Tools Required For Assembly; Unpacking And Cleanup; Installing Legs - Powermatic 4224B Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

7.2 Tools required for assembly

provided:
19mm combination wrench (for headstock)
not provided:
4mm hex key (for collars, lamps)
8mm hex key (for legs, brackets)
10mm hex key (for tool caddy)
14mm open-end or socket wrench (for lamps)
Other tools may be required, depending upon any
optional accessories you purchased.

7.3 Unpacking and cleanup

1. Remove all smaller items from main carton. Do
not discard carton or packing material until
lathe is assembled and running satisfactorily.
2. Inspect contents for shipping damage; if any
found, report it to your distributor.
3. Compare contents of shipping carton with the
contents list in this manual. Report shortages,
if any, to your distributor. Note: Check lathe
first – some parts may have been pre-installed.

7.4 Installing legs

See Figures 3 through 6.
1. Loosen both headstock cams (A, Figure 3)
with provided wrench.
2. Unscrew stop bolts (B, Figure 3) from each
end of bed.
Figure 3
3. Slide off headstock, tailstock and toolrest base
(Figure 4).
The headstock weighs 187
lb. Get assistance to help remove. Failure
to comply may result in personal injury
and/or damage to headstock.
4. Carefully turn bed upside down on skid (make
sure nothing is beneath that would scratch the
bed ways). Turn it opposite direction from
Powermatic logo plate to prevent damage to
plate.
5. Install legs (Figure 5), with eight screws, lock
washers and flat washers (HP-2/3/4). Warning
label must face toward front of bed.
NOTE: If you will be installing the #6294900,
20" Bed Extension Kit (optional accessory),
now is the optimal time to verify that right leg
and bed end surfaces are flush. See Figure 16
and accompanying text for details.
6. Tighten screws firmly.
7. Install leveling feet (Figure 6), and tighten each
nut against the leg. (These can be adjusted
later.)
NOTE: If you are bolting lathe to floor instead of
using the leveling feet, AND you will be installing
the #6294900, 20" Bed Extension Kit (optional
accessory), you will need to shim or block up the
legs (minimum 1-1/2" recommended) to raise bed
enough to allow sufficient clearance for elevating
post.
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Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6