Jet GH-1340W User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
GH-1340W/1440W Lathes
JET EQUIPMENT & TOOLS, INC. P.O. BOX 1349 253-351-6000
A WMH Company Auburn, WA 98071-1349 Fax [phone]
www.jettools.com e-mail [e-mail] M-321810 6/00

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Important Information
1-YEAR JET offers a one-year limited
LIMITED WARRANTY warranty on this product
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts for this tool are available directly form JET Equipment & Tools.
To place an order, call 1-800-274-6848. Please have the following information ready:
1. Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card number
2. Expiration date
3. Part number listed within this manual
4. Shipping address other than a Post Office box.
REPLACEMENT PART WARRANTY
JET Equipment & Tools makes every effort to assure that parts meet high quality and durability
standards and warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaser of our parts that each such part(s) to
be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of
purchase.
PROOF OF PURCHASE
Please retain your dated sales receipt as proof of purchase to validate the warranty period.
LIMITED TOOL AND EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
JET makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the
original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and
workmanship as follows: 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON THIS JET PRODUCT. Warranty does not apply to
defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our
facilities or to a lack of maintenance. JET LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED
ABOVE FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN,
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MECHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. JET SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR
PROPERY OR FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING
FROM THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination,
postage prepaid, to an authorized service station designated by our Auburn office. Proof of purchase date and
an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, JET will
either repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price, if we cannot readily and quickly provide a repair
or replacement, if you are willing to accept such refund. JET will return repaired product or replacement at JET’s
expense, but if it is determined there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of
JET’s warranty, then the user must bear the cost of storing and returning the product. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you have other rights, which vary, from state to state.
JET Equipment & Tools •
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•P.O. Box 1349, Auburn, WA 98071-1349 •
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 WARNING
• Read and understand the entire instruction manual before attempting assembly or
operation.
• These lathes are designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced
personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a lathe, do
not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained.
• Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this machine.
• Make certain the machine is properly grounded.
• Before operating the machine, remove tie, rings, watches, other jewelry, and roll up sleeves
above the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair. Do not wear gloves.
• Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
• Keep machine guards in place at all times when the machine is in use. If removed for
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately.
• Do not over reach. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean
against blades or other moving parts.
• Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power
source.
• Use the right tool. Don't force a tool or attachment to do a job which it was not designed for.
• Replace warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
• Make certain the main power switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the
power supply.
• Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation, and "horse-
play" are careless acts that can result in serious injury.
• Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area.
• Use recommended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous.
• Make a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed before turning
on the machine.
• Never attempt any operation or adjustment if the procedure is not understood.
• Keep fingers away from revolving parts and cutting tools while in operation.
• Keep belt guard in place and in working order.
• Never force the cutting action.
• Do not attempt to adjust or remove tools during operation.
• Always keep cutters sharp.
• Always use identical replacement parts when servicing.
• Never operate this machine under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury.

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Specifications: GH-1340W/1440W
Stock Number.............................................................................................. 321810 GH-1340W-1
Stock Number.............................................................................................. 321820 GH-1340W-3
Stock Number.............................................................................................. 321830 GH-1440W-1
Stock Number.............................................................................................. 321840 GH-1440W-3
Capacities:
Swing Over Bed ........................................................................................................13" (1340W)
..................................................................................................................................14” (1440W)
Swing Over Cross Slide.........................................................................................7-1/2" (1340W)
..............................................................................................................................8-1/2” (1440W)
Swing Through Gap...................................................................................................19" (1340W)
..................................................................................................................................20” (1440W)
Length of Gap...................................................................................................................... 9-3/8"
Distance Between Centers ...................................................................................................... 40"
Headstock:
Hole Through Spindle.......................................................................................................... 1-1/2"
Spindle Nose.........................................................................................................................D1-4
Taper in Spindle Nose.......................................................................................................... MT-5
Spindle Taper Adapter.......................................................................................................... MT-3
Spindle Bearing Type................................................................................... Taper Roller Bearing
Number of Spindle Speeds........................................................................................................12
Range of Spindle Speeds........................................................................................40-1800 RPM
Gearbox:
Number of Longitudinal and Cross Feeds ..................................................................................40
Range of Longitudinal Feeds (inch/rev.)..............................................................0.0012" - 0.0294"
Range of Cross Feeds (inch/rev.) .......................................................................0.0003" - 0.0100"
Number of Inch Threads............................................................................................................40
Range of Inch Threads............................................................................................... 4-112 T.P.I.
Number of Metric Threads .........................................................................................................22
Range of Metric Threads ..........................................................................................0.45 - 7.5mm
Leadscrew................................................................................................................7/8" x 49-1/2”
Feed Rod Diameter................................................................................................................ 3/4"
Compound and Carriage:
Toolpost Type..................................................................................................................... 4-Way
Maximum Tool Size.......................................................................................................5/8" x 5/8"
Maximum Compound Slide Travel ....................................................................................... 3-1/2"
Maximum Cross Slide Travel............................................................................................... 6-3/8"
Maximum Carriage Travel.................................................................................................. 37-1/2"
Tailstock:
Tailstock Spindle Travel....................................................................................................... 4-3/4"
Diameter of Tailstock Spindle...........................................................................................1-25/32"
Taper in Tailstock Spindle..................................................................................................... MT-3

