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Introduction

This manual is provided by JET covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for Models

JWL-16423EVS and JWL-1642EVS-2 Wood Lathes. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety

precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. These machines

have been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance to the

instructions set forth in this manual. If there are any questions or comments, please contact either your local

supplier or WMH Tool Group. WMH Tool Group can also be reached at our web site:

www.wmhtoolgroup.com.

Table of Contents

Warranty ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Warnings................................................................................................................................................. 3

Grounding Instructions............................................................................................................................. 5

115V Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 5

230V Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 6

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 7

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 7

Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 8

Contents of the Shipping Container.......................................................................................................... 9

Unpacking and Cleanup .......................................................................................................................... 9

Assembly ................................................................................................................................................ 9

Stand Shelf............................................................................................................................................ 10

Tool Basket ........................................................................................................................................... 10

Guard.................................................................................................................................................... 11

Controls and Features ........................................................................................................................... 11

Speed Change ...................................................................................................................................... 13

Lathe Tools ........................................................................................................................................... 13

Mounting the Workpiece Between Centers............................................................................................. 14

Stock Selection...................................................................................................................................... 15

Roughing Out ........................................................................................................................................ 15

Coves, “V” Cuts, Parting and Beads....................................................................................................... 16

Sanding and Finishing ........................................................................................................................... 17

Face Plate or Bowl Turning.................................................................................................................... 17

Mounting Stock...................................................................................................................................... 17

Face Plate or Chuck .............................................................................................................................. 18

Wood Selection ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Checks and Cracks ............................................................................................................................... 18

Distortion............................................................................................................................................... 18

Tools for Bowl Turning........................................................................................................................... 18

To Shape the Outside of a Bowl............................................................................................................. 19

To Shape the Interior of a Bowl .............................................................................................................. 20

Sanding and Finishing a Bowl................................................................................................................ 20

Adjusting the Clamping Mechanism ....................................................................................................... 21

Changing the Belt and Bearings............................................................................................................. 21

Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................... 22

Part Breakdowns and Parts List ............................................................................................................. 23

Wiring Diagram for JWL-1642EVS......................................................................................................... 28

Wiring Diagram for JWL-1642EVS-2...................................................................................................... 29

Indexer Positions................................................................................................................................... 30