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Press button (D) to activate work light. Press again 
to turn light off. 

Press button (E) to activate laser. Press again to 
turn off. 

9.2

  Safety key 

The switch has a safety feature that prevents 
unauthorized or accidental starting of the drill 
press.  

With the drill press turned off, slide the safety key 
(F, Figure 30) up and remove it from the switch. 
This piece must be re-inserted before the drill 
press can operate. 

 

Figure 30 

10.0

  Operation 

10.1

  Work piece positioning 

 

Whenever possible, use 

clamps or work hold-downs to secure the work 
piece to the table.

 

Always secure the work piece to prevent it being 
torn from the operator’s hand. Using the column as 
a workstop is not recommended; instead, use 
holding devices such as clamps. When using the 
table in tilted position, make sure the table is 
securely tightened and the work piece is clamped 
sufficiently. 

For through-boring, remove the table insert and 
position table so that the bit will go through the 
center hole of the table. 

To minimize tear-out, and achieve clean, splinter-
free holes, place a piece of scrap wood on the 
table below the work piece.  

Perform operations with a minimum extension of 
the quill. Adjust table height rather than using 
excessive quill travel. 

Feed bit into the material with only enough force to 
allow the bit to work. Feeding too slowly may cause 
burning of the work piece. Feeding too quickly may 
cause the motor to slow and/or the bit to break. 

10.2

  General Inspection  

Before each operation of your JDP-17 drill press, 
make a habit of checking that all locking handles, 
set screws, bolts, etc., are tight on the table and 
head. Confirm that the drill bit is securely inserted 
inside the chuck jaws.  

Clear all items, such as tools and rags, away from 
machine. 

Before attempting regular work, get the feel of the 
drill press by practicing on scrap material. For best 
results, always use sharp bits, and proper spindle 
speeds and feed rates. 

10.3

  Speed settings 

There are several factors which determine the best 
speed to use in any drill press operation, such as 
kind of material being worked, size of hole, type of 
drill, and quality of cut desired.  

A general rule of thumb is, the smaller the drill, the 
greater the required RPMs. And the speed should 
be faster for soft materials and slower for hard 
materials. 

Use the chart provided inside the belt cover as a 
general guideline. The chart also appears in 

sect. 

12.0 

of this manual. 

11.0

  Maintenance 

 

Before doing maintenance on 

the machine, disconnect it from electrical 
supply by pulling out the plug or switching off 
the main switch. Failure to comply may cause 
serious injury.

 

After each use, clean sawdust from the table with a 
brush or compressed air (do not use your hands). 

Periodically apply a light film of oil to the quill and 
column. This will reduce wear, prevent rust and 
assure ease of operation. 

Apply #2 tube grease to the worm gear and rack, 
the table elevation mechanism, the splines 
(grooves) in the spindle, and the teeth of the quill.  

Check that bolts are tight and electrical cords are in 
good condition.  

Belts should be in good condition with no signs of 
cracks, frays or deterioration. 

Bearings on the drill press are self-contained and 
permanently lubricated; no further lubrication is 
needed. 

Periodically blow out any dust from the fan cover of 
the motor. 

Summary of Contents for JDP-17

Page 1: ...tions and Parts Manual 16 speed Woodworking Drill Press Model JDP 17 JET 427 New Sanford Road Part No M 716300 LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Revision B 05 2015 Ph 800 274 6848 ECR CN0069 www jettools com C...

Page 2: ...as Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1 800 274 6846 or use the Service Center Locator on the JET website Mo...

Page 3: ...ts 12 8 2 Table movement 12 8 3 Table insert leveling 13 8 4 Table slots 13 8 5 Chuck and arbor removal 13 8 6 Installing bits 13 8 7 Changing spindle speeds 14 8 8 Depth stop 14 8 9 Quill retraction...

Page 4: ...his machine while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication 11 Make certain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply 12 Make certain th...

Page 5: ...eded it may result in serious or possibly even fatal injury 4 0 About this manual This manual is provided by JET covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model JDP 17 Drill Pre...

