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Jet JWL-1640EVS Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Dear Customer,
Many thanks for the confidence you have shown in us with the purchase of your new JET-machine. This manual has been
prepared for the owner and operators of a JET JWL-1640EVS wood lathe to promote safety during installation, operation and
maintenance procedures. Please read and understand the information contained in these operating instructions and the
accompanying documents. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your machine, and to use the machine safely, read this
manual thoroughly and follow instructions carefully.

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1. Declaration of conformity
2. Warranty
Authorized use
Pulley drive lubrication
1. Declaration of conformity
On our own responsibility we hereby declare that this product
complies with the regulations* listed on page 2. Designed in
consideration with the standards**.
2. Warranty
The Seller guarantees that the supplied product is free from
material defects and manufacturing faults. This warranty does
not cover any defects which are caused, either directly or
indirectly, by incorrect use, carelessness, accidental damage,
repair, inadequate maintenance or cleaning and normal wear
and tear.
Guarantee and/or warranty claims must be made within
twelve months from the date of purchase (date of invoice).
Any further claims shall be excluded.
This warranty includes all guarantee obligations of the Seller
and replaces all previous declarations and agreements
concerning warranties.
The warranty period is valid for eight hours of daily use. If this
is exceeded, the warranty period shall be reduced in
proportion to the excess use, but to no less than three
months.
Returning rejected goods requires the prior express consent
of the Seller and is at the Buyer's risk and expense.
Further warranty details can be found in the General Terms
and Conditions (GTC). The GTC can be viewed at
www.jettools.com or can be sent by post upon request.
The Seller reserves the right to make changes to the product
and accessories at any time.
3. Safety
3.1 Authorized use
This wood lathe is designed for turning wood only. Machining
of other materials is not permitted and may be carried out in
specific cases only after consulting with the manufacturer.
The workpiece must allow to safely be loaded and supported.
The proper use also includes compliance with the operating
and maintenance instructions given in this manual.
The machine must be operated only by persons familiar with
its operation and maintenance and who are familiar with its
hazards.
The required minimum age must be observed.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Dear Customer, Many thanks for the confidence you have shown in us with the purchase of your new JET-machine. This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a JET JWL-1640EVS wood lathe to promote safety during installation, operation and maintenance procedures.

  • Page 2: General Safety Notes

    The machine must only be used in a technically perfect Install the machine so that there is sufficient space for safe condition. operation and workpiece handling. When working on the machine, all safety mechanisms and Keep work area well lighted. covers must be mounted.

  • Page 3: Remaining Hazards

    When sanding, remove the tool rest from the machine. Workpieces with cracks may not be used. 4. Machine specifications Remove the chuck key or dowel pins before turning the 4.1 Machine description machine on. Always close the belt cover. Specifications regarding the maximum or minimum size of the workpiece must be observed.

  • Page 4: Noise Emission

    Overall (LxWxH) 1854 x 1334 x 508 mm Net weight 170 kg Mains 1~230V, PE, 50Hz Output power 1,1 kW (1,5 HP) S1 Reference current Extension cord (H07RN-F): 3x1,5mm² Installation fuse protection Isolation class 4.3 Noise emission Acoustic pressure level (EN ISO 11202): Idling LpA 72,5 dB(A) In operation...
  • Page 5 Now headstock, tool rest and tailstock can be installed again (Fig 7). Fig 8 Installing bed extension: (JET Option # 719401) The bed extension can be mounted to the upper or lower holes of the lathe. Mounting the extension to the lower holes allows use of the...

  • Page 6: Mains Connection

    Insert guard support rod into mounting bracket at rear of headstock. You will have to lift up on spring pin, as shown, to slide guard support rod into mounting bracket. Release spring pin and it will snap into position as you slide support rod farther in.

  • Page 7: Starting Operation

    Gouge (A, Fig 13), used for rapidly cut raw wood into round stock, for turning bowls and plates, for turning beds, coves 5.5 Starting operation and other detail (Fig 14). You can start the machine with the green ON-button. The red OFF-button on the main switch (B, Fig 1) stops the machine.

  • Page 8: Turning Between Centres

    6.4 Turning between centres: With a ruler locate and mark the centre on each end. Put a dimple in each end of the shock. Extremely hard woods may require kerfs cut into the spur drive end of stock (see Fig Fig 18-1 Mount the centred workpiece between the spur drive centre and the tailstock mounted live centre (Fig 19)

  • Page 9: Bowl Turning

    Position the tool rest as close to the workpiece as possible. Tighten locking handles. Fig 23 For turning between centres the tool rest is set approximately Mount the workpiece (A, Fig 24) directly to the face plate 3mm higher than centre line (Fig 20, 21 and 22. using 4 wood screws (C) from the back.

  • Page 10: Sanding And Finishing

    Try to make one, very light continuous movement from the rim to the bottom of the bowl to ensure a clean, sweeping curve through the workpiece. Move tool support to the exterior to re-define bottom of bowl. 6.6 Sanding and Finishing: Remove the tool rest and begin with a fine grit sandpaper (120 grit) and progress through each grit, using only light pressure.

  • Page 11: Headstock Spindle Lock

    The JWL-1640EVS lathe provides 36 indexing positions at 10-degree increments. Rotate spindle using handwheel until index pin (L, Figure 29) aligns with desired hole.

  • Page 12: Installing Work Holding

    7.5 Installing work holding The faceplate is used for tuning bowls. There are a number of holes for mounting the workpiece. Thread the faceplate onto the spindle in a clockwise direction, and tighten two setscrews (E, Fig 30). Fig 32 7.7 Adjusting tailstock Turn the hand wheel (R, Fig 33) clockwise to move tailstock spindle forward.

  • Page 13: Adjusting Bed Clamping

    To change out a belt or pulley, carefully proceed as headstock and take into a repair station for servicing. follows. If you are uncertain about attempting a belt or pulley change-out, contact JET technical service or take the headstock to an authorized service center. 9. Trouble shooting Disconnect lathe from power source.

  • Page 14: Environmental Protection

    Please leave it at a specialized institution. 11. Available accessories Stock number 719401 Bed extension 508mm with tool post extension Refer to the JET-Pricelist for various tools and work holding. Stock number 719001 Tailstock swing away Stock number 719002...

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