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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
machine until spindle stops completely.
29. Remove loose items and unnecessary work
pieces from the area before starting the
machine.
30. Don’t use in dangerous environment. Don’t
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or in
the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
31. Check workpiece carefully for splits, knots or
other obstructions which may cause a safety
risk while turning.
32. Adjust tool support to proper height and
position for the work. Rotate workpiece by
hand to check clearance with tool support.
33. Make sure all locking handles are tight to
prevent creeping of headstock, tailstock or tool
post.
34. Turn off lathe before adjusting tool rest.
35. Select appropriate speed for the turning job at
hand. Start at low speed and allow lathe to
ramp up to operating speed.
36. Never stop a rotating workpiece with your
hand.
37. If reversing spindle rotation, make sure face
plate or vacuum chuck is secured with the set
screws.
38. If gluing up a workpiece, always use high-
quality glue of the type necessary for 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.
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About this manual
This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc. covering the safe operation and maintenance
procedures for a Powermatic Model 4224B Woodturning Lathe. This manual contains instructions on
installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown.
Your machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble-free operation if used in
accordance with the instructions as set forth in this document.
This manual is not intended to be an exhaustive guide to lathe operational methods, use of after-market
accessories, choice of stock, and such. Additional knowledge may be obtained from experienced users or
trade articles. Whatever accepted methods are used, always make personal safety a priority.
If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or Walter Meier. Walter Meier can also
be reached at our web site: www.waltermeier.com.
Retain this manual for future reference. If the machine transfers ownership, the manual should accompany it.
Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or
operation. Failure to comply may cause serious injury.
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