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Operating Instructions 

 

Dear Customer, 

Many  thanks  for  the  confidence  you  have  shown  in  us  with  the  purchase  of  your  new  JET-machine.  This  manual  has  been 
prepared for the owner and operators of a JET 

JWL-1640EVS  wood  lathe 

to promote safety during installation, operation and 

maintenance  procedures.  Please  read  and  understand  the  information  contained  in  these  operating  instructions  and  the 
accompanying documents. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your machine, and to use the machine safely, read this 
manual thoroughly and follow instructions carefully. 

 

…Table of Contents 

1. Declaration of conformity

 

2. Warranty

 

3.  Safety

 

Authorized use 
General safety notes 
Remaining hazards 

4. Machine specifications

 

Machine description 
Technical data 
Noise emission 
Contents of delivery 

5. Transport and start up

 

Transport and installation 
Assembly 
Mains connection 
Dust collection 
Starting operation 

6. Machine operation 

Correct operating position 
Tool selection 
Speed selection 
Turning between centres 
Bowl turning 
Sanding and Finishing 

7. Setup and adjustments 

Changing spindle speeds 
Headstock spindle lock  
Headstock rotation  
Headstock spindle index 
Installing work holding

 

Adjusting tool rest 
Adjusting tailstock 

8. Maintenance and inspection 

Adjusting bed clamping 
Pulley drive lubrication 
Changing belt and bearings

 

9. Trouble shooting

 

10. Environmental protection

 

11. Available accessories

 

 

 

 

 

1.  Declaration of conformity 

On our own responsibility we hereby declare that this product 
complies with the regulations* listed on page 2. Designed in 
consideration with the standards**. 
 

2.  Warranty 

The Seller guarantees that the supplied product is free from 
material defects and manufacturing faults. This warranty does 
not cover any defects which are caused, either directly or 
indirectly, by incorrect use, carelessness, accidental damage, 
repair, inadequate maintenance or cleaning and normal wear 
and tear. 

Guarantee and/or warranty claims must be made within 
twelve months from the date of purchase (date of invoice). 
Any further claims shall be excluded. 

This warranty includes all guarantee obligations of the Seller 
and replaces all previous declarations and agreements 
concerning warranties. 

The warranty period is valid for eight hours of daily use. If this 
is exceeded, the warranty period shall be reduced in 
proportion to the excess use, but to no less than three 
months. 

Returning rejected goods requires the prior express consent 
of the Seller and is at the Buyer’s risk and expense. 

Further warranty details can be found in the General Terms 
and Conditions (GTC). The GTC can be viewed at 
www.jettools.com or can be sent by post upon request. 

The Seller reserves the right to make changes to the product 
and accessories at any time. 

 

3.  Safety 

3.1 Authorized use 

This wood lathe is designed for turning wood only. Machining 
of other materials is not permitted and may be carried out in 
specific cases only after consulting with the manufacturer.  

The workpiece must allow to safely be loaded and supported. 

The proper use also includes compliance with the operating 
and maintenance instructions given in this manual. 

The machine must be operated only by persons familiar with 
its operation and maintenance and who are familiar with its 
hazards. 

The required minimum age must be observed. 

Summary of Contents for JWL-1640EVS

Page 1: ...esigned in consideration with the standards 2 Warranty The Seller guarantees that the supplied product is free from material defects and manufacturing faults This warranty does not cover any defects w...

Page 2: ...pace for safe operation and workpiece handling Keep work area well lighted The machine is designed to operate in closed rooms and must be placed stable on firm and levelled table surface Make sure tha...

Page 3: ...ng processed due to centrifugal force Only process selected woods without defects Unbalanced workpieces can be hazardous Injuries can occur when feeding tooling if tool supports are not correctly adju...

Page 4: ...75mm Faceplate J installed on lathe Tool rest extension K Faceplate wrench L Levelers M Tool shelf N Hardware 8 Socket hd cap screws 5 16x1 1 4 HP1 8 Lock washers 5 16 HP2 8 Flat washers 5 16 HP3 2 So...

Page 5: ...the help of a second person raise bed and leg assembly right side up Rotate the levellers as needed to establish level for the lathe Tighten the hex nut on each leveller against the leg casting Now he...

Page 6: ...into mounting bracket at rear of headstock You will have to lift up on spring pin as shown to slide guard support rod into mounting bracket Release spring pin and it will snap into position as you sl...

Page 7: ...wood into round stock for turning bowls and plates for turning beds coves and other detail Fig 14 Fig 14 Scraper B Fig 13 used for diameter scraping and to reduce ridges Skew Chisel C Fig 13 used to...

Page 8: ...red workpiece between the spur drive centre and the tailstock mounted live centre Fig 19 Fig 19 Turn the tailstock hand wheel until the live centre well penetrates the workpiece Reverse the hand wheel...

Page 9: ...backing block D and the backing block screwed to the face plate A piece of paper in the glue joint will prevent damaging the wood when separated later Mount the face plate with the workpiece already a...

Page 10: ...plug 7 1 Changing spindle speeds Never change speeds without the motor running Damage to the variable speed pulleys may result Disconnect lathe from power source To change speed range open access door...

Page 11: ...the index plunger B Fig 28 counter clockwise Loosen the headstock lock handle A and pull the index plunger B to turn the headstock Fig 28 1 For larger workpieces the head stock will have to be turned...

Page 12: ...est base and offers greater reach for the tool rest when turning off the bed using the headstock at an angle as shown Make sure the clamp bushings K are pulled apart sufficiently to accept the post of...

Page 13: ...dwheel C 6 Engage spindle lock D and unscrew handwheel from spindle left hand threads clockwise to loosen 7 Slide spindle a little way out of headstock just enough to remove pulley or belt NOTE If nee...

Page 14: ...ns valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled Please leave it at a specialized institution 11 Available accessories Stock number 719401 Bed extension 508mm with tool post extension Stock nu...

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