for 115 volt, is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug that looks like the one illustrated in (A).
Grounding Instructions Extension Cords Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your machine will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in the line voltage resulting in power loss and overheating. The table following shows the correct size to use depending on the cord length and name plate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. Remember, the smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Troubleshooting Problem Spindle does not turn. Spindle noisy. Drill stalls. Probable Cause Suggested Remedy Circuit breaker tripped. Reset circuit breaker. Branch circuit breaker tripped or fuse blown. Reset Open wire in switch circuit. Repair open circuit. Defective switch. Repair switch. Broken drive belt. Replace drive belt. Damaged spindle bearings. Replace bearings. Worn spline. Replace spline. branch circuit breaker/replace fuse. Worn drive belt. Check condition of belt.
Parts List - Head Models J-A5816 and J-A5818 Item Part No. Description Size Qty. 1............... 5507580...................Chuck (with Key) ................................................................................... 1 2A ............ 5507495...................Arbor ..................................................................#2 MT x JT3 ............... 1 3A ............ 5507496A ................Spindle .......................................................................................
Parts List - Head Models J-A5816 and J-A5818 Item Part No. Description Size Qty. 55 ............. 5041140...................Vaiable Speed Pulley (Spindle).............................................................. 1 55A .......... 5513510...................Hex Nut ................................................................................................ 1 55B .......... 5513511...................SHCS ..............................................................................................
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Parts List - Head Model J-A3816 Item Part No. Description Size Qty. 1............... 5507580...................Chuck (with Key) ................................................................................... 1 2A ............ 5507495...................Arbor ..................................................................#2 MT x JT3 .............. 1 3A ............ 5507496A ................Spindle Assembly ................................................................................. 1 4.......
Parts List - Head Model J-A3816 Item Part No. Description Size Qty. 64 ............. 9138011...................Self Tapping Screw ............................................#10 x 3/4 Type A ........ 4 69 ............. J-5518168 ................Pulley Cover (w/door & latch)................................................................. 1 70 ............. J-5518169 ................Face Plate ............................................................................................. 1 75 ............
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Parts List – Base Floor Models J-A3816, J-A5816 and J-A5818 Item Part No. Description Size Qty. 1 ............... 1000772 .................. Locknut.............................................................. ................................... 1 2 ............... 5003751 .................. Table Lock (Plain Side) ...................................... ................................... 1 3 ............... J-5507508 ............... Table ..............................................................
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Walter Meier (Manufacturing), Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.jettools.
