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MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
ANDP*RI,P
LIST
Better Design-
F.. ,t,
McMINNVILLE,
TENNESSEE
32110
I AC
615-473-5551

MODEL45
- 12"
(3o4.amm)
WOODLATHE MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
II
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FOREWORD
SAFETY
FIRST!
This
manual
has
been
prepared
for theownerandthose
responsiblefor the maintenance
of aPowermatic
wood-turninglathe.
Its
purpose,
aside
from machine
maintenanceisto promote
safetythroughthe use
of accepted
operating
practices.
Read
thesafety
andoperatinginstructions
thoroughly
before
operatingthe machine.
Inorderto obtainmaximum
life
andefficiencyfrom yourPowermatic
lathe
andto aidin
operating
the
lathewith safety,read
the operating
and
maintenance
instructions
thoroughly
and
follow
alldirections
carefully.
The
specificationslistedwere
ineffect
whenthemanual was
published.
However,
because
of Powermatic's
policy
of continuousimprovement,Powermatic
, Inc.,reserves
theright
to changespecifications
atanytimewithout notice
andvrithoutincurring
obligations.
WARRANTY
Ponnermatic,
a Division
ol StanwichIndustries, Inc.,
Morrison Road, McMinnville,Tennessee
371IO
("powermarrc")
warranls to its authorizeddistribulors
of Powermatic
producls
andthe original
purchasers
for suchdistributors,
all
products
manufactured
by Powermatic
to befreeol defects in material
andworkmanship for a period
of welve (12)
monthsfrom thedateof deliveryfrom itsauthorizeddistributorsor 2@ hours
of use,whichever
occursfirst.
During
saidwarranty period Powermalic
will, at itsoplion,repair
or replace
any
product(or
componenl
part
thereot
proving
defective
duringsaid
period.
Thiswarranty
appliesonlyto products whichareused in
accordance
with att instructioni
astooperation,maintenance
andsatetyselforthinthecatalogs,manuals,
andlor inslruclaon
selsturnrshed
by
Power-
matic.
Thiswarrantybecomes
effective
ontyif the accompanying
card
isfullyandproperly
completed
andreturned
to
Powermatic
within ten (lOl daysfrom dateof deliveryto the originalpurchaser.
Thiswarranty doesnot applyto ilems that would normallybeconsumed
or requirereplacemenl
dueto normal
wear
{blades,
lubricants,
etc.};lo electricalmotors
andcomponentswhich arewarranted
bytheirmanutacturer;
orthe
costs
of removal,
shipment
for serviceand reinstallation.
Claimsrelatinglo electrical
conponents must be taken to the
componentmanufacturer's
local
authorizedrepairstation
for service.
Thiswarranty is null andvoid if the product
hasbeensubjectedto (l) misuse,
abuse
or improper
servrceor srorage;
(2) accident,
neglect,
damage
or other circumslances
beyondPowermatic's
control;
(31
modifications.
disassembly
tampering,
alterations
or repairs
outsideof Povrrcrmatic's
faclorynotauthorizedbyPowermatic;
or to anyproducl not
bearingitsoriginal
serial
number
plate.
Thiswarrantydoes not apply
to normalvrrrear andtear,corrosion,
abrasion.
or
repairs
required
due to naluralcauses
or actsof God.
Toobtainthe fastest possible
warranty service
you musl first notifyinwriting theauthorized
Powermatic
distributor
fromwhom youpurchased
theproduct
specifying
(
1
)
theproduct
by
catalognumber
andserral
Oumber,
{2)
thedate
the
product
wasdelrvered
to you,
(3)
adescription
of the problem
for which you
seekwarranlyservice,
and
(4)
evrdence
of
proofof purchase.
Shouldcircumslances
prohibityoucontaclingthe distribulorlhen contact
the Powermatic
factory
directly.lfyour
claimis
coveredbythiswarranty,
your
Powermatrc
distributorwillprovideyou
with instructions
asto
howandwhere
servicewillbe
provided.
Onsimple
warranty
replacemenl
orrepairs,installalions
instructions
wtll
be
provided
to allow correclionby customer personnel.
Porrermalicassumes no responsibility
{or products
which are
relurnedwrthout
its
prior
wrinen
authonzation.
Powermalic's
obligation
under
thiswarranty
shallbe
exclusrvelylrmited
to repairing
orreplacing
(at
Powermalic's
option)
products
whicharedetermrned
by
Powermatic
tobe
defective
upon
delivery,FO.B.
(return
freight paidby
customer)
Powermalic'sfactory,
andon inspection
byPowermatic.
In noevent
shall
Powermatic's
liability
underthiswarranty
exceedthepurchaseprice
paid
for
theproduct.
