This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a Powermatic SLR12 Rip Saw. Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is to promote safety using accepted operating and maintenance procedures. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your rip saw and to aid in using it safely, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully.
