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EQUIPMENT & TOOLS
Operator's Manual
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AUBURN, WA98071-1349
A WMH - Walter Meier Holding Company FAX(253 )939-8001
No. M-708352 9/96
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Important Information. 2-YEAR JET offers a two-year limited LIMITED WARRANTY warranty on this product 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. JET Equipment & Tools makes every effort to assure that parts meet high qua
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Lt WARNING For your own safety, read this instruction manual before operating the lathe. Wear eye protection. Do not wear glQves, necktie, or loose clothing. Tighten all locks before operating. Rotate the workpiece by hand before applying power. Rough out the workpiece before installing on the faceplate. Do not mount a split workpiece or one containing a knot. Use the lowest speed when starting a new workpiece. . KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. . REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Fo
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. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust masks if the cutting operation is dusty- '-'-" Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. . SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work when its practical. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool. . DON'T OVERREACH. Keep properfooting and balance at all times. . MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keeptools sharp and cleanfor best and safest performance. Follow instruction
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Grounding Instructions Caution: This tool must be grounded while in use to prevent electric shock. In the event of a malfunctionor breakdown. groundingprovides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equippedwith an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be pluggedinto a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordancewith all local codes and ordinances. Do not modify
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On-Off Switch Padlock Model No. BP-1, Stock No. 709736 To safeguard your machinefrom unauthorizedoperation and to avoid accidental starting by young children, the use of a padlock is highly recommended. JET model BP-1 is availablefrom your local authorized JET distributor or by calling JET Equipment& Tools at 800-274-6848. .... '" To lock out an on-off switch 1. Open the padlock. See Fig. A 2. Insert through holes in the start button. See Fig. B 3. Close the padlock. 4. Place the key in a safe p
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Specifications JWL-1236 Stock Number. """'" """""""""""" "'"'''' 708352 SwingOverBed """""""""""""""''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' , 6" Swing Over Tool Rest Base ... .,.,. , ,... .,..,.,. ...,..., , ", ,.,.,..., 4-3/8" Distance Between Centers ""..,"""""",,, "'"'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' 35" Speeds (RPM) '"'''''''' ... .. "''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''..'' '' 550-3000 Spindle Nose 1" x 8 T.P.I. Hole through Spindle , , ,""""''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
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Uncrating and Clean-Up Note: Uncrating and assembly will require two people due to the machines size and weight. 1. Finish removing contents from the shipping crate. Be sure to check crate thoroughly for any parts not found on initial unpacking. 2. Inspect contents for shipping damage and report any damage to your distributor. 3. Clean all protected parts with kerosene. Do not use gasoline, paint thinner, or any other cellulose-based solvent. These will damage painted surfaces and melt plastic.
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Assembly Note: Assemble stand completely and mount bed to stand before tightening all nuts. Hand tighten only during this part of the assembly'process 1 Attach a stand top (A, Fig. 1) to a stand leg (8, Fig. 1) with three 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts (C, Fig. 1), three 5/16" flat washers (D, Fig. 1), three 5/16" lock washers (E, Fig. 1), and three 5/16" hex nuts (F, Fig. 1) Stand top must be placed inside stand leg. A 2. Attach second stand leg to previous assembly in the same manner. 3. Repeat the
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...-.----------------------- 8. Align holes on bed with those in the stand top and fasten with eight hex socket cap screws (5/16"x1") , eight lock washers (5/16"), and eight nuts (5/16") supplied. Note: Two larger hex socket cap screws and washers will be used later to attach the bed extension to the bed. 9. Tighten eight hex socket cap screws with a hex wrench. 1O. Tighten all stand hardware making sure it is stable on the shop floor. 11. Attach bed extensionto bed using two hex socket cap scre
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------- ./ Tailstock Handwheel (A, Fig. 5) - turn clockwise to move tailstock spindle forward. Turn counter- clockwise to retract tailstock spindle. Tailstock Spindle Lock (B, Fig: 5) - locks tailstock spindle. Release to adjust handwheel. Tailstock Lock (C, Fig. 5) - locks tailstock in position on the bed. Release to move tailstock assembly closer to or farther from the headstock. Nomenclature and Use FIG-5 Spur Center (A, Fig. 6) - locks into headstock and holds the workpiece during spindle tu
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Operation Lt,WARNING! Use supplied face shield or similar protection during all operations! Failure to comply may cause serious injury! Befere attempting work on regular stock, use scrap material to get a feel for the machine. Lathe Tools Most turning is accomplished with special woodworking chisels. They are available individually or in sets. JET's wood turning chisel set ( optional accessory - stock No. 709008) contains eight of the most popular types of chisels: 5/16", 1/2", and 1" Gouge - a
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-'" - Mounting the Work Move the tailstock to approximately 1 to 1-1/2" from the end of the work piece and lock in position. Turn the tailstock handwheel until the center makes contact with the work piece. Continue to turn the hand wheel and slowly rotate the work piece by hand. After the work piece becomes difficult to turn by hand, reverse the handwheel approximatelyone quarter turn and lock the tailstock spindle (Fig. 10) Adjusting the Tool Rest Position the tool rest approximately 1/8" away
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Smoothing a Cylinder Use a large skew chisel with the cutting point near the center of the chisel and high up on the work piece. Support the chisel on the tool rest at all times. To locate the proper cutting position, placethe chisel flat against the work piece with the skew well over the area to be cut. Pull back slowly on the chisel until it bites into the wood. Raising the handlewill increase the depth of cut; lowering the handlewill decrease the depth of cut. Using the Parting Tool The parti
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~ be turned 90 degrees, the tool rest extensionadded , to the tool rest, and the tool rest moved out to the bed extension (Fig. 14). For face plate turning, the tool rest is set approximately 1/8" from the work piece and slightly lower than centerline. The chisel must be held on the left half of the tool rest so that the rotation of the work piece keeps the chisel against the tool rest. Attempts at cutting from the right side of the rest may cause the chisel to be ripped from the operator's hand
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Parts List for the JWL-1236 Woodworking Lathe Index Part Size No. No. Description Qty. 1 .JWL1236-01W Headstock 1 2 JWL1236-02 Spur Center 1 3 JWL1236-03 Face Plate. 1 4 . .JWL1236-04 ""'" Spindle """'"'''''''''' 1 5... ..JWL 1236-05... Key 4x4x85 """""""""'''' 1 6. ...BB-6205ZZ Ball Bearing 1 7 BB-6205ZZ Ball Bearing ... 1 8 .JWL1236-08 Spring 1 9 JWL1236-09 Shifting LeverBracket 1 10 BB-6006Z """""""'''''''''''' Ball Bearing 1 11 JWL1236-11 C-Clip S-25 1 12 JWL1236-12 SpindlePulley (right) 1 1
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- -- 37. . ..JWL 1236-37 Handle "" ,... .""'"'' . .. ... 3 38. . ..JWL 1236-38 Tool Rest Extension '''''''''' 1 ...JWL1236-38A Tool Rest Extension(after serial #205000) ""' ".. 1 39 JWL1236-39 Tool Rest Body : 1 JWL 1236-39A Tool Rest Body (after serial #205000) 1" 1 40 JWL 1236-40 Eccentric Rod 1 41 JWL 1236-26 C-Clip . . .. S-16 """"'"'''''' 2 42.. JWL 1236-42 BoiL . """''''''''''''''''' " .'.. 1 42-1 JWL 1236-42-1 ..""'" ... .. Bol1 . "" , '''''''''''''''''' """'"'''''''''''''''''''''''' 1 43
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