Operation an d Main tenance Instru ctions
Belt Driv e Bench Lathe, 13x4 0-inch
Model BDB-1340A
(shown with opti onal 321443AK stand)
For Parts List and Electri cal Diagrams, see document M-321357 A
JET
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-321360A
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision G3 11/2014
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Warranty and Service
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Servic e .............................................................................................................................. 2
Table o f Conte nts .................................................................................................................................... 3
War ning ................................................................................................................................................... 3
Specifica tions ................................................................................................................ .......................... 5
Dimensions of opti onal stand (p/n 321443AK) .......................................................................................... 6
Assembly ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Conten ts of th e Shipp ing Con tainer ...................................................................................................... 6
Uncrating and Clean- Up ....................................................................................................................... 7
Chuck Preparati on (Three Jaw) ............................................................................................................ 8
Lubrication ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Electri c al Connec ti ons ........................................................................................................................ 11
General Descri ption ............................................................................................................................... 11
Contro ls ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Adjust m ents ................................................................................................................... ....................... 1 5
Break-In Pr oc edur e ............................................................................................................................ 15
Speed Selecti on ................................................................................................................................. 15
Feed and Thread Selecti on ................................................................................................................ 15
Change Gear Replacem ent ................................................................................................................ 16
Thread Cutting ................................................................................................................................... 16
Thread and Feed Chart ...................................................................................................................... 17
Automatic Feed O per ati on and Feed Changes ................................................................................... 18
Powered Carriage Trav el ................................................................................................................... 18
Saddle Adjustm ent ............................................................................................................................. 18
Cross Slide Ad justmen t ...................................................................................................................... 18
Compound Rest Adjustm ent ............................................................................................................... 19
Tailsto ck Adjus tment .......................................................................................................................... 19
Half Nu t Gib Ad justmen t ..................................................................................................................... 19
Headstock Ali gnment ......................................................................................................................... 19
Removin g Gap S ection ...................................................................................................................... 20
Install ing Ga p Section ........................................................................................................ ................ 2 0
W arning
1. Read and understand the ent i re contents of this manual before attempti ng assembl y or operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings po sted on the m achine and i n thi s manual. Fail ure to comply wit h
all of these warnings m ay cause seriou s i nj ury.
3. This manual is intended to famili arize you wit h the technical aspect s of this lathe. It is not, nor was it
intended to be, a trai ning manual.
4. This mac hine i s designed and intended f or use by prop erly t r ained and ex perienc ed per sonnel onl y. If
you are not f amiliar wit h the pr oper and saf e operat ion of a lathe, do not use until proper t rai ning and
knowledge have been obt ained.
5. Always wear approv ed safety glasses/face shields whil e using this lathe. Everyday eyeglasses only
have impact resistant lenses; they are not saf et y glasses.
6. Wear proper apparel . Remove tie, rings, watches and ot her jewelry, and roll sleeves up past t he
elbows. Remov e all loose clot hing and confi ne long hai r . Non-slip foot wear or anti - ski d floor stri ps are
recommended. Do no t wear gloves.
7. Wear ear protector s (pl ugs or muffs) during ext ended peri ods of operation.
8. Do not operate this machi ne while tired or under the influence of dr ugs, al cohol or any medicati on.
9. Make certain t he switc h is i n the OFF position before connect i ng the machine to the power supply.
10. Make certain t he machi ne is properly grounded.
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11. Do not place hands near the chuck whil e the machine is operating.
12. Make all machine adjustm ents or maintenance with t he machine unplugged from the power source.
13. Remove adjusting keys and wre nches. Form a habit of checking to see t hat keys and a djusting
wrenches are remov ed from the machine before turning i t on.
14. Som e dust created by power sanding, sawing, gr inding, dr illing and other constr uction activ ities
contains chem icals known to cau se cancer, bi rth def ects or other r epr oduc t iv e harm . Some exampl es
of these chemic als are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
• Crystalli ne sil ic a f rom bricks, cement and other m asonry pr oduc t s.
• Arsenic and chromi um from chemically treated lum ber .
Your risk of ex posure varies, depending on how of ten you do this type of work. T o reduce your
exposure to these chem icals, work i n a well-ventilat ed area and work with approv ed safety
equipment, such as fac e or dust masks that are specifi cally designed to filt er out microscopic
particles.
