User-Maintenance; Additional Servicing - Powermatic PM2014 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

11.0 User-maintenance

Before doing maintenance on
the Lathe, disconnect it from the electrical
supply by pulling out the plug or switching off
the main switch. Failure to comply may cause
serious injury.
Maintenance on the PM2014 Lathe should be
performed at periodic intervals to ensure that the
machine is in proper working order, that all fasteners
are tight, and all necessary adjustments have been
made. Frequency of inspection will of course
depend upon how often the machine is used.
Some specific areas of attention:
Remove foreign matter from bed, faceplate and
spindle nose with a cleaner-degreaser.
Wipe a light coat of SAE10 oil on the lathe bed so
that headstock, tailstock and tool support base will
slide easily. Clean any rust spots that may develop
on the bed with a commercial rust remover.
Extend the tailstock quill and wipe on a light coat of
SAE10 oil with a soft rag. Avoid getting oil inside the
quill where the center is inserted.
Use compressed air or a vacuum in the headstock
interior, in order to keep sawdust and chips from
accumulating on belts and sheaves. CAUTION:
Wear safety glasses when using compressed
air.
Also blow off debris that accumulates on the
inverter. Do NOT disassemble inverter to clean.
Frequently clean out the tapers on both headstock
and tailstock. Commercially available taper cleaners
may be acquired from tool stores.
Check belt for wear or hard spots and replace as
required. Verify alignment of belt sheaves.
Check tightness of headstock, tailstock, and tool
rest when locked to bed. Make adjustments as
needed.

11.1 Additional servicing

Any other servicing should be performed by an
authorized service representative.
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