Powermatic M-1791257 Saw User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Service............................................................................................................................................ 2
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Warning ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Features and Terminology .................................................................................................................................... 8
Floor Diagrams...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Contents of the Shipping Container .................................................................................................................. 9
Assembly............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Installing Fence and Rails ............................................................................................................................... 10
Dust Collection ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Grounding Instructions ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Extension cords ............................................................................................................................................... 13
230 Volt, Single Phase Operation ................................................................................................................... 13
230 Volt, Three Phase Operation .................................................................................................................... 13
Converting from 230 Volt to 460 Volt (Three Phase Only) .............................................................................. 14
Three-Phase Test Run .................................................................................................................................... 14
Adjustments ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
Table Tilt.......................................................................................................................................................... 15
90° Table Stop................................................................................................................................................. 15
Installing/Changing Blades .............................................................................................................................. 16
Blade Tension ................................................................................................................................................. 16
Blade Tracking ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Upper Blade Guide Assembly ......................................................................................................................... 18
Upper Blade Guides and Upper Support Bearing ........................................................................................... 18
Lower Blade Guides and Lower Support Bearing ........................................................................................... 19
Miter Gauge..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Belt Tension .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Belt Alignment ................................................................................................................................................. 21
Blade Speed Adjustment ................................................................................................................................. 21
Operating Controls .............................................................................................................................................. 21
Brake Pedal ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
Operation ............................................................................................................................................................ 22
General Procedure .......................................................................................................................................... 22
Ripping ............................................................................................................................................................ 23
Crosscutting .................................................................................................................................................... 23
Resawing......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Blade Lead ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
Blade Selection ................................................................................................................................................... 24
Width ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
Pitch ................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Shape .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Set ................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Material............................................................................................................................................................ 26
Blade Breakage ............................................................................................................................................... 26
Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................ 27
Tire Replacement ............................................................................................................................................ 27
Band Wheel Replacement............................................................................................................................... 27
Blade Selection Guide......................................................................................................................................... 28
For Radius Cutting .......................................................................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting – Operational Problems............................................................................................................ 29
Troubleshooting – Mechanical and Electrical Problems ..................................................................................... 31
Replacement Parts.............................................................................................................................................. 32
Parts List: Saw Body Assembly (2013 Band Saw) .......................................................................................... 33
Parts List: Saw Body Assembly (2415 Band Saw) .......................................................................................... 34
Saw Body Assembly (2013 and 2415) ............................................................................................................ 35
Parts List: Table Assembly (2013 Band Saw) ................................................................................................. 36
Parts List: Table Assembly (2415 Band Saw) ................................................................................................. 38
Table Assembly (2013 and 2415) ................................................................................................................... 40
Parts List: Upper Wheel Base Assembly (2013 Band Saw) ............................................................................ 41
Parts List: Upper Wheel Base Assembly (2415 Band Saw) ............................................................................ 42