15. Keep safety guards i n place at all times when the mac hine is in use. If removed for maintenance
purposes, use ext reme caution and replac e the guards imm ediately after m aint enance is complete.
16. Check damaged par ts. Check for ali gn ment of moving parts, bi nding of moving part s, breakage of
parts, mounti ng and any other conditions that may affect it s operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properl y repaired or replac ed.
17. Keep the floor around t he machine clean and free of scrap materi al, oil and grease.
18. Keep visit or s a safe di stanc e from the work area. Keep children away.
19. Make your workshop chil d pr oof with padlocks, master switc hes or by r em ov i ng starter keys.
20. Giv e your work undivi ded attention. Looki ng around, carryi ng on a conversati on and “horse-play” ar e
careless acts that can r esul t in serious injury.
21. Do not overreach. K eep pr oper footi ng and bal ance at all times.
22. Use the right t ool. Do not f orce a tool or attachm ent to do a job f or which i t was not de signed. The
right tool will do the job bet t er and safer.
23. Use recommended accessories; i mproper accessorie s may be hazardous.
24. Maintain tool s with care. Keep t ools sharp and clean for the best and safest perf ormance. Follow
instructi ons for lubricating and c hangi ng accessories.
25. Turn of f the m achine and discon nect f rom power bef ore cleani ng. Use a bru sh or com pressed air to
remove chips or debri s — do not use your hands.
26. Never leave t he m ac hine r unni ng unattended. Turn t he power off and do not l eav e the mac hi ne until it
comes to a co mplete s top.
27. Remove loose it em s and unnecessary work pi eces from the area bef ore starting the machine.
Familiariz e you rsel f with the following safet y no tices u sed in this manual:
This means that if precauti ons are not heeded, it may result i n minor injury and/or
possible m achine dam age.
This means that if precauti ons are not heeded, it may result i n serious injury or possibly
even death.
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Specifications
Model Number ........................................................................................................................ BDB-1340A
Stock Nu m ber................................................................................................................... ........... 321360A
Capacities:
Swing Over Bed ................................................................................................................................... 13"
Swing Over Cros s Slide ................................................................................................................ 7-25/32 "
Swing Through Gap ........................................................................................................................ 18-3/4"
Length of Gap......................................................................................................................................... 8"
Distance Between Centers ................................................................................................................... 40"
Headstock:
Hole Through Spindl e ....................................................................................................................... 1-3/8 "
Spindle N ose ......................................................................................................................................D1-4
Taper in Spindle Nose ....................................................................................................................... MT- 5
Spindle T aper Adapter ....................................................................................................................... MT-3
Spindle Be aring Typ e ................................................................................................ Taper Roll er Bearing
Number of Spindl e Speeds .................................................................................................................... 12
Range of Spindle Speeds ...................................................................................................... 6 0- 1240 rpm
Gearbox:
Number of Longit udinal and Cross Feeds ......................................................................................... 2 2/2 2
Range of Longitudi nal Feeds (inch/rev) .......................................................................... 0.0018" – 0.0374"
Range of Cross Feeds (inch/ rev) ................................................................................... 0. 0012" – 0.0345"
Number of Inch Threads ........................................................................................................................ 40
Range of I nch Threads ........................................................................................................ 3-1/2 – 80 TPI
Number of Metric Threads ..................................................................................................................... 27
Range of M etric Threads ........................................................................................................... 0.2 – 6mm
Leadscrew ............................................................................................................................... 7/8" × 8 TPI
Feed Rod Diameter ............................................................................................................................. 3 /4”
Compou nd and C arria ge:
Toolpos t Type.................................................................................................................................. 4- Way
Maximu m Tool S ize ................................................................................................................... 5/8" x 5/8"
Maximum Compound Sli de Travel ................................................................................................ 2-11/1 6"
Maximu m Cros s Slide Travel .......................................................................................................... 6-5/16"
Maximum Carriage T r av el ..................................................................................................................... 35"
Tailstoc k:
Tailsto ck Spind le Tra vel .................................................................................................................... 3 -3/4"
Diameter of Ta ilstock S pindle ........................................................................................................... 1-1/4"
Taper in Tail stoc k Spi ndle .................................................................................................................. MT-3
Miscella neous:
Steady Rest Capaci t y ............................................................................................................. 1/4" – 2-5 /8"
Follow Rest Capacit y .............................................................................................................. 1/4" – 2-3 /4"
Length of Bed ....................................................................................................................................... 54"
Width of Bed ..................................................................................................................................... 7-3/8"
Height o f Bed........................................................................................................................................ 12"
Overall D imensions ............................................................................................... 71"L x 3 2"W x 25-1/2"H
Main Motor ............................................................................................................... 2HP , 1PH, 230V only
Net Weight (approx.)