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Miscellaneous:
Steady Rest Capacity.................................................................................................1/4" - 3-3/4"
Follow Rest Capacity .................................................................................................1/4" - 2-3/4"
Length of Bed.................................................................................................................... 54-1/2"
Width of Bed.......................................................................................................................10-1/2”
Height of Bed..................................................................................................................... 12-3/4"
Overall Dimensions ......................................................................75-3/4"L x 29-1/2"W x 47-1/4"H
Main Motor (1340W-1 & 1440W-1) ..............................................................3HP, 1Ph, 230V Only
Main Motor (1340W-3 & 1440W-3) .....................................3HP, 3Ph, 230V/460V prewired 230V
Net Weight (approx.)........................................................................................2,081 lbs. (1340W)
Net Weight (approx.)........................................................................................2,191 lbs. (1440W)
Shipping Weight (approx.) ...............................................................................2,351 lbs. (1340W)
Shipping Weight (approx.) ...............................................................................2,491 lbs. (1440W)
The specifications in this manual are given as general information and are not binding. JET Equipment
and Tools reserves the right to effect, at any time and without prior notice, changes or alterations to
parts, fittings, and accessory equipment deemed necessary for any reason whatsoever.
Table of Contents
Warranty .....................................................................................................................................2
Warnings.....................................................................................................................................3
Specifications...........................................................................................................................4-5
Table of Contents........................................................................................................................5
Contents of the Shipping Container..............................................................................................6
Uncrating and Clean-Up ..............................................................................................................7
Chuck Preparation.......................................................................................................................8
Lubrication..............................................................................................................................9-10
Coolant Preparation...................................................................................................................11
Electrical Connections..........................................................................................................11-12
General Description..............................................................................................................13-15
Controls................................................................................................................................15-17
Break-In Procedure ...................................................................................................................17
Operation.............................................................................................................................18-21
Adjustments .........................................................................................................................21-23
Removable Gap ........................................................................................................................23
V-Belts......................................................................................................................................24
Aligning Tailstock to Headstock .................................................................................................24

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 WARNING
Read and understand the entire contents of
this manual before attempting set-up or
operation!
Failure to comply may cause serious
injury!
Contents of the Shipping Container
1 Lathe
1 Steady Rest
1 Follow Rest
1 6" Three Jaw Chuck w/ Top Reversing
Jaws (Direct Mount)
1 8" Four Jaw Chuck with Backplate
1 12" Face Plate (strapped to container floor)
1 Backplate
1 Tool Box
Tool Box Contents:
1 No. 1 Cross Point Screwdriver
1 No. 1 Flat Blade Screwdriver
4 Open End Wrench
(9-11, 10-12, 12-14, 17-19mm)
6 Hex Socket Wrench (2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8mm)
2 Shear Pin
1 30T Change Gear
1 32T Change Gear
2 40T Change Gear
1 Oil Can
2 No. 3 Morse Taper Dead Center
1 No. 5 to No. 3 Spindle Sleeve
6 Leveling Pads
1 Chuck Key
1 Key for Cam Locks
1 Tool Post Wrench
1 Owner’s Manual
1 Warranty Card

