Uncrating And Set-Up; Chuck Preparation (Three Jaw) - Jet CL-1640ZX Operating Instructions Manual

Uncrating and Set-Up

1. Finish removing the wooden crate and
packing materials from around the lathe.
2. Unbolt lathe from the shipping crate pallet.
3. Choose a location for the lathe that is dry,
well illuminated, and has enough room to
allow servicing the lathe on all four sides.
Make sure the floor is able to support the
weight of the machine. Figure 2 shows hole
centerlines for securing the machine directly
to a concrete floor. NOTE: Confirm these
dimensions by measuring on your machine,
before drilling holes.
4. Sling or fork the lathe. Do not lift lathe by
the spindle. Move the tailstock to the right
side of the bed to balance the machine; lock
the tailstock tightly to the bed. With
adequate lifting equipment, slowly raise the
lathe off the shipping crate bottom. Make
sure lathe is balanced before moving.
5. To avoid twisting the bed, the lathe's
location must be flat and level. When the
lathe is positioned, check for level by using
a machinist's precision level on the bedways
both front to back and side to side. Leveling
pads and screws included in the tool box will
help you reach a level condition. The lathe
must be level to be accurate.
6. Clean all rust protected surfaces using a
mild commercial solvent, kerosene or diesel
fuel. Do not use paint thinner, gasoline, or
lacquer thinner, as these may damage
painted surfaces. Cover all cleaned surfaces
with a light film of 20W machine oil.
7. Remove the four shipping brackets that
secure the sliding door from the inside (2 at
top, 2 at bottom).

Chuck Preparation (Three Jaw)

Read and understand all
directions for chuck preparation. Failure to
comply may cause serious injury and/or
damage to the lathe.
NOTE: Before removing chuck from the spindle,
place a flat piece of wood across the bedways
under the chuck to prevent damage to the
bedways should the chuck fall from your hands.
1. Support the chuck while turning the six
camlocks 1/4 turn counterclockwise, using
the chuck wrench from the tool box. See
Figure 3.
Figure 2
Figure 3
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