THIS
ISPOWERMATIC'S
SOLE
WRITTENWARRANW.ANYANDALL
OTHER
WARRANTIES
WHTCH
MAY
BEIMPLIED
BYLAW, INCLUDING
ANYWARRANTIESFORMERCHANTAEILITY
OR
FITNESS
FORA PARTICUI-AR
PURPOSE,
ARE
HEREBYLIMTTEDTO
THEDURATION
OF
THISWRTTTENWARRANW,POWERMATIC
SHALLNOT
BELIAELEFOR
ANY
LOSS,DAMAGE,
OR
EXPENSESDIRECTLY
OR
INDIRECTLYREI-ATEDTOTHE
USEOFITSPRODUCTS
OR
FROM
ANY
OTHER
CAUSE
OR
FOR
CONSEOUENTIALDAMAGES
(INCLUDING
WITHOUT
LIMITATION,
LOSS
OF
TIM€,
INCON.
VENIENCE,ANDLOSS
OF
PRODUCTION).
THEWARRANWCONTAINED
HEREINMAYNOT
BEMODIFIEO
AND
NO
OTHER
WARRANW, EXPRESSOR IMPUED,
SHALL
8E MADE BYORON EEHALF
OFPOWERMATIC
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MODEL
45-12''
{:O+.gmm)WOON
LITHr MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
woop LATHESAFETY
INSTRUCTIONq
'' 1. READ,
UNDERSTAND
ANDFOLLOWthesafetyandoperating
instructions
found
in
this
manual.Know
the
limitations
and
hazardsassociatedwiththisWood
Lathe.
A
safety
decal
is
placed
oneach
machine
as
a reminder of basicsafety
practice.
2. GROUNDING
OFTHE LATHE: Make certainthatthe
machine
frameiselectrically
grounded
and
thata
grounding
leadisincludedinthe incomingelectrical
service.
Incases
whereacordand
plug
are
used,
make
certain
thatthe
grounding
lug
connects
to asuitable
ground.
Follow
the
grounding
procedure
indicatedby the
NationalElectricalCode.
3. EYE SAFETY: Wearanapproved
safetyshield,
goggles
or glasses
to protect
the
eyeswhenoperat-
ingthe
woodlathe.
4. PERSONALPROTECTION: Beforeoperating
themachine,
removetie,
rings,
watches,andother
jewelry,
androllup sleevesabove
the
elbows.Removeall
loose
clothing
andconfine
longhair. Pro-
tectivetype
foot wear
should
belvorn
and
hearing
protectors
should
beworn
where
noiseexceeds
thelevelof exposure
allowed
insection
1910.95
of theOSHA
regulations.
Do Not Wear
Glovesl
5. WORKAREA: Keep
the
floor around the
machine
cleanand
freeof scrap
material,sawdust,
oil
orgrease to minimizethe
dangerof trippingorsiipping.
Powermaticrecommends
the
use
of anti-
skid
floorstripson the
floorareawherethe
operatornormally
stands.
Provideample
unobstructed
floorareaaroundthemachine.Markoff the
machine
area.
Make
certain
thatthe
work area
iswell
lightedandthataproper
exhaustsystem
isusedto minimizedust.
6. GUARDS: Keep
themachine
guards
inplace,
make
certain
theyareoperable,
and
usethematall
times
times.DoNotoperate
themachine
withguards off.
7. DON'TOVERREACH: lVlaintain
abalancedstanceand
keep
yourbody
undercontrol
atalltimes.
Donot overreach or useexcessive
force
to perform anyoperation.
B.WPcoIqrp\L:Keeptoo|ssharpandcleanforsafeandbestperform.
7a"ce@th.*"'t.'"dbejerkedfromtheoperator'shandscausingseriousinjury.
9. CHECK
THE CONTDITIONOF THE STOCKTO BETURNED: Be
sureit isfree of knots,warpage,
checkedends,
improperly
made
or cured
glue
joints
andother
conditions
whichcancause
it to be
thrownout of the lathe.
10. SECURELY
FASTENSPURCENTERSto the
materialbeingused.
11. CHECKCENTERS
AND CENTER SOCKETS
inthe
headstockandtailstock
to besuretheyare
freeof dirt or rustand oil lightlybefore
inserting
centers.
12.Wbyrevo|vingtheworkbyhandtoinsureitc|earstheworkrestandbedand
checksetupat the lowest speed
beforeincreasing
it to theoperating speed.
13. USETHE CORRECT CUTTING
TOOL for theoperationto be
performed
and
keepalltools
ina
sharpenedcondition.
14. USE
LOWSPEEDS
FOR ROUGHI_I{ IAMETER
WORK: lf
vibrationoccurs.stopthemachine andcorrectthe
cause.See
Table1for speed
recommendations.