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Uncrating and Clean-Up
1. Finish removing the wooden crate from
around the lathe.
2. Unbolt the lathe from the shipping crate
bottom.
3. Choose a location for the lathe that is dry,
has good lighting, and has enough room
to be able to service the lathe on all four
sides.
4. Place two steel rods or pipes (of sufficient
strength) into four holes (A, Fig. 1) of lathe
stand. Sling the lathe with properly rated
straps. Do not lift by spindle. 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 absolutely flat and level.
Check for a level condition using a
machinist's precision level on the bedways
both front to back and side to side. The
leveling pads included in the tool box and
thelevelingscrewsinthelathebasewill
help you to 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. These will
damage painted surfaces. Cover all
cleaned surfaces with a light film of Mobil
DTEOil Heavy Medium.
7. Open the end gear door. Clean all
components of the end gear assembly
and coat all gears with MobilithAW 1.
Close the door.

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Chuck Preparation (Three Jaw)
 WARNING
Read and understand all directions for
chuck preparation!
Failure to comply may cause serious injury
and/or damage to the lathe!
Note: Before removing the chuck from the
spindle, place a way board across the
bedways under the chuck
1. Support the chuck while turning three
camlocks 1/4 turn counter-clockwise with
the chuck key enclosed in the tool box.
2. Carefully remove the chuck from the
spindle and place on an adequate work
surface.
3. Inspect the camlock studs. Make sure
they have not become cracked or broken
during transit. Clean all parts thoroughly
with solvent. Also clean the spindle and
camlocks.
4. Cover all chuck jaws and scroll inside the
chuck with MobilithAW2. Cover the
spindle, cam locks, and chuck body with a
light film of Mobil DTEOil Heavy
Medium.
5. Lift the chuck up to the spindle nose and
press onto the spindle. Tighten in place by
turning the cam locks 1/4 turn clockwise.
The index mark (A, Fig. 3) on the camlock
should be between the two indictor arrows
(B, Fig. 3). If the index mark is not
between the two arrows, remove the
chuck and adjust the camlock studs by
either turning out one full turn (if cams will
not engage) or turning in one full turn (if
cams turn beyond indicator marks).
6. Install chuck and tighten in place.

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Lubrication
 CAUTION
Lathe must be serviced at all lubrication
points and all reservoirs filled to operating
level before the lathe is put into service!
Failure to comply may cause serious
damage to the lathe!
1. Headstock - Oil must be up to indicator
mark in oil sight glass (A, Fig. 3). Top off
with Mobil DTEOil Heavy Medium. Fill
by pulling plug (D, Fig. 3). To drain,
remove drain plug (A, Fig. 4) with an 8mm
hex wrench. Drain oil completely and refill
after the first month of operation. Clean
out any metal shavings. Then, change oil
in the headstock annually.
2. Gearbox - Oil must be up to indicator
mark in oil sight glass (B, Fig. 3). Top off
with Mobil DTEOil Heavy Medium. Fill
by lifting off thread chart cover (E, Fig. 3)
and remove plug (C, Fig. 3) with an 8mm
hex wrench. To drain, remove drain plug
(A, Fig. 5) with an 8mm hex wrench. Drain
oil completely and refill after the first
month of operation. Then, change oil in
the Gearbox annually.

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3. Apron - oil must be up to indicator mark in
oil sight glass (A, Fig. 6). Top off with
Mobil DTEOil Heavy Medium. Remove
oil cap (B, Fig. 6) on top of apron to fill. To
drain, remove drain plug on bottom of
apron. Drain oil completely and refill after
the first month of operation. Then, change
oil in the apron annually.
4. Leadscrew Feed Rod - lubricate ball oiler
(A, Fig. 7) on leadscrew/feed rod bracket
with Mobil DTEOil Heavy Medium once
daily.
5. Tailstock - lubricate two ball oilers
(B, Fig. 7) on tailstock with Mobil DTE
Oil Heavy Medium once daily.
6. Cross Slide - lubricate four ball oilers
(A, Fig. 8) with Mobil DTEOil Heavy
Medium once daily.
7. Compound Rest - lubricate one ball oiler
(B, Fig. 8) with Mobil DTEOil Heavy
Medium once daily.
8. Carriage - lubricate four ball oilers
(D, Fig. 8) with Mobil DTEOil Heavy
Medium once daily.