Page 6: ...on of handle 5 127 mm Quill diameter 2 05 52 mm Number of spindle speeds 16 Maximum no load speed range 210 to 3500 RPM Maximum spindle to table distance 29 740 mm Maximum spindle to base distance 46...

Page 7: ...65 H 724 x 483 x 1650 mm Shipping dimensions 56 L x 23 1 2 W x 11 1 2 H 1422 x 597 x 292 mm Net weight approximate 187 lb 85kg Shipping weight approximate 198 lb 90kg L length W width H height 5 1 Ba...

Page 8: ...urfaces After assembly exposed metal surfaces on the drill press should be periodically coated with a light application of paste wax or other rust protectant 6 2 Shipping contents Refer to Figures 2 a...

Page 9: ...Figure 4 is tight against the column Tighten further if needed using a 5mm hex key Figure 4 3 Lay the column assembly down on an elevated surface such as the included polystyrene packaging Attach bas...

Page 10: ...the bolt N into the table bracket hole then reinstall handle M spring and screw L Note The locking handle HP3 is adjustable To reposition pull out on the handle and rotate it then release it making su...

Page 11: ...is rated at 115V power and comes with a plug designed for use on a circuit with a grounded outlet that looks like the one pictured in A Figure 13 Before connecting to power source be sure the switch i...

Page 12: ...d nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord Ampere Rating Volts Total length of cord in feet More Than Not More Than 120 25 50 10...

Page 13: ...uill assembly with the downfeed handles to expose slot and lock it in the lowered position see sect 8 5 Quill retraction lock While maintaining the lowered quill position rotate spindle by hand to ali...

Page 14: ...nd 21 1 Loosen lock handle G Figure 21 2 Use downfeed handles D Figure 21 to lower the bit until it just contacts the top surface of workpiece as shown in Figure 20 3 Hold downfeed handle in position...

Page 15: ...set to more accurate position 8 9 Quill retraction lock The quill can be held in the down position and prevented from retracting such as for operating a sanding drum or to facilitate removal of chuck...

Page 16: ...orstner bits or sanding drums Figure 26 Figure 27 8 11 LED work light Refer to Figure 28 The integrated LED work light is adjustable for optimal angle to the table Push on the rim of the light to adju...

Page 17: ...handles set screws bolts etc are tight on the table and head Confirm that the drill bit is securely inserted inside the chuck jaws Clear all items such as tools and rags away from machine Before attem...

Page 18: ...etraction weaken after long term use of the drill press tighten the spring tension as follows 1 Disconnect machine from power source 2 Pull off cap A Figure 31 3 Loosen jam nut B and loosen inner nut...

Page 19: ...19 12 0 Speed chart Table 2 JDP 17 recommended drill speeds chart also located in machine hood...

Page 20: ...dle Lubricate spindle Loose pulleys or belts Make any needed corrections Verify that belts are properly tensioned Noisy motor Check motor bearings or for loose motor fan Wood splinters on underside of...

Page 21: ...21 14 1 1 JDP 17 Drill Press Exploded View...

Page 22: ...1 24 JDP17 024 Worm Shaft 1 25 JDP17 025 Pan Head Rivet 4 204 JDP17 204 Coil Spring Assembly 26 and 27 1 26 JDP17 026 Spring Housing 1 27 JDP17 027 Coil Spring 1 28 JDP17 028 Support 1 29 JDP17 029 Sp...

Page 23: ...ut 1 76 JDP17 076 Spindle Pulley 1 77 JDP17 077 Retaining Ring R52mm 2 209 JDP17 209 Drive Sleeve Assembly 78 thru 80 1 78 JDP17 078 Drive Sleeve 1 79 BB 6205VV Ball Bearing 6205 W 2 Seals 2 80 JDP17...

Page 24: ...o 92x38mm 1 123 JDP17 123 Warning Label Laser 1 124 JDP17 124 Motor Label 1 125 JDP17 125 Warning Label 1 212 JDP17 212 Table Wrench Assembly 126 135 136 1 126 JDP17 126 Wrench 1 127 TS 1550061 Flat W...

Page 25: ...25 15 0 Electrical Connections JDP 17 Drill Press 1 Phase 115V only...

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Page 28: ...28 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Phone 800 274 6848 www jettools com...

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