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- Page 1 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3-Roll Powered Stock Feeder Model PF3-JR WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-1790818 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B2 02/2011 www.powermatic.com Copyright © 2011 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc.
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Page 2: Warranty And Service
This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product. WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE? The general POWERMATIC warranty lasts for the ti m e period specified in the product literature of each product. WHAT IS NOT COVERED? The Five Year Warranty does not cover products used for commercial, industrial or educational purposes. Products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial, industrial or education purposes revert to a One Year Warranty. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Warranty and Service...2 Warning ...4 Introduction ...6 Description ...6 Specifications ...6 Features ...7 Unpacking ...8 Contents of the Shipping Container ...8 Assembly and Installation ...9 Grounding Instructions ... 11 Extension Cords ... 12 Adjustments ... 12 Basic Feeder/Stand Movements ... 12 Edgewise Stock Feeder Position ... -
Page 4: Warning
Warning 1. Read and understand the entire owners manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3. - Page 5 21. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. 22. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result in serious injury. 23. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation.
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Page 6: Introduction
Introduction This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Model PF3-JR Stock Feeder. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance to instructions set forth in this manual. -
Page 7: Features
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Page 8: Unpacking
Unpacking Open shipping container and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Stock Feeder is assembled and running properly. Compare the contents of your container with the following parts list to make sure all parts are intact. -
Page 9: Assembly And Installation
Assembly and Installation Tools needed for assembly: 5mm hex wrench 12mm and 14mm open end wrenches Remove the clear plastic from around the feeder and stand. Exposed metal surfaces have been given a protective coating at the factory. This should be removed with a soft cloth moistened with a good commercial solvent, such as kerosene or mineral spirits. - Page 10 6. Place the base over the hole pattern. Align the four holes of the base with the holes in the mounting surface. Make sure the lock handle is positioned in a convenient place before tightening the base to the mounting surface.
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Page 11: Grounding Instructions
Grounding Instructions Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. This machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury. This Stock Feeder must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. -
Page 12: Extension Cords
The green colored rigid ear, lug, or tab, extending from the adapter, must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box, as shown in Figure 7. Make sure the voltage of your power supply matches the specifications on the motor plate of the machine. -
Page 13: Speed Selection
3. Loosen lock handle (B, Figure 10) and rotate the swivel cone (C, Figure 10) 180- degrees, as shown in Figure 10. 4. Re-tighten lock handle (B, Figure 10). 5. Loosen lock handle (D, Figure 10) and rotate the arm cone as needed until it can slide back onto the horizontal arm. -
Page 14: Operating Controls
Operating Controls The control switch (Figure 14) turns the motor on, and also determines its direction – forward or reverse. If a jam should occur while feeding a workpiece, DO NOT turn the stock feeder to reverse while the auxiliary machine is still running in forward direction. -
Page 15: When Used With A Shaper
6. When used in normal horizontal position, the stock feeder should be adjusted for height so that the distance between the table and the feed rollers is approximately 1/8” to 3/16” (3 to 5mm) less than the thickness of the workpiece. See Figure 15. Although the stock feeder when properly used will greatly reduce the chance of workpiece kickback, there is still a... -
Page 16: When Used With A Table Saw
When Used with a Table Saw 1. Position the Stock Feeder so that the axis of the saw blade lines up between the center roller and infeed roller. See Figure 18. This will allow the Stock Feeder to grip the offcut of the workpiece as it leaves the blade. -
Page 17: Lubrication
The mating parts of the arm cone and swivel cone should be kept clean. See Figure 21. When disassembling any of the cones from the stock feeder, wipe off both mating parts with a clean rag before re-assembling. NOTE: These cones are subject to high torques and it may be necessary to periodically re-tighten the lock handles... - Page 18 Chains Lubricate the drive chains (Figure 24) with good quality all-purpose grease every 3 months, or more frequently if needed. Lead Screws Occasionally apply a light coat of grease to the lead screw of the vertical column, and to the lead screw of the horizontal arm.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
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. -
Page 20: Parts List: Pf3-Jr Stand Assembly
Parts List: PF3-JR Stand Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size 1 ... PF3JR-101 ...Base ... 1 2 ... TS-1550061 ...Flat Washer...M8 ... 1 3 ... PF3JR-103 ...Lock Handle ... 1 4 ... TS-1540061 ...Hex Nut...M8 ... 1 5 ... PF3JR-105 ...Elevating Bracket... 1 6 ... -
Page 21: Exploded View: Pf3-Jr Stand Assembly
Exploded View: PF3-JR Stand Assembly... -
Page 22: Parts List: Pf3-Jr Stock Feeder
49 ... PF3JR-249 ...Roller (30 x 80 Dia) ...30x80 dia. mm ... 3 50 ... TS-1482041 ...Hex Cap Screw ...M6x20... 2 51 ... TS-1550041 ...Flat Washer...M6 ... 2 52 ... PF3JR-252 ...Powermatic Nameplate (not shown) ...1”x4” ... 1 53 ... PF3JR-253 ...Warning Label – Main Switch (not shown) ... 1... -
Page 23: Exploded View: Pf3-Jr Stock Feeder
Exploded View: PF3-JR Stock Feeder... -
Page 24: Electrical Connections For Pf3-Jr Stock Feeder
Electrical Connections for PF3-JR Stock Feeder... -
Page 25: Boring Template
Boring Template SCALE 1:1 Cut out and tape into place on mounting surface. - Page 26 NOTES...
- Page 28 WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.powermatic.com www.waltermeier.com...
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