MODEL 45
-
12"
(3o4.amm)
WOOD LATHE
MAI NTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
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FOREWORD
SAFETY
FIRST!
This
manual
has
been
prepared
for
the owner and those
responsible for
the
maintenance
of a
Powermatic
wood-turning lathe.
Its
purpose,
aside
from
machine
maintenance is
to
promote
safety through the use
of accepted
operating
practices.
Read
the safety
and operating instructions
thoroughly
before
operating the machine.
In order to obtain maximum
life
and efficiency from
your
Powermatic
lathe
and to aid in
operating
the
lathe with
safety, read
the operating
and
maintenance
instructions
thoroughly
and
follow
alldirections
carefu lly.
The
specifications listed were
in effect
when the
manual
was
published.
However,
because
of
Powermatic's
policy
of
continuous improvement, Powermatic
,
Inc., reserves
the right
to change specifications
at any time without
notice
and vrithout incurring
obligations.
WARRANTY
Ponnermatic,
a Division
ol Stanwich
Industries,
Inc.,
Morrison
Road,
McMinnville, Tennessee
371 I
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("powermarrc")
warranls
to its
authorized distribulors
of Powermatic
producls
and the
original
purchasers
for
such distributors,
all
products
manufactured
by Powermatic
to
be
free
ol defects
in material
and
workmanship
for
a
period
of welve
(12)
months from
the date of
delivery from its
authorized distributors or 2@ hours
of use, whichever
occurs first.
During
said warranty
period
Powermalic
will, at its
oplion,
repair
or
replace
any
product (or
componenl
part
thereot
proving
defective
during
said
period.
This warranty
applies only to
products
which
are used
in
accordance
with
att
instructioni
as to operation, maintenance
and
satety sel
forth in
the catalogs, manuals,
andlor
inslruclaon
sels turnrshed
by
Power-
matic.
This warranty
becomes
effective
onty
if
the accompanying
card
is fully
and
properly
completed
and
returned
to
Powermatic
within
ten
(lOl
days from
date of delivery to
the original
purchaser.
This warranty
does not
apply to ilems
that would normally be
consumed
or
require replacemenl
due
to
normal
wear
{blades,
lubricants,
etc.}; lo electrical motors
and components which
are warranted
by their manutacturer;
or the
costs
of
removal,
shipment
for
service and reinstallation.
Claims
relating
lo electrical
conponents
must
be taken
to the
component manufacturer's
local
authorized repair station
for
service.
This
warranty is
null
and
void
if the
product
has
been
subjected to
(l)
misuse,
abuse
or
improper
servrce or
srorage;
(2)
accident,
neglect,
damage
or other circumslances
beyond
Powermatic's
control;
(31
modifications.
disassembly
tampering,
alterations
or
repairs
outside of Povrrcrmatic's
faclory
not
authorized by Powermatic;
or
to
any
producl
not
bearing its
original
serial
number
plate.
This warranty
does
not
apply
to
normal vrrrear
and
tear, corrosion,
abrasion.
or
repairs
required
due
to
nalural
causes
or acts of
God.
To
obtain
the
fastest
possible
warranty
service
you
musl
first notify
in writing
the authorized
Powermatic
distributor
from whom
you purchased
the
product
specifying
(
1
)
the
product
by
catalog number
and serral
Oumber,
{2)
the date
the
product
was
delrvered
to
you,
(3)
a description
of
the
problem
for
which
you
seek warranly
service,
and
(4)
evrdence
of
proof
of
purchase.
Should circumslances
prohibit you
contacling the distribulor lhen
contact
the Powermatic
factory
directly. lf
your
claim is
covered by this warranty,
your
Powermatrc
distributor will
provide you
with
instructions
as to
how
and where
service will be
provided.
On simple
warranty
replacemenl
or
repairs, installalions
instructions
wtll
be
provided
to
allow correclion
by customer
personnel.
Porrermalic
assumes
no responsibility
{or
products
which
are
relurned wrthout
its
prior
wrinen
authonzation.
Powermalic's
obligation
under
this warranty
shall be
exclusrvely lrmited
to
repairing
or
replacing
(at
Powermalic's
option)
products
which are determrned
by
Powermatic
to be
defective
upon
delivery, F
O.B.
(return
freight
paid
by
customer)
Powermalic's factory,
and
on
inspection
by
Powermatic.
In
no
event
shall
Powermatic's
liability
under this warranty
exceed the
purchase price
paid
for
the
product.
THIS
IS POWERMATIC'S
SOLE
WRITTEN WARRANW. ANY AND ALL
OTHER
WARRANTIES
WHTCH
MAY
BE IMPLIED
BY LAW, INCLUDING
ANY WARRANTIES FOR MERCHANTAEILITY
OR
FITNESS
FOR A
PARTICUI-AR
PURPOSE,
ARE
HEREBY LIMTTED TO
THE DURATION
OF
THIS WRTTTEN WARRANW, POWERMATIC
SHALL NOT
BE LIAELE FOR
ANY
LOSS, DAMAGE,
OR
EXPENSES DIRECTLY
OR
INDIRECTLY REI-ATED TO THE
USE OF ITS PRODUCTS
OR
FROM
ANY
OTHER
CAUSE
OR
FOR
CONSEOUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING
WITHOUT
LIMITATION,
LOSS
OF
TIM€,
INCON.
VENIENCE, AND
LOSS
OF
PRODUCTION).
THE WARRANW CONTAINED
HEREIN MAY
NOT
BE MODIFIEO
AND
NO
OTHER
WARRANW,
EXPRESS OR
IMPUED,
SHALL
8E MADE
BY
OR ON EEHALF
OF
POWERMATIC
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