#719001, Model JWL-SA, TAILSTOCK SWING AWAY
WARNING
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Read and understand all instructions and warnings in lathe manual and Swing Away instructions before operating.
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Replace warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
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Always wear eye protection.
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Tighten knob on Swing Away before using lathe. Knob must remain tightened while Swing Away is in upright position.
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Securely tighten tailstock clamp handle before moving Swing Away.
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Do not allow Swing Away to swing freely; maintain firm grasp on Swing Away throughout movement.
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Keep fingers away from pivot pin area while moving Swing Away.
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Never release tailstock clamp handle unless Swing Away is in upright position with knob tightened.
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Failure to comply with the above warnings may result in serious or even fatal injury, or damage to machine.
NOTE: This accessory is intended only for use with 14-, 16-,
and 18-inch Jet Lathes. It will mount to JET lathe models JWL-
1440VS/1640EVS/1840EVS/1840DVR. It can also be used on
earlier models JWL-1642 and -1442, but may require
modifications such as drilling additional holes.
Contents of container:
1
Swing Away
2
Socket head cap screws, 3/8 x 1-1/4 in.
2
Lock washers, 3/8 in.
2
Flat washers, 3/8 in.
1
Instruction sheet
Tools required (not provided): 5mm, 8mm hex wrenches
Assembly
Refer to parts breakdown for any assembly clarification.
Numbers in parentheses refer to index numbers in parts list.
1.
Make sure threaded holes in end of lathe bed are clean.
2.
Confirm proper clearance around lathe for Swing Away
function.
3.
Remove stop bolt from lathe bed and store for future use.
(NOTE: Always reinstall stop bolt when tailstock is on
lathe bed and Swing Away is not engaged.)
4.
Mount Swing Away to lathe bed with provided screws and
washers (#9/10/11, Figure 1). Do not tighten yet.
5.
Align top surface of Swing Away with lathe bed ways.
(Use a straight edge to check.) Turn set screws (#13) as
needed to help achieve parallelism.
6.
When properly aligned, firmly tighten screws (#9).
JET
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086
Ph.: 800-274-6848
www.powermatic.com
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To reduce the risk of serious injury:
7.
Slide tailstock onto Swing Away, and check for smooth
transition
of tailstock
adjustments
as
needed
smoothly. When done, make sure screws (#9) are
securely tightened.
Figure 1
Operation
1.
Slide tailstock onto Swing Away, and securely tighten
tailstock clamp handle.
2.
Grasp tailstock handwheel with one hand and slightly
push toward lathe to relieve pressure on Swing Away.
Loosen knob (#5) with other hand.
3.
Swing tailstock gently downward, maintaining control
throughout movement.
4.
To return Swing Away to operating position, pull tailstock
up; steady it with one hand and tighten knob with other
hand. (Knob is under spring pressure – push in while
rotating.) Keep hands away from pinch points.
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across joint.
Make
further
until
tailstock
transitions
Part No. M-719001
Edition 2 11/2017