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427 New Sanford Road

LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-6294721

Ph.: 800-274-6848 Edition 2 01/2016

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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.

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

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.)

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.

Figure 1

* 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

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.

Summary of content (6 pages)

PAGE 1
#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.
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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.
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No. 6294721, CONTRAPUNTO SWING AWAY ADVERTENCIA – Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones graves: • • • • • • • • • Lea y entienda todas las instrucciones y advertencias en el manual del torno y las instrucciones del Swing Away antes de operar. Reemplace las etiquetas de advertencia si se oscurecen o se retiran. Lleve siempre puestos protectores de ojos. Apriete la perilla del Swing Away antes de usar el torno. La perilla debe permanecer apretada mientras el Swing Away esté en posición vertical.
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Operación Aplique periódicamente una capa ligera de aceite o pasta ceruminosa a las superficies de las guías del Swing Away para impedir la formación de óxido y facilitar el movimiento continuo del contrapunto. 1. Deslice el contrapunto sobre el Swing Away, y apriete bien la manija de sujeción del contrapunto. 2. Agarre la rueda del contrapunto con una mano y empuje ligeramente hacia el torno para aliviar la presión en el Swing Away. Afloje la perilla con la otra mano.
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« SWING AWAY » (DISPOSITIF PIVOTANT) DE CONTRE-POUPÉE N°6294721 AVERTISSEMENT – Pour réduire les risques de blessures graves : • • • • • • • • • Lire et bien comprendre toutes les instructions et les avertissements des manuels d’instructions du tour et du dispositif « Swing Away » avant de les utiliser. Remplacer les étiquettes d’avertissement s’ils sont enlevées ou illisibles. Toujours porter des lunettes de protection. Serrer la manette du dispositif « Swing Away » avant d’utiliser le tour.
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(La manette est sous la pression d’un ressort; presser-la tout en tournant.) Éloigner les mains des points de pincement. Entretien Maintenir le dispositif libre de la poussière de bois et des débris. Appliquer périodiquement une mince couche d’huile ou de cire en pâte aux surfaces des glissières du dispositif « Swing Away » pour prévenir la rouille et faciliter le mouvement régulier de la contre-poupée.