15. WHENSANDING,
REMOVETHE TOOL RESTFROMTHE MACHINE, apply
light
pressure,
and
useaslowspeedto avoidheatbuild
up.
16. WHEN
TURNTNG
LARGE pTAMETER
PTECES.
SUCHAT FOW|-S.
nlWnVS Oprn
LATHE AT LOWSPEEDS.
See
Table
1forspeed
recommendations.
17. NEVERUSE
DULLT_URNING
TOOLS
- sharptools
help
to prevent thetoolgrabbing
inthework
and
being
jerked
from the
operator's
hands.
18. TAKE MEASUREMENTS ONTHE P48r9\LL_Y WrrH THESPINpLE
STOPPED,
19. pO NOTATTEMPT
Ig ENGAGErHqfrlNDLE LOCK
PrN
UNTrL THE SPTNDLE
HAS
STOPPEp.
lf leavingthe
machine
area,
turn it off and
waituntilthespindlestopsbeforedeparting.
20. GIVE
THE WORK
YCU ARE DOING YOUR UNDIVIDEDATTENTION. Lookingaround,carry-
ingon aconversation
and
"horseplay"
arecarelessactsthatcanresult
inseriousinjury.
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MoDEf 4s- 12"(1o4 RmmlWOODI ATHE MAINTE
NANCEI
NSTRUCTIONS
WOODLATHESAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS,cont'd 4i
21. MAKENOADJUSTMENTSEXCEPTSPEEDCHANGE
ON
VARIABLE
SPEED
MODEL
ONLY
WITH
TH. I
SPINDLEROTATINGand
always
disconnect
machine
from
power
sourcewhen
performing
maintenance
to avoidaccidental
starting
or electricalshock.
22. BOLT
THE LATHE TOTHE FLOORthroughthelagholes
provided
to avoidany tendency
of the
lathe
to tip or shift
duringturningoperations.
23. PROVIDEFORADEOUATESURROUNDING
WORKSPACEandoverhead
non-glarelighting. ,
Powermaticrecommendstheuseof non-skid
floorstripsonthe floorarea
where
theoperator
nor-
mally
stands
and
marking
off a
work area for eachmachine.
24. DON'TSTANDlN LINEWITHANY LARGE
DIAMETER
PART
beingturned
ORALLOWANIY- i
ONEELSETO DOSO.
25. Whenstopping
thelathe,
I{EVERGRABTHE PARTOR FACEPLATETO SLOWlT DOWN. Let
the
workcoast
to a
stop.
26. Use
only
Powermatic
orfactory
authorized
replacement
parts
and
accessories;
otherwise,
the
war-
rantyand
guarantee
are
null
and
void.
27. DO
NOT
USETHISPOWERNTATIC
WOODLATHE
FOR
OTHER
THAN
ITS
INTENDED
USE.
IFUSED
FOR
OTHER
PURPOSES.
POWERMATICDISCLAIMSANY
REAL
OR
IMPLIEDWAR-
RANTY
ANDHOLDITSELFHARMLESSFROM
ANYINJURYTHAT
MAYRESULT
FROM
THATUSE.
WARNING:DO
NOTEOUIP
OR
USETHIS
MACHINEWITHA MOTORLARGER
THAN3/4
HORSEPOWERAT 18OO RPM.THEUSEOF
A LARGEROR
HIGER
SPEED
MOTORVOIDS
@.
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MODEL
45- 12llBOa.Smm)
WOoD
LATHE MAINTENANCEI
NSTRUCTIONS
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MODEL
45LATHE
SPECIFICATIONS
ENG
LISH METRIC
SwingOver
Straight
Bed 12" - - 305mm
SwingOverGap 16" - -406mm
Swing
OverToolRest
- 8" - - 203mm
Widthof Gap - 4-7/8" - 124mm
Width
ofGapfromFacePlate
- 3-114" 82mm
DistanceBetweenCenters --39" --g91mm
Height
ofSpindle
Centering
toFloor - 42-114" 1073mm
Length
of StandardBed 60" - - 1524mm
OverallLength,WidthandHeight - -63" L.X 16"W. - - - 1600mmL.X 406mmW.
x 46-1/2"
H. X 1181mmH.
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Speed
Range,
Step
ConeDrive 600,1110,
1800,
- - - Same
3000RPM.
Sn'OO'nn
*"'nn, Ct.,
MOpEL
45LATHE
- pIV|ENS|ONAL
DRAWTNG
95 t52
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(4)
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NOTE:
LOWER
DIMfNSIONS
IN
IVILLIN/ETERS 45 LATHE
or40054
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