Caster Mechanism; Miter Gauge - Powermatic PM2000B Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

8.4 Caster Mechanism

To engage caster system, pump handle (G, Figure
8-1) about 4 or 5 times.
Disengage caster system by turning handle (H)
counterclockwise. Casters must be disengaged
before operating saw.
Note: It is recommended that saw be lowered to
resting position after being moved to desired
location. If left in raised position for an extended
period, saw will gradually settle back to floor – this
is normal.

8.5 Miter Gauge

Refer to Figures 8-2, 8-3, 8-3B, and 8-3C.
For model PM2000BT: The
miter gauge has non-marring bottom surfaces to
protect the table coating. To prevent damage to
the table coating, only use the miter gauge
supplied with this machine.
Setting Miter Angle (model PM2000B)
The miter gauge has rack and pinion adjustment for
setting angle. To operate:
1. Slide miter gauge into table slot.
2. Loosen lock handle (H, Figure 8-2) by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Pull out spring-loaded knob (J) and rotate knob
until body (K) of miter gauge is at desired angle
as indicated on scale.
4. Tighten lock handle (H).
Indent Settings (model PM2000B)
There are indents at 0º, 30º and 45º right and left
positions. At these settings, release knob (J) to
engage indent. Then tighten lock handle (H).
Note: Do not rely solely on the indents for an
accurate setting. After stop rod engages at the 0º,
30º and 45º positions, make a fine adjustment with
the knob (J) if necessary, setting it against the scale
indicator (L).
Figure 8-2
Miter Gauge Fence (model PM2000B)
The miter gauge fence (M, Figure 8-2) can be
adjusted by sliding to right or left or removed
entirely.
To adjust, loosen two lock handles (N), slide fence
and retighten lock handles. Make sure end of fence
and lock handle are not in blade path.
NOTE: The lock handles (N) are adjustable. Pull out
on handle, rotate it to different position, then
release, making sure it seats itself upon the pin.
To remove miter gauge fence, slide it completely off
and remove lock handles (N) and mounting
hardware.
Squaring Miter Gauge (model PM2000B)
1. Place miter gauge into table slot.
2. Set miter gauge at 90º to blade (0º setting on
scale) by loosening lock handle (H, Figure 8-2),
then pulling out spring-loaded knob (J) and
turning body (K) until 0º is indicated on scale.
3. Measure accuracy of miter gauge against slot
with a square.
If adjustment is needed:
4. Adjust body (K) until it is square (90º) to miter
slot.
5. Tighten lock handle (H).
6. Verify that scale indicator (L) reads 0º. If it does
not, loosen screw (P) and adjust indicator (L)
until it reads 0º. Retighten screw (P).
7. If the above procedure does not satisfactorily
align the miter gauge, loosen two screws (R,
Figure 8-3) beneath mounting block and shift
block as needed. Retighten screws when
finished.
NOTE: The miter gauge bar has two slots with set
screws (S, Figure 8-2). Adjust these set screws to
eliminate any play between bar and miter slot.
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Figure 8-3