Controls - Jet BDB-1340A Operation And Maintenance Instructions

Controls

1. Main On-Off Switch (A, Fig. 14) – Power is
off in the "0" position and on in the "I"
position.
2. Feed Direction Selector (B, Fig. 15) –
Arrows above the handle indicate saddle
travel direction when the chuck is rotating in
the forward direction or counter-clockwise
as viewed from the front of the chuck.
3. Feed Rod/Leadscrew Selector (C, Fig. 15)
– Use knob and lever to activate leadscrew
and feed rod.
4. Belt Tensioning Handle (D, Fig. 15) – Pull
forward to release tension on the drive belt.
Push toward the rear to tension the belt.
5. Feed Rate Selector (E, Fig. 15) – Two
knobs and two handles used to set desired
feed, or lead rates.
6. Forward/Reverse Lever (F, Fig. 16) – Pull
lever up for clockwise spindle rotation
(reverse). Push lever down for counter-
clockwise spindle rotation (forward). Neutral
position is a center detent and the spindle
remains idle.
7. Compound Rest Lock (G, Fig. 16) – Turn
hex nut clockwise to lock and counter-
clockwise to unlock.
8. Compound Slide Lock (H, Fig. 16) – Turn
set screw clockwise to tighten and counter-
clockwise to loosen.
9. Cross Slide Lock (I, Fig. 16) – Turn set
screw clockwise, and tighten to lock. Turn
counter-clockwise and loosen to unlock.
Caution: cross slide lock screw must be
unlocked before engaging automatic feeds
or damage to the lathe may occur.
10. Carriage Lock (J, Fig. 16) – Turn hex
socket cap screw clockwise and tighten to
lock. Turn counter-clockwise and loosen to
unlock. Caution: Carriage lock screw must
be unlocked before engaging automatic
feeds or damage to lathe may occur.
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16
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