Powermatic PF3-EZ Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Powered Stock Feeder for Table Saws
Model PF3-EZ
WMH TOOL GROUP, Inc.
2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60123
Part No. M-1790814
Ph.: 800-274-6848
Revision B 3/08
www.powermatic.com
Copyright © 2008 WMH Tool Group

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Powered Stock Feeder for Table Saws Model PF3-EZ WMH TOOL GROUP, Inc. 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60123 Part No. M-1790814 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B 3/08 www.powermatic.com Copyright © 2008 WMH Tool Group...
  • Page 2: Warranty And Service

    Warranty and Service WMH Tool Group, Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these WMH Tool Group Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your POWERMATIC tools.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rollers ... 15 Drive Belt Replacement... 15 Lubrication ... 15 Troubleshooting... 17 Replacement Parts ... 18 Parts List: Stand Assembly... 19 Stand Assembly... 21 Parts List: PF3-EZ Feeder... 22 PF3-EZ Feeder ... 24 Electrical Connections ... 25 Boring Template ... 27...
  • 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: Save These Instructions

    blahblahblah 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.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Description The PF3-EZ Stock Feeder can be mounted to a table saw to safely and effectively feed workpieces into the blade. The Stock Feeder has a continuous duty motor and lubricated gearbox that transmit power through roller chain and sprockets to the feed rollers, providing superior positive feeding for all types of materials.
  • Page 7: Features

    Features...
  • Page 8: Unpacking

    Unpacking Open shipping containers and shipping damage. Report immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Stock Feeder is mounted and running properly. Compare the contents of the containers with the following parts list to make sure all parts are intact.
  • Page 9: Assembly

    Assembly Tools needed for assembly (not provided): Electric drill center punch and hammer 10.5mm drill bit M12 x P1.75 tap 12mm and 19mm wrenches 4mm hex wrench Hardware needed for assembly (not provided): 4 M12 flat washers 4 M12 x P1.75 hex cap screws (length will depend upon thickness of saw table) Exposed metal areas of the Stock Feeder have been factory coated with a protectant.
  • Page 10 6. Tighten the screws firmly with a 19mm wrench. 7. Insert the pin assembly into the hole (Figure 2). You may need to rotate it until it seats properly in the hole. 8. Install a flat washer and cast iron handle (Figure 2) to the threads of the top screw as shown, by screwing the handle down clockwise onto the screw threads.
  • Page 11: Grounding Instructions

    As received from the factory, the PF3-EZ Stock Feeder will run on either 230 volt or 460 volt, depending upon your particular model. Make sure the voltage of your power supply matches the specifications on the motor plate of the Stock Feeder.
  • Page 12: Extension Cords

    Extension Cords If an extension cord is necessary make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage listed on the machine's motor plate. An undersize cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The chart in Figure 7 shows the correct size cord to use based on cord length and motor plate amp rating.
  • Page 13: Pivot

    Pivot To pivot the Stock Feeder (for maintenance, oil filling, etc.): 1. Loosen the handle (E, Figure 10) and pull up on the pin (F, Figure 10). 2. Pivot the Stock Feeder into position. (NOTE: At 90 degrees of pivot, as shown in Figure 10, the pin will lock into place.) 3.
  • Page 14: General Operating Instructions

    General Operating Instructions 1. Make sure all locking handles are tight before operating the Stock Feeder. 2. The Stock Feeder should be used in conjunction with a fence on the table saw. 3. The rollers must grip the offcut as well as the part of the workpiece being fed.
  • Page 15: Rollers

    washer on the roller shaft with a 24mm wrench. 2. Remove the outer roller. 3. Install a spacer on the shaft and flush against the inner roller as shown in Figure 4. Re-install the outer roller. 5. Install the flat washer and hex nut and tighten with wrench.
  • Page 16 Fill the oil reservoir about every 1,000 hours or six months, or sooner if needed. To fill with oil: 1. Pivot the Stock Feeder so that the rollers are facing down. See Figure 19. 2. Unscrew and remove the two socket head cap screws on the back cover with a 5mm hex wrench, and remove the back cover (Figure 19).
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Not connected to power source. Feeder will not start. Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped. Cord damaged. Feed speed is not Extension cord too light or too long. sufficient; machine has low power. Low current from electrical supply. Workpiece jams while feeding it beneath Rollers too low.
  • Page 18: Replacement Parts

    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 19: Parts List: Stand Assembly

    Parts List: Stand Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size 1... PF3EZ-101 ...Column Base... 1 2... PF3EZ-102 ...Memo-Lock Collar ... 1 3... TS-2360121 ...Flat Washer...M12... 1 4... TS-1492051 ...Hex Cap Screw ...M12x50 ... 1 5... PF3EZ-105 ...Memo-Lock Tube... 1 6... PF3EZ-106 ...Memo-Lock Support ... 1 7...
  • Page 20 Index No. Part No. Description Size 58... PF3EZ-158 ...Rack ... 1 59... TS-1502021 ...Socket Head Cap Screw...M5x10 ... 5 60... PF3EZ-160 ...Hand Wheel ... 1 61... PF3EZ-161 ...Lock Pin ...6x36 ... 1...
  • Page 21: Stand Assembly

    Stand Assembly...
  • Page 22: Parts List: Pf3-Ez Feeder

    Index No. Part No. BB-6003...Bearing (#6003)...6003... 1 BB-6004...Bearing (#6004)...6004... 1 BB-6006ZZ ...Bearing (#6006ZZ) ...6006ZZ... 1 PF3EZ-204 ...Chain (26S) ...26S ... 3 6288938A ...Tube... 3 PF3EZ-207 ...Snap Ring ...26#... 3 6289125A ...Sprocket Shaft... 3 PF3EZ-209 ...Snap Ring ...15#... 3 PF3EZ-210 ...Frame ... 1 PF3EZ-211 ...Bushing ...
  • Page 23 PF3EZ-259 ...Case Cap ... 2 PF3EZ-260 ...Spring... 2 PF3EZ-261 ...Roller Spindle... 3 TS-2360121 ...Flat Washer...M12... 3 TS-1540081 ...Hex Nut ...M12 ... 3 TS-155010...Flat Washer...M16... 3 TS-154010...Hex Nut ...M16... 3 PF3EZ-266 ...Sprocket... 3 PF3EZ-267 ...Anti-Dust Plate ... 3 PF3EZ-268 ...Internal Tooth Lock Washer...M6... 6 TS-1503051 ...Socket Head Cap Screw...M6x20 ...
  • Page 24: Pf3-Ez Feeder

    PF3-EZ Feeder...
  • Page 25: Electrical Connections

    Electrical Connections...
  • Page 27: Boring Template

    Boring Template SCALE 1:1...
  • Page 28 WMH Tool Group, Inc. 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60124 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.powermatic.com www.wmhtoolgroup.com...

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