Adjustments; Tools Required For Adjustments; Fence Alignment; Blade Raising And Tilting - Powermatic PM3000B Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

8.0 Adjustments

8.1 Tools required for adjustments

Hex keys: 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm
Wrenches: 13mm, 19mm, 22mm (or adjustable)
Straight edge
Square

8.2 Fence alignment

Before using the Accu-Fence
properly aligned with the blade. Consult manual no.
M-2195079B that accompanied the fence.

8.3 Blade raising and tilting

See Figure 8-1.
To raise or lower blade, loosen lock knob (A,
Figure 8-1) and turn handwheel (B) on front of saw
until desired height is reached. Tighten lock knob
(A). The blade should be raised about 1/8" above
top surface of material being cut.
To tilt blade, loosen lock knob (C) and turn
handwheel (D) until desired angle is obtained, as
shown on tilt scale. Retighten lock knob (C).
Reference pointers (E) can be positioned at any
point along scale; loosen knob and slide pointer to
position, then tighten knob. These provide a quick
reference point for aligning the angle indicator.
Figure 8-1

8.4 Miter gauge

Refer to Figures 8-2 and 8-3.
8.4.1 Setting miter angle
The miter gauge has rack and pinion adjustment
for setting angle. To operate:
1. Slide miter gauge into table slot.
2. Loosen lock handle (H, Figure 8-2) by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Pull out spring-loaded knob (J) and rotate knob
until body (K) of miter gauge is at desired
angle as indicated on scale.
4. Tighten lock handle (H).
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, verify that it is
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8.4.2 Indent settings
There are indents at 0º, 30º and 45º right and left
positions. At these settings, release knob (J) to
engage indent. Then tighten lock handle (H).
Note: Do not rely solely on the indents for an
accurate setting. After stop rod engages at the 0º,
30º and 45º positions, make a fine adjustment with
the knob (J) if necessary, setting it against the
scale indicator (L).
Figure 8-2
8.4.3 Miter gauge fence
The miter gauge fence (M, Figure 8-2) can be
adjusted by sliding to right or left, or removed
entirely.
To adjust, loosen two lock handles (N), slide fence
and retighten lock handles. Make sure end of
fence is not in blade path.
NOTE: The lock handles (N) are adjustable. Pull
out on handle, rotate it to different position, then
release, making sure it seats itself upon the pin.
To remove miter gauge fence, slide it completely
off and remove lock handles (N) and mounting
hardware.
8.4.4 Miter gauge calibration
1. Place miter gauge into table slot.
2. Set miter gauge at 90º to blade (0º setting on
scale) by loosening lock handle (H, Figure 8-
2), then pulling out spring-loaded knob (J) and
turning body (K) until 0º is indicated on scale.
3. Measure accuracy of miter gauge against slot
with a square.
If adjustment is needed:
4. Adjust body (K) until it is square (90º) to miter
slot.
5. Tighten lock handle (H).
6. Verify that scale indicator (L) reads 0º. If it
does not, loosen screw (P) and adjust
indicator (L) until it reads 0º. Retighten screw
(P).