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- Page 1 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Woodturning Lathe 20” x 20” Model PM2020 for serial no. 200920200387 and higher Powermatic 427 New Sanford Road Part No. M-1792020 LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Revision A3 9/2020 Ph.: 800-274-6848 ECR 20072809367 www.powermatic.com Copyright © 2017 Powermatic...
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Page 2: Warranty And Service
1.0 Warranty and Service Powermatic warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday. Warranty Period The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official Powermatic branded website. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.0 Table of Contents Section Page 1.0 Warranty and Service ............................. 2 2.0 Table of Contents ............................3 3.0 Safety warnings .............................. 4 4.0 Introduction ..............................5 5.0 Specifications ..............................6 6.0 Unpacking ..............................7 ... -
Page 4: Safety Warnings
Keep children away. intended use. If used for other purposes, 20. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, Powermatic disclaims any real or implied master switches or by removing starter keys. warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from that use. -
Page 5: Introduction
4.0 Introduction This manual is provided by Powermatic covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Model PM2020 Lathe. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual. -
Page 6: Specifications
Shipping ........................... 609 lb (277 kg) The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published, but because of our policy of continuous improvement, Powermatic reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring obligations. -
Page 7: Unpacking
6.1 Contents of shipping container 6.0 Unpacking Lathe Bed, with Headstock, Tailstock, & Tool Open shipping container and check for shipping Support Base – (A) damage. Report any damage immediately to your Leg Assemblies – (B) distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any Guard –... -
Page 8: Assembly
Exposed metal areas of the Lathe, such as the 7.0 Assembly bed and spindles, have been factory coated with a protectant. This should be removed with a soft cloth and a cleaner-degreaser. Clean Tools required for assembly the bed areas under the headstock, tailstock 14mm wrench and tool support base. -
Page 9: Bed Extension (Optional Accessory)
(Figure 7), and screw it into the hole at the end number 6294727B, is available for the Lathe (see of the bed extension. your Powermatic dealer). To mount the bed extension to the Lathe: Slide the tailstock away from the edge of the... -
Page 10: Shelf Assemblies (Optional)
For outboard turning, where the headstock is moved to the opposite end of the Lathe to accommodate large bowl blanks, you can (1) mount the 18” bed extension to the three lower holes on the Lathe frame, and (2) mount a vertical extension post [included with the optional bed extension] to the tool rest base. -
Page 11: Electrical Connections
When all holes have been bored, place the It is recommended that the lathe be connected to a 2x6’s on edge in the outer ledges of the Lathe. 20 Amp circuit with circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Local codes take precedence over... -
Page 12: Adjustments
9.0 Adjustments 9.1 Headstock and tailstock movement To slide the headstock or tailstock, swing the locking handle (A, Figure 13) backward or forward until the headstock/tailstock can slide freely. When the headstock/tailstock is positioned, rotate the locking handle to tighten it securely. To remove headstock, tailstock or toolrest base from the bed, unscrew and remove either of the stop bolts (B, Figure 13). -
Page 13: Live Center And Cone
9.5 Live center and cone The live center cone, shown in Figure 16, screws clockwise onto the threads of the live center body. To remove the cone from the live center, first insert the live center pin through the hole in the live center body as shown in Figure 16. -
Page 14: Face Plate: Installing/Removing
Figure 19 Figure 21 9.8 Face plate: installing/removing 9.9 Speed change Disconnect Lathe from power source. Disconnect Lathe from power source. Mount the face plate to your bowl blank. To change speed ranges, pull open the access door on the headstock. Push in the spindle lock button (Figure 20) and rotate the handwheel slightly until the spindle Loosen the pivot lock handle (A, Figure 22) -
Page 15: Checking Spindle Play
Do not over tighten the bearing lock nut or the spindle bearings will overheat. The bearing lock nut should be tightened just enough to remove the end play and the spindle should still rotate very freely. Run the lathe for a time, and check for heat from the spindle bearings. -
Page 16: Operating Controls
12. Loosen the pivot lock handle and lower the If you suspect there is a problem with the inverter motor using the tension handle. Re-tighten the or the inverter settings, contact Powermatic pivot lock handle. technical service at 1-800-274-6848. 10.0 Operating controls A lightning strike or power surge may cause the inverter to fail. -
Page 17: Spindle Turning
Square Scraper (Bedan) – 3/8” or 1/2", used to Carbon steel tools can overheat easily and should create square shoulders. be cooled frequently. If the edge turns blue, it has lost its temper and should be ground past the blue Large Round Nose (Domed) Scraper –... - Page 18 The tailstock ram is capable of exerting excessive pressure against workpiece and the headstock. Apply only sufficient force with the tailstock to hold the workpiece securely place. Excessive pressure can overheat center bearings and damage both workpiece and Lathe. 10. Move tool support into position. It should be parallel to the workpiece, just below the centerline and approximately 1/8"...
- Page 19 Figure 30 Figure 31 Keep as much of the bevel of the tool as "V" Cuts possible in contact with the workpiece to ensure control and avoid catches. NOTE: Use the long point of the skew. (NOTE: Do not Always cut down-hill, or from large diameter to press the long point of the skew directly into small diameter.
