Anti-Kickback Pawls; Blade Guard; Dust Chute; Electrical Connections - Powermatic PM1000T Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

10-inch cabinet saw
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Figure 12
4. Slide prongs of riving knife (D) into slot
between bracket (E, Figure 12) and clamp
plate (F), and push riving knife down as far as
it will go.
5. Push lever (G) to closed position.
6. Riving knife must be parallel to saw blade. See
section 9.6 for inspection and adjustments.
NOTE: A low-profile riving knife is also provided,
for making non-through cuts on the table saw.

7.14 Anti-Kickback Pawls

Refer to Figure 12.
1. Install insert plate into table.
2. Position anti-kickback pawl assembly (H) as
shown in Figure 12; the angled side of pawl
block faces toward front of saw.
3. Lower pawl assembly onto center notch of
riving knife, with pawls straddling knife. Push
and hold button on pawl block (on opposite
side of that shown in Figure 12), and push
pawl block down until it securely engages in
notch.
4. Allow pawls to drop freely to the table.

7.15 Blade Guard

Refer to Figure 12.
1. Push and hold button (J
guard.
2. Push guard (J) down at an angle, as shown,
until pin engages rear slot in riving knife, then
push down front of guard until it seats properly,
and is parallel to table top.
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3. Release button (J
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leaves (K) should drop freely to the table.
4. Lift up on guard assembly to verify proper
seating.
NOTE: The transparent leaves can be kept in
raised position by lifting them up and forward.
Guard and pawl assemblies
must be securely installed, and leaves must be
in contact with table, before beginning any
through-cutting operation.
The bracket and clamp plate (E/F, Figure 12) are
adjusted at the factory and no further adjustment of
the blade guard and riving knife assembly should
be necessary. However, proper alignment is very
important. Before operating table saw, read
section 9.6, Riving knife alignment, to verify and
follow adjustment procedure if necessary.

7.16 Dust Chute

Use of a dust collection system (not provided) is
strongly recommended during table saw operation.
It will help keep the shop clean, as well as prevent
potential health issues due to dust inhalation.
Attach dust collection hose to the 4-inch dust port
at base of saw, and secure with a wire hose clamp
(not provided).

8.0 Electrical Connections

This table saw is rated at 115/230V power and is
pre-wired for 115 volt. The table saw comes with a
plug designed for use on a circuit with a grounded
outlet that looks like the one pictured in A, Figure
13.
Before connecting to power source, be sure switch
is in off position.
It is recommended that the table saw be connected
to a dedicated 20-amp circuit with breaker or time-
delay fuse marked "D". Local codes take
precedence over recommendations.
8.1 Grounding Instructions
You
electrical plug to a properly grounded, three-
wire electrical outlet as shown in Figure 13. If
you do not have a properly grounded, three-
wire electrical outlet, you must contact a
qualified electrician to install one. Installation
must
comply
with
ordinances. Do not use this machine until a
properly grounded, three-wire electrical outlet
is installed and ready for use.
1. All Grounded, Cord-connected Tools:
). The transparent guard
must
connect
the
all
local
codes
and

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