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31.  Make  no  adjustments  except  speed  changes 

with  the  spindle  rotating,  and  always 

disconnect the machine from the power source 

when  performing  maintenance  to  avoid 

accidental starting or electrical shock. 

32.  Provide for adequate space surrounding work 

area and non-glare, overhead lighting. 

33.  When  stopping  the  lathe,  never  grab  the 

workpiece or faceplate to slow it down. Let the 

work coast to a stop. 

34.  Use  only  JET  factory  authorized  replacement 

parts and accessories; otherwise, the warranty 

and guarantee are null and void. 

35.  Use  proper  extension  cord.  Make  sure  your 

extension  cord  is  in  good  condition.  When 

using  an  extension  cord,  be  sure  to  use  one 

heavy enough to carry the current your product 

will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop 

in  line  voltage  resulting  in  loss  of  power  and 

overheating. Table 1 

(sect. 6.2)

 shows correct 

size  to  use  depending  on  cord  length  and 

nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the 

next  heavier  gage.  The  smaller  the  gage 

number, the heavier the cord. 

 

 

 

Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual: 

 This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or possible 

machine damage. 

 This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious, or possibly even fatal, 

injury. 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

 

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  About this manual 

This manual is provided by JET, covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model 

JWL-1840EVS  Woodturning  Lathe.  This  manual  contains  instructions  on  installation,  safety  precautions, 

general  operating  procedures,  maintenance  instructions  and  parts  breakdown.  Your  machine  has  been 

designed and constructed to provide consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with the instructions 

as set forth in this document.  
This  manual  is  not  intended  to  be  an  exhaustive  guide  to  lathe  operational  methods,  use  of  after-market 

accessories,  choice  of  stock,  and  such.    Additional  knowledge  may  be  obtained  from  experienced  users  or 

trade articles. Whatever accepted methods are used, always make personal safety a priority. 
If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or JET. JET can also be reached at our 

web site: www.jettools.com. 
Retain this manual for future reference. If the machine transfers ownership, the manual should accompany it. 

  Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly 

or operation!  Failure to comply may cause serious injury! 

Register your product using the mail-in card provided, or register online: 
http://www.jettools.com/us/en/service-and-support/warranty/registration/ 

 

 

WARNING:

 This product can expose you to 

chemicals  including  lead  and  cadmium  which 

are  known  to  the  State  of  California  to  cause 

cancer  and  birth  defects  or  other  reproductive 

harm,  and  phthalates  which  are  known  to  the 

State  of  California  to  cause  birth  defects  or 

other  reproductive  harm.  For  more  information 

go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov. 

 

WARNING:

  Drilling,  sawing,  sanding  or 

machining wood products generates wood dust 

and  other  substances  known  to  the  State  of 

California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling dust 

generated  from  wood  products  or  use  a  dust 

mask  or  other  safeguards  for  personal 

protection. 
Wood  products  emit  chemicals  known  to  the 

State  of  California  to  cause  birth  defects  or 

other  reproductive  harm.  For  more  information 

go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/wood. 

Summary of Contents for JWL1440-TREA

Page 1: ...athe Models JWL 1840EVS JET 427 New Sanford Road Part No M 719600 LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Edition 4 12 2018 Ph 800 274 6848 ECR 181010091219 www jettools com Copyright 2017 JET Shown with optional JWL1440 TREA tool rest extension This pdf document is bookmarked ...

Page 2: ...o the power supply 15 Give your work undivided attention Looking around carrying on a conversation and horse play are careless acts that can result in serious injury 16 Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area Keep children away 17 Make your workshop child proof with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys 18 Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall onto...

Page 3: ... and parts breakdown Your machine has been designed and constructed to provide consistent long term operation if used in accordance with the instructions as set forth in this document This manual is not intended to be an exhaustive guide to lathe operational methods use of after market accessories choice of stock and such Additional knowledge may be obtained from experienced users or trade article...

