Powermatic 4224B Lathe User Manual


 
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2.0 Table of contents
Section Page
1.0 Warranty and Service ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2.0 Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................ 3
3.0 Safety warnings .............................................................................................................................................. 5
4.0 About this manual .......................................................................................................................................... 6
5.0 Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.0 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 8
7.0 Setup and assembly ..................................................................................................................................... 10
7.1 Shipping contents ..................................................................................................................................... 10
7.2 Tools required for assembly ..................................................................................................................... 11
7.3 Unpacking and cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 11
7.4 Installing legs ............................................................................................................................................ 11
7.5 Tool caddy ................................................................................................................................................ 12
7.6 Brackets ................................................................................................................................................... 12
7.7 Lamp holder set ........................................................................................................................................ 12
7.8 Guard ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
7.9 Air/vacuum system ................................................................................................................................... 13
7.10 Optional accessories .............................................................................................................................. 13
7.11 User-made shelf assembly ..................................................................................................................... 15
8.0 Electrical connections .................................................................................................................................. 16
8.1 Single phase operation ............................................................................................................................. 16
8.2 Three phase operation ............................................................................................................................. 16
8.3 Variable frequency drive ........................................................................................................................... 16
8.4 Extension cords ........................................................................................................................................ 17
9.0 Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................. 17
9.1 Headstock/tailstock movement ................................................................................................................. 17
9.2 Cam tightness .......................................................................................................................................... 17
9.3 Tool support ............................................................................................................................................. 18
9.4 Locking handles ....................................................................................................................................... 18
9.5 Live center and cone ................................................................................................................................ 18
9.6 Indexer ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
9.7 Centers: Installing/removing ..................................................................................................................... 19
9.8 Spindle lock .............................................................................................................................................. 19
9.9 Face plate: Installing/removing ................................................................................................................. 19
9.10 Vacuum chuck: Installing/removing ........................................................................................................ 19
9.11 Comparator ............................................................................................................................................ 19
9.12 Speed change ........................................................................................................................................ 20
9.13 Checking spindle play ............................................................................................................................ 20
9.14 Sheave and belt alignment ..................................................................................................................... 21
9.15 Sheave/drive belt replacement ............................................................................................................... 21
10.0 Operating controls ...................................................................................................................................... 21
11.0 Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 22
11.1 Inspection ............................................................................................................................................... 22
11.2 Turning Tools ......................................................................................................................................... 22
11.3 Spindle Turning ...................................................................................................................................... 23
11.4 Stock Selection ....................................................................................................................................... 23
11.5 Cutting Techniques ................................................................................................................................ 24
11.6 Face Plate and Bowl Turning ................................................................................................................. 25
11.7 Bowl Turning Techniques ....................................................................................................................... 27
12.0 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... 28
13.0 Optional accessories .................................................................................................................................. 29
14.0 Troubleshooting the 4224B ........................................................................................................................ 30
15.0 Recommended Lathe Speeds (per diameter of workpiece) ....................................................................... 31
16.0 Belt Positions for 4224B ............................................................................................................................. 31
17.0 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................... 32
17.1.1 Headstock Assembly – Exploded View ............................................................................................... 33
17.1.2 Headstock Assembly – Parts List ........................................................................................................ 34
17.2.1 Bed and Leg Assembly – Exploded View ............................................................................................ 36
17.2.2 Bed and Leg Assembly – Parts List .................................................................................................... 37