Troubleshooting; Environmental Protection - Powermatic PM1500 Operating Instructions Manual

POWERMATIC part number: PM1500-045
The table insert may not project above table surface.
Saw blades:
The servicing of sawblades should only be performed by a trained
person.
Only use sharp and properly set sawblades.
Lubrication points:
Periodically apply a light all-purpose grease to rack and pinion (Fig
47)
To the table trunnions (Fig 48).
To the blade tension screw.
Fig 46
Fig 47
Fig 48
Note:
Bearings on the band saw are pre lubricated and sealed and do not
require attention.
9. Trouble shooting
Motor doesn't start
*No electricity-
check mains and fuse.
*Defective switch, motor or cord-
consult an electrician.
*Overload has reacted-
Wait and start again.
*Wheel covers not closed-
*Saw blade not tensioned-
Machine vibrates excessively
*Stand on uneven floor-
adjust stand for even support.
*dust on wheel-
clean tires.
*sawblade has cracks-
replace sawblade immediately
Cut is not square
*Table stop setting wrong.
*Blade guide setting is bad
Cutting surfaces is bad
*Wrong sawblade used
*resin collection on sawblade
*sawblade is dull
*Blade guide setting is bad
*Blade tension too low
*workpiece inhomogeneous
*Feed pressure too high-
Do not force the workpiece.

10. Environmental protection

Protect the environment.
Fig 49