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Operating Instructions
Dear Customer,
Many thanks for the confidence you have shown in us with the purchase of your new PROMAC -machine. This manual has been
prepared for the owner and operators of a JET GH 2280ZX metal 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 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
Break in procedure
6. Machine operation
Controls
Chucking
Tool setup
Spindle speed selection
Turning with auto feed
Thread cutting
Drilling operation
7. Setup and adjustments
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
Bed gap removal
8. Maintenance and inspection
Annual lubrication
Weekly lubrication
Daily lubrication
Slide adjustments
Shear pin replacement
Headstock alignment
Coolant system
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**.
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. Warranty
TOOL FRANCE SARL guarantees
that the supplied product(s) is/are
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, damage due to
accidents, repairs or inadequate
maintenance or cleaning as well as
normal wear and tear.
Further details on warranty (e.g.
warranty period) can be found in the
General Terms and Conditions
(GTC) that are an integral part of the
contract.
These GTC may be viewed on the
website of your dealer or sent to you
upon request.
TOOL FRANCE SARL 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 workpiece must allow to safely
be loaded and clamped.
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.