Maintenance; Cleaning; Lubrication; Miscellaneous - Powermatic PM1000 RU Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

12.0 Maintenance

Always disconnect power to
the machine before performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may result in serious
personal injury.

12.1 Cleaning

The following
Note:
assumes the saw is being used every day.
Daily:

Wipe down the table surface and T-slots with a
rust preventive.

Clean pitch and resin from the saw blade.
Weekly:

Table surface must be kept clean and free of
rust for best 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 housing with compressed air.

Wipe down the fence rails with a dry silicon
lubricant.
maintenance schedule
Periodic:

Keep the inside of the cabinet and trunnion
area clean.

Check for excessive play in the tilting and
raising mechanism and in the saw arbor and
adjust as required.

Check for belt tension and wear. Adjust or
replace belt as required.

12.2 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.

12.3 Miscellaneous

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
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