Table Of Contents - Powermatic 2415 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

20”and 24” band saws

Operating instructions and parts manual (60 pages)

Table of Contents

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

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

Warning.......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Features and Terminology ........................................................................................................................................... 8

Floor Diagrams .............................................................................................................................................................. 8

Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Contents of the Shipping Container......................................................................................................................... 9

Assembly ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Installing Fence and Rails ...................................................................................................................................... 10

Dust Collection ........................................................................................................................................................ 12

Grounding Instructions................................................................................................................................................ 12

Extension cords ....................................................................................................................................................... 13

230 Volt, Single Phase Operation.......................................................................................................................... 13

230 Volt, Three Phase Operation .......................................................................................................................... 13

Converting from 230 Volt to 460 Volt (Three Phase Only) .................................................................................. 14

Three-Phase Test Run ........................................................................................................................................... 14

Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Table Tilt .................................................................................................................................................................. 15

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

Installing/Changing Blades ..................................................................................................................................... 16

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

Blade Tracking ........................................................................................................................................................ 17

Upper Blade Guide Assembly ................................................................................................................................ 18

Upper Blade Guides and Upper Support Bearing ................................................................................................ 18

Lower Blade Guides and Lower Support Bearing ................................................................................................ 19

Miter Gauge ............................................................................................................................................................. 20

Belt Tension............................................................................................................................................................. 20

Belt Alignment ......................................................................................................................................................... 21

Blade Speed Adjustment ........................................................................................................................................ 21

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

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

Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22

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

Ripping ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Crosscutting............................................................................................................................................................. 23

Resawing ................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Blade Lead............................................................................................................................................................... 23

Blade Selection ........................................................................................................................................................... 24

Width ........................................................................................................................................................................ 25

Pitch ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Shape ....................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Set ............................................................................................................................................................................ 26

Material .................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Blade Breakage ....................................................................................................................................................... 26

Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................ 27

Tire Replacement .................................................................................................................................................... 27

Band Wheel Replacement...................................................................................................................................... 27

Blade Selection Guide ................................................................................................................................................ 28

For Radius Cutting .................................................................................................................................................. 28

Troubleshooting - Operational Problems.................................................................................................................. 29

Troubleshooting - Mechanical and Electrical Problems .......................................................................................... 31

Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................................... 32

Parts List: Saw Body Assembly (2013 Band Saw) ............................................................................................... 33

Parts List: Saw Body Assembly (2415 Band Saw) ............................................................................................... 34

Saw Body Assembly (2013 and 2415) .................................................................................................................. 35

Parts List: Table Assembly (2013 Band Saw) ...................................................................................................... 36

Parts List: Table Assembly (2415 Band Saw) ...................................................................................................... 38

Table Assembly (2013 and 2415) .......................................................................................................................... 40

Parts List: Upper Wheel Base Assembly (2013 Band Saw) ................................................................................ 41