Jet GH-1340W Owner's Manual
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21Compound RestThe compound rest is located on top of thecross slide and can be rotated 360 degrees.Loosen the two socket head cap screws (A,Fig. 21) on the compound rest base. There isa calibrated dial (in degrees B, Fig. 21) belowthe rest to assist in placement of thecompound to the desired angle.AdjustmentsAfter a period of time, wear in some of themoving components may need to be adjusted:Saddle1. Locate four hex nuts found on the bottomrear of the cross slide and back off one fullturn each.2. Turn each of the four set screws with ahex wrench until a slight resistance is felt.Do not over tighten these screws.3. Move the carriage with the hand wheeland determine if the drag is to yourpreference. Readjust the set screws asnecessary to achieve the desired drag.4. Hold the socket set screw firmly with a hexwrench and tighten the hex nut to lock theset screw in place.5. Move the carriage again and adjust againif necessary.Note: over adjustment will causeexcessive premature wear of the gibs.Cross SlideIf the cross slide is too loose, follow procedurebelow to tighten:1. Loosen the rear gib screw (not shown)approximately one turn.2. Tighten the front gib screw (B, Fig. 22) aquarter turn. Turn the cross slidehandwheel to see if the cross slide is stillloose. If it is still loose, tighten the frontscrew a bit more and try again.3. When the cross slide is properly adjusted,tighten the rear gib screw.Note: over adjustment will causeexcessive premature wear of the gibs.Compound RestFollow the same procedure as the cross slideadjustment to adjust the compound rest. Reargib screw is shown (A, Fig. 22). Front gibscrew (not shown) is by the handwheel. |
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