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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

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Woodturning Lathe

Model 4224B

WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc.

427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086

Part No. M-1794224B

Ph.: 800-274-6848

Revision B2 09/2012

www.powermatic.com

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Page 1: ...ual 42 x 24 Woodturning Lathe Model 4224B WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Part No M 1794224B Ph 800 274 6848 Revision B2 09 2012 www powermatic com Copyright 2012 Walter Meier Manufacturing Inc ...

Page 2: ...tion postage prepaid to a location designated by us For the name of the location nearestyou please call 1 800 274 6848 You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection discloses a defect we will repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price atour option We will return the repaired productor replacement...

Page 3: ...es 18 9 5 Live center and cone 18 9 6 Indexer 18 9 7 Centers Installing removing 19 9 8 Spindle lock 19 9 9 Face plate Installing removing 19 9 10 Vacuum chuck Installing removing 19 9 11 Comparator 19 9 12 Speed change 20 9 13 Checking spindle play 20 9 14 Sheave and belt alignment 21 9 15 Sheave drive belt replacement 21 10 0 Operating controls 22 11 0 Operation 22 11 1 Inspection 22 11 2 Turnin...

Page 4: ...onal Accessory Parts List 45 17 6 1 63 inch Extension Bed Assembly Optional Accessory Exploded View 46 17 6 2 63 inch Extension Bed Assembly Optional Accessory Parts List 46 17 7 1 Tailstock Riser Block Assembly Optional Accessory Exploded View 47 17 7 2 Tailstock Riser Block Assembly Optional Accessory Parts List 47 17 8 0 Outboard Turning Stand Optional Accessory Exploded View 48 17 8 1 Outboard...

Page 5: ...red or under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication which may impair your judgment 11 Make certain switch is in OFF position before connecting machine to power supply 12 Make certain machine is properly grounded 13 Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with machine unplugged from power source 14 Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjust...

Page 6: ...r that particular workpiece Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual This means that if precautions are not heeded it may result in minor injury and or possible machine damage This means that if precautions are not heeded it may result in serious injury or possibly even death 4 0 About this manual This manual is provided by Walter Meier Manufacturing Inc covering ...

Page 7: ...tched scale 10 Tailstock handwheel 11 Tailstock storage cavity 12 Magnetic backed remote switch 13 Heavy cast iron legs 14 Ledges for shelf support 15 Leveling feet 16 Sturdy cast iron bed with precision ways 17 Front mounted controls 18 Belt access door 19 Digital readout 20 Tool caddy with accessories 21 3 Horsepower motor 22 Variable frequency drive inverter 23 Air vacuum connection 24 98 posit...

Page 8: ...62 1575mm Working distance between centers optional 63 bed ext mounted 105 2667mm Maximum distance between spindle face and tailstock quill 46 1 2 1181mm Swing over bed 24 609mm Swing over tool rest base 19 1 4 490mm Outboard turning diameter maximum 88 2235mm Number of indexing positions 98 Swing over 20 bed extension in low position optional accessory 47 1 2 1207mm Headstock and Spindle Spindle ...

Page 9: ...ng 68 L x 27 W x 31 5 H 1727 x 686 x 800 mm Overall dimensions assembled 89 L x 28 W x 65 H 2260 x 710 x 1651 mm Weights Shipping 945 lb 430 kg Net 870 lb 395 kg The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication but because of our policy of continuous improvement Walter Meier Manufacturing Inc reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice with...

Page 10: ... J Vacuum adaptor 1 K Knock out rod 1 L Combination wrench 19mm 1 M Face plate wrench 1 N Comparator bracket 1 O Guard bracket 1 P 14 Tool rest 1 Q Tool caddy 1 R Guard 1 S Legs 2 T Face Plate 1 U Lamp holder set 1 V Lathe bed with Headstock Tailstock Toolrest Base Remote switch 1 Hardware Package p n 4224B HP HP 1 Socket head cap screw 3 8x1 1 4 2 HP 2 Socket head cap screw 3 8x1 1 2 10 HP 3 Lock...

