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- Page 1 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 24” Wood Lathe Model: 4224 WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Part Number: M-0460228 Elgin, Illinois 60123 Revision B 11/03 Phone: 800-274-6848 Copyright © WMH Tool Group www.wmhtoolgroup.com...
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Page 2: Warranty And Service
This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a Powermatic Model 4224 24” Wood Lathe. Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is to promote safety using accepted operating and maintenance procedures. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your wood lathe, and to aid in using the machine safely, read this manual thoroughly and follow instructions carefully. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Adjustments: Belt Adjustment ... 8 Tool Support... 8 Spindle ... 9 Speed Range Adjustment ... 9 Table 1: Wood Turning Lathe Speeds ... 9 Tools..10 Operating Instructions ... 10 Spindle Turning ... 10 Stock Selection ... 11 Mounting Stock ... -
Page 4: Safety Rules
2. This wood lathe is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a wood lathe, do not use it until the proper training and knowledge have been obtained. - Page 5 33. Do not use this Powermatic wood lathe for other than its intended purpose. If used for other purposes, Powermatic disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from that use.
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Page 6: Safety: Decals
SAFETY: DECALS Familiarize yourself with the location and content of this decal on your machine. 6294773... -
Page 7: Specifications
Footprint of stand ... 65" L x 24" W NOTE: The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published, but because of our policy of continuous improvement, Powermatic reserves the right to change specifications without notice and without incurring obligations. -
Page 8: Adjustments Belt Adjustment
SOURCE RESUME OPERATION. Inverter Drive System The model 4224 lathe utilizes the latest technology in A.C. inverter drives to provide infinitely variable spindle speeds. The inverter controls the speed of the motor by varing the frequency of the voltage supplied to the motor. -
Page 9: Table 1: Wood Turning Lathe Speeds
The tool support (shown in Figure 5), is designed to allow adjustment for height, position on the bed, and angle to the work. Your 4224 lathe comes standard with the 14" tool support. Other supports are available; consult the "Optional Equipment" list on page 24. -
Page 10: Tools
SPINDLE TURNING Spindle turning takes place between the centers of the lathe. It requires a spur or drive center in the headstock and a revolving or live center in the tailstock. A cup center rather than a cone center will reduce the risk of splitting the... -
Page 11: Stock Selection
Extremely hard woods may require kerfs cut into the spur drive end of stock, Figure 3, or may need to have the spur center driven into the stock with a wood mallet or dead blow hammer, Figure 4. NOTE: Never use a steel face hammer and never drive stock onto spur while it is mounted in the lathe spindle. FIGURE 3 MOUNTING STOCK Install workpiece by inserting the attached spur center into the spindle taper on the headstock. -
Page 12: Roughing Out
ROUGHING OUT: Begin with a large roughing gouge. Place the tool on the tool support with the heel of the tool on the surface to be cut. Slowly and gently raise tool handle until cutting edge comes into contact with the workpiece. Beginning at the tailstock end of the workpiece, roll the flute (hollowed-out portion) of the tool in the direction of the... -
Page 13: Parting Off
To apply a finish, the workpiece can be left on the lathe. Turn off the lathe and use a brush or paper towel to apply the finish. Remove excess finish before restarting lathe. Allow to dry and sand again with 320 or 400 grit sandpaper. -
Page 14: Faceplate Or Chuck
Turn workpiece by hand to ensure proper clearance. Start lathe at lowest speed and bring it up to the maximum safe speed for the size of work to be turned (see table on page 9). If the machine starts to vibrate, lower the speed until vibration stops. -
Page 15: To Shape Outside Of Bowl
Allow to dry before sanding again with 320 or 400 grit sandpaper. Turn lathe back on and continue the separation cut almost all the way through the base. Stop at about 3" and use a small fine tooth saw to separate the bowl from the waste. -
Page 16: Trouble-Shooting
TROUBLE-SHOOTING (4224 Lathe) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Excessive vibration. 1. Defective spindle bearings. 2. Worm or defective belt. 3. Defective motor. 4. Workpiece warped, out-of-round, Motor or spindle stalls. 1. Excessive cut. 2. Defective motor. 3. Excessive belt wear. 4. Improper belt adjustment. -
Page 17: Electrical Schematic
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC: 4224 Lathe... -
Page 18: Stand & Bed Assembly
PARTS LIST: Stand & Bed Assembly (4224 Lathe) Part No. Description 6294742 Tool Support, 14"... 1 6294753 Tool Support Assembly (Items 3 thru 10, 14, 15, 36, 37)... 1 6295851 Tool Support Clamp Bolt (4224)... 2 6295917 Base Tool Support... 1 4224-105 Tailstock Clamp Bolt... - Page 19 PARTS LIST: Stand & Bed Assembly (4224 Lathe) Part No. Description 6294733 Remote ON/OFF Switch Assembly (Items 65, 66, 68, 70, 71)... 1 6295760 On/Off Switch... 1 6295761 Switch Box ... 1 6295762 Bed... 1 6295763 Magnet ... 1 6295764 Power Cord...
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Page 20: Stand & Bed Assembly
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Page 21: Headstock Assembly
PARTS LIST: Headstock Assembly (4224 Lathe) Part No. Description 6295785 Handwheel ... 1 6295786 Nut, Lock ... 1 6295787 Socket Cap Screw, M6 x 25... 1 6295788 Bearing, 63208... 1 6295789 Wave Washer... 1 6295790 Headstock ... 1 6714160 Set Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/4... 2 6295792 Socket Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 ... - Page 22 PARTS LIST: Headstock Assembly (4224 Lathe) Part No. Description 6295843 Clamp... 1 6295844 Nut, #10-24 ... 1 6294744 Faceplate Spanner... 1 TS-0270011 Socket Set Screw, 5/16-18 x 1/4 ... 2 6295923 Clamp Washer ... 1 Continued Quantity...
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Page 23: Headstock Assembly
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Page 24: Optional Accessories
6294751 Bowl Turning Tool Support (LH) 6295845 Short Outfeed Bed Extension, 20" 6295846 Tool Rest Base Assembly, 24" 65" Bed Extension Assembly (Optional - 4224 Lathe) Part No. Description 6295847 65" Bed Extension Assembly (Items 1-11) ... 1 6295901 65" Bed Extension... 1 6295861 Pin ... - Page 25 65" Bed Extension Assembly (Optional - 4224 Lathe)
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Page 26: Optional Accessory: Outboard Turning Assembly
PARTS LIST: Outboard Turning Assembly (Optional - 4224 Lathe) Part No. Description 6295858 Outboard Turning Assembly (Items 1 thru 17) ... 1 6295845 Short Outfeed Bed Extension Assembly (Items 1, 5, 6, 7) ... 1 6295846 Tool Rest Base Assembly (Items 2, 3, 4, 8 thru 17) ... 1 6295852 20"... - Page 27 Outboard Turning Assembly (Optional - 4224 Lathe) To order parts or reach our service department, please call our toll-free number between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (CST), Monday through Friday. Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.
- Page 28 WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60123 Phone:800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.com...
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Good morning, my question is regarding the model 4224 is I have power but the VFD I have from Delta indicates power and alarm I cannot get the machine to run and both the power and the alarm indicator are lit up. How do I reset to get out of alarm mode or possibly what could be wrong?