Adjusting Tailstock; Installing Bed Extension; Installing Bed Extension On Leg - Powermatic 4224B Operating Instructions Manual

Fig 33

7.6 Adjusting tailstock

Turn the hand wheel (P, Fig 34) clockwise to move
tailstock spindle forward. Lock tailstock spindle with the
indexable knob (O).
Fig 34
The handle (Q) locks the tailstock in position on the bed.
The live centre can be ejected by turning the hand wheel
counter-clockwise.
To screw off the cone (R, Fig 35) the life centre must be
locked against rotation with the supplied pin (S).
Fig 35
The centre pin can be knocked out to allow deep hole
drilling operations.

7.7 Installing bed extension (# 6294905)

Have an assistant hold bed extension flush to end of lathe
bed, and insert four screws with washers (B, Fig 36).
Snug screws just enough to hold bed extension to lathe
bed.
Unscrew stop bolt (A) from lathe bed and insert it into hole
at end of bed extension.
Fig 36
Top surfaces and inside ways must be flush to allow
smooth movement of tailstock.
Slide tailstock over joint where beds meet, so that
clamping nut is centred over joint. Lock tailstock clamping
handle; this will align the beds. (Fig 37).
Fig 37
Tighten screws in extension bed.
7.8 Install bed extension (# 6294905) on leg
For outboard turning, move the headstock to opposite end
of lathe (Fig 38).