Page 11: ...ilstock 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 screw...

Page 12: ... HP 1 3 4 The bracket holes are slotted for alignment with guard bracket 3 Install locking handle E Figure 8 See section 9 11 Comparator for further information Figure 8 7 7 Lamp holder set 1 Install shaft of lamp holder F Figure 9 into guard bracket hole and tighten handle G 2 Install collar H beneath and tighten set screw on collar Figure 9 To install lamps 3 Insert stud J Figure 10 into plate a...

Page 13: ...ccessory proceed to section 7 11 The optional 20 inch bed extension is available in two configurations Bed Extension only p n 6294905 and Bed Extension Kit with elevating and swing away function p n 6294900 The bed extension can be installed to upper or lower sets of holes 7 10 1 20 inch Bed Extension Installing Bed Extension only p n 6294905 Tools required 10mm hex key 1 Slide tailstock away from...

Page 14: ...rews and washers and to lathe leg with three 1 2 screws and washers A Figure 17 Note that top screw is installed from inside the leg and secured with the nylon nut B Refer to exploded view section 17 5 1 if clarification is needed 5 Install handwheel and tighten setscrew Figure 17 Remove screws in bed extension to swing away the bed or to move bed to lower set of holes Note If heavy loading makes ...

Page 15: ...pletely built and then inserted between the Lathe legs Therefore construct the shelf in pieces and insert screws only after the shelf has been established beneath the Lathe Shelf Style 1 Figure 20 Lay two 2x6 boards flat upon the inner ledges Shelf Style 2 Figure 21 Lay two 2x6 s or 2x4 s on edge into the outer ledges Cut two pieces from a plywood board and screw them to the top edges of the 2x6 s...

Page 16: ...ore connecting to power source be sure switch is in off position It is recommended that the lathe be connected to a dedicated 20 amp circuit with a 20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse marked D Local codes take precedence over recommendations 8 1 Single phase operation A three wire pigtail for use on 230 volt single phase power is attached to the inverter and may be hard wired to the power so...

Page 17: ...n Not More Than 120 240 25 50 50 100 100 200 150 300 AWG 00 06 18 16 16 14 06 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16 14 12 Not Recommended Extension Cord Recommendations Table 1 9 0 Adjustments 9 1 Headstock tailstock movement To slide headstock loosen locking cams at rear see A Figure 3 with provided wrench Always retighten cams before operating lathe To slide tailstock swing locking handle B Fig...

Page 18: ... be inserted The cone can now be removed by holding body stationary while unscrewing cone 9 6 Indexer The indexer is used to create evenly spaced features in a workpiece while keeping the lathe spindle locked for example when cutting flutes on a spindle blank with a router while the spindle blank is secured between lathe centers Index positions are inscribed on the spindle matching hole locations ...

Page 19: ... Failure to do this may cause the face plate to loosen from the headstock spindle 6 To remove face plate loosen the two set screws Engage spindle lock and turn face plate counterclockwise with face plate wrench 9 10 Vacuum chuck Installing removing 1 Disconnect lathe from power source 2 Lock spindle 3 Install vacuum chuck onto threads of headstock spindle and rotate clockwise hand tight When lathe...

Page 20: ...the access door shows the required belt position Figure 31 Belt shown in High speed range position 5 Loosen lock handle A and lower motor to tension belt Be sure that the Poly V grooves of the belt seat properly in corresponding groove of sheave Do not overtension a very light pressure on the tension handle B is adequate to prevent belt slippage 6 Tighten lock handle A 9 13 Checking spindle play T...