Page 4: ... Installing removing 13 7 14 Checking center alignment 14 7 15 Speed Range Adjustment 14 8 0 Operating controls 14 8 1 AC Inverter 15 9 0 Operation 16 9 1 Inspection 16 9 2 Turning Tools 16 9 3 Spindle Turning 16 9 4 Stock Selection 17 9 5 Cutting Techniques 18 9 6 Face Plate and Bowl Turning 19 9 7 Bowl Turning Techniques 20 10 0 User maintenance 22 10 1 General procedures 22 10 2 Pulley and belt...

Page 5: ...pacities Working distance between centers with single bearing center 40 1 2 in 1029 mm with live cone center 38 1 4 in 972 mm Working distance between centers optional 20 bed ext mounted with single bearing center 60 1 2 in 1537 mm with live cone center 58 1 4 in 1480 mm Max distance between spindle face and tailstock quill optional 20 bed ext mounted 62 in 1575 mm Swing over bed 18 5 in 470 mm Sw...

Page 6: ... mm Bed gap 1 3 4 in 44 5 mm Centerline spindle to floor without risers 39 1 4 in 997 mm with risers 43 1 4 in 1098 5 mm Tool rest post diameter 1 in 25 4 mm Shipping dimensions LxWxH 57 x 31 x 28 in 1448 x 788 x 711 mm Overall dimensions assembled LxWxH 73 x 52 1 2 x 20 in 1854 x 1334 x 508 mm Bed Extension length optional accessory 20 in 508 mm Weights Net weight approx 418 lbs 190 kg Shipping w...

Page 7: ...tisfactorily 2 Inspect contents for shipping damage if any is found report it to your distributor 3 Compare contents of shipping carton with the contents list in this manual Report shortages if any to your distributor Note Check lathe first some parts may have been pre installed 4 Exposed metal areas of the Lathe such as bedways and spindles have been factory coated with a protectant This should b...

Page 8: ...st leg casting 7 Install headstock tool support and tailstock and both studs O Figure 5 6 5 5 Tool shelf The tool shelf N can be mounted to either end of lathe with screws and washers HP004 5 5 6 Guard optional accessory 4mm hex key required The guard part no 719002 is optional and purchased separately See our website for information 1 Loosen set screw on outer collar shown in Figure 5 4 with 4mm ...

Page 9: ... purchased separately See our website for information The spindle comparator consists of two centers inserted into the brackets at rear of lathe The comparator is used to mount a finished or reference spindle from which measurements can be taken the measurements being transferred to the new piece being turned 1 Install comparator spur center into guard bracket by lifting up on plunger and insertin...

Page 10: ...must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the tool if it...

Page 11: ...bed and the tailstock moved to accommodate the workpiece 7 4 Cam tightness The clamping mechanisms of headstock tailstock and tool rest base are pre set by the manufacturer and should not require adjustment If one of them does not tighten properly against the bed when the locking handle is tightened adjust it as follows Figure 7 4 uses tailstock as example Figure 7 4 cam adjustment 1 Remove stud f...

Page 12: ... spindle using handwheel until index pin L Figure 7 7 aligns with desired hole 2 Screw index pin into hole until it engages spindle 3 Perform desired procedure 4 Unscrew index pin until spindle is released Rotate spindle to next desired hole and repeat Disengage index pin before starting lathe IMPORTANT Do not use index pin to lock spindle which will cause unnecessary wear to the pin Use spindle l...

Page 13: ...d without the cone To remove cone from live center first insert pin through hole in live center body as shown If pin will not insert at first rotate cone until pin can be inserted The cone can now be removed by holding the body stationary while unscrewing cone Figure 7 10 removing cone from live center 7 12 Spindle lock Push spindle lock pin P Figure 7 11 and rotate spindle slightly until pin enga...

Page 14: ...nt slack in the belt to reposition it to the other steps on the sheaves The label on access door shows required belt position also shown in Figure 7 14 5 Loosen pivot lock handle A and lower motor to tension belt Be sure that Poly V grooves of belt seat properly in corresponding groove of sheave Do not over tension a very light pressure on tension handle B is adequate to prevent belt slippage 6 Ti...

