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11.0 Maintenance
Always disconnect power to
machine
before
performing
Failure to comply may result in serious
personal injury.
Model PM3000BT has an
industrial-grade low-friction corrosion-resistant
coating on the table and table extensions.
While the coating is durable, it can be damaged
if metal or other hard and/or sharp objects
strike,
gouge,
or
Significant damage to the coating may affect its
performance. Use care when cleaning and
maintaining the machine.
11.1 General Inspection
Always be aware of the condition of your machine.
Routinely check the condition of the following items
and repair or replace as necessary:
•
Mounting bolts
•
Power switch
•
Saw blade
•
Blade guard assembly
11.2 Cleaning
Note:
The
following
assumes the saw is being used daily.
DAILY:
•
Model PM3000B: Wipe down the table surface
and T-slots with a rust preventive.
•
Model PM3000BT: Wipe down the table surface
and T-slots.
•
Clean pitch and resin from saw blade.
WEEKLY:
•
For Model PM3000B Only: Table surface
must be kept clean and free of rust for best
12.0 Optional Accessories
These accessory items (purchased separately) can enhance the functionality of your table saw. Contact your
dealer to order, or call Powermatic at the phone number on the cover. Additional accessories may be available;
see our website.
# 1791081B – Dado Insert
maintenance.
scratch
the
surface.
maintenance
schedule
results. To facilitate this, apply a coat of paste
wax to the surface. Alternatively, commercial
spray protectants are available from local
hardware and tool stores. A good protectant
should provide rust protection for the surface
without staining workpieces.
•
Clean the motor fan housing with compressed
air.
•
Wipe down fence rails with a dry silicon
lubricant.
PERIODICALLY:
•
Keep cabinet interior and trunnion area clean.
Vacuum dust and chips.
•
Check for excessive play in tilting and raising
mechanism and in saw arbor and adjust as
required.
•
Check belt for proper tension, and for wear,
cracks, frays, etc.
11.3 Lubrication
•
Grease the tilting worm gear, raising worm
gear, and the trunnion areas with a good grade
non-hardening grease.
•
Check all adjustments after lubricating, such
as handwheel action, blade stops, DRO
setting, etc.
11.4 Arbor/Arbor Bearing Removal
The saw arbor is press fitted in the saw raising arm
housing. If the arbor needs to be removed for
bearing replacement, it should be done by a
qualified service technician. Contact Powermatic
customer service.
11.5 Additional Servicing
Any additional servicing should be performed by
authorized service personnel.
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