Page 21: ...for this See Figure 33 1 Disconnect lathe from power source 2 Loosen lock handle A and lift up handle B to raise motor 3 Tighten lock handle A to hold motor in raised position Slip belt off pulleys 4 Loosen two set screws on handwheel F with a hex key and pull handwheel off headstock spindle 5 Loosen and remove bearing lock nut and tabbed lock washer C D Figure 32 6 Slide spindle a short way out o...

Page 22: ... Above all simple trial and error will aid in developing proficiency in the craft 11 1 Inspection Before operating the lathe check that everything is in proper working order 1 Level your machine use the leveling feet to help reduce vibration 2 Check bearings adjust only if endplay exists 3 Check belt it should be snug but not overly tight 4 Bed ways keep clean use steel wool to remove any rust spo...

Page 23: ...Honing with a diamond lap or slipstone will save trips to the grinder and keep the edge fresh 11 3 Spindle Turning Spindle turning takes place between the centers of the lathe It requires a spur or drive center in the headstock and a live or dead center in the tailstock A cup center rather than a cone center in the tailstock will often reduce the risk of splitting the stock Figure 36 shows the bas...

Page 24: ...he centerline and approximately 1 8 to 1 4 from the corners of the workpiece to be turned as in Figure 39 Tighten support base to Lathe bed 11 Rotate workpiece by hand to check for proper clearance 12 Start lathe at lowest speed and bring it up to the appropriate RPM for the size of workpiece used Consult digital readout on the headstock Figure 39 11 5 Cutting Techniques 11 5 1 Roughing Out 1 Begi...

Page 25: ...of the cut raise the handle and push the tool in to the desired depth as shown in Figure 42 Figure 42 5 Repeat from the left side The two cuts should meet at the bottom and leave a clean V cut 6 Additional cuts may be taken to add to either the depth or width of the cut 11 5 5 Parting Off 1 Use parting tool 2 Adjust lathe speed to lower RPM for parting through a workpiece 3 Place tool on tool supp...

Page 26: ...is not a requirement but is handy when working on more than one piece at a time Rather than removing screws you simply open the chuck and change workpieces The most popular ones are four jaw scroll chucks with a variety of jaws to accommodate different size tenons Most also come with a screw chuck as well 11 6 3 Wood Selection Firewood is the cheapest most widely available stock to use while learn...

Page 27: ...s the bowl takes shape work on the bottom tailstock end to accommodate attaching a face plate 8 Turn a short tenon about 1 8 long the size of the hole in the faceplate See Figure 44 This will allow centering the workpiece when the faceplate is attached NOTE If you plan to use a chuck turn a tenon of the appropriate length and diameter to fit your chuck 9 Stop the lathe remove workpiece and attach ...

Page 28: ...ng dust with tack rags or compressed air and with lathe turned off apply first coat of finish Let stand for several minutes wipe off excess Allow to dry before sanding again with 320 or 400 grit sandpaper 4 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 5 Apply second finish c...

Page 29: ...c dealer for more information p n 6294732 Heavy duty outboard turning stand p n 6294740 Bowl turning tool support RH p n 6294751 Bowl turning tool support LH p n 6294739 Tool support 6 inch p n 6294905 20 inch Bed Extension p n 6294900 20 inch Bed Extension Kit p n 6294904 63 inch Bed Extension p n 6294903 Tailstock Riser Block ...

Page 30: ... Replace drive belt Motor mount lock handle is loose Tighten lock handle Lathe on uneven surface Adjust leveling feet Lathe runs at one speed only Potentiometer faulty Replace potentiometer Electronic AC inverter is not programmed properly or is defective or there is loose wiring Contact Walter Meier Technical Service to help identify problem 800 274 6846 Tools tend to grab or dig in Dull tools Ke...

Page 31: ...inishing RPM Under 2 1520 3000 3000 2 to 4 760 1600 2480 4 to 6 510 1080 1650 6 to 8 380 810 1240 8 to 10 300 650 1000 10 to 12 255 540 830 12 to 14 220 460 710 14 to 16 190 400 620 16 to 20 175 325 500 20 to 24 175 260 400 Table 3 16 0 Belt Positions for 4224B High 135 3500 Medium 80 2000 Low 40 970 Figure 46 ...