Page 15: ...fications The inverter controls the speed of the motor by varying the frequency of the voltage supplied to the motor The inverter takes the 1 phase input from the power cord and converts it to the 3 phase output required by the drive motor The inverter provides an acceleration ramp that eliminates the shock of normal starting Also a braking feature eliminates long coasting periods after the Lathe ...

Page 16: ...ther details Deep Fluted Bowl Gouge 1 4 3 8 and 1 2 used for turning bowls plates Square Scraper Bedan 3 8 or 1 2 used to create square shoulders Large Round Nose Domed Scraper 1 1 2 used to reduce ridges on interior of bowls round edges of bowls etc Parting Tool 1 8 used for scraping making a cut off or to set diameters for sizing For safety and best performance keep tools sharp If a tool stops c...

Page 17: ...he workpiece onto the spur center while it is mounted in the Lathe spindle Figure 9 4 4 Make sure headstock is locked to lathe bed 5 Clean tapered end of spur center and inside of headstock spindle 6 Insert tapered end of spur center with the attached workpiece into headstock spindle 7 Support the workpiece while bringing the tailstock into position about 1 inch away from end of workpiece Lock tai...

Page 18: ... parting cut for what is to be a bead to the desired depth Place the parting tool on the tool support and move tool forward to make the full bevel of the tool come into contact with 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 the two cuts and cut down each side to form t...

Page 19: ...to desired position or remove tailstock and tool support base and slide headstock to opposite end of bed 9 6 1 Mounting Stock Use of a face plate is the most common method for holding a block of wood for turning bowls and plates 1 Select stock at least 1 8 to 1 4 larger than each dimension on the finished workpiece 2 Always select the largest diameter face plate that can be used for the workpiece ...

Page 20: ...er types of gouges It also allows removal of wood much faster and with less vibration than other gouges Most average sized bowl work can be accomplished with a 3 8 or 1 2 bowl gouge A 1 4 bowl gouge is best suited for smaller bowls and light finishing cuts Larger 3 4 and 1 bowl gouges are only used for extremely large pieces Large domed scrapers can also be used to help clean up the interior surfa...

Page 21: ... 7 Develop wall thickness at the rim and maintain it as you work deeper into the bowl Once the piece is thin toward the bottom you cannot make it thinner at the rim When the interior is finished move the tool support to exterior to re define bottom of bowl General rule of thumb the base should be approximately 1 3 the overall diameter of the bowl 8 Work the tight area around faceplate or chuck wit...

Page 22: ...oosen two set screws on spindle pulley E Figure 9 12 with 3mm hex key and slide spindle pulley into proper position Retighten set screws and disengage spindle lock When pulleys and belt are properly aligned there should be no unusual pulsing sounds or noise coming from the belt 10 3 Pulley and belt replacement See Figure 9 12 3mm hex key required To change out a belt or pulley carefully proceed as...

Page 23: ...set too low Reposition tool rest height Tool rest set too far from workpiece Reposition tool rest closer to workpiece Improper tool being used Use correct tool for operation Headstock moves when applying pressure with Tailstock Locking handle not tight Tighten handle Excessive pressure being applied by tailstock Slide headstock to left end lock firmly then apply pressure to workpiece with tailstoc...

Page 24: ...e phone number on the cover 719001 Tailstock Swing Away 719002 Guard 719401 20 Extension Bed w Post 719601 Spindle Comparator Kit JWL1440 TREA Tool Rest Extension Assembly 14 0 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages To order parts or reach our service department call 1 800 274 6848 Monday through Friday 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m CST Having the Model Number and Serial Numb...

Page 25: ...25 14 1 1 JWL 1840EVS Headstock Assembly Exploded View ...

Page 26: ...ndle Lock Pin 1 28 JWL1442 121 Bracket 1 29 4224B 143 Wear Resistant Washer 1 30 4224B 1122E Sliding Plate 1 31 TS 0253031 Socket Head Button Screw 10 24x1 2 6 39 JWL1840EVS 139 Belt 220J 8 1 40 JWL1640EVS 140 Socket Head Cap Screw 10 24x1 4 2 41 JWL1640EVS 141 Cushion 1 42 JWL1442 127 Bushing 1 43 JWL1442 128A Bolt 1 46 JWL1442 154 Clamp 1 47 TS 0650081 Hex Nylon Lock Nut 3 4 10 1 48 JWL1840EVS 1...

