Jet 708358K, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Controls and Features
E. Headstock Lock Handle: (E, Fig. 4)
Locks the head in position. Unlock the handle
to position the head in any location along the
lathe bed. Tighten handle when properly
positioned.
F. Headstock Indexing Pin: (F, Fig. 4
Turn the knurled knob counter-clockwise to
unlock the plunger. Pull the knob out to release
the headstock. Unlock the headstock-locking
handle and rotate the headstock. Turn knurled
knob clockwise until it stops to lock plunger.
G. Headstock Spindle Lock: (G, Fig. 5)
Push in pin to keep the spindle from turning.
Never press the headstock
spindle lock while the spindle is turning!
H. Headstock On/Off Switch: (H, Fig.5)
Flip the switch up to turn “ON” the lathe. Flip
the switch down to turn the lathe “OFF”.
I. Headstock On/Off Switch Key: (I, Fig. 5)
Remove key when in the “OFF” position. The
switch will not work until key is reinstalled.
J. Headstock Speed Selector: (J, Fig. 5)
Place handle directly above the desired RPM
speed. Pull handle out and move to the desired
speed, see Figure 6.
Only change speeds while the
spindle is turning!
Figure 4
Figure 5
Diameter
of Work
Roughing
RPM
General
Cutting
RPM
Finishing
RPM
Under 2" 1500 3000 3000
2 to 4" 600 1500 2300
4 to 6" 450 1100 1500
6 to 8" 450 600 1100
8 to 10" 450 600 850
10 to 12" 450 600 850
12 to 14" 450 450 600
Figure 6