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Page 20: Face Plate And Bowl Turning
Sanding and Finishing bonded with ordinary white or yellow glue but must be clamped to ensure a good bond. Green Leaving clean cuts will reduce the amount of workpieces require cyanoacrylate type glue. sanding required. Move the tool support out of the way, adjust the lathe to a low speed, and begin with fine sandpaper (120 grit or finer). - Page 21 As you turn bowls from green wood, make sure As the bowl takes shape, work on the bottom maintain consistent wall thickness (tailstock end) to accomodate attaching a face throughout the piece. Leaving a piece thick in plate. some areas and thin in others will cause the wood Turn a short tenon (about 1/8"...
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Page 22: Maintenance
minutes, wipe off excess. Allow to dry before sanding again with 320 or 400 grit sandpaper. Turn lathe back continue separation cut almost all the way through the base. Stop at about 3" and use a small fine tooth saw to separate the bowl from the waste. Apply second finish coat and allow to dry before buffing. -
Page 23: Indexer Positions
13.0 Indexer positions How to use the chart The indexer is shown as viewed from the tailstock end of the Lathe. Points A, B, C and D are the holes in the head casting. The holes in the spindle collar may be considered as numbered 1 through Example: You wish to rout 9 flutes on your spindle blank. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting The Pm2020 Lathe
Power line overloaded. Correct overload condition. full power. Undersize wires in power supply Increase supply wire size. system. Faulty inverter. Contact Powermatic Technical Service. Worn motor. Replace motor. Motor or spindle stalls Excessive cut. Reduce depth of cut. or will not start. -
Page 25: Recommended Lathe Speeds (Per Diameter Of Workpiece)
Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately. Non-proprietary parts, such as fasteners, can be found at local hardware stores, or may be ordered from Powermatic. Some parts are shown for reference only, and may not be available individually. -
Page 26: Pm2020 Headstock Assembly - Exploded View
16.1.1 PM2020 Headstock Assembly – Exploded View... -
Page 27: Pm2020 Headstock Assembly - Parts List
16.1.2 PM2020 Headstock Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size 1 ....6294736 ....Faceplate ..............3” ........1 1-1 ..... 4224B-1124 ....Safety Label ....................1 2 ....6295796 ....Nyloc Insert Socket Set Screw ........ 1/4-20x3/8” ....4 3 .... - Page 28 Index No. Part No. Description Size 56 ....6821492 ....Switch Fwd/Rev ..................... 1 57 ....6295915 ....Control Pot Assembly ..................1 58 ....6813062 ....Spring ......................1 59 ....3601006 ....Spindle Lock Plunger ..................1 60 ....
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Page 29: Pm2020 Stand And Bed Assembly - Exploded View
115 .... 2020-I115 ....Flat Head Screw ............#10-24x3/8" ....4 116 .... F009667 ....Socket Hd Button Screw .......... #10-24x1/4" ....4 16.2.1 PM2020 Stand and Bed Assembly – Exploded View... -
Page 30: Pm2020 Stand And Bed Assembly - Parts List
38 ....3096003 ....Collar ......................1 39 ....6760102 ....Set Screw ..............#10-32x1” ...... 1 40 ....3520B-140 ....Powermatic Nameplate ................. 1 41 ....3058001 ....Bolt ........................ 1 42 ....6294773 ....Warning Label ....................1 43 .... -
Page 31: Bed Extensions - Exploded View (Optional Accessory)
16.3.1 Bed Extensions – Exploded View (optional accessory) 16.3.2 Bed Extensions – Parts List (optional accessory) Index No. Part No. Description Size ....6294727B ....18” Bed Extension Assembly (includes items 1 thru 6) 1 ....3520B-310 ....Extension Post ....................1 2 .... -
Page 32: Outboard Turning Stand - Exploded View (Optional Accessory)
16.4.1 Outboard Turning Stand – Exploded View (optional accessory) 16.4.2 Outboard Turning Stand – Parts List (optional accessory) Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty....6294732 ....Heavy Duty Outboard Turning Stand Assembly (items 1 thru 7) ...... 1 ....3042503 ....Turning Stand Base ..................1 2 .... -
Page 33: Optional Accessories: Face Plates, Tool Supports And Misc
16.5 Optional Accessories: Face Plates, Tool Supports and Misc. Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty. 1 ....6295902 ....Ball Bearing Tailstock Center (not shown).. 2 ....6294736 ....3” Face Plate ..........1-1/4-8 .......... 3 ....6294733 ....Remote ON/OFF Switch ................... 4 .... -
Page 34: Electrical Connections
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Page 35: Electrical: Remote On/Off Switch (Optional Accessory)
18.0 Electrical: Remote On/Off Switch (optional accessory) NOTE: The Lathe can only operate when both the headstock and remote switches are in the “ON” position. To mount the remote switch to your Lathe, proceed as follows. Disconnect all electrical power to the Lathe. Remove the two screws from the control panel. - Page 36 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.powermatic.com...