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GB - ENGLISH 

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 

JWL-1840EVS  wood  lathe 

to promote 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 s afely, 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

 

Machine description 
Technical data 
Noise emission 
Contents of delivery 

5. Transport and start up

 

Transport and installation 
Assembly 
Mains connection 
Dust collection 
Starting operation 

6. Machine operation 

Correct operating position 
Tool selection 
Speed selection 
Turning between centres 
Bowl turning 
Sanding and Finishing 

7. Setup and adjustments 

Changing spindle speeds 
Headstock spindle lock  
Headstock rotation  
Headstock spindle index 
Installing work holding

 

Adjusting tool rest 
Adjusting tailstock 

8. Maintenance and inspection 

Adjusting bed clamping 
Pulley drive lubrication 
Changing belt and bearings

 

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 wood lathe is designed for turning wood only. Machining 
of other materials is not permitted and may be carried out in 
specific cases only after consulting with the manufacturer.  

The workpiece must allow to safely be loaded and supported. 

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. 

Summary of Contents for JWL-1840VS

Page 1: ...Original GB Operating Instructions Translations D Gebrauchsanleitung F Mode d emploi JPW Tool AG T mplerlistrasse 5 CH 8117 F llanden Switzerland Phone 41 44 806 47 48 Fax 41 44 806 47 58 www jettools...

Page 2: ...Maschinenrichtlinie Directive Machines 2014 30 EU electromagnetic compatibility elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit compatibilit lectromagn tique designed in consideration of the standards und entspech...

Page 3: ...esigned 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 w...

Page 4: ...pace for safe operation and workpiece handling Keep work area well lighted The machine is designed to operate in closed rooms and must be placed stable on firm and levelled table surface Make sure tha...

Page 5: ...trifugal force Only process selected woods without defects Unbalanced workpieces can be hazardous Injuries can occur when feeding tooling if tool supports are not correctly adjusted or if turning tool...

Page 6: ...Knockout rod H 75mm Faceplate J installed on lathe Tool rest extension K Faceplate wrench L Levelers M Tool shelf N Riser Blocks P Hardware 8 Socket hd cap screws 5 16x1 1 4 HP1 8 Lock washers 5 16 HP...

Page 7: ...f legs using fasteners HP006 5 7 Tighten firmly Install adjustable feet into bottom of legs or riser blocks Figure 6 and tighten hex nut against leg casting The feet can be adjusted later Now headstoc...

Page 8: ...The spindle comparator bracket and centers are optional and purchased separately The spindle comparator consists of two centers inserted into the brackets at rear of lathe The comparator is used to mo...

Page 9: ...t and guide with the palm of your hand keeping your fingers closed see Fig 11 and 12 Fig 11 Fig 12 6 2 Tool selection Successful wood turning does not result from high speeds but rather from the corre...

Page 10: ...ee Fig 16 Fig 16 The spur drive centre locks into the spindle taper and can be removed with the knockout rod Fig 17 Fig 17 The live centre locks into the tail stock taper and can be removed by rotatin...

Page 11: ...tre line Fig 20 21 and 22 Fig 20 Fig 21 Fig 22 6 5 Bowl turning Turn outside of bowl between centres Turn a short tenon the size of the hole in the faceplate T Fig 23 This will allow centring the work...

Page 12: ...ding marks Finish sanding with 220 grit Apply first coat of finish Allow to dry before sanding again with 320 or 400 grit sandpaper Turn lathe back on and make a separation cut through the base Stop a...

Page 13: ...te upward Fig 27 Caution Never press the spindle lock while the spindle is turning 7 3 Headstock Rotation IMPORTANT Remove anti rotation block Figure 28 with 4mm hex key before attempting to rotate he...

Page 14: ...dle which will cause unnecessary wear to the pin Use spindle lock for this purpose Fig 29 7 5 Installing work holding The faceplate is used for tuning bowls There are a number of holes for mounting th...

Page 15: ...tor and spindle pulleys are aligned with each other by the manufacturer but if any service is performed that affects their alignment it is very important that they be realigned Engage spindle lock loo...

Page 16: ...belt setting 40 1200 rpm for better torque Machine vibrates excessively Stand on uneven floor adjust stand for even support Workpiece is not properly centred The speed is too high Workpiece is not pro...

Page 17: ...Stock number 708349 Heavy outboard turning stand Refer to the JET Pricelist for various tools and work holding Stock number 719601 Spindle Comparator Kit...

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