Product Manual

ManualsBrandsJet ManualsPower ToolsJET 16in. x 40in. Electronic Variable Speed Wood Lathe — 115 Volt

Table Of Contents

3.0 Table of contents

Section Page

1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 2

2.0 About this manual .......................................................................................................................................... 3

3.0 Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................ 4

4.0 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 5

5.0 Setup and assembly ....................................................................................................................................... 7

5.1 Shipping contents ....................................................................................................................................... 7

5.2 Tools required for assembly ....................................................................................................................... 7

5.3 Unpacking and cleanup .............................................................................................................................. 7

5.4 Installing leg set .......................................................................................................................................... 7

5.5 Tool shelf .................................................................................................................................................... 8

5.6 Guard (optional accessory) ........................................................................................................................ 8

5.7 Bed extension (optional accessory) ........................................................................................................... 8

6.0 Electrical connections .................................................................................................................................... 9

6.1 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................. 9

6.2 115V operation ........................................................................................................................................... 9

6.3 Extension cords ........................................................................................................................................ 10

7.0 Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................. 10

7.1 Headstock movement ............................................................................................................................... 10

7.2 Tailstock movement ................................................................................................................................. 10

7.3 Removing items from bed ........................................................................................................................ 11

7.4 Cam tightness .......................................................................................................................................... 11

7.5 Tool rest ................................................................................................................................................... 11

7.6 Tool rest extension ................................................................................................................................... 11

7.7 Locking handles ....................................................................................................................................... 12

7.8 Spindle indexing ....................................................................................................................................... 12

7.9 Spur center: Installing/removing ............................................................................................................... 12

7.10 Live center: Installing/removing .............................................................................................................. 12

7.11 Live center and cone .............................................................................................................................. 13

7.12 Spindle lock ............................................................................................................................................ 13

7.13 Face plate: Installing/removing ............................................................................................................... 13

7.14 Checking center alignment ..................................................................................................................... 13

7.15 Speed Change ....................................................................................................................................... 13

8.0 Operating controls ........................................................................................................................................ 14

9.0 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

9.1 Inspection ................................................................................................................................................. 15

9.2 Turning Tools ........................................................................................................................................... 15

9.3 Spindle Turning ........................................................................................................................................ 15

9.4 Stock Selection ......................................................................................................................................... 16

9.5 Cutting Techniques .................................................................................................................................. 17

9.6 Face Plate and Bowl Turning ................................................................................................................... 18

9.7 Bowl Turning Techniques ......................................................................................................................... 19

10.0 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... 21

10.1 General procedures ................................................................................................................................ 21

10.2 Pulley and belt alignment ....................................................................................................................... 21

10.3 Pulley and belt replacement ................................................................................................................... 21

11.0 Troubleshooting JWL-1640EVS Lathe ....................................................................................................... 22

12.0 Recommended Lathe Speeds (per diameter of workpiece) ....................................................................... 23

13.0 Optional accessories .................................................................................................................................. 23

14.0 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................... 24

14.1.1 JWL-1640EVS Headstock Assembly – Exploded View ...................................................................... 24

14.1.2 JWL-1640EVS Headstock Assembly – Parts List ............................................................................... 25

14.2.1 JWL-1640EVS Controller Assembly – Exploded View ........................................................................ 27

14.2.2 JWL-1640EVS Controller Assembly – Parts List ................................................................................. 27

14.3.1 JWL-1640EVS Bed and Stand Assemblies – Exploded View ............................................................. 28

14.3.2 JWL-1640EVS Bed and Stand Assembly – Parts List ........................................................................ 29

14.4.1 JWL-1640EVS Extension Bed Assembly (OPTIONAL) – Exploded View ........................................... 30

14.4.2 JWL-1640EVS Extension Bed Assembly (OPTIONAL) – Parts List .................................................. 30

14.5.1 JWL-1640EVS Guard Assembly (OPTIONAL) – Exploded View ........................................................ 31

14.5.2 JWL-1640EVS Guard Assembly (OPTIONAL) – Parts List ................................................................. 31

15.0 Electrical Connections for JWL-1640EVS .................................................................................................. 32

16.0 Warranty and Service ................................................................................................................................. 33