Page 32: ...s To order parts or reach our service department call 1 800 274 6848 Monday through Friday see our website for business hours www waltermeier com Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately ...

Page 33: ...33 17 1 1 Headstock Assembly Exploded View ...

Page 34: ... 1 25 TS 0640091 Nylon Nut 3 8 16 1 4224B IPA Index Pin Assembly includes 26 thru 32 1 26 4224B 126 Index Pin 1 27 6295822 Spring 1 28 6295817 Index Bushing 1 29 4224B 129 C Ring S 8 1 30 6295819 Knurled Locking Knob 1 31 6295820 Spring 1 32 6295821 Hex Socket Bolt 1 33 4224B 133 Headstock Locking Cam 2 34 6095038 Bushing 7 8 x 1 x 7 8 2 35 3058001 Clamp Bolt 2 36 4224B 136 Cam Locking Disc 2 37 6...

Page 35: ...Socket Head Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 2 87 TS 0270011 Set Screw 5 16 18 x 1 4 2 88 6143004 Retaining Collar 2 89 4224B 189 Spindle Comparator Spur Center 1 90 6294747 Guard 1 91 4224B 191 Combination Wrench 19mm 1 93 6294744 Face Plate Wrench 2 1 94 4224B 194 Inverter 1 95 3520B 293 Inverter Caution Label 2 96 JWL1642 166 Bottom Cover 1 97 3520B 296 Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw M3 0 5P x 10 3 98...

Page 36: ...24B 1118 Cord Holder 1 119 TS 0206031 Socket Head Cap Screw 10 24 x 5 8 7 120 4224B 143 Wave Washer 1 121 6294786 Spindle Lock Guard 1 122 4224B 1122 Spindle Lock Tab 1 123 TS 069204 Flat Washer 10 1 124 4224B 1124 Warning Label Faceplate 1 125 TS 1523031 Set Screw M6 x 10 2 ...

Page 37: ...37 17 2 1 Bed and Leg Assembly Exploded View ...

Page 38: ...includes 23 and 25 1 23 4224B 223 Lock Bolt 1 24 TS 0209061 Socket Head Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 1 25 4224B 165 Lock Handle 2 26 4224B 226 Handwheel 1 27 3520B 126 Swivel Handle 1 28 4224B 228 Eccentric Collar 1 29 4224B 229 Rod 1 30 6095038 Bushing 7 8 x 1 x 7 8 1 31 TS 0640091 Nylon Lock Nut 3 8 16 1 32 4224B 232 Eccentric Cam 1 33 TS 1490021 Hex Bolt M8 x 16 1 34 3520B 134 Storage Cover Plate 1...

Page 39: ... Washer 1 4 2 67 4224B 267 Ball Plunger 1 68 TS 0270031 Set Screw 5 16 18 x 3 8 2 69 TS 0267021 Set Screw 1 4 20 x 1 4 1 70 TS 0209061 Socket Head Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 2 71 TS 0267041 Set Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 1 4224B TA Tailstock Assembly Complete includes 18 23 25 42 67 69 71 1 4224B HP Hardware Package includes all parts below TS 0680041 Flat Washer 3 8 10 TS 0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 12 TS 0209...

Page 40: ...40 17 3 1 Lamp Holder Set Exploded View ...

Page 41: ... 4224B 315 Ground Jumper Green 4 16 TS 0270011 Set Screw 5 16 18 x 1 4 1 17 6143004 Retaining Collar 1 18 TS 1550031 Flat washer M5 4 19 TS 1541011 Nylon Hex Nut M5 2 20 TS 1481081 Hex Bolt M5 x 35 2 21 4224B 321 Cord Restraint 3 22 JML 59A Lock Handle 2 23 4224B 323 Holder Shaft 1 24 TS 0253031 Socket Head Button Screw 10 24 x 1 2 5 25 TS 069204 Flat Washer 10 2 17 3 3 Lamp Kit Parts List Index N...

