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Trouble
Raised areas on
shaped edge.
Work pulled from
hand.
Depth of cut not
uniform.
Work burns.
Cut height not
uniform.
Cuts not smooth.
Spindle
does
not
raise freely.
Optional Accessories
1791204
1/2" Spindle
1791205
1" Spindle
1791206
30mm Spindle
1791207
1/4" Collet
1791208
1/2" Collet
Parts
Ordering Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call
1-800-274-6848, Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.powermatic.com).
Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to
serve you quickly and accurately.
Possible Cause
1. Variation of pressure holding work
against cutter.
1. Feeding in wrong direction.
1. Fence misalignment.
2. Side pressure not uniform.
1. Cutting too deep on one pass.
2. Forcing work.
1. Variation in pressure holding work
to table.
1. Wrong R.P.M.
2. Feed too fast.
3. Working against the grain.
4. Cutting too deep on one pass.
1. Shaper dust and dirt in raising
mechanism.
1. Hold work firmly against table and
fence. Use hold-downs and push
sticks.
1. Always feed work against the
rotation of the cutterhead.
1. Align outfeed fence.
2. Use hold-downs; keep constant
pressure against fence and use
push sticks.
1. On hardwoods take light cuts; attain
full depth with several passes.
2. Feed work slowly and steadily.
1. Keep pressure uniform throughout
pass. Use hold-downs. Make pass
slowly and steadily. Keep work
under cutter whenever possible.
1. Use faster speed.
2. Slow feed speed.
3. Work with the grain whenever
possible.
4. Take several passes on very deep
cuts.
1. Brush or blow out loose dust and
dirt.
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