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Before Assembly 

1.  Unpack the taper attachment from the box. 

 

2.  Disassemble the taper attachment and clean 

thoroughly with a mild solvent. 

 

3.  Lightly oil all surfaces with machine tool oil. 

 

Assembly 

1.  Remove two hex bolts (A, Figure 1) from the 

bracket. 

 

2.  Remove the two cross feed nuts (B, Figure 

1) while holding the cross feed handle. 

 

3.  Remove the outer bearing and block (C, 

Figure 1). 

 

4.  Remove the inner bearing assembly from 

behind the block. (Figure 2). 

 

5.  Attach the taper attachment main body to 

the lathe bed with four M10x50 hex socket 
cap screws and four washers (A, Figure 3). 
Don’t tighten the screws all the way at this 
time. 

 

6.  Install the inner bearing and feed block 

leaving it loose for adjustment (A, Figure 4). 
Fasten the set collar, on the feed block, with 
a hex socket cap screw. Install the taper 
slide rest leaving it loose for adjustment (B, 
Figure 4). 

 

 

Figure 1 

 

Figure 2 

 

Figure 3 

 

Figure 4 

Summary of Contents for TAK-ZX

Page 1: ...tructions and Parts Manual Taper Attachment Kit for ZX Lathes Model TAK ZX JET 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Part No M 321291 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision B 03 2014 www jettools com Copyri...

Page 2: ...or use the Service Center Locator on the JET website More Information JET is constantly adding new products For complete up to date product information check with your local distributor or visit the J...

Page 3: ...footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES Also use face or dust masks if the cutting operation is dusty Everyday eyeglasses only have impact...

Page 4: ...outer bearing and block C Figure 1 4 Remove the inner bearing assembly from behind the block Figure 2 5 Attach the taper attachment main body to the lathe bed with four M10x50 hex socket cap screws a...

Page 5: ...slide is level 10 Replace the outer bearing and cross feed nuts 11 Drill and pin two holes in the taper body It is recommended that drilling and pinning be performed If you decide not to drill and pi...

Page 6: ...to protect the metal 20 Install the top shield with six hex socket screws Figure 9 Note The cover shield may need to have notches cut to allow enough room for the mounting bolts and pins Figure 9 Repl...

Page 7: ...7 TAK ZX Taper Attachment Kit Exploded View...

Page 8: ...ap Screw M8x25 1 19 84 3013 00 Clamping Screw 1 20 84 3013 00 01 Clamping Screw 1 21 84 3013 00 02 Nut 2 22 84 3014 00 Washer 2 23 84 3015 00 Bearing Housing 1 24 TS 1503051 Hex Socket Cap Screw M6x20...

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