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JET offers a one-year limited warranty on this product.
Information on ordering replacement parts and the warranty for them.
Details the terms and conditions of the product warranty, including limitations.
Technical specifications for the BD-920N Bench Lathe.
List of items included in the product packaging.
Instructions for initial setup and preparing the machine for use.
Details the construction and features of the lathe bed.
Description of the headstock assembly and its components.
Explanation of the carriage assembly and its functions.
Details the apron assembly, its components, and operation.
Information about the tailstock assembly and its adjustments.
Description of the leadscrew, gear box, and drive system.
Overview of the motor, switch, and electrical components.
Proper tool setup and instructions for manual operation of slides.
Using the automatic feed for longitudinal turning operations.
Methods for taper turning using tailstock offset and top slide angle.
Steps for performing turning operations between centers.
Procedure for metric thread cutting, including half nut usage.
Step-by-step guide for setting up gears to cut specific threads.
Explanation of the safety slip clutch and its purpose.
Overview of 3-jaw universal and 4-jaw independent chucks.
Optional drill chuck and Morse taper arbor for tailstock use.
Recommendation for using a live center at higher speeds.
Step-by-step guide to setting up and adjusting the steady rest.
Description of the four-way tool post and tool clamping.
Information on using change gears for different speeds and feeds.
Procedures for adjusting cross slide, top slide, and feed screw.
Eliminating backlash in the compound slide spindle.
Adjusting the half-nut guide for smooth, play-free movement.
Procedure for replacing a broken shear pin in the leadscrew.
Instructions for replacing the V-belt on the machine.
Guidelines for proper electrical connection and grounding.