Powermatic 6294721 User guide

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#6294721, 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 models 3520, 3520A, 3520B, PM2020 Lathes.

Contents of container:

1 Swing Away 2 Socket head cap screws, 3/8 x 1-1/4 in. 2 Lock washers, 3/8 in. 4 Flat washers, 3/8 in. 2 Hex nuts, 3/8 in. 1 Instruction sheet

7. Slide tailstock onto Swing Away, and check for smooth

transition of tailstock across joint. Make further adjustments as needed until tailstock transitions smoothly. When done, make sure screws (#9) are securely tightened.

Assembly

Refer to parts breakdown for any assembly clarification. Numbers in parentheses refer to index numbers in parts list.

1. Make sure threaded holes in end of lathe bed are clean.

2. Confirm proper clearance around lathe for Swing Away

function.

3. Remove stop bolt from lathe bed and store for future use.

(NOTE: Always reinstall stop bolt when tailstock is on lathe bed and Swing Away is not engaged.)

4. Mount Swing Away to lathe bed with provided screws and

washers (#9/10/11, Figure 1). Do not tighten yet.

(* For model 3520 Lathes, see special instructions.)

5. 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 parallelism.

6. When properly aligned, firmly tighten screws (#9), and

close Swing Away. Tighten knob. (Knob is under spring pressure – push in while rotating.)

* For model 3520 Lathes:

Two additional flat washers (#11) and hex nuts (#17) are provided for securing Swing Away to model 3520 Lathe. See parts breakdown. When positioning model 3520 tailstock onto Swing Away, compensate for increased bed thickness by adjusting lock nut beneath tailstock (Figure 2).

Figure 2: for model 3520 only

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Operation

1. Slide tailstock onto Swing Away, and securely tighten

tailstock clamp handle.

2. Grasp tailstock handwheel with one hand and slightly

push toward lathe to relieve pressure on Swing Away. Loosen knob with other hand.

3. Swing tailstock gently downward, maintaining control

throughout movement.

4. To return Swing Away to operating position, pull tailstock

up; steady it with one hand and tighten knob with other hand. (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-SA

Stock number ............................................................ 6294721

Main material ........................................................... steel plate

Net weight ......................................................... 17 lb. (7.7 kg)

Shipping weight ................................................. 19 lb. (8.5 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 #6294721, Tailstock Swing Away

Index No Part No Description Size Qty

1 ....................................................... Front Plate ................................................................... ........................................ 1

2 ..................PMSA-102 ................... Pivot Pin ...................................................................... ........................................ 1

3 ..................PMSA-103 ................... Twist Spring ................................................................. ........................................ 1

4 ....................................................... Rear Plate ................................................................... ........................................ 1

5 ..................PMSA-105 ................... Knob Assembly ............................................................ ........................................ 1

6 ..................PMSA-106 ................... Spring .......................................................................... ........................................ 1

7 ..................PMSA-107 ................... Guide Pin ..................................................................... ........................................ 1

8 ..................TS-0209011 ................. Socket Head Cap Screw ............................................. 3/8"-16x1/2" .................... 1

9 ..................TS-0209061 ................. Socket Head Cap Screw ............................................. 3/8"-16x1-1/4" ................. 2

10 ................TS-0720091 ................. Spring Washer ............................................................. 3/8" ................................. 2

11 ................TS-0680041 ................. Flat Washer ................................................................. 3/8" ................................. 4

12 ................PMSA-112 ................... C-Ring ........................................................................ S-11 ................................ 1

13 ................TS-0271051 ................. Set Screw .................................................................... 3/8"-16x1/2” .................... 2

14 ................PMSA-114 ................... C-Ring ......................................................................... S-9 .................................. 1

15 ................LM000011 .................... Warning Label (EN) ..................................................... ........................................ 1

....................LM000065 .................... Warning Label (FR) ..................................................... ........................................ 1

16 ................LM000012 .................... ID Label ....................................................................... ........................................ 1

17 ................TS-0561031 ................. Hex Nut ....................................................................... 3/8”-16 ............................ 2

Some parts are shown for reference only, and may not be available individually.

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