Jet GH-1440ZX, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Lathes Models GH 1440ZX 1460ZX GH 1640ZX 1660ZX GH 1840ZX 1860ZX 1880ZX GH 2280ZX WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60123 Part No M 321910 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision G 11 05 www wmhtoolgr...

Page 2: ...ide our facilities or to a lack of maintenance WMH TOOL GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE BEGINNING FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL EXCEPT AS STATED H...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...romium from chemically treated lumber Your risk of exposure varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work wi...

Page 5: ...safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 26 Do not attempt to adjust or remove tools during operation 27 Turn off the machine and disconnect from power before cl...

Page 6: ...1800 42 to 1800 Gearbox Number of Longitudinal and Cross Feeds 122 122 Range of Longitudinal Feeds in rev 0 0015 to 0 0913 0 0015 to 0 0913 Range of Cross Feeds in rev 0 0006 to 0 0365 0 0006 to 0 03...

Page 7: ...15 to 0 0913 Range of Cross Feeds in rev 0 0006 to 0 0365 0 0006 to 0 0365 Number of Inch Threads 61 61 Range of Inch Threads in 1 5 8 to 72 1 5 8 to 72 Number of Metric Threads 24 24 Range of Metric...

Page 8: ...oss Feeds in rev 0 0006 to 0 0365 0 0006 to 0 0365 0 0006 to 0 0365 Number of Inch Threads 61 61 61 Range of Inch Threads in 1 5 8 to 72 1 5 8 to 72 1 5 8 to 72 Number of Metric Threads 24 24 24 Range...

Page 9: ...inal Feeds in rev 0 0015 to 0 0913 Range of Cross Feeds in rev 0 0006 to 0 0365 Number of Inch Threads 61 Range of Inch Threads in 1 5 8 to 72 Number of Metric Threads 24 Range of Metric Threads mm 0...

Page 10: ...st mounted on Lathe 1 Follow Rest mounted on Lathe 1 10 Three Jaw Chuck mounted on Lathe 1 12 Four Jaw Chuck 1 Face Plate 12 Face Plate for 14 16 lathes 16 Face Plate for 18 22 lathes 1 Tool Box conta...

Page 11: ...p 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...

Page 12: ...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 Figure 4 Top off with Mobil DTE Oil...

Page 13: ...ide with Mobil DTE Oil Heavy Medium 7 Cross Slide Daily lubricate one ball oiler C Figure 7 with Mobil DTE Oil Heavy Medium 8 Tailstock Daily lubricate one ball oiler A Figure 8 on top of tailstock wi...

Page 14: ...Open electrical panel on rear of machine on the 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 tailsto...

Page 15: ...ted rack and pinion operated by the handwheel on the front of the apron Tailstock The tailstock H Figure 11 slides on a v way and can be locked at any location by a clamping lever The tailstock has a...

Page 16: ...fingers are set similar to the steady rest free of play but not binding Always lubricate adequately with lead based grease before operating Controls 1 Control Panel located on front of headstock Cool...

Page 17: ...e the wheel counterclockwise to move the apron assembly toward the headstock left 10 Longitudinal Cross Feed Selector Lever E Figure 13 Can be pushed to upper middle and lower three positions Push the...

Page 18: ...l and counterclockwise to retract it 20 Tailstock Off Set Adjustment D Figure 14 Two hex socket cap screws located on the tailstock base are used to off set the tailstock for cutting tapers Loosening...

Page 19: ...results before cutting regular material Gib Adjustments After a period of time some of the moving components may need to be adjusted due to wear Saddle Turn gib screws on either side of the saddle at...

Page 20: ...ower rear cover and lower side cover This will expose the motor and v belts 3 Loosen upper hex nut A Figure 19 Place scrap piece of wood under motor to act as lever Lift motor up and block temporarily...