................................................................................................................... 1,070 lbs.
Shipping W eight (approx. ) .......................................................................................................... 1, 280 lbs.
The above specif ications were current at the tim e this m anual was published, but beca use of our pol icy of
continuous impr o vement, JET reserves the ri ght to change specifications at any tim e and without prior
notice, without incurring obligati ons.
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Dimensions of optional stand (p /n 321443AK)
To purchase this opti onal stand f or the BDB-1340A Lathe, cont act your deal er or call JET customer
serv ic e.
Assembly
Conte nts of the Shipp ing Co ntai ner
(Figures 1 and 2)
1 Lathe
1 Steady Rest (mount ed on lat he)
1 Follow Rest (mount ed on lathe)
1 6" Three Jaw Chuck (mount ed on lat he)
1 8" Four Jaw Chuck
1 12" Face Plate (strapped t o c ont ainer)
3 Cam Locks
3 Socket Head Cap Scr ews
1 Tool Box (strapped t o c ont ainer)
1 Chip Tray
1 Lifting Hook
2 Lifting Blocks
Tool Box:
3 Open End Wrenches (9/ 11, 10/ 12,
12/14mm)
1 Touch-Up Paint
1 Oil Can
1 Hex Socket Wrench Set ( 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6,
8mm)
2 Shear Pi ns
1 33T G ear
1 44T G ear
1 46T G ear
1 48T G ear
1 52T G ear
2 T-Handle Chuck W renches
1 Tool P ost Wrench
2 MT-3 Centers
1 MT-3 to MT-5 S leeve
1 Cross Point Screwdriv er
1 Flat Head Screwdriv er
1 Key for Cam L ocks
1 Operating Instructions
1 Parts Li st
1 Warranty Card
Figure 1
(stand not included)
Figure 2
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Machine is heavy! Use an
appropriat e lifting device and use extreme
caution when mo ving the machin e to its final
location. F ailure to co mply may cause
serious in jury.
Uncrating an d Clean-Up
1. Finish rem oving the wooden crate f rom
around the lathe.
2. Unbolt the lathe f rom the shippi ng crate
botto m.
3. Choose a locat ion f or the lathe t hat is dry,
has good light ing, and has enough room t o
be able to service t he lat he on all four sides.
4. Assemble par t s fastened to the c rate bottom
used to lift the lat he. See Fig. 3. (No te:
Lifting part s are not tight ened in Fig. 3 to
show detail.) Using a piec e of leather or a
block of wood und er the m etal bl ock to
protect the ways duri ng lifting is highl y
recommended. Do not lift the lathe by the
spindle. W ith adequate lifting equi pment,
slowly raise the l athe off the shipping crate
bottom. M ake sure lathe is bal anced before
moving to a sturdy bench or opti onal stand.
5. To av oid twist ing the bed, t he lathe's
location must be absol utely fl at and level.
Bolt the lat he to the stand (if used). If using
a bench, through-bol t for best perform ance.
6. Cl ean all rust prot ected surfaces using a
mild commer cial solvent , kerosene or di esel
fuel. Do not use paint thinner, gasoli ne, or
lacquer thi nner. These will da mage pai nted
surfaces. Cov er all cleaned surf aces w ith a
ligh t f i l m of Mo b i l DTE® Oil Heavy M edium .
7. Remove the end gear c over. Clean all
components of the end gear assembly and
coat all gears with a heav y, non-sl inging
grease.
8. Using a m achinist’s precisi on level on the
bedways , check to make sure lathe is level
side to side and f ront to back. Loosen
mounting bol ts, shim, and tighten mounti ng
bolts, if necessary. The lathe must be level
to be ac curate.
Figure 3
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Chuck Pr eparation (Three Jaw)
Read and unders tand all
directi ons for chuck prepar ation! Failure to
comply may cause seri ous injury an d/or
dama ge to the l ath e !
