Resaw Fence; Fence To Table Clearance; Setting Cursor (Zero) Position; Setting Table Parallel To Blade - Powermatic PM1800B Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

8.7 Resaw fence

Refer to Figures 8 and 9.
Loosen lock bar using the knobs, until lock bar
protrudes enough to slide aluminum resaw fence on
from either end, as shown in Figure 8. Re-tighten
knobs.
NOTE: The aluminum resaw fence can be installed
in one of two positions; vertically (resaw position),
as shown in Figure 8; or horizontally as shown in
Figure 9. Horizontal position is useful for smaller
workpieces. (Zero setting of the cursor cannot be
used with horizontal fence position.)
Figure 9: horizontal fence position

8.8 Fence to table clearance

1. Check clearance between table and bottom of
fence (Figure 10). The fence should not rub
against the table surface but be slightly above
it. This gap should be the same at front of table
as at the back.
Figure 10: fence-to-table clearance
2. If clearance is not the same, use a combination
of the following two adjustments:
•
With the provided 8mm hex wrench, rotate two
nylon adjustment screws (A, Figure 16) the
same amount to raise or lower fence body from
the guide rail. Clockwise raises fence body,
counterclockwise lowers.
•
And/or....Adjust back end of fence by
loosening hex nut (A, Figure 11) with 10mm
wrench, and rotating sliding pad (B) in or out.
When fence-to-table gap is equal, retighten hex
nut (A) against fence body.
Figure 11: fence rear adjustment

8.9 Setting cursor (zero) position

Refer to Figure 12.
The fence must be set so that the cursor reads zero
at the line of the blade. The resaw fence must be
installed on the fence body in vertical position, and
the blade must be installed and fully tensioned.
1. Slide fence flush against flat of blade, as shown.
(Do not force the fence into the blade so that the
blade bends.)
2. If cursor is not at zero, loosen the two screws
and slide it as needed. Then re-tighten screws.
Figure 12: calibrating fence cursor

8.10 Setting table parallel to blade

Refer to Figures 13 and 14.
The table has been aligned by the manufacturer so
that the miter slot is parallel to the flat of the blade;
it should not require adjustment. However, in the
future you may wish to confirm this setting is still
accurate. A wide blade is recommended for the
procedure.
1. Disconnect band saw from power source.
2. Blade should be fully tensioned and properly
tracked (see sect. 10.4 and 10.5).
3. Place a long straightedge flush against blade,
making sure it contacts both front and back of
blade. (Do not deflect blade by pushing into it.)
See Figure 13.
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