POWERMATIC PM-4224SA Tailstock Swing Away User Guide
- June 7, 2024
- POWERMATIC
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POWERMATIC PM-4224SA Tailstock Swing Away User Guide
#6294706, Model PM-4224SA, TAILSTOCK SWING AWAY
WARNING – To reduce the risk of serious injury:
- Read and understand all instructions and warnings in lathe manual and Swing Away instructions before operating.
- Replace warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
- Always wear eye protection.
- Tighten knob on Swing Away before using lathe. Knob must remain tightened while Swing Away is in upright position.
- Securely tighten tailstock clamp handle before moving Swing Away.
- Do not allow Swing Away to swing freely; maintain firm grasp on Swing Away throughout movement.
- Keep fingers away from pivot pin area while moving Swing Away.
- Never release tailstock clamp handle unless Swing Away is in upright position with knob tightened.
- Failure to comply with the above warnings may result in serious or even fatal injury, or damage to machine.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and cadmium which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm, and phthalates which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products generates wood dust and other substances known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling dust generated from wood products or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. Wood products emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/wood.
NOTE: This accessory is intended only for use with Powermatic model 4224B Lathe.
Contents of container:
- Swing Away
- Socket head cap screws, 1/2 x 1-1/2
2 Lock washers, 1/2 in.
2 Flat washers, 1/2 in.
1 Instruction sheet
Assembly
Refer to parts breakdown for any assembly clarification. Numbers in parentheses refer to index numbers in parts list.
- Make sure threaded holes in end of lathe bed are
- Confirm proper clearance around lathe for Swing Away
- Remove stop bolt from lathe bed and store for future ( NOTE: Always reinstall stop bolt when tailstock is on lathe bed and Swing Away is not engaged.)
- Mount Swing Away to lathe bed with provided screws and washers (#9/10/11, Figure 1). Do not tighten
- Align top surface of Swing Away with lathe bed ways. (Use a straight edge to check.) Loosen knob and open Swing Away; turn set screws (#13) as needed to help achieve
- When properly aligned, firmly tighten screws (#9), and close Swing Away. Tighten knob. (Knob is under spring pressure – push in while )
- Slide tailstock onto Swing Away, and check for smooth transition of tailstock across Make further adjustments as needed until tailstock transitions smoothly. When done, make sure screws (#9) are securely tightened.
Operation
- Slide tailstock onto Swing Away, and securely tighten tailstock clamp
- Grasp tailstock handwheel with one hand and slightly push toward lathe to relieve pressure on Swing Away. Loosen knob with other
- Swing tailstock gently downward, maintaining control throughout
- To return Swing Away to operating position, pull tailstock up; steady it with one hand and tighten knob with other (Knob is under spring pressure – push in while rotating.) Keep hands away from pinch points.
Maintenance
Keep Swing Away clean of sawdust and debris. Periodically apply light coat of oil or paste wax to the way surfaces of Swing Away to prevent rust and promote smooth tailstock movement. Periodically apply oil to spring and pivot pin area.
Specifications
Model number………………………………………………… PM-4224SA
Stock number………………………………………………………. 6294706
Main material…………………………………………………….. steel plate
Net weight…………………………………………………. 18.3 lb. (8.3 kg)
Shipping weight…………………………………………….. 19.9 lb. (9 kg)
Specifications were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous improvement, Powermatic reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring obligation.
Parts Breakdown for #6294706, PM-4224SA Tailstock Swing Away
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Index No Part No Description Size
Qty
1 Front Plate
1
2 PMSA-102 Pivot Pin
1
3 PMSA-103 Rear Plate
1
5 PMSA-105 Knob
1
6 PMSA-106 Spring
1
7 PMSA-107 Guide Pin
1
8 TS-0209011 Socket Head Cap Screw 3/8″-16×1/2″
1
9 PM2244SA-09 Socket Head Cap Screw 1/2″-12×1-1/2″
2
10 TS-0720111 Spring Washer 1/2″
2
11 TS-0680061 Flat Washer 1/2″
2
12 PMSA-112 C-Ring
S-11 1
13 TS-0271051 Set Screw
3/8″-16×1/2” 2
14 PMSA-114 C-Ring
S-9 1
15 LM000011 Warning Label (EN)
1
LM000065 Warning Label (FR
1
16 LM000167 ID Label, PM-4224SA
1
Some parts are shown for reference only, and may not be available individually