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Instructions and Parts Manual
10-inch Cabinet Saw
Model PM2000
Model PM2000 Table Saw shown with optional extension table and legs
WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086
Part No. M-1791997
Ph.: 800-274-6848
Revision C4 07/2010
www.powermatic.com
Copyright © 2011 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc.

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  • Page 1 Instructions and Parts Manual 10-inch Cabinet Saw Model PM2000 Model PM2000 Table Saw shown with optional extension table and legs WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-1791997 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision C4 07/2010 www.powermatic.com...

  • Page 2: Warranty And Service

    This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product. WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE? The general POWERMATIC warranty lasts for the ti m e period specified in the product literature of each product. WHAT IS NOT COVERED? The Five Year Warranty does not cover products used for commercial, industrial or educational purposes. Products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial, industrial or education purposes revert to a One Year Warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ..........................27 Optional Accessories ........................28 Ordering Replacement Parts ......................28 Model PM2000 Table Saw Parts List ....................29 Wiring Diagrams ..........................38 The specifications in this manual are given as general information and are not binding. Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., reserves the right to effect, at any time and without prior notice, changes or...

  • Page 4: Warnings

    Warnings 1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3.
  • Page 5 17. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting. 18. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease. 19. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away. 20.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Dust port diameter (in.) ........................4 Shipping weight (saw only) ............All Models: Net: 540 lbs, Gross: 604 lbs Note: For 460V operation, magnetic switch (Part No. PM2000-293C) must be purchased separately and installed. A qualified electrician is recommended. The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published, but because of our policy of continuous improvement, Walter Meier reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring obligations.

  • Page 7: Shipping Contents

    Shipping Contents Unpacking Remove box and wood crating completely from around saw. Check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Table Saw is assembled and running properly. Compare the contents of your container with the parts lists in the next two pages to make sure all parts are intact.

  • Page 8: Contents Of The Shipping Container

    Contents of the Shipping Container Small Box Main Saw Container The small box consists of the following items: Table Saw (A) Table Insert (B) Push Stick (G) 27mm Arbor Wrench (H) The following items are inside the saw: Lock Knobs (J) Miter Gauge Assembly (C) Swivel Handles (K) Blade Guard Assembly (D)
  • Page 9 Extension Tables Two extension tables are packaged in individual boxes. Extension Tables Side Cover Box Hinge Pin (N) Side Cover (O) Contents of Side Cover Box Fence and Rail Carton contents and installation instructions for the fence, rail system, and optional wooden extension table are described in the Accu-Fence Owner's Manual (No.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    Assembly Mounting Extension Wings Referring to Figure 1: 1. Mount a cast iron extension wing (A) to the right or left side of the table (B) using three each 3/8-16x1 hex head screws (C), 3/8 lock washers (D) and 3/8 flat washers (E). Have an assistant hold the extension wing up to the table while inserting the screws and washers.

  • Page 11: Lock Knobs And Swivel Handles

    Lock Knobs and Swivel Handles Referring to Figure 4: 1. Thread the swivel handles (A) into the front and side handwheels (C) and tighten with a 14mm wrench. 2. Screw lock knobs (B) into the threaded openings on the end of the shafts located in the middle of the handwheels (C).

  • Page 12: Blade Installation/Replacement

    Blade Installation/Replacement Use care when working with or around sharp saw blade to prevent injury! To install or replace a blade (refer to Figure 6): 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Raise the blade height all the way up and set the blade tilt to 0º...

  • Page 13: Riving Knife And Guard Installation

    Riving Knife and Guard Installation Description Referring to Figure 9: The complete riving knife and guard assembly is shown in A. Before installing onto the saw, the anti- kickback pawl (E) must be separated from the riving knife (H) as described below. 1.

  • Page 14: Grounding Instructions

    Grounding Instructions Adjustments Handwheel Adjustments Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance Referring to Figure 11: with all relevant codes. This machine must be The front handwheel (B) controls the raising and properly grounded to help prevent electrical lowering of the blade (blade height).