Note: Before r emoving the chuck fr om the
spindle, pl ace a way board across the bed ways
under the chuck.
1. S upport the chuck while t urning three
camlocks 1/4 t urn counter-c lockwise wit h
the chuck key which i s included in the tool
box.
2. Carefully remove t he chuck from the spindl e
and place on an adequate work surf ace.
3. Inspect the camlock studs. Make sure they
have not become crac ked or broken during
transit. Clean all parts thoroughl y with
solvent. Also cl ean the spindle and
camlocks.
4. Cover all chuck jaws and scrol l insi de the
chuck with #2 li t hium tube grease. Cov er t he
spindle, cam locks, and chuck body with a
ligh t f i l m of Mo b i l DTE® Oil Heavy M edium .
5. Lift the chuck up to the spi ndle nose and
press onto the spindl e. Tighten in place by
turning the c am locks 1/4 turn cl ockwise.
The index mark (A, Fi g. 4) on the camlock
should be between the t wo indicator ar rows
(B, Fi g. 4) when t ight. If the index mark is
not between the t wo arrows, remov e the
chuck and adjust t he camlock studs by
either tur ning out one full turn (if cams will
not engage) or turni ng in one f ull turn (if
cams turn beyond indic at or marks).
6. Install chuck and ti ghten in place.
Figure 4
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Lubrica tion
Lathe must be serviced at all
lubrication points and all reservoirs fill ed to
operating level before the lathe is placed into
service. Failu re to comply may cause serious
dama ge to the l ath e .
1. Headstock - Oil m ust be up to indi cator
mark in both oil sight glasses (A, Fig. 5).
Top off with M obil DTE® Oi l H eav y M ed i um .
The headstock should be drai ned and
refilled aft er the fi rst three m onths of
operation. T hen, change oil in t he headstock
annually.
Drain oil completely by r em ov i ng drain pl ugs
(B, Fig. 5). Also loosen the t hree set screws
in the pull eys (K, Fig. 6) and shaft ( E , Fig. 6)
and drain the oi l fr om t hese. When done, r e-
tighten the set scre ws (K,E) and re-insert
the drain pl ugs (B). Ref ill by r emoving fill
plugs (C, Fi g. 6). Grease three f ittings (D,
Fig. 7) with M obil 1® Synt hetic Univ ersal
Grease daily.
2. External G ears - Coat all gears with a
heavy, non-sli nging grease, see Fi gur e 7.
3. Center Back Gear Shaf t - Remove the set
screw on the shaf t (E, Fig. 6) and oi l with a
couple of drops of Mobil DTE® Oil Heavy
Medium once weekly .
4. Quick Chang e Gearbox - Oil m ust be up to
indicator m ark in oil sight glass (F, Fig. 5).
Top off with M obil DTE® O i l H eav y M ed ium .
Fill by removi ng plug (G, Fig. 7). Drain oil by
removing drai n plug (H, F ig. 7) and r efill
after the f irst m onth of oper ation. Then,
change oil in the gearbox annuall y.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
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5. Apr on - Oil must be up t o indicator mar k in
oil sight glass (A, F ig. 8). Top off with Mobil
DTE® Oil Heavy Medi u m . Fill by remov ing
oil plug ( B, Fig . 8). A fter the first thre e
months of operation, drai n oil com pletely
(drain i s on the bottom of the apron) and
refill with M obil DT E® Oil Heavy Me dium, at
a level equival ent t o the indicat or li ne. Then,
change oil annuall y.
6. Feed Sel ector - Lubric ate ball oiler (C, Fig.
8) once dail y with Mobil DTE® Oil Heavy
Medium.
7. Carriage - Lubr icate two ball oi lers (D, Fig.
8) once dail y with Mobil DTE® Oil Heavy
Medium.
8. Thread Dia l Indicato r - Lubricate ball oiler
(E, Fig. 8) once daily with M obil DTE® O il
Heav y Me di um.
9. Compound R est - Lubricate three bal l
oilers (F , Fig. 9) once dai ly with M obil DTE®
Oil He av y Me di um .
10. Cross Slid e - lubricate four ball oilers (G,
Fig. 9) once dai ly with Mobi l DTE® Oil
Heav y Me di um.