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Coolant Preparation
 CAUTION
Follow coolant manufacturer's
recommendations for use, care, and
disposal.
1. Remove rear access cover on tailstock
end. Make sure coolant tank has not
shifted during transport and is located
properly under the recovery chute (Fig. 9).
2. Pour three gallons of coolant mix into drip
pan.
3. After machine has been connected to
power, turn on coolant pump and check to
see coolant is cycling properly.
4. Fasten coolant door to stand.
Electrical Connections
 WARNING
All electrical connections must be
completed by a qualified electrician!
Failure to comply may cause serious injury
and / or damage to the machinery and
property!
The GH-1340W-1 & GH-1440W-1 Gear Head
Lathes are rated at 3HP, 1Ph, 230V only.
Confirm power available at the lathe's location
is the same rating as the lathe.
The GH-1340W-3 & GH-1440W-3 Gear Head
Lathes are rated at 3HP, 3Ph, 230V/460V
prewired 230V. Confirm power available at
the lathe's location is the same rating as the
lathe.
Lathe Power Source Junction Box:
Remove the cover. Run the main power
through the strain relief bushing and attach the
ground, followed by power leads. Replace the
cover.
Main Power Switch: Located on the
backside of the machine. Turns the power to
the machine on and off.

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Make sure the lathe is properly grounded.
Power is connected properly when pulling up
on the forward-reverse lever causes the
spindle to rotate counter-clockwise as viewed
from the tailstock. If the chuck rotates in the
clockwise direction, disconnect the lathe from
the power source, switch two of three power
leads (for GH-1340W-3 & GH1440W-3), and
connect the lathe to the power source.
To Switch from 230V to 460V Operation
GH-1340W-3 & GH1440W-3 Only
 WARNING
Disconnect the machine from the power
source!
Failure to do so may cause serious injury!
Main Motor: Change the wires according to
the diagram on the inside of the motor junction
box.
Transformer: Remove electrial panel on rear
of the machine, headstock side, switch wire
from 230V terminal to 460V terminal as
outlined on the transformer.
Coolant Pump: Open access panel on the
base at the tailstock end. Change wires in
coolant pump junction box according to
diagram on the inside of the junction box
cover.

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General Description
Lathe Bed
The lathe bed (A, Fig. 10) is made of high
grade cast iron. By combining high cheeks
with strong cross ribs, a bed with low vibration
and high rigidity is realized. Two precision
ground vee slideways, reinforced by heat
hardening and grinding, are an accurate guide
for the carriage and headstock. The main
drive motor is mounted in the stand below
headstock.
Headstock
The headstock (B, Fig. 10) is cast from high
grade, low vibration cast iron. It is bolted to
the bed by four screws with two adjusting
screws for alignment. In the head, the spindle
is mounted on two precision taper roller
bearings. The hollow spindle has Morse
Taper #5 with a 1-1/2" bore.
Carriage
The carriage (A, Fig. 11) is made from high
quality cast iron. The sliding parts are smooth
ground. The cross slide is mounted on the
carriageandmovesonadovetailedslide
which can be adjusted for play by means of
the gibs.
The compound slide (B, Fig. 11), which is
mounted on the cross slide (C, Fig. 11), can
be rotated through 360°. The top slide and the
cross slide travel in a dovetail slide and have
adjustable gibs. A four way tool post is fitted
on the top slide.
Four Way Tool Post
The four way toolpost (D, Fig. 11) is mounted
on the top slide and allows a maximum of four
tools to be mounted simultaneously.
Remember to use a minimum of two clamping
screws when installing a cutting tool.
Apron
The apron (E, Fig. 11) is mounted to the
carriage. In the apron a half nut is fitted. The
half nut gibs can be adjusted from the outside.
The half nut is engaged by use of a lever.
Quick travel of the apron is accomplished by
means of a bed mounted rack and pinion,
operated by a hand wheel on the front of the
apron.

