Dado Insert; Adjustments; Blade Adjustment; Resetting The Pointer - Powermatic 64A Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Dado Insert

Dadoing is cutting a rabbet or a wide groove into
the workpiece. The dado insert, shown in Figure
27, is included as standard equipment with your
saw. Rotate the set screws as needed to level
the dado insert with table surface.
Do not use the standard table
insert for dadoing operations.

Adjustments

Disconnect
power source before
adjustments.

Blade Adjustment

1. To raise and lower the saw blade, loosen
the front lock knob (A) on the elevating
handwheel as shown in Figure 28.
2. Turn front handwheel (B) clockwise to raise
saw blade and counterclockwise to lower
saw blade.
3. Tighten lock knob (A) when the desired
height of blade is reached.
4. To tilt the saw blade to the left, loosen lock
knob (C) on the tilting handwheel as shown
in Figure 28.
5. Turn handwheel (D) to tilt saw blade to
desired angle, as read on indicator scale on
front of saw.
6. Tighten lock knob (C).

Resetting the Pointer

After a long period of time, the tilt pointer on the
front of the saw may require adjusting. If this is
necessary, do the following:
1. Set the saw blade to cut a perfect 90
degrees. Use a square to confirm this
position.
2. Remove the front lock knob and raise
handwheel (A and B, Figure 28) to make the
pointer's set screw accessible as shown in
Figure 29.
3. Loosen the set screw and move the
indicator point to "0" on the scale.
4. Tighten set screw and re-install handwheel
and lock knob.
motor from
making any
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Figure 27
Figure 28
Figure 29