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Operation, Feed and thread selection, Thread cutting – Jet Tools GH-1440ZX User Manual

Page 19: Gib adjustments, Tailstock off-set

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Operation

Feed and Thread Selection

1. Reference the feed and thread chart on the

front of the headstock (A, Figure 16).

2. Move levers and knobs (B/C/D/E, Figure 16)

to the appropriate position according to the
feed and thread chart.

Thread Cutting

1. Set forward/reverse lever (F, Figure 16) to

desired direction.

2. Set selector levers (G/H, Figure 16) to

desired R.P.M.

3. Select desired thread using levers (B/C/D/E,

Figure 16).

4. Set selector lever (A, Figure 17) to correct

position (neutral).

5. Engage the half nut lever (B, Figure 17).

6. Make a test cut with scrap material and

check results before cutting regular material.

Gib Adjustments

After a period of time, some of the moving
components may need to be adjusted due to
wear.

Saddle

Turn gib screws on either side of the saddle at
the rear to adjust the drag on the saddle.

Cross Slide

Turn gib screws in the front and rear of the gib
to adjust the drag of the cross slide.

Compound Slide

Turn gib screws to adjust the drag of the
compound slide.

Tailstock Off-Set

Follow the procedure below to off-set the
tailstock to cut shallow tapers:

1. Loosen tailstock in position by lowering

locking handle (B, Figure 18) and loosening
hexagon head eccentric shaft at back of
tailstock.

2. Alternately loosen and tighten front and rear

screws (D, Figure 18). Note: Front screw is
shown.

Figure 16

Figure 17

Figure 18