1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 1. All grounded, cord-connected tools: In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
Do not use this lathe for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, JET disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from that use.
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22. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted. 23. CHECK 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.
If there are any questions or comments, please contact either your local supplier or JET. JET can also be reached at our web site: www.jettools.com.
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= not applicable The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous improvement, JET reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring obligations.
5.0 Unpacking Open shipping container and check for shipping damage; report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Lathe is assembled and running properly. Compare the contents of your container with the following parts list to make sure all parts are intact. Missing parts, if any, should be reported to your distributor.
Carefully read the grounding instructions on pages 2 and 3. It is recommended that the BDB-919 and BDB-929 Lathes be connected to a dedicated, minimum 25 amp circuit with a circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
7.3 Carriage The carriage (Figure 5) is made from high-grade cast iron. The sliding parts are smooth ground. They fit the V on the bed without play. The lower sliding parts can be easily and simply adjusted. The cross slide is mounted on the carriage and moves on a dovetail.
7.5 Tailstock The tailstock (Figure 9) slides on a V-way and can be clamped at any location. The tailstock has a heavy duty spindle with a Morse taper No.2 socket and a graduated scale. The spindle can be clamped at any location with a clamping lever. The spindle is moved with a handwheel at the end of the tailstock.
9.0 Operation 9.1 Tool set-up The cutting angle is correct when the cutting edge is in line with the center axis of the work piece. The correct height of the tool can be achieved by comparing the tool point with the point of the center mounted in the tailstock.
9.4 Taper turning using tailstock off- Offsetting the tailstock can turn work to side angle of 5º. The angle depends on the length of the workpiece. To off-set the tailstock, loosen locking lever (1, Figure 16), then loosen the front adjusting screw (2) and take up the same amount by tightening the opposite rear adjusting screw until the desired taper has been reached.
9.7 Thread Cutting As indicated on the threading charts (see sect. 15.0), several different threads can be cut using the proper combination of gears and settings. When cutting inch threads, the half nut and threading dial (Figure 19) are used to thread in a conventional manner.
10.0 Lathe Accessories 10.1 Three jaw universal lathe chuck Using this universal chuck (Figure 21), round, triangular, square, hexagonal, octagonal, and twelve-cornered stock may be clamped. Note: New lathes have very tight fitting jaws. This is necessary to ensure accurate clamping and long service life.
Figure 27 10.9 Stand (optional) A steel stand specially designed for this lathe is available from JET (Figure 28). Contact your distributor or JET to order. Stand # 321375 for BDB-919 Lathe. Stand # 321377 for BDB-929 Lathe.
10.10 Four-way tool post The four-way tool post is mounted on the top slide and allows for tools to be clamped. Loosen the center clamp handle to rotate any of the four tools into position (Figure 29). Use a minimum of two clamping screws when installing a cutting tool.
11.3 Adjustment of compound feed screw and float To adjust the slides on the saddle: Loosen screw (1, Figure 33) and lock nut (2, Figure 33). Adjust the nut until all play has been taken up. Lock the nut (2) with the screw (1). Figure 33 11.4 Cross slide screw Remove the compound slide and adjust screw (1,...
11.6 Adjustment of half-nut guide Loosen two nuts (1, Figure 36) on the right side of the apron and adjust the set screws (2, Figure 36) until both half nuts move freely without play. Tighten both nuts. Figure 36 11.7 Replacing the V-belt Remove tension on the V-belt by pulling lever toward front of the machine (Figure 37).
12.0 Lubrication Schedule (Figures 39 and 40) Note: Lubricate all locations daily. Grease refers to #2 tube grease. Oil refers to 20W machine oil. 1 – 1 to 2 squirts of oil into oil ball on gear hub. 2 – Grease teeth of feed and change gears. 3 –...
Non-proprietary parts, such as fasteners, can be found at local hardware stores, or may be ordered from JET. Some parts are shown for reference only, and may not be available individually.
13.3.1 Belt Tension Lever – Exploded View 13.3.2 Belt Tension Lever – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size 201 .... BDB919-201 ....Lever Bracket Assembly ................1 202 .... BB-6001ZZ ....Ball Bearing ............. 6001ZZ ......2 203 ....
13.15.2 BDB-919 Bed Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size 1301 ..BDB919-1301 .... Bed ........................ 1 1302 ..BDB919-1302 .... Splash Guard ....................1 1303 ..TS-1502021 ....Hex Socket Hd Cap Screw ........M5X10 ......3 1304 ..
13.16.2 BDB-929 Bed Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size 1301-1 ..BDB929-1301 .... Bed ........................ 1 1302-1 ..BDB929-1302 .... Splash Guard ....................1 1303 ..TS-1502021 ....Hex Socket Hd Cap Screw ........M5X10 ......3 1304 ..
Accessories; Shop Tools; Warehouse & Dock products; Hand Tools; Air Tools NOTE: JET is a division of JPW Industries, Inc. References in this document to JET also apply to JPW Industries, Inc., or any of its successors in interest to the JET brand.