19. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work injury that may result from that use. area. Keep children away. 6. Model PM3000BT has an industrial-grade low- 20. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, friction corrosion-resistant coating on the table master switches or by removing safety keys.
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27. Keep hands clear of the blade area. Do not kickback, the high-speed expulsion of material from reach past the blade to clear parts or scrap the table that can strike the operator. Kickback can with the saw blade running. Never saw also result in the operator’s hands being pulled into freehand.
Additional knowledge can be obtained from experienced users or trade articles. Whatever accepted methods are used, always make personal safety a priority. If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or Powermatic. Powermatic can also be reached at our web site: www.powermatic.com.
4.0 Specifications Table 1 Model number PM3000B & PM3000BT Saw only PM3753B & PM3753BT Stock numbers Saw with 50” rip, wood ext. table PM375350K & PM375350KT Motor and Electricals Motor type Totally enclosed, fan cooled, induction Horsepower 7-1/2 HP Motor phase...
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= not applicable 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.
Featherboard: Device used to keep a board operation. (Powermatic table saws use the superior against the rip fence or table that allows the riving knife system instead.) operator to keep hands away from saw blade.
6.0 Setup and Assembly Note: A ratchet wrench with sockets will speed assembly time. Additional tools may be needed for assembly of fence and rails. Read and understand all assembly instructions before attempting assembly. must disconnected (unplug!) from power during assembly.
Do not use solvents on plastic parts and avoid using an abrasive pad as it may scratch surfaces. Note: Model PM3000BT has an industial-grade low-friction corrosion- resistant coating on the table top and table extensions and will not require cleaning.
Method 2 (Figure 6-5): The switch bracket is installed at the same time as guide tube. Use two screws with washers which 1. Follow steps 1 through 3 from Method 1. are provided with the rails. 2. Position clamps over seam, one at front, one at back of table.
If insert is not flush along its length, turn any of 6 set screws to raise or lower that area of insert. Model PM3000BT has an industrial-grade low-friction corrosion-resistant coating on the table and table extensions.
4. Slide prongs of riving knife (M) into slot on Make sure internal hose is pushed into external clamping base, and push riving knife down as dust port (Figure 6-11). Attach hose from your dust far as it will go. collection system to the 4-inch dust port at base of saw, and secure with wire hose clamp (not 5.
equipment-grounding conductor. repair Power Indicator Light – The start switch has a replacement of the electric cord or a plug is power indicator lamp which is on whenever there necessary, connect equipment- is power connected to the saw, not just when the grounding conductor to a live terminal.
Setting Miter Angle (model PM3000B) 8.0 Adjustments The miter gauge has rack and pinion adjustment for setting angle. To operate: Model PM3000BT has an industrial-grade low-friction corrosion-resistant 1. Slide miter gauge into table slot. coating on the table and table extensions.
7. If the above procedure does not satisfactorily Adjusting Miter Gauge Angle for align the miter gauge, loosen two screws (R, Operations (model PM3000BT, refer to Figure 8-3) beneath mounting block and shift Figure 8-3C): block as needed. Retighten screws when finished.
2. Make sure table insert has been leveled with table surface (sect. 6.8). 3. Raise blade to highest position and place a square on table and against blade (Figure 8- 4). Make sure that a blade tooth does not obstruct the actual reading. 4.
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8.6.2 Blade Proximity Alignment now. If cuts become inaccurate, check table/blade squareness and correct if necessary. The gap between saw blade and riving knife must 1. Disconnect saw from power source. be between 3mm (0.12in.) and 8mm (0.32in.). See Figure 8-9. 2.
8.8 Belt Adjustment will come to rest approximately 1/8" below table surface when blade is at lowest position. 8.8.1 Belt Tension In situations where a zero-clearance insert is See Figure 8-12. desired, the saw blade may be lowered further for accommodation of inserts that have potential Drive belt tension should be inspected after the first clearance issues with the blade.
Dull, badly set, improper, or improperly filed Model PM3000BT has an cutting tools, and cutting tools with gum or industrial-grade low-friction corrosion-resistant resin adhering to them can cause accidents.
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Never rip workpieces shorter than the saw in a location such that the pushing hand is in line blade diameter. with the blade. Move the hand serving as a hold- Never reach behind the blade with either down a safe distance from blade as cut nears hand to hold down or remove the cutoff piece completion.
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to stabilize the workpiece and provide operator gauge. Always use the saw guard and riving knife safety. and make sure the riving knife is properly aligned. Narrow boards up to 3" can be resawn in one pass. Wider boards up to 6" must be resawn in two passes.
9.5 Bevel and Miter Operations 9.6 Dado Cutting Bevel Cut – A bevel cut is a special type of Dadoing is cutting a wide groove into a workpiece operation where the saw blade is tilted at an angle or cutting a rabbet along the edge of a workpiece. less than 90-degrees to the table top (Figure 9-10).
feather board for adjustment. (The illustration shows a method of attaching and use of the feather board as a vertical comb. The horizontal application is essentially the same except that the attachment is to the table top.) Figure 9-13: feather board 10.2 Push Stick and Push Block The use of a push block or push stick provides an added level of safety for the operator.
12.0 Optional Accessories These accessory items (purchased separately) can enhance the functionality of your table saw. Contact your dealer to order, or call Powermatic at the phone number on the cover. Additional accessories may be available; see our website. # 1791081B – Dado Insert...
13.0 Troubleshooting 13.1 Motor and Electrical Problems Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Saw will not start. No incoming power. Check plug connection. Safety key removed from switch. Install safety key. Low voltage. Check power line for proper voltage. Open circuit in motor or loose Inspect all connections on motor for loose or connection.
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.
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14.1.1 Table and Cabinet Assembly – Exploded View...
14.2.3 Motor and Trunnion Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....TS-1541031 ....Nylon Lock Hex Nut ..........M8-1.25 ......1 2 ....F006042 ..... C-Retaining Ring, Ext ..........STW-14 ......1 3 ....PM2000B-203 .... Compression Spring ..................1 4 ....
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Index No Part No Description Size 61 ....F010418L ....Soc Set Screw CPP w/thrdlckr ........ M10-1.5 x 25L ....1 62 ....PM3000B-262 .... Motor.............7.5HP 230/460V 60Hz 3PH ..1 ....PM2000B-260AF ..Fan ........................ 1 ....PM2000B-260AFC ..Fan Cover ...................... 1 ....
14.6.1 Motor Cover Assembly – Exploded View 14.6.2 Motor Cover Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size ....6827044B ....Motor Cover Assembly (includes #1 thru 10) ..........1 1 ....PM2000B-401 .... Motor Cover ....................1 2 ....
15.0 Electrical Connections 15.1 Wiring Diagram – 7.5HP, 230V, 3PH Power Cable ST 12AWG*4C*2000mm WHITE BLACK GREEN OVERLOAD RELAY MAGNETIC CONTACTOR WHITE BLACK BLACK WHITE GREEN WHITE WHITE...
15.2 Wiring Diagram – 7.5HP, 460V, 3PH Power Cable ST 12AWG*4C*2000mm WHITE BLACK GREEN OVERLOAD RELAY MAGNETIC CONTACTOR WHITE BLACK BLACK WHITE GREEN WHITE WHITE...
Powermatic sells through distributors only. The specifications listed in Powermatic printed materials and on the official Powermatic website are given as general information and are not binding. Powermatic reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.
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