Powermatic PM2020 manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Woodturning Lathe 20” X 20”

Model PM2020

Powermatic

427 New Sanford Road

LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-1792020

Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision A 09/2014

This .pdf document is bookmarked

Contents

Main Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Woodturning Lathe 20 X 20 This .pdf document is bookmarked Model PM2020 1.0 Warranty and Service 2.0 Table of Contents 3.0 Safety warnings 5 4.0 Introduction 5.0 Specifications 6.0 Unpacking 6.1 Contents of shippi ng container 7.0 Assembly 7.1 Tool caddy 7.2 Guard 7.3 (optional accessory) Bed extension 7.4 Shelf assemblies (optional) 8.0 Electrical connections 8.1 Single Phase Operation 8.2 Three Phase Operation 8.3 Extension cords 9.0 Adjustments 9.1 Headstock and tailstock movement 9.2 Cam tightness 9.3 Tool support 9.4 Locking handles 9.5 Live center and cone 9.6 Indexer 9.7 Centers: installing/removing 9.8 Face plate: installing/removing 9.9 Speed change 9.10 Sheave and belt alignment 9.11 Checking spindle play 9.12 Sheave/drive belt replacement 10.0 Operating controls 11.0 Operation 11.1 Inspection 11.2 Turning tools 11.3 Spindle turning 11.3.1 Stock selection 11.3.2 Cutting techniques Roughing out Beads Coves "V" Cuts Parting Off Sanding and Finishing 11.4 Face plate and bowl turning 11.4.1 Mounting stock 11.4.2 Faceplate or chuck? 11.4.3 Wood selection 11.4.4 Checks and cracks 11.4.5 Distortion 11.4.6 Tools for bowl turning 11.4.7 Bowl Turning Techniques 11.4.8 Sanding and finishing 12.0 Maintenance 13.0 Indexer positions 14.0 Troubleshooting the PM2020 Lathe 15.0 Recommended lathe speeds 16.0 Replacement parts Page 16.1.2 PM2020 Headstock Assembly Parts List Page Page 16.2.2 PM2020 Stand and Bed Assembly Parts List Page Page 16.5 Optional Accessories: Face Plates, Tool Supports and Misc. Page 18.0 Electrical: Remote On/Off Switch (optional accessory)