Page 2 - Warranty and Service
2 1.0 Warranty and Service Powermatic warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday. Warranty Period The general warranty lasts for the...
Page 3 - Table of contents; Section
3 2.0 Table of contents Section Page 1.0 Warranty and Service ..................................................................................................................................... 2 2.0 Table of contents .............................................................................
Page 5 - Safety warnings
5 3.0 Safety warnings 1. Read and understand entire owner's manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3. Replace warning labels if they bec...
Page 6 - About this manual
6 26. Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris — do not use your hands. 27. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over. 28. Never leave the lathe running unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the...
Page 7 - Features
7 5.0 Features Figure 1 1. Sliding headstock 2. Rubber tool mat 3. Quad receptacle 4. Guard 5. Gooseneck lamps (bulbs not included) 6. Vacuum chuck 7. Adjustable 14-inch tool rest with bevel 8. Comparator bracket 9. Tailstock quill with laser-etched scale 10. Tailstock handwheel 11. Tailstock ...
Page 8 - Specifications
8 6.0 Specifications Model number ................................................................................................................................................ 4224B Stock number .....................................................................................................
Page 10 - Setup and assembly; Shipping contents; Hardware Package
10 Figure 2 (items not to scale) 7.0 Setup and assembly 7.1 Shipping contents (See Figure 2) Qty. A Lamps ................................................... 2 B Spur center ........................................... 1 C Live center with pin .............................. 1 D Leveling foot .......
Page 11 - The headstock weighs 187
11 7.2 Tools 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 a...
Page 12 - Bed and leg assembly is; Tool caddy; Brackets; Lamp holder set; Guard; The guard must always be
12 8. With assistance, raise bed and leg assembly right-side up. Bed and leg assembly is heavy. Use care when lifting. 9. Rotate the leveling feet as needed to establish level for the lathe. 10. Install headstock, toolrest base and tailstock, and both stop bolts (B, Figure 3). 7.5 Tool caddy Ins...
Page 13 - Optional accessories; 0-inch Bed Extension; must
13 Figure 11 4. The guard can be pivoted to one of two positions: Operating mode, or tilted back for stock loading. 5. Pull up on plunger and begin tilting guard, then release plunger. W hen guard reaches either of the two positions, plunger will engage. (Swing lamp holder away for guard clearan...
Page 15 - 3-inch Bed Extension; User-made shelf assembly; IMPORTANT TIP; Shelf Style 1; Shelf Style 2
15 Figure 18 Figure 19 7.10.3 63-inch Bed Extension Tools required: 10mm hex key Dead blow mallet (or hammer with wood block) The optional 63-inch bed extension with leg assembly is mounted to the upper set of holes in similar fashion to the 20-inch bed extension. Install leg first, level with l...
Page 16 - Electrical connections; Local; Single phase operation; Variable frequency drive
16 Figure 22 Materials used: 2 – 2x6’s (cut to length). 10 – wood dowels, 4’ length, 5/8” diameter. 1. Mark your hole centers (2” centers) along the length of a 2x6. Place the holes so that the tops of the dowels will be even with the tops of the ledges on the Lathe. Also, adjust your hole cente...
Page 17 - The; Extension cords; Adjustments; Headstock/tailstock movement
17 The inverter does not require any programming; it has been pre-programmed from the factory. The buttons on the face of the inverter should never be pushed at any time. Use only the controls on the front of the headstock. If you suspect a problem with the inverter or its settings, contact Powe...
Page 19 - Spindle lock; If at any time you will be; loosen the two set; Comparator; Guard must be removed to
19 9.7 Centers: Installing/removing 1. Disconnect lathe from power source. 2. To install a spur center or live center (a spur center should first be mounted to your workpiece; see section 11.4 ), clean tapered end of center and inside of headstock taper spindle, then push center into headstock s...
Page 20 - Speed change; Checking spindle play; Do not over-tighten the
20 Figure 29 3. Install comparator dead center in the comparator bracket and tighten lock handle. See Figure 30. 4. Mount spur center with the spindle blank that you will be turning. Loosen tailstock locking handle, and slide tailstock until live center is about 1-inch from spindle blank, then t...
Page 21 - Sheave and belt alignment; Never
21 Figure 32 5. The bearing lock nut should be tightened just enough to remove end play, and spindle should still rotate freely. Run the lathe for a time, and check for heat from the spindle bearings. If the bearings are running hot, the bearing lock nut is too tight and should be loosened sligh...
Page 22 - Inspection
22 10.0 Operating controls See Figures 33 and 34. (H) Vacuum on/off switch with gauge. (I) On/Off (headstock): Push in to stop lathe; pull out to start. (J) Forward/reverse When turning with face plate or vacuum chuck, make sure both set screws on the plate/chuck are tight before reversing spind...
