Table Of Contents - Jet BDB-1340A Operation And Maintenance Instructions

Table of Contents

Warranty and Service .............................................................................................................................. 2
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3
Warning ................................................................................................................................................... 3
Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Dimensions of optional stand (p/n 321443AK) .......................................................................................... 6
Assembly ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Contents of the Shipping Container ...................................................................................................... 6
Uncrating and Clean-Up ....................................................................................................................... 7
Chuck Preparation (Three Jaw) ............................................................................................................ 8
Lubrication ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Electrical Connections ........................................................................................................................ 11
General Description ............................................................................................................................... 11
Controls ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Break-In Procedure ............................................................................................................................ 15
Speed Selection ................................................................................................................................. 15
Feed and Thread Selection ................................................................................................................ 15
Change Gear Replacement ................................................................................................................ 16
Thread Cutting ................................................................................................................................... 16
Thread and Feed Chart ...................................................................................................................... 17
Automatic Feed Operation and Feed Changes ................................................................................... 19
Powered Carriage Travel ................................................................................................................... 19
Saddle Adjustment ............................................................................................................................. 19
Cross Slide Adjustment ...................................................................................................................... 19
Compound Rest Adjustment ............................................................................................................... 20
Tailstock Adjustment .......................................................................................................................... 20
Half Nut Gib Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... 20
Headstock Alignment ......................................................................................................................... 20
Removing Gap Section ...................................................................................................................... 21
Installing Gap Section ........................................................................................................................ 21
Warning
1. Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of
these warnings may cause serious injury.
3. This manual is intended to familiarize you with the technical aspects of this lathe. It is not, nor was it intended
to be, a training manual.
4. This machine 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 lathe, do not use until proper training and knowledge have
been obtained.
5. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this lathe. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
6. Wear proper apparel. 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.
7. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.
8. Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
9. Make certain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply.
10. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.
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