Jet Tools GH-1440ZX Lathe User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Service ..............................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................................3
Warning...................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................6
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................7
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................8
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................9
Unpacking .............................................................................................................................................10
Contents of the Shipping Container ....................................................................................................10
Uncrating and Cleanup ..........................................................................................................................11
Chuck Preparation (Three Jaw)..........................................................................................................11
Lubrication .........................................................................................................................................12
Coolant Preparation ...........................................................................................................................13
Electrical Connections ...........................................................................................................................13
Conversion to 460 Volt Operation.......................................................................................................14
General Description ...............................................................................................................................14
Lathe Bed ..........................................................................................................................................14
Headstock..........................................................................................................................................14
Carriage.............................................................................................................................................15
Four Way Tool Post............................................................................................................................15
Apron.................................................................................................................................................15
Tailstock.............................................................................................................................................15
Leadscrew and Feed Rod...................................................................................................................15
Feed Gearbox ....................................................................................................................................15
Steady Rest .......................................................................................................................................15
Follow Rest ........................................................................................................................................16
Controls.................................................................................................................................................16
Operation...............................................................................................................................................19
Feed and Thread Selection ................................................................................................................19
Thread Cutting ...................................................................................................................................19
Gib Adjustments.................................................................................................................................19
Tailstock Off-Set.................................................................................................................................19
Removing Gap Section.......................................................................................................................20
Installing Removable Gap Section......................................................................................................20
Belt Replacement and Adjustment......................................................................................................20
Aligning Tailstock to Headstock ..........................................................................................................20