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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 GH-1640/ 1840/ 1860/ 1880/ 2260/ 2280 ZX metal 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.
...Table of Contents
1. Declaration of conformity
2. Warranty
3. Safety
Authorized use
General safety notes
Remaining hazards
4. Machine specifications
Technical data
Noise emission
Contents of delivery
Machine description
5. Transport and start up
Transport and installation
Assembly
Mains connection
Initial lubrication
Starting operation
Break in procedure
6. Machine operation
Controls
Chucking
Tool setup
Spindle speed selection
Turning with auto feed
Thread cutting
Drilling operation
Z-axis rapid feed (option)
7. Setup and adjustments
Turning between centres
Taper turning with tailstock
Taper turning with top slide
Three jaw universal chuck
Four jaw independent chuck
Live centre
Steady and follow rest
Bed gap removal
8. Maintenance and inspection
Annual lubrication
Weekly lubrication
Daily lubrication
Slide adjustments
Shear pin replacement
Headstock alignment
Coolant system
9. Trouble shooting
10. Environmental protection
11. Available accessories
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 metal lathe is designed for turning and drilling
machinable metal and plastic materials only. Machining of
other materials is not permitted and may be carried out in
specific cases only after consulting with the manufacturer.
Never cut magnesium-
high danger to fire!
The workpiece must allow to safely be loaded and clamped.
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