HELP !!! I'm new to woodturning. After a few lessons and attending a
woodturning symposium I got hooked. One of my lessons was on a Powermatic
4224. A great tool compared to the old 11" Rockwell that I have been using,
so I ordered the Powermatic 4224. I finally received my brand new lathe,
but to my dismay there were two problems.

1. When I turn on the lathe, the spindle of the lathe turns counter
clockwise, but the Inverter's LED Status Display shows the lathe's spindle
turning in a reverse status. When I switch the Fwd/Rev Switch into the
opposite direction, the spindle of the lathe turns clockwise, but the
Inverter's LED Status Display shows the lathe's spindle turning in a
forward status.

I think the spindle rotation direction is faulty. When the spindle is in a
counter-clock rotation the Inverter LED Status Display should show the lathe
is in a forward Status. Would you consider this an accurate statement?
I don't know how serious a problem this could be, but considering the cost
of this lathe I would like to have it working correctly.

2. The Speed Indicator Sensor that displays the RPM on the headstock was
loose, resulting in a zero LED reading on the headstock.

Through trail and error I adjusted the sensor to a clearance of about 1/16th
of an inch. I now get an RPM reading on the LED, but it would be nice to
know the correct gage clearance.

I have been told by the Technician that I can use the lathe in this
conditions, but I'm anxious to correct these problems. I'm patiently
awaiting a Technician to come and look at my lathe. As this is my 4th week
waiting, I would greatly appreciate any suggestions from you to help me
resolve these problems.

Thank you very much,
Alex