11. Longitud inal Feed Handwheel - Lubri cate
ball oiler ( H, Fig. 9) once daily wit h Mobil
DTE® Oil Heav y Me di um .
12. Tailstock - Lubricate thr ee ball oil ers (I , Fig.
10) once daily with Mobil DT E® Oil Hea v y
Medium.
13. Leadscrew/F eed Rod - Lubri cate t hree ball
oilers once dai ly (J, Fig. 10) with Mobil
DTE® Oil Heav y Me di um .
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
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Electrical Conn ections
All electrical co nnection s
must be compl eted by a qualifi ed electrician
and must comply wi th all relevan t codes.
Failure to compl y may cause serious injury
and/or damage to the machin ery and
property .
The BDB-1340A bench l athe is rated at 2HP,
1PH, 230V only. Confi rm that power available at
the lathe's locati on is the same rating as the
lathe.
Make sure the lathe is properl y grounded.
General Description
Lathe Be d
The lathe bed ( A, Fig. 12) i s made of high grade
cast iron. B y combini ng high cheek s with strong
cross ribs, a bed with low vibrati on and high
rigidity i s realized. Two precision gr ound v ee
slideways, rei nforced by heat hardening and
grinding, are an accurate guide for the carriage
and headstock. The main dr ive m otor is
mounted to the rear of the bed.
Carriage
The carri age (B, Fig. 12) is made f rom high
quality cast i ron. The slidi ng parts are smooth
ground. The cro ss-slide i s mounted on the
carriage and mov es on a dove-tail ed slide whic h
can be adjusted for play by means of the gibs.
The compound sl ide (C, Fig. 12), which i s
mounted on the c ross slide (D, Fi g. 12), can be
rotated thr ough 360°. The compound sli de and
the cross slide t ravel in a dovet ail slide and hav e
adjustable gi bs. A f our-way tool post (E , Fig. 12)
is fitted on the com pound sli de.
Headstock
The headstock ( F, Fig. 12) is cast fr om high
grade, low vi bration cast iron. It is mounted t o
the bed by four bolt s with two adjusting bol ts for
alignment. In the head, the spindle is mounted
on two precisi on taper roll er bearings. T he
hollow spindle has Morse Taper #5 wit h a 1-3/ 8"
bore.
Four Wa y Tool P ost
The four-way tool (E, Fig. 12) post is mount ed
on the compound sli de and allows a maximum
of four t ools to be mount ed simultaneously .
Remember t o use a mi n imum of t wo clamping
screws when installi ng a cutting tool.
Figure 11
Figure 12
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Apron
The apron (A, F ig. 13) i s mounted to t he
carriage. In the apron a hal f nut is fitted. The
half nut gi bs can be adjusted from t he outside.
The half nut is engaged by us e of a l ever. Quic k
travel of the apr on is accom pl i shed by m eans of
a bed-mounted r ack and pinion, operat ed by a
hand wheel on the front of t he apr on.
Tailstoc k
The tailstoc k (B, Fig. 13) slides on a v- way and
can be locked at any location by a cl amping
lever. T he tailstock has a heavy -duty spindle
with a Morse Taper #3.
Leadscrew and Feed Rod
The leadscre w (C Fig. 13) and f eed rod ( D, Fi g.
10) are mount ed on the front of the machine
bed. They are connec ted to the gearbox at the
left f or automatic feed and l ead. They are
supported by bushi ngs on both ends. Bot h are
equipped with brass shear pins.
Gear Box
The gear box (E, Fig. 13) is made from high
quality cast i ron and is mounted to t he left side
of the m achine bed.
Steady Rest
The steady rest (F, Fig. 13) serv es as a support
for shaft s on the free tailstoc k end. The steady
rest is mount ed on the bedway and secured
from below wit h a bolt, nut and locking pl ate.
The slidi ng fingers require c ont inuous lubri c at ion
at the contac t points with t he workpiece t o
prevent pr em ature wear.
Follow Rest
The traveli ng follow rest (G , Fig. 13) is mounted
on the saddle and f ollows the movement of the
turning tool . Only two finger s are requi red as the
turning tool takes the place of the third. The
follow rest is used for t urning operati ons on l ong,
slender workpiec es. It prev ents flexing of the
workpiece f r om the pr essure of t he c utting tool.
