Powermatic PWBS-14CS Cordless Saw User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Service .............................................................................................................................. 2
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3
Warning ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Features and Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 7
Grounding Instructions ............................................................................................................................. 8
115 Volt Operation ............................................................................................................................... 8
230 Volt Operation ............................................................................................................................... 8
Extension Cords................................................................................................................................... 9
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Contents of the Shipping Container .................................................................................................... 10
Installation and Assembly ...................................................................................................................... 12
Mounting Band Saw to Stand ............................................................................................................. 12
Installing Drive Belt ............................................................................................................................ 13
Installing Trunnion Support................................................................................................................. 14
Installing Extension Table .................................................................................................................. 14
Installing Main Table .......................................................................................................................... 14
Leveling the Extension Table ............................................................................................................. 15
Installing Rear Rail ............................................................................................................................. 15
Installing Front Rail and Rip Fence ..................................................................................................... 16
Resaw Guide ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Blower Nozzle .................................................................................................................................... 18
Work Lamp ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Installing Quick Tension Lever............................................................................................................ 19
Stand Attachments ............................................................................................................................. 19
Dust Collection ................................................................................................................................... 19
Riser Block Accessory........................................................................................................................ 19
Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Tilting the Table ................................................................................................................................. 20
Adjusting 90° Table Stop .................................................................................................................... 20
Table Aligned with Blade .................................................................................................................... 21
Installing Blades ................................................................................................................................. 21
Blade Tension .................................................................................................................................... 22
Blade Tracking ................................................................................................................................... 23
Guide Post and Upper Blade Guard ................................................................................................... 23
Upper Bearing Guides ........................................................................................................................ 24
Lower Bearing Guides ........................................................................................................................ 24
Miter Gauge ....................................................................................................................................... 25
On/Off Switch ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 26
Blade Selection ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Width ................................................................................................................................................. 27
Pitch .................................................................................................................................................. 27
Shape ................................................................................................................................................ 27
Set ..................................................................................................................................................... 28
Material .............................................................................................................................................. 28
Blade Breakage ................................................................................................................................. 28
Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 29
General Procedure ............................................................................................................................. 29
Ripping .............................................................................................................................................. 29
Crosscutting ....................................................................................................................................... 29
Resawing ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Blade Lead ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Troubleshooting – Mechanical and Electrical Problems .......................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting – Operating Problems .................................................................................................. 32
Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................................. 34
Blade Selection Guide ........................................................................................................................... 35
For Radius Cutting ............................................................................................................................. 35