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Jet BD-920N User Manual

Jet BD-920N
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JET
EQUIPMENT
&
TOOLS
OPERATOR
S
MANUAL
BD-920N
Belt
Drive
Bench
Lathe
(shown
with
optional
stand)
JET
EQUIPMENT
&
TOOLS,
INC.
A
WMH
Company
www.jettools.com
P.O.
BOX
1349
Auburn,
WA
98071-1349
e-mail
jet@jettools.com
253-351-6000
Fax
253-939-8001
M-321373
2/02
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Jet BD-920N Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandJet
ModelBD-920N
CategoryLathe
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Information and Warranty

1-Year Limited Warranty

JET offers a one-year limited warranty on this product.

Replacement Parts and Warranty

Information on ordering replacement parts and the warranty for them.

Limited Tool and Equipment Warranty

Details the terms and conditions of the product warranty, including limitations.

General Safety Warnings

Specifications and Setup

Machine Specifications

Technical specifications for the BD-920N Bench Lathe.

Shipping Container Contents

List of items included in the product packaging.

Setup and Preparation

Instructions for initial setup and preparing the machine for use.

General Description of Components

Lathe Bed

Details the construction and features of the lathe bed.

Headstock Assembly

Description of the headstock assembly and its components.

Carriage Assembly

Explanation of the carriage assembly and its functions.

Apron Assembly

Details the apron assembly, its components, and operation.

Tailstock Assembly

Information about the tailstock assembly and its adjustments.

Leadscrew and Gear Box

Description of the leadscrew, gear box, and drive system.

Drive and Electrical Equipment

Overview of the motor, switch, and electrical components.

Machine Controls Overview

Operating Procedures

Tool Setup and Manual Turning

Proper tool setup and instructions for manual operation of slides.

Longitudinal Turning with Auto-Feed

Using the automatic feed for longitudinal turning operations.

Taper Turning Techniques

Methods for taper turning using tailstock offset and top slide angle.

Turning Between Centers

Steps for performing turning operations between centers.

Thread Cutting Operations

Metric Thread Cutting

Procedure for metric thread cutting, including half nut usage.

Gear Setup for Threading

Step-by-step guide for setting up gears to cut specific threads.

Slip Clutch Function

Explanation of the safety slip clutch and its purpose.

Lathe Accessories

Universal and Independent Chucks

Overview of 3-jaw universal and 4-jaw independent chucks.

Tailstock Accessories

Optional drill chuck and Morse taper arbor for tailstock use.

Live Center

Recommendation for using a live center at higher speeds.

Steady Rest Operation

Setting the Steady Rest

Step-by-step guide to setting up and adjusting the steady rest.

Follow Rest

Tool Post and Gears

Four Way Tool Post

Description of the four-way tool post and tool clamping.

Change Gears

Information on using change gears for different speeds and feeds.

Spindle Bearing and Slide Adjustments

Slide Adjustments

Procedures for adjusting cross slide, top slide, and feed screw.

Further Adjustments and Replacements

Compound Slide Spindle Backlash

Eliminating backlash in the compound slide spindle.

Half-Nut Guide Adjustment

Adjusting the half-nut guide for smooth, play-free movement.

Shear Pin Replacement

Procedure for replacing a broken shear pin in the leadscrew.

Belt Replacement and Electrical Setup

Replacing the V-Belt

Instructions for replacing the V-belt on the machine.

Electrical Connections

Guidelines for proper electrical connection and grounding.

Lubrication Schedule

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