Page 23 - Spindle Turning; Never use a
23 Figure 35 Basic Turning Tools For safety and best performance, keep tools sharp . If a tool stops cutting or requires excessive pressure to make a cut, it needs to be sharpened. A number of brand name sharpening jigs and fixtures are available; however, a woodturner should learn to sharpen to...
Page 24 - The tailstock quill is capable; Cutting Techniques; Roughing Out
24 Figure 38 4. Make sure headstock is locked to lathe bed. 5. Clean tapered end of spur center and inside of headstock spindle. 6. Insert tapered end of spur center (with the attached workpiece) into headstock spindle. 7. Support the workpiece while bringing the tailstock into position about 1-...
Page 25 - Stop at; Parting Off; low speed; Face Plate and Bowl Turning
25 11.5.2 Beads 1. Make a parting cut for what is to be a bead to the desired depth. Place the parting tool on the tool support and move tool forward to make the full bevel of the tool come into contact with the workpiece. Gently raise handle to make cut to the appropriate depth. 2. Repeat for o...
Page 27 - Bowl Turning Techniques; To Shape Outside of Bowl; The surfaces of faceplate; To Shape Interior of Bowl
27 A 1/4" bowl gouge is best suited for smaller bowls and light finishing cuts. Larger 3/4" and 1" bowl gouges are only used for extremely large pieces. Large domed scrapers can also be used to help clean up the interior surfaces of bowls. A light touch with the scraper slightly tilt...
Page 28 - Sanding and Finishing; Maintenance; Do not disassemble inverter to
28 7. Develop wall thickness at the rim and maintain it as you work deeper into the bowl (Once the piece is thin toward the bottom, you cannot make it thinner at the rim). W hen the interior is finished, move the tool support to exterior to re-define bottom of bowl. (General rule of thumb: the b...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting the 4224B; Trouble Probable
30 14.0 Troubleshooting the 4224B Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Lathe won’t start. No incoming power. Check power supply, lead connections Remote switch stop is active. Reset remote switch. Problem with inverter. Contact Powermatic Technical Service. Motor fails to develop full power. Undersized...
Page 31 - Recommended Lathe Speeds; Diameter of Work; Under 2”; Belt Positions for 4224B
31 15.0 Recommended Lathe Speeds (per diameter of workpiece) Diameter of Work Roughing RPM General Cutting RPM Finishing RPM Under 2” 1520 3000 3000 2” to 4” 760 1600 2250 4” to 6” 510 1080 1500 6” to 8” 380 810 1125 8” to 10” 300 650 900 10” to 12” 255 540 750 12” to 14” 220 460 640 14” to 16...
Page 32 - Replacement Parts
32 17.0 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-800-274-6848 Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.powermatic.com). Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available w...
Page 33 - Headstock Assembly – Exploded View
Page 34 - Headstock Assembly – Parts List; Index No Part No
34 17.1.2 Headstock Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ................ 6294736 .................... Faceplate with set screws........................................ 3” .................................. 1 2 ................ 6295796 .................... Nylon Insert S...
Page 36 - Bed and Leg Assembly – Exploded View
36 17.2.1 Bed and Leg Assembly – Exploded View
Page 37 - Bed and Leg Assembly – Parts List
37 17.2.2 Bed and Leg Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ................ 4224B-201................. Bed .......................................................................... ...................................... 1 2 ................ 4224B-202................. Le...
Page 39 - Lamp Holder Set – Exploded View
Page 41 - Vacuum System – Exploded View
Page 42 - Vacuum System – Parts List
42 17.4.2 Vacuum System – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ................ 4224B-401................. Pressure Vacuum Gauge ........................................ ...................................... 1 2 ................ 4224B-402................. Gauge Fitting ..............
Page 43 - 0-inch Extension Bed Kit (Optional Accessory) – Exploded View
43 17.5.1 20-inch Extension Bed Kit (Optional Accessory) – Exploded View
Page 44 - 0-inch Extension Bed Kit (Optional Accessory) – Parts List
44 17.5.2 20-inch Extension Bed Kit (Optional Accessory) – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty .................. 6294900 .................... 20” Extension Bed Kit ( includes #1 thru 27) ............ ...................................... 1 1 ................ 6294905 .................
Page 46 - Tailstock Riser Block Assembly (Optional Accessory) – Parts List
46 17.7.1 Tailstock Riser Block Assembly (Optional Accessory) – Exploded View 17.7.2 Tailstock Riser Block Assembly (Optional Accessory) – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty .................. 6294903 .................... Tailstock Riser Block Assembly (includes #1 thru 16) ..........
Page 47 - Description
47 17.8.0 Outboard Turning Stand (Optional Accessory) – Exploded View 17.8.1 Outboard Turning Stand (Optional Accessory) – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty. .................. 6294732 .................... Heavy Duty Outboard Turning Stand Assembly (includes # 1 thru 7) .........
Page 48 - Electrical Connections – 4224B Lathe
