If used for other purposes, 20. Give your work undivided attention. Looking Powermatic disclaims any real or implied around, carrying on a conversation and “horse- warranty and holds itself harmless from any play”...
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29. Don’t use in dangerous environment. Don’t use WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or power tools in damp or wet location, or expose machining wood products generates wood dust them to rain. Keep work area well lighted. and other substances known to the State of California to cause cancer.
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4.0 Specifications Table 1 Model number PM2820EVS Stock number 1792820 Motor and electrical Motor type brushed DC Horsepower Phase Single Voltage 120 V Cycle 60 Hz Listed FLA (full load amps) Main on/off switch manual push button, with safety key and power indicator lamp...
L = length, W = width, H = height The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous improvement, Powermatic reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring obligations.
Figure 5-1 shipping agent. If any parts are missing, contact your distributor or Powermatic. (Check machine first to see if any parts were pre-assembled.) Do not discard carton or packing material until drill press is assembled and running satisfactorily.
6.0 Assembly machine. Use a high grade of plywood at least 3/4" thick. It should be large enough to prevent vibration, sliding or moving of drill press during The drill press should be placed in a dry area, with operation. Do not use a mobile base with this a level floor and good lighting.
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Figure 6-5 12. Screw locking handle (L, Figure 6-5) into table bracket. Tighten locking handle to secure table bracket’s position on column. Figure 6-8 6.2.1 Drill head mounting If lifting by hand: Loosen handle (L, Figure 6-5) and turn crank Drill head weighs over 150 lbs.
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Slide fence into t-slots from front edge of table. To secure fence, push down cam handles. See Figure 6-12. 6.2.2 Table and insert leveling Position fence across tables and check for gaps between fence and tables. Do this at several points front to back.
The PM2820EVS drill press is rated and prewired for 120V power. The drill press comes with a plug designed for use on a circuit with a grounded outlet that looks like the one pictured in A, Figure 14.
8.1.2 Swing table away 7.2 Extension cords Refer to Figure 8-1. The use of extension cords is discouraged; try to position equipment near the power source. If an When drilling into a long workpiece, swing table out extension cord becomes necessary, be sure to use of the way and use drill press base as your table.
Figure 8-3 Figure 8-4 Method #2: 8.3 Depth stop Mark the desired depth of cut on the side of the The depth stop is used for repetitive drilling of holes workpiece (Figure 8-6). of identical depth. Loosen lock handle (H) and use downfeed Depth stop can be established by one of two handle (G) to lower the bit to the mark.
11. Slightly back off the lock ring (J), that is, rotate Take a length of board (A, Figure 8-8) and draw it clockwise. a perpendicular line (B) on one side using a square. 12. Slightly rotate downfeed handle to bring bit up to more accurate depth.
Cross Hair Alignment bulb is bad, there will be no indication. Always check before use. Place board (K, Figure 8-10) flat on table. Do not allow board to move from this position; use Spindle rotation ON – (D) clamps if needed. Bring the bit down until it Spindle rotation OFF –...
Note: Avoid wax that contains silicone or other 10.3 General Inspection synthetic ingredients; these materials can find their Before each operation of your PM2820EVS drill way into lumber and make staining and finishing press, make a habit of checking that all locking difficult.
12.0 Troubleshooting the PM2820EVS Drill Press 12.1 Mechanical and electrical Table 4 * WARNING: Some corrections may require a qualified electrican. Symptom Possible Cause Correction * Not connected to power. Check all plug connections. Drill press will not start Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped on Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker.
12.2 Error codes on digital readout Table 5 Error Correction Error source Description code Press off button to clear error If load exceeds 15A for over 5 seconds, ERR-1 Overload protector code, then press on to restart PCB shuts off motor. machine.
Non-proprietary parts, such as fasteners, can be found at local hardware stores, or may be ordered from Powermatic. Some parts are shown for reference only, and may not be available individually. 13.1.1 PM2820EVS Gear Box Assembly – Exploded View...
14.0 Optional accessories The following items will add functionality to your machine. See our website for more details, and to order accessories. 1792821 Storage Set 1792822 Tool Holder 1792824 Wood Table with Microjig accessory 1792825 Down Draft Table 3 3...
16.0 Warranty and Service Powermatic warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday. Warranty Period The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official Powermatic branded website.
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