The slidi ng fingers are set simi lar to the steady
rest, f ree of play, but not binding. The sliding
fingers requi re continuous lubri cation at the
contact poi nts with the workpi ece to prev ent
prematur e wear.
Figure 13
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Controls
1. Main On-Off Switch (A, Fig. 14) – Power i s
off in t he “0” positi on and on in the “I ”
position.
2. Feed Direct ion Selector (B, Fig. 15) –
Arrows above the handl e indicate saddl e
travel dir ection when the chuck is rot ating in
the forward direc tion or count er-clockwise
as viewed f rom the f ront of t he chuck.
3. Feed Rod/ Leadscrew Select or (C, Fi g. 15)
– Use knob and lever to activat e leadscrew
and feed rod.
4. Belt Tensio ning Hand le (D, Fig. 15) – Pull
forward to rel ease tension on the driv e belt.
Push toward the rear t o tension t he belt.
5. Feed Rate Sel ector (E, Fig. 15) – T wo
knobs and two handl es used to set desired
feed, or lead rat es.
6. Forw ar d/Reverse Lever ( F, Fi g. 16) – Pull
lever up f or clock wise spindle rotati on
(reverse). Push lever down f or counter -
clockwise spindl e rotation (f orward). Neutral
position i s a center detent and t he spindle
rema ins id le.
7. Compound R est Loc k (G, Fig. 16) – Turn
hex nut cl ockwise to lock and count er-
clockwise to unl ock.
8. Compound S lide Lock (H, Fig. 16) – Turn
set screw cloc kwise to tighten and counter -
clockwise to loosen.
9. Cross Slid e Lock (I, Fig. 16) – Turn set
screw clockwise, and tight en to lock. Turn
counter-cl ockwise and loosen to unloc k.
Caution: cross sli de l ock sc rew m ust b e
unlocked befor e engaging automatic feeds
or damage t o the l athe may occur.
10. Carriage Lo ck (J, Fig. 16) – T urn hex
socket cap screw cloc kwise and tighten t o
lock. Turn counter -clockwise and loosen to
unlock. Cauti on: Carriage lock screw must
be unlocked befor e engaging automatic
feeds or damage to lat he may occur.
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16
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11. Longitud inal T raverse Hand wheel (A, Fig.
17) – Rotate handwheel cl ockwise to move
the apron assembl y toward the tailstock
(right). Rot ate the wheel count er-clockwi se
to move the apron as sembly toward t he
headstock (l eft).
12. Feed Sel ect or (B, Fig. 17) – Push l e ver to
the left and down to activ ate the crossfeed
function. P ull lever to the right and up to
activate the longitudi nal functi on.
13. Half Nut Engag e Lever (thread cutting) (C,
Fig. 17) – Move the l e ver down to engage.
Move the lever up to disengage.
14. Cross T raverse Handwheel (D, Fig. 17) –
Clockwise rotat ion moves the cross sli de
toward the rear of t he machi ne.
15. Compound Rest Traverse Handwheel (E,
Fig. 17) – Rotat e clockwise or counter-
clockwise to mov e or positi on.
16. Tool Post Clamping Lever (F, Fig. 17) –
Rotate counter -clockwise to l oosen and
clockwise to t ighten. Rot ate the tool post
when the lever is unl oc k ed.
17. Threadin g Dial (G, Fig. 17) – Engage by
pushing into t he leadscrew. Pull out to
disengage. The di al indicator and chart w ill
specify at which point a t hread can be
entered.
18. Tailsto ck Quill Clamping Lever (H, Fig.
18) – Lift up to lock t he spindle. Push down
to unlock.
19. Tailsto ck Clamping Lever (I, Fi g. 18) – Lift
up lever to lock. Push down lev er to unloc k .
20. Tailsto ck Quill Traverse Hand wheel (J,
Fig. 18) – Rotat e c lockwise to adv ance the
quill. Rot ate count er-clockwise to ret ract t he
quill.
21. Tailstock Off-Set Adjustme nt (K, Fig. 18)
– Three set screws located on t he tailstock
base are used to off -set the tailstock f or
cutting taper s. Loosen lock scre w on
tailstock end. Loosen one side s et scre w (K,
Fig. 18) while tight ening the other unt il t he
amount of off -set is indi cated on scale.
Tighten l ock screw.
Figure 17
Figure 18
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22. High-Low Speed Selecto r (A, Fig. 19) -
Push toward the re ar of t he machine f or the
high-speed range and pull t oward the front
for the low speed range.