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Tailstock
The tailstock (A, Fig. 12) slides on a v-way
and can be locked at any location by a
clamping lever. The tailstock has a heavy
duty spindle with a Morse Taper #3.
Leadscrew and Feed Rod
The leadscrew (B Fig. 12) and feed rod
(C, Fig. 12) are mounted on the front of the
machine bed. They are connected to the
gearbox at the left for automatic feed and lead,
and are supported by bushings on both ends.
Both are equipped with brass shear pins.
Gear Box
The gear box (D, Fig. 12) is made from high
quality cast iron and is mounted to the left side
of the machine bed.
Steady Rest
The steady rest (E, Fig. 12) serves as a
support for shafts on the free tailstock end.
The steady rest is mounted on the bedway
and secured from below with a bolt, nut and
locking plate. The sliding fingers require
continuous lubrication at the contact points
with the workpiece to prevent premature wear.
To set the steady rest:
1. Loosen three hex socket screws.
2. Loosen knurled screw and open sliding
fingers until the steady rest can be moved
with its fingers around the workpiece.
Secure the steady rest in position.
3. Set the fingers snugly to the workpiece
and secure by tightening three hex socket
cap screws. Fingers should be snug but
not overly tight. Lubricate sliding points
with Mobil DTEOil Heavy Medium.
4. After prolonged use, the fingers will show
wear. Remill or file the tips of the fingers.

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Follow Rest
The traveling follow rest (F, Fig. 12) is
mounted on the saddle and follows the
movement of the turning tool. Only two fingers
are required as the place of the third is taken
by the turning tool. The follow rest is used for
tuning operations on long, slender workpieces.
It prevents flexing of the workpiece from the
pressure of the cutting tool.
The sliding fingers are set similar to the steady
rest, free of play, but not binding. Always
lubricate with Mobil DTEOil Heavy Medium.
Controls
1. Control Panel - located on front of
gearbox.
A. Coolant On-Off Switch (A, Fig. 13) -
turns coolant pump on and off.
B. Power Indicator Light (B, Fig. 13) - lit
whenever lathe has power.
C. Emergency Stop Switch (C,Fig.13)
- depress to stop all machine
functions.
Caution: lathe will still have power.
Twist to re-set.
D. Jog Switch (D, Fig. 13) - depress and
release to advance spindle
momentarily.
2. Headstock Gear Change Levers
(E, Fig. 13) - located on front of the
headstock. Move levers according to
speed chart for desired setting.
3. Leadscrew/Feed Rod Directional Lever
(F, Fig. 13) - located on front of headstock.
Moving the lever up causes carriage travel
toward the tailstock. Moving the lever
down causes carriage travel toward the
headstock. When chuck is spinning in the
forward or counter-clockwise direction.
Do not move lever while machine is
running.
4. Feed/Lead Selector Lever (G, Fig. 13) -
located on the front of the headstock.
Used whenever setting up for threading or
feeding.
Caution: in the "A" position, never run the
lathe higher than 650 RPM.

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5. Feed/Lead Selector Lever (H,Fig.13)-
located on the front of the gearbox. Used
in setting up for feeding and threading.
Positions "F" and "D" are for the feed rod.
Positions "E" and "C" are for the feed
screw. Position "0" is neutral.
6. Lock Knob (I, Fig. 13) - located on the
front of the gearbox. With the knob in the
six o'clock position, feed/lead selector
knob (J, Fig. 13) may be adjusted. With
the knob in the twelve o'clock position, the
feed/lead selector knob (J, Fig. 13) is
locked.
7. Feed/Lead Selector Knob (J,Fig.13)-
located on front of the gearbox. Used for
setting up for feeding and threading.
8. Compound Lock (A, Fig. 14) - hex socket
screw located on left side of compound.
Turn clockwise to lock and counter-
clockwise to unlock.
9. Carriage Lock (B, Fig. 14) - lock handle
located on top of carriage. Turn clockwise
to lock. Turn counter-clockwise to unlock.
Caution: carriage lock must be unlocked
before engaging automatic feeds or
damage to lathe may occur.
10. Longitudinal Traverse Hand Wheel -(D,
Fig. 14) - located on the apron assembly.
Rotate hand wheel clockwise to move the
apron assembly toward the tailstock.
Rotate the wheel counter-clockwise to
move the apron assembly toward the
headstock.
11. Feed Selector (E, Fig. 14) - located in the
center front of the apron assembly.
Pushing lever to the left and down
activates the crossfeed function. Pulling
lever to the right and up activates the
longitudinal function.
12. Half Nut Engage Lever (thread cutting)
(F, Fig. 14) - located on front of the apron.
Move the lever down to engage. Move
the lever up to disengage.
13. Cross Traverse Handwheel (G, Fig. 14) -
located above the apron assembly.
Rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise to
move, or position.
14. Compound Rest Traverse Handwheel
(H, Fig. 14) - located on the end of the
compound slide. Rotate clockwise or
counter-clockwise to move, or position.

