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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 BD-920W metal 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
Technical data
Noise emission
Contents of delivery
5. Transport and start up
Transport and installation
Assembly
Mains connection
Starting operation
6. Machine operation
Controls
Chucking
Tool setup
Spindle speed selection
Manual turning
Turning with auto feed
Thread cutting
Drilling operation
7. Setup and adjustments
Change gear setup
Turning between centres
Taper turning with tailstock
Taper turning with top slide
Three jaw universal chuck
Four jaw independent chuck
Live centre
Steady and follow rest
8. Maintenance and inspection
Lubrication schedule
Bearing adjustment
Cross and top slide adjustment
Cross slide spindle adjustment
Top slide spindle adjustment
Spindle end float adj.
Halve nut adjustment
Shear pin replacement
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 metal lathe is designed for
turning and drilling machinable
metal and plastic materials only.
Machining of other materials is not
permitted and may be carried out in
specific cases only after consulting
with the manufacturer.
Never cut magnesium-
high danger to fire!
The workpiece must allow to safely
be loaded and clamped.
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.
The machine must only be used in a
technically perfect condition.
When working on the machine, all
safety mechanisms and covers must
be mounted.
In addition to the safety
requirements contained in these
operating instructions and your
country’s applicable regulations, you
should observe the generally
recognized technical rules
concerning the operation of
metalworking machines.
Any other use exceeds
authorization.
In the event of unauthorized use of
the machine, the manufacturer
renounces all liability and the
responsibility is transferred
exclusively to the operator.