  • Page 15: Zero-Clearance Insert Setup

    Castor system adjustment Retractable castors can be extended permitting the saw to be moved: 1. Loosen the lock knob (A) on the side handwheel (C). 2. Pull the handwheel out (F). 3. Turn the handwheel (C) clockwise to extend the castors, raising the saw. Note: Because of the weight of the machine, both hands will be needed to turn the handwheel.

  • Page 16: Miter Slot Alignment

    Miter Slot Alignment Disconnect machine from power source before making this adjustment. To check the alignment of the miter slot to the blade: 1. Raise the blade to its maximum height at the 90º vertical position (0º on scale). 2. Mark one tooth with a grease pencil and position the tooth slightly above the top edge of the table at the front.

  • Page 17: Precision Miter Gauge

    6. Verify that the scale indicator (G) reads 0º. If Precision Miter Gauge further adjustment is necessary: Setting the miter gauge angle 7. Loosen the screw (F) and adjust the indicator (G) until it reads 0º. Referring to Figure 15: 8.

  • Page 18: Riving Knife Adjustment

    Riving Knife Adjustment Lateral alignment The saw blade and riving knife must be in line as close possible with each other (lateral alignment) for the prevention of kickback. Upon initial blade guard and riving knife installation no further adjustment should be necessary. Alignment should be checked and adjusted, if required, after each blade change.

  • Page 19: Insert Adjustment

    Note: These screws are accessible through openings on the floating clamp block (B) located diagonally on either side of the lock handle (A). They secure the fixed clamp block (C) to the riving knife extension plate (F). Loosening these screws (E) will allow the fixed clamp block (C) to slide back and forth on the extension plate (F).

  • Page 20: Operating Controls

    Operating Controls Start/Stop Power Indicator Light – The start switch has a power indicator lamp which is on whenever there is power connected to the saw, not just when the saw is running. Do not assume that no light means there is no power to the machine.

  • Page 21: Operations

    Operations Overview Familiarize yourself with the location and operation of all controls and adjustments and the use of accessories such as the miter gauge and rip fence. Kickback Serious injury can result from kickbacks which occur when a work piece binds on the saw blade Figure 23 or binds between the saw blade and rip fence or Dull, badly set, improper, or improperly filed...
  • Page 22 The rip fence (A, Fig. 26) should be set for the Rip Sawing width of the cut (C, Fig. 26) by using the scale Ripping is where the work piece is fed with the on the front rail, or by measuring the distance grain into the saw blade using the fence as a between the blade (B) and fence (A).
  • Page 23 Crosscutting should never be done freehand nor When ripping long boards, use a support at the front of the table, such as a roller stand, and a should the fence be used as an end stop unless support or "tailman" at the rear as shown in an auxiliary block is clamped to the front of the Figure 28.

  • Page 24: Bevel And Miter Operations

    Bevel and Miter Operations Dado Cutting – Dadoing is cutting a wide groove into a workpiece or cutting a rabbet Bevel Cut – A bevel cut is a special type of along the edge of a workpiece. A dado insert, operation where the saw blade is tilted at an shown in Figure 33, is necessary for this type of angle less than 90 degrees to the table top...

  • Page 25: Safety Devices

    Safety Devices Feather Board and Push Blocks Feather boards and push blocks can be purchased at most woodworking stores that sell table saws and accessories, although some users prefer to make their own. In addition, a multitude of after-market products are available that can be used in conjunction with the miter slot and fence.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Maintenance Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. Periodic: Cleaning • Keep the inside of the cabinet and trunnion Note: The following maintenance schedule area clean. assumes the saw is being used every day. •...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Tilt or raising clamp knobs not Tighten knobs. tightened. Blade out of balance. Change blade. [page 12] Excessive vibration. Bad motor. Replace motor. Loose arbor or motor sheave. Tighten set screws. Miter gauge out of adjustment. Reset pointer.

