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- Page 1 This Manual is Bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Single End Dovetailer Model DT45 WMH TOOL GROUP, Inc. 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60124 Part No. M-1791304 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision A1 11/07 www.powermatic.com Copyright © 2007 WMH Tool Group, 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 time 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 of the DT45 Dovetailer ... 7 Terminology ... 7 Unpacking ... 8 Contents of the Shipping Container ... 8 Installation & Assembly... 9 Installing Handle ... -
Page 4: Warning
Warning 1. Read and understand the entire owner’s 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. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result in serious injury. 22. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the cutter or other moving parts.
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Page 6: Introduction
Introduction This manual is provided by WMH Tool Group, Inc., covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Model DT45 Single End Dovetailer. 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 Of The Dt45 Dovetailer
Features of the DT45 Dovetailer Terminology Below are the terms used in this manual to identify types of cuts and measurements. -
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 dovetailer is assembled and running properly. Remove the box from inside the cabinet. Compare the contents of your container with the following parts list to make sure all parts are intact. -
Page 9: Installation & Assembly
Installation & Assembly Tools required for assembly forklift or hoist with straps/slings 11mm wrench (provided) [NOTE: A socket set with ratchet wrench may speed assembly] 4 and 5mm hex wrenches (provided) knife or wire cutter Remove the four screws and flat washers holding the machine to the pallet with an 11mm wrench, as shown in Figure 1. -
Page 10: Installing Switch
3. Tighten the four socket head cap screws. Installing Switch 1. Remove any protective wrapping from the switch. 2. Remove the two socket head cap screws from their holes on the left side of the frame with a 5mm hex wrench. See Figure 4. 3. -
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 machine 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: 230 Volt Operation
The temporary adapter should only be used until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. This adapter is not applicable in Canada. 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 9. -
Page 13: Adjustments
Adjustments Disconnect machine from power source before making adjustments. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. Lower Work Support Inside the cabinet is a lower work support (Figure 13) which is used to support work pieces in the vertical position. To move this support up or down, loosen the locking handle (A, Figure 13). -
Page 14: Template Bar
Template Bar The four-sided template bar, shown in Figure 16, will allow you to create “half-blind” dovetails, where the dovetails are visible on only one side of the joint. It will create dovetails in one of four different “pitches” or centerlines. The available pitches are 1”, 1-1/2”, 2”... - Page 15 3. Continue to check the spacing by sliding the headstock across, until the dovetail cuts will be distributed evenly across the width of the workpiece. NOTE: This is an approximate method of determining by eye where to place the workpiece. A scale in inches and millimeters is mounted to the table if you need more precise measurements for the location of the dovetail cuts.
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Page 16: Buffer Pads
Buffer Pads The polyethylene buffer pads (shown in Figure 20) have slots through which they are secured to the fences by screws. These buffer pads at times may need to be re-positioned; for example, if a clamping bar is adjusted for a different thickness of workpiece, the buffer pad may need to be adjusted out of the way to prevent obstructing the clamping bar. -
Page 17: Thickness Of Tenon Cut
Thickness of Tenon Cut To adjust the thickness of the tenon (male) cuts, you will change the depth of the tracer pin (Figure 22). 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Loosen the locking handle on top the tracer pin (Figure 22) by turning it counter clockwise. -
Page 18: Drive Belt Tension
Drive Belt Tension The tightness of the belt that drives the spindle has been adjusted at the factory. Further adjustment may be necessary after the machine receives some use, as the belt may stretch slightly during the “breaking in” process. Belt tension can be adjusted by a socket head cap screw at the rear of the headstock (Figure 24) which slides the motor toward or away from... - Page 19 IMPORTANT: Make sure the workpiece has been cut square before making dovetails. An out-of-square workpiece will result in poor dovetail joints. 1. Set the appropriate template size, fence positions, clamping bar thickness, and cutter depth for your particular job. Refer to “Adjustments”...
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Page 20: Preventing Chip Out
vertical position on the lower work support and against the fence. (NOTE: The bottom grooves on both pieces will be face up, but will now be opposite the fences.) Again, make sure the edges are flush with the LEFT SIDE overlapping the edge of the BACK. -
Page 21: Maintenance
exposed edges. A back-up board should be used as needed (see Figure 29). Maintenance Before doing maintenance on the machine, disconnect it from the electrical supply. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. If the power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately. - Page 22 Trouble Probable Cause Machine will not Machine not plugged in. start/restart or Fuse blown, or circuit repeatedly trips breaker tripped. circuit breakers or blows fuses. Cord damaged. Overload automatic reset has not reset. Dovetailer frequently trips. Building circuit breaker trips or fuse blows.
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Page 23: 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. -
Page 24: Parts List: Base Assembly
Parts List: Base Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size 1... DT45-101...Worktable... 1 2... DT45-102...Base Guide Rod ... 2 3... TS-1523041 ...Socket Set Screw ...M6x12 ... 15 4... DT45-104...Copying Template ... 1 5... DT45-105...Locking Handle...M6x35 ... 2 6... DT45-106...Scale... 2 7... -
Page 25: Base Assembly
Base Assembly... -
Page 26: Parts List: Headstock Assembly
Parts List: Headstock Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size 1... DT45-201...Spindle Assembly (Index #2 thru #10)... 1 2... DT45-202...Spindle Bearing Housing ... 1 3... DT45-203...Ball Bearing (special)...6005 B.P63 ... 2 4... DT45-204...Fixing Nut... 1 5... DT45-205...Eccentric Spindle... 1 6... TS-1524021 ...Socket Set Screw ...M8x10 ... 2 7... -
Page 27: Headstock Assembly
Headstock Assembly... -
Page 28: Parts List: Cabinet Assembly
Parts List: Cabinet Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size 1... DT45-301...Cabinet... 1 2... DT45-302...Door ... 1 3... DT45-303...Door Latch... 1 4... TS-2361081 ...Lock Washer ...M8... 6 5... TS-1504061 ...Socket Head Cap Screw...M8x30 ... 6 6... TS-1524021 ...Socket Set Screw ...M8x10 ... 6 7... -
Page 29: Electrical Connections - 115 Volt
Electrical Connections – 115 volt... -
Page 30: Electrical Connections - 230 Volt
Electrical Connections – 230 volt... - Page 32 WMH Tool Group, Inc. 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60124 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.com...
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