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Operating Instructions
Dear Customer,
Many thanks for the confidence you have shown in us with the purchase of your new JET-machine. This manual has been
prepared for the owner and operators of a JET BD-8 metal lathe to prom ote safety during installation, operation and
maintenance procedures. Please read and understand the information contained in these operating instructions and the
accompanying documents. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your machine, and to use the machine safely, read this
manual thoroughly and follow instructions carefully.
…Table of Contents
1. Declaration of conformity
2. Warranty
3. Safety
Authorized use
General safety notes
Remaining hazards
4. Machine specifications
Technical data
Noise emission
Contents of delivery
Machine description
5. Transport and start up
Transport and installation
Assembly
Mains connection
Initial lubrication
Starting operation
6. Machine operation
Chucking
Tool setup
Spindle speed selection
Manual turning
Turning with auto feed
Thread cutting
Drilling operation
7. Setup and adjustments
Change gear setup
Turning between centres
Taper turning with tailstock
Taper turning with top slide
Three jaw universal chuck
Four jaw independent chuck
Live centre
Steady and follow rest
8. Maintenance and inspection
Lubrication schedule
9. Trouble shooting
10. Environmental protection
11. Available accessories
1. Declaration of conformity
On our own responsibility we hereby
declare that this product complies with
the regulations* listed on page 2.
Designed in consideration with the
standards**.
2. Warranty
The Seller guarantees that the
supplied product is free from material
defects and manufacturing faults. This
warranty does not cover any defects
which are caused, either directly or
indirectly, by incorrect use,
carelessness, accidental damage,
repair, inadequate maintenance or
cleaning and normal wear and
tear.Guarantee and/or warranty
claims must be made within twelve
months from the date of purchase
(date of invoice). Any further claims
shall be excluded.This warranty
includes all guarantee obligations of
the Seller and replaces all previous
declarations and agreements
concerning warranties.
The warranty period is valid for eight
hours of daily use. If this is exceeded,
the warranty period shall be reduced
in proportion to the excess use, but to
no less than three months.
Returning rejected goods requires the
prior express consent of the Seller and
is at the Buyer’s risk and expense.
Further warranty details can be found
in the General Terms and Conditions
(GTC). The GTC can be viewed at
www.jettools.com or can be sent by
post upon request.
The Seller reserves the right to make
changes to the product and
accessories at any time.
3. Safety
3.1 Authorized use
This metal lathe is designed for
turning and drilling machinable metal
and plastic materials only. Machining
of other materials is not permitted and
may be carried out in specific cases
only after consulting with the
manufacturer.
Never cut magnesium-
high danger to fire!
The proper use also includes
compliance with the operating and
maintenance instructions given in this
manual.
The machine must be operated only
by persons familiar with its operation
and maintenance and who are familiar
with its hazards.
The required minimum age must be
observed.
The machine must only be used in a
technically perfect condition.
When working on the machine, all
safety mechanisms and covers must
be mounted.
In addition to the safety requirements
contained in these operating
instructions and your country’s
applicable regulations, you should
observe the generally recognized
technical rules concerning the
operation of metalworking machines.
Any other use exceeds authorization.
In the event of unauthorized use of the
machine, the manufacturer renounces
all liability and the responsibility is
transferred exclusively to the operator.
3.2 General safety notes
Metalworking machines can be
dangerous if not used properly.
Therefore the appropriate general
technical rules as well as the following
notes must be observed.