  • Page 28: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories 2195042K Accu-Fence® and rail system for ripping 50" to right and 12" to left of saw blade. 2195079Z Accu-Fence® - fence assembly only, no rails. 1791787 Low Profile Riving Knife. 1791791 Thin Kerf Riving Knife. 1791792 Low Profile Thin Kerf Riving Knife 1791790 Table Insert.

  • Page 29: Model Pm2000 Table Saw Parts List

    Side Cover Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size ....6827044 ....PM2000 Motor Cover Assembly (Index #1 thru #9) ....... 1 1 ....PM2000-401....Cover ....................1 2 ....PM2000-402....Hinge Pin ................... 2 3 ....PM2000-403....Bracket ....................1 4 ....PM2000-404....Latch Clip ................... 1 5 ....
  • Page 30 Size 1 ....PM2000-101....Base ....................1 2 ....PM2000-102....Cabinet ....................1 ....PM2000-102A ..Cabinet (for 5HP 1PH only) ..............1 3 ....TS-0255041 ....Button Head Socket Screw ........5/16-18x3/4 ....8 4 ....TS-0680031 ....Flat Washer............5/16 ......8 5 ....PM2000-105....Powermatic Name Plate ..............1 6 ....
  • Page 31 Table & Cabinet Assembly...
  • Page 32 47 .... TS-0070031 ....Hex Cap Screw ..........1/2-13x1-1/2 ....1 48 .... PM2000-248....Motor ..............3HP, 230V, 1Ph ..1 ....PM2000-MF ....Motor Fan (not shown) ................ 1 ....PM2000-MFC ..Motor Fan Cover (not shown) .............. 1 ....PM2000-CS.....Centrifugal Switch (not shown) ............1 ....PM2000-SC.....Starting Capacitor (not shown)......250MFD, 250VAC..1 ....
  • Page 33 62 .... PM2000-262....Arbor Collar ..................1 63 .... PM2000-263....Spring ....................1 64 .... PM2000-264....Arbor ....................1 ....PM2000-AA .....Arbor Assembly (Index #61, #62, #64, #78 thru #80) 65 .... PM2000-265....Fixed Plate ..................1 66 .... PM2000-266....Riving Knife Extension Plate ..............1 67 ....
  • Page 34 91 .... TS-0720081 ....Lock Washer ............5/16 ......2 92 .... PM2000-292....Switch Plate ..................1 93 .... PM2000-293....Magnetic Switch ..........3HP, 230V, 1Ph ..1 ....PM2000-293A ..Magnetic Switch ..........5HP, 230V, 1Ph ..1 ....PM2000-293B ..Magnetic Switch ..........5HP, 230V, 3Ph ..1 ....
  • Page 35 Trunnion & Motor Assembly...
  • Page 36 14 .... PM2000-314....Roll Pin ............5x12 ......2 15 .... PM2000-315....Lock Pin ..................... 1 16 .... PM2000-316....Roll Pin ............4x30 ......1 ....PM2000-AKPA ..Anti-Kickback Pawl Assembly (Index #17 thru #22, 44, 45) ....1 17 .... PM2000-317....Right Anti-Kickback Pawl..............1 18 .... PM2000-318....Pawl Base ..................1 19 ....
  • Page 37 Blade Guard & Miter Gauge Assembly...

  • Page 38: Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring Diagrams 3HP, 230V, 1Phase Magnetic Switch Electrical Board WHITE YELLOW BLACK 250VAC 250MFD 450VAC 20UF Motor...

  • Page 39: Magnetic Switch

    5HP, 230V, 1Phase Magnetic Switch Electrical Board WHITE YELLOW BLACK 250VAC 400MFD 450VAC 35UF Motor...
  • Page 40 5HP, 230V, 3Phase Magnetic Switch Electrical Board WHITE YELLOW BLACK Motor...
  • Page 41 5HP, 460V, 3Phase Magnetic Switch Electrical Board WHITE YELLOW BLACK Motor...
  • Page 42 Notes...
  • Page 44 WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.powermatic.com www.waltermeier.com...

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