Table Of Contents - Powermatic PM1500T Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

15-inch woodworking band saw

Table of Contents

2.0 Table of Contents

Section

1.0 Warranty and Service .................................................................................................................................... 2

2.0 Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 3

3.0 Safety Warnings ............................................................................................................................................. 5

4.0 About this Manual .......................................................................................................................................... 6

5.0 Features and Terminology ............................................................................................................................. 7

6.0 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 8

6.1 Base Hole Centers ..................................................................................................................................... 9

7.0 Setup and Assembly .................................................................................................................................... 10

7.1 Unpacking ................................................................................................................................................ 10

7.2 Shipping Contents .................................................................................................................................... 10

7.3 Location .................................................................................................................................................... 10

7.4 Dust Collection ......................................................................................................................................... 11

7.5 Electrical Connections .............................................................................................................................. 11

7.6 Grounding Instructions ............................................................................................................................. 11

7.7 Extension Cords ....................................................................................................................................... 11

7.8 Rail and Guide Rail .................................................................................................................................. 11

7.9 Install Handwheel ..................................................................................................................................... 12

8.0 Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................. 12

8.1 Fence Assembly ....................................................................................................................................... 12

8.2 Fence Plate .............................................................................................................................................. 12

8.3 Fence to Table Clearance ........................................................................................................................ 13

8.4 Setting Table Parallel to Blade ................................................................................................................. 13

8.5 Setting Fence Parallel to Blade ................................................................................................................ 13

8.6 Setting Cursor (Zero) Position .................................................................................................................. 14

8.7 Fence Locking Tightness ......................................................................................................................... 14

8.8 Table Tilt .................................................................................................................................................. 14

8.9 90° Table Stop ......................................................................................................................................... 15

8.10 Installing/Changing Blades ..................................................................................................................... 15

8.11 Blade Tension ........................................................................................................................................ 16

8.12 Blade Tracking ....................................................................................................................................... 16

8.13 Upper Blade Guides ............................................................................................................................... 17

8.14 Upper Thrust Bearing ............................................................................................................................. 18

8.15 Lower Blade Guides ............................................................................................................................... 18

8.16 Guide Post ............................................................................................................................................. 18

8.17 Guide Post Parallelism ........................................................................................................................... 19

8.18 Resaw Pin .............................................................................................................................................. 19

8.19 Miter Gauge ........................................................................................................................................... 19

8.20 Drive Belt Replacement and Tensioning ................................................................................................ 21

8.21 Brushes .................................................................................................................................................. 21

9.0 Operating Controls ....................................................................................................................................... 21

9.1 Start/Stop ................................................................................................................................................. 21

9.2 Safety Key ................................................................................................................................................ 22

9.3 Brake Pedal .............................................................................................................................................. 22

10.0 Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 22

10.1 General Procedure ................................................................................................................................. 22

10.2 Ripping ................................................................................................................................................... 23

10.3 Crosscutting ........................................................................................................................................... 23

10.4 Resawing ............................................................................................................................................... 23

10.5 Blade Lead ............................................................................................................................................. 24

11.0 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 24

11.1 Lubrication Points ................................................................................................................................... 25

12.0 Blade Selection .......................................................................................................................................... 25

13.0 Blade Selection Guide ............................................................................................................................... 27

14.0 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 28

14.1 Operational Problems ............................................................................................................................ 28

14.2 Mechanical and Electrical Problems ...................................................................................................... 30

15.0 Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................................... 31

15.1.1 Complete Machine with Accessories - Exploded View ....................................................................... 32

15.1.2 Complete Machine with Accessories - Parts List ............................................................................... 34

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