Jet GH-1640ZX Operating Instructions

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Table of Contents
Warranty and Service .............................................................................................................................. 2
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3
Warning ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications – 14” Lathes ...................................................................................................................... 6
Specifications – 16” Lathes ...................................................................................................................... 7
Specifications – 18” Lathes ...................................................................................................................... 8
Specifications – 22” Lathes ...................................................................................................................... 9
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Contents of the Shipping Container .................................................................................................... 10
Uncrating and Cleanup .......................................................................................................................... 11
Chuck Preparation (Three Jaw) .......................................................................................................... 11
Lubrication ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Coolant Preparation ........................................................................................................................... 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 Gearbox .................................................................................................................................... 15
Steady Rest ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Follow Rest ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Controls ................................................................................................................................................. 16
Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Feed and Thread Selection ................................................................................................................ 19
Thread Cutting ................................................................................................................................... 19
Gib Adjustments................................................................................................................................. 19
Tailstock Off-Set ................................................................................................................................ 19
Removing Gap Section ...................................................................................................................... 20
Installing Removable Gap Section ...................................................................................................... 20
Belt Replacement and Adjustment...................................................................................................... 20
Aligning Tailstock to Headstock .......................................................................................................... 20

Jet GH-1640ZX Specifications

General

Brand	Jet
Model	GH-1640ZX
Category	Lathe
Language	English