Page 27: ...196E Strain Relief PG 13 5 1 80 JWL1221VS 269E Wrench includes 81 1 81 JWL1221VS 270 Rubber Grip 1 82 JWL1640EVS 182 Rubber Grip 1 85 TS 0810012 Pan Head Screw 10 24x1 4 1 86 TS 0733031 Ext Tooth Lock Washer 10 1 87 JWL1840EVS 187 Remote Switch Assembly Includes 88 thru 92 1 88 JML 70E Strain Relief PG9 1 89 6295761E Remote Switch Box Assembly 1 90 JWL1840EVS 190 E Stop Switch Assembly 1 91 4224B ...

Page 28: ...4x1 2 4 9 JWL1640EVS 160 Pan Head Screw 10 24x1 1 10 JWL1640EVS CA Controller Assembly includes 11 thru 23 1 11 JWL1642 143 Variable Speed Knob 1 12 LM000066 Control Panel Label 1 13 JWL1640EVS 213 Main Switch 1 14 JWL1640EVS 214 Control Front Cover includes 12 1 15 4224B 148 Switch Fwd Rev 1 16 6295915 Control Pot Assembly 1 17 JWL1640EVS 217 PC Board 1 18 JWL1640EVS 218 Back Box 1 19 JWL1221VS 3...

Page 29: ...29 14 3 1 JWL 1840EVS Bed and Stand Assembly Exploded View ...

Page 30: ...1 22 JWL1221VS 227 Key 1 23 JWL1640EVS 323 Socket Head Button Screw 10 32x5 8 1 24 JWL1015 137 Tailstock Lock Handle 1 25 JWL1840EVS 325 Tailstock Casting 1 26 JWL1440 226 Handwheel 1 27 JWL1442 211 Handle 1 28 TS 0267041 Set Screw 1 4 20x 3 8 2 29 JWL1440 229 C Ring S 12 1 30 JWL1440 230 Bolt 1 31 LM000214 ID Label JWL 1840EVS 1 32 JWL1221VS 211 Warning Label 1 33 TS 0570031 Hex Nut 3 8 2 34 TS 0...

Page 31: ... OPTIONAL Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 719401 20 Extension Bed w Post includes 1 thru 6 1 1 JWL1440 301 Extension Bed 20 1 2 TS 0209071 Socket Head Cap Screw 3 8 16x1 1 2 4 3 TS 0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 4 4 TS 0680041 Flat Washer 3 8 4 5 3520B 310 Extension Post 1 6 6294763 Locking Handle 1 ...

Page 32: ... Screw 5 16 18 x 1 4 2 14 6 1 JWL 1840EVS Comparator Kit OPTIONAL Exploded View 14 6 2 JWL 1840EVS Comparator Kit OPTIONAL Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 719601 Spindle Comparator Kit 1 thru 7 1 3520B 151 Comparator Rear Center 1 2 3520B 275 Comparator Spur Center 1 3 JWL1840EVS 403 Comparator Bracket 1 4 6350031 Handle 3 8 1 5 TS 0208071 Socket Head Cap Screw 5 16 18x1 1 4 2 6 T...

Page 33: ... 3 1 3 0 29 28 27 2 6 2 5 2 4 2 3 2 2 2 1 20 19 18 1 7 1 6 1 5 1 4 1 3 1 2 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 BRAKE RESISTOR purple Orange Red Brown Gray Red Orange Black Brown Yellow Blue Gray Purple Green Red 1 Black 2 White 3 Black Yellow Green Blue Main SWITCH Spindle Collar Sensor E Stop switch S L2 R L1 Black White ...

Page 34: ...needed JET has Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1 800 274 6846 or use the Service Center Locator on the JET website More Information JET is constantly adding new products For complete up to date product information check with your local distributor or visit the JET website How State Law Applies This warra...

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