23. Lock Pin fo r Back Gear (B, Fig. 20) – For
high-speed operat ion, pull out pin and turn
pin 90° clockwise to engage back gear (B
1
).
To disengage the back gear for low-speed
operation, pul l t he pin out, turn 90° count er-
clockwise, and rot ate the chuc k until the pi n
seats.
Engage back gear only
for high -speed operation . Do not operate
in low-speed range while back g ear (B
1
)
is engage d. Failure to com ply ma y result
in gear dama ge.
Adjustments
Break-In Procedure
During manuf acturing and testi ng, thi s lathe has
been operated in the l ow R.P.M. range for t hree
hours.
To allow tim e for the gears and beari ngs to
break-in and run sm oothly, do not run the lathe
above 580 R.P. M. for the first six hours of
operation and use.
Speed Selection
To change speeds, disconnect the lathe from
the power source a nd remov e the tension by
pulling handl e (C, Fi g. 20) forward. Mov e the
belts (D, Fi g. 20) to the desired l ocation
according t o the speed selection chart (E, Fig.
21). Tension t he belts by mov ing the handl e
towards the rear.
Feed and Thread Selection
1. Ref erence the f eed and thread tables (F,
Fig. 21).
2. Move levers and knobs (G, Fi g. 21) to the
appropriate posi t ion.
Figure 19
Figure 20
Figure 21
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Change Gear Replacem ent
Note: The 32T x 127T x 48T gears are i nstall ed
in the end gear com partment when deliver ed
from the f actory. This combi nation will cover
most inch feeds and thr eads under norm al
circumstanc es. T he additional gears f ound in the
toolbox are used f or some metri c threads and
feeds.
1. Disconnect the m achine from t he power
source.
2. Open the end cov er on the left end of the
headstock.
3. Loosen t he s ocket head cap screw (A, Fi g.
22) and hex nuts (B, Fig. 22). M ove the
quadrant out of the way.
4. Change gears (C, F ig. 22) t o m atch t he f eed
and thread chart.
5. Thoroughly cl ean and i nstall new gears.
6. Move the quadrant so the large gear
meshes with the small er gears and tighten
to secure in pl ace. Note: Make sure t here is
backlash of 0.002” – 0.003” between gears.
Setting the gear s too tight will c ause
excessiv e noise and wear.
7. Close the cover and connec t t he machine t o
the power source.
Thread Cutting
1. Set feed rate selectors (D, Fig. 23) i n proper
position f or the corr ect feed rat e of the
thread to be cut.
2. Mov e knob (E, Fi g. 23) to the “0” posi tion to
disengage the feed r od.
3. Engage the half nut lev er (F, Fi g. 24).
4. The half nut lev er and threading di al are
used to thread in t he con venti onal manner.
The thread dial chart specifies at which
point a thread c an be ent ered using the
threading di al .
5. To c ut metri c threads, the half nuts m ust be
left continuall y engaged once the start point
has been selec t ed and the hal f nut i s initiall y
engaged (thread dial cannot be used).
Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24
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Thread and Feed Char t
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Automatic Feed O peration and Fee d
Changes
1. Move forward/rev erse selector (A , Fig. 25)
up or down depending on desired di rection.
2. Set the select or handle (B, Fig. 26) to the
“P” positi on and turn knob ( C, Fig. 26)
counter-cl ockwise so the arrow is pointi ng
up to start the feed rod r otati ng.
Powered Carriage Travel
Push lev er (D, Fig. 25) to the l e ft and down to
engage crossfeed. Pull lever to the right and up
to engage longit udinal feed.
Saddle Adjustmen t
1. Loosen f our hex nuts (E, Fig. 27) found on
the bottom rear of the c r oss slide.
2. Turn each of the four set screws (F, Fi g. 27)
equally wit h a hex wrench until a slight
resistance is f elt. Do not over tighten.
3. Move the carriage wit h the hand wheel and
determine if drag is to y our preference. Re-
adjust the setscre ws as necessary to
achieve the desi r ed dr ag.
4. Hold so cket se t screw firmly with a he x
wrench and tighten hex nut to lock in place.
5. Move the carriage agai n and adjust if
necessary. No te: Over adjustment will
cause excessiv e premature wear of the
gibs.
