Powermatic 64A Operating Instructions And Parts Manual page 27

Troubleshooting
Trouble
Tablesaw will not
start.
Excessive vibration.
Cuts out-of-square
when crosscutting.
Motor stalls or
workpiece binds or
burns.
Cuts not true at 90 or
45 degrees.
Tilting or Raising
handwheel difficult to
turn.
Motor overheats
Probable Cause
No incoming power.
Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped.
Cord damaged.
Tilting or Raising lock knobs not
tightened.
Tablesaw not resting evenly on floor.
Blade out of balance.
Pulley loose.
Belt is worn or frayed.
Motor not functioning properly.
Miter gauge out of adjustment.
Miter slot misaligned.
Excessive feed.
Dull or incorrect blade.
Miter slot misaligned.
Fence misaligned.
Motor malfunction.
Stop screws not set properly.
Lock knob not released.
Worm and worm gear segment caked
with sawdust and pitch.
Worm and worm gear segment out of
alignment.
Motor overloaded.
Improper cooling of motor; lack of air
circulation.
Remedy
Check all plug connections.
Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker.
Replace cord.
Tighten lock knobs on handwheels.
Use shims as needed.
Replace blade.
Check motor pulley and spindle
pulley. Tighten set screws if needed.
Replace belt.
Have motor checked by a qualified
inspector. Repair or replace.
Re-set stops and pointer on gauge
(pages 18 and 19).
Re-align table to blade (page 19).
Reduce feed.
Replace blade; use proper type of
blade for cut needed.
Re-align table to blade (page 19).
Re-align fence (see Accu-Fence®
manual).
Have motor checked by a qualified
inspector. Repair or replace.
Re-adjust set screws (page 18).
Loosen lock knob.
Clean and re-grease worm and worm
gear segment.
Re-align worm with segment.
Identify and correct overload
condition, e.g. excessive feed rate of
stock.
Clean sawdust from fan and duct
areas of motor.
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