Table Of Contents - Powermatic 4224B Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

2.0 Table of contents

Section
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 ............................................................................................................................................. 22
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................................................................................................. 37
17.2.2 Bed and Leg Assembly - Parts List .......................................................................................................... 38
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