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15. Tool Post Clamping Lever (J,Fig.14)-
located on top of the tool post. Rotate
counter-clockwise to loosen and clockwise
to tighten.
16. Tailstock Quill Clamping Lever
(A, Fig. 15) - located on the tailstock. Lift
up to lock the spindle. Push down to
unlock.
17. Tailstock Clamping Lever (B,Fig.15)-
located on the tailstock. Lift up lever to
lock. Push down lever to unlock.
18. Tailstock Quill Traverse Handwheel
(C, Fig. 15) - located on the tailstock.
Rotate clockwise to advance the quill.
Rotate counter-clockwise to retract the
quill.
19. Tailstock Off-Set Adjustment
(D, Fig. 15) - two hex socket cap screws
located on the tailstock base are used to
off-set the tailstock for cutting tapers.
Loosening one screw while tightening the
other off sets the tailstock.
20. Foot Brake (A, Fig. 16) - located between
stand pedestals. Depress to stop all lathe
functions.
21. Micro Carriage Stop (B, Fig. 16) - located
on the lathe bed. Loosen two hex socket
cap screws underneath body and slide
along bed to desired position. Tighten
screws to hold in place.
22. Main Power Switch (not shown) - located
on the electrical box door on the rear of
the lathe. Turns main power to the lathe
on and off.
Break-In Procedure
During manufacture and testing, this lathe has
been operated in the low R.P.M. range for
three hours.
To allow time for the gears and bearings to
break-in and run smoothly, do not run the
lathe above 650 R.P.M. for the first six hours
of operation and use.

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Operation
Feed and Thread Selection
1. Reference the feed and thread found on
the gear box faceplate tables (A, Fig. 17 &
page 22 of manual).
2. Move levers (B, C, D, E & F, Fig. 17) to
the appropriate positions according to the
chart.
Change Gears Replacement
The 25T, 127T, 50T gears are installed in the
end gear compartment when delivered from
the factory. This combination will cover most
inch feeds and threads under normal
circumstances.
The 30T, 32T, and two 40T gears found in
the tool box are used with different
combinations as indicated on feed and thread
tables (A, Fig. 17).
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source (unplug).
2. Open the door on the left end of the
headstock.
3. Loosen nuts (A & B, Fig. 18).
4. Move quadrant (C, Fig. 18) out of the way
and hold in place temporarily by tightening
nut (A & B, Fig. 18).
5. Remove hex socket cap screws (D and/or
E, Fig. 18), depending on which gear is to
be changed.
6. Install new gear(s) and tighten in place
with a hex socket cap screw.
7. Loosen nut (B, Fig. 18), move quadrant
back so teeth mesh on gears, and tighten
nuts (A & B, Fig. 18).
Caution: Make sure there is a backlash
of .002”-.003” between gears. Setting the
gears too tight will cause excessive noise
and wear.
8. Close the door and connect the machine
to the power source.

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Automatic Feed Operation and Feed Changes
1. Move the forward/reverse selector (A, Fig.
19) up or down depending on desired
direction.
2. Set selector levers (A, B, C, & D, Fig. 20)
to desired rate.
Note: for feeding, lever (D) will be set at
"F" or "D", depending on desired feed rate.
Powered Carriage Travel
1. Push lever (B, Fig. 19) to the left and
down to engage crossfeed.
2. Pull lever to the right and up to engage
longitudinal feed.
Thread Cutting
1. Set forward/reverse lever (A, Fig. 19) up
or down depending on the desired
direction.
2. Set selector levers (A, B, C, and D, Fig.
20) to desired rate.
Note: for threading, lever (D) will be set at
"C" or "E", depending on desired thread.
3. Push lever (B, Fig. 19) to the right.
4. Engage the half nut lever (C, Fig. 19).
5. To cut inch threads, reference the feed
and thread tables. The half nut lever and
the threading dial are used to thread in the
conventional manner. The thread dial
chart specifies at which point a thread can
be entered using the threading dial.
6. To cut metric threads, the half nuts must
be left continually engaged once the start
point has been selected and the half nut is
initially engaged (thread dial cannot be
used).

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Metric Thread Table
Inch Lead and Feed Table
Cross Feed Table