Jet 708358 - Manuals

230 Volt Operation If 230V, single-phase operation is desired, the following instructions must be followed: 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. This lathe is supplied with four motor leads that are connected for 115V operation, as shown in Figure A. Reconnect these four motor leads f...

9 WARNING Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury! Contents of the Shipping Containers 1. Lathe 1. Tailstock 1. Headstock 1. Face Plate 1. Tool Rest Body 1. Accessory Package 1. Owner’s Manual and Warr...

10 Stand Legs (optional accessory) 1. At this point the headstock, tailstock and tool rest should be removed. With help from another person, lift the lathe bed and place onto a workbench. 2. Angle lathe bed so that stand leg mounting holes are accessible, see Figure 2. 3. Thread adjustable feet (A, ...

11 G. Headstock Spindle Lock: (G, Fig. 5) Push in pin to keep the spindle from turning. CAUTION! Never press the headstock spindle lock while the spindle is turning! H. Headstock On/Off Switch: (H, Fig.5) Flip the switch up to turn “ON” the lathe. Flip the switch down to turn the lathe “OFF”. I. Hea...

12 N. Tool Rest Body Lock Handle: (N, Fig. 8) Locks the tool rest body in position. Unlock handle to position the tool rest in any location along lathe bed. Tighten handle when properly positioned. O. Tool Rest Lock Handle: (O, Fig. 8) Locks the tool rest in position. Unlock the handle to position t...

13 Lathe Tools (continued) Skew — used to make vees, beads, etc., see Figure 11. Square Scraper — used for diameter scraping and featureless scraping, etc, see Figure 11. Large Domed Scraper — used to reduce ridges on the interior of bowls, round edges of bowls, etc, see Figure 11. Parting Tool — us...

15 Beads 1. Place the parting tool on the tool rest and move the tool forward to make the full bev el of the tool contact the workpiece. Gently raise handle to make cut to the appropriate depth. 2. Repeat for other side of the bead. 3. Using a small skew or spindle gouge, start in the center between...

16 Sanding and Finishing Leav ing clean cuts will reduce the amount of sanding required. Begin with a fine sandpaper (120 grit or finer). Coarser sandpaper will leave deep scratches that are difficult to remove, and dull crisp details. Fold the sandpaper into a pad; do not wrap sandpaper around your...

18 To Shape the Outside of a Bowl 1. Odd shaped burls, crotches and other irregular shaped blanks require special preparation before mounting in a chuck, or onto a faceplate. Remove the bark, if there is any, from what appears to be the center of the top of workpiece. 2. Drive the spur center into t...

19 To Shape the Interior of a Bowl 1. Stop the lathe and move the tailstock away. Remove the center from the tailstock to prev ent bumping it with your elbow. 2. Adjust the tool support in front of the bowl just below the centerline, at a right angle to the lathe bed. 3. Rotate the workpiece by hand...

21 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Excessiv e Vibration. 1. Workpiece warped, out of round, has major flaw, improperly prepared for turning, or RPM is set too high 2. Worn spindle bearings 3. Worn belt 4. Motor mount bolts loose 5. Lathe on unev en surface 1. Correct problem by plani...

23 Bed Assembly Index Part No. No. Description Size Qty. 1 .......... JWL1442-201............... Bed........................................................ ............................................... 1 2 .......... JWL1442-202............... Stud....................................................

27 Stand Assembly (optional accessory) Stand Assembly Index Part No. No. Description Size Qty. 3 .......... JWL1642-203............... Stand..................................................... ............................................... 2 5 .......... JWL1642-205............... JET Stripe.........

28 JWL-1442VS Safety Guard (optional accessory) Safety Guard 1. Mount the guard bracket (A) to the headstock with two 3/8” flat washers, two 3/8” lock washers and two 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” socket head cap screws (B). 2. Attach the guard (C) to the guard bracket by inserting the rod and lifting up on the ...

29 Safety Guard Assembly Safety Guard Assembly Index Part No. No. Description Size Qty. 1 .......... JWL1442-301............... Guard Bracket ....................................... ............................................... 1 2 .......... TS-0270011 ................. Set Screw ...................

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