Powermatic 4224B Tools required for assembly, Unpacking and cleanup, Installing legs

7.2Tools 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.

7.3Unpacking 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.

7.4Installing 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.

Figure 4

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.

Figure 5

7.Install leveling feet (Figure 6), and tighten each nut against the leg. (These can be adjusted later.)

Figure 6

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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