Table Of Contents - Powermatic PWBS-14CS Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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
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