Page 42: ...42 17 4 1 Vacuum System Exploded View ...

Page 43: ...Socket Head Button Screw M4 0 7Px25 3 25 4224B 425 Union 1 26 4224B 426 Elbow Fitting 1 4 NPT 3 4224B BGS Air Blow Gun Set includes 27 thru 28 1 27 4224B 427 Air Line 3M 1 28 4224B 428 Air Blow Gun 1 29 4224B 429 Coupler 1 4 NPT 1 30 4224B 430 Support Bracket 1 31 4224B 431 Lock Knob 1 4224B VAA Vacuum Adaptor Assembly includes 32 thru 37 1 32 4224B 432 Male Adaptor 1 33 4224B 433 C Ring R 32 1 34...

Page 44: ...44 17 5 1 20 inch Extension Bed Kit Optional Accessory Exploded View ...

Page 45: ...80042 Flat Washer 3 8 4 8 4224B 508 Socket Flat Head Screw 3 8 16x1 2 9 4224B 509 Top Plate 1 10 4224B 510 Pivot Bracket 1 11 4224B 209 Lock Handle 1 12 4224B 512 Column 1 13 TS 0209031 Socket Head Cap Screw 3 8 16x3 4 3 14 4224B 514 Rack 1 15 TS 0270031 Set Screw 5 16 18x3 8 4 16 4224B 226 Handwheel 1 17 4224B 517 Extension Shaft 1 18 4224B 518 C Ring S 12 2 19 4224B 519 Shaft 1 20 4224B 520 Gear...

Page 46: ...ze Qty 6294904 63 Extension Bed with Leg includes 1 thru 10 1 1 4224B 201 Bed 1 2 4224B 202 Leg 1 3 4224B 502 Socket Head Cap Screw 1 2 12x2 4 4 TS 0720111 Lock Washer 1 2 4 5 TS 0680061 Flat Washer 1 2 4 6 TS 0680042 Flat Washer 3 8 4 7 TS 0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 4 8 TS 0209071 Socket Head Cap Screw 3 8 16x1 1 2 4 9 4224B 262 Leveling Foot 2 10 4224B 263 Hex Nut 1 2 12 2 ...

Page 47: ...295754 Stop Bolt 1 2 4224B 602 Riser Block Casting 1 3 4224B 165 Lock Handle 1 4 4224B 229 Rod 1 5 6095038 Bushing 1 6 TS 0267021 Set Screw 1 4 20x1 4 1 7 4224B 228 Eccentric Collar 1 8 TS 0640091 Nylon Nut 3 8 16 1 9 4224B 232 Eccentric Cam 1 10 4224B 267 Ball Plunger 1 11 4224B 138 Set Screw 10 24x1 1 12 TS 0270011 Set Screw 5 16 18x1 4 1 13 3096003 Collar 1 14 3058001 Bolt 1 15 4224B 136 Cam Lo...

Page 48: ...iption Size Qty 6294732 Heavy Duty Outboard Turning Stand Assembly includes 1 thru 7 1 3042503 Turning Stand Base 1 2 6295897 Offset Tool Support Pin 1 00 diameter 1 3 6295898 Offset Tool Support Casting 1 00 hole 1 4 2695026 Screw Lock Assembly 3 5 3423055 Turning Stand Leg 1 6 6861700 Lock Washer 5 8 2 7 6769002 Socket Head Cap Screw 5 8 18 x 2 2 ...

Page 49: ...49 18 0 Electrical Connections 4224B Lathe ...

Page 50: ...50 NOTES ...

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Page 52: ...52 WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Phone 800 274 6848 www powermatic com www waltermeier com ...

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