Cross Slide Adjustm ent
If the cr os s slide i s too loose, f ollow procedure
below to tighten:
1. Loosen the rear gi b screw (G, Fig. 27)
approxim ately one t urn.
2. Ti ghten front gib screw a quarter tur n. Turn
the cross sli de handwheel to see if the cr oss
slide is still loo se. I f it is still loos e, tigh ten
the front screw a bit mor e and try again.
3. When cross slide i s properly adjusted, snug
rear gib scre w. Do not ov er tighten. This
will ca us e pre matur e wea r on th e gib a nd
mating parts.
Figure 25
Figure 26
Figure 27
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Compound Rest A djustment
Follow the same proc edur e as f or the cross slide
adjustment.
Tailstock Adjustmen t
If the handle will not lock the tailstock securely,
use the following procedur e:
1. Lower handle to the unl oc k ed posi ti on.
2. Slide tail stock to an area that will allow you
to reach under the tail stock.
3. Tighten t ailstock clamping nut 1/4 t urn, and
re-test f or proper locki ng. Repeat as
necessary.
Half Nut Gib Adjustmen t
1. Remove the t hread dial assembl y by
unscrewing the scre w (A, Fi g. 28).
2. Loosen t hree hex nut s (B, Fig. 28) f ound on
the side of apr on, and turn t hree set scre ws
(C, Fig.28) equal ly wit h a hex wrench.
3. Adjust properl y for wear and play. Hold
socket set screw fi rmly with a hex wrench
and tighten hex nu t to lock in pl ace. No te:
Over adjustm ent will cause exc essive
prematur e wear on gib and mati ng par t s.
Headstock Alignm ent
The headstock has been ali gned at the factory
and should not require adjustment. How ever , if
adjustment is deemed necessary, follow the
procedure below to al i gn the headstock.
1. Using an engineer's pr ecision lev el on the
bedways, make sure the lat he is level side
to side and f ront to back. If the lathe i s not
level, corr ect to a lev el condition bef ore
proceeding. Re- t est alignment if any leveli ng
adjustment s were made.
2. From steel bar stock of approximat ely two
inches in di ameter, cut a piece
approxim ately eight i nches long.
3. Place two inc hes of bar stock into c huc k and
tighten chuc k. Do not use the tailstoc k or
center to support t he other end.
4. Set up and cut along fiv e inches of the bar
stock.
Figure 28
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5. Using a microm eter, measure the bar stock
next to the c huck and at the end. T he
measurement should be t he same.
6. If the measurements are not the same and
adjustment is required, loosen the f our bolt s
that hold the headstock to the bed. Do not
loosen compl etely; some drag shoul d
remain.
7. Loosen two hex nuts f ound on the two
adjusting bol ts located on the backside of
headstock j ust above the motor mount
bracket. A djust the bolts for ali gnment and
tighten hex nuts. Ti ghten the head stock
bolts and mak e another c ut. Keep adj usti ng
screws aft er each cut unti l the bar stock
measurement s are the same. Tighten all
headstock bol ts and jam nut s on adjusting
scre ws.
Remov ing Gap Br idge
1. Using an open end wrench, tighten the t wo
hex nuts (A, Fig. 29). Thi s will cause the
taper pins (B, Fig. 29) to rel ease. Remove
the taper pins.
2. Rem ove the four hex socket cap screws (C,
Fig. 29) with a hex key wrench.
3. Gap bridge can now be removed.
Installing Gap Bridge
1. Clean the bot tom and t he ends of the gap
bridge thoroughl y.
2. Set gap bridge in plac e and align.
3. Remove nuts (A , Fig. 29) f rom the taper
pins (B, Fig. 29).
4. Slide taper pi ns in their r espect ive holes and
seat using a m al let. Instal l nuts on the t aper
pins fi nger tight.
5. Install four socket head cap screws (C, Fi g.
29) and tighten secur el y.
Figure 29
Parts List and E lectrical Diagram s
For Lathe models BDB-1340A , GHB-1340 A, GHB-1440A
(GHB-1340A shown with opt i onal stand 321443AK)
For GHB-1340A/1440A Operat i ng Instructions, see document M-321357A-1
For BDB-1340A Operatin g Inst ru ctions, see document M - 321360A
JET
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-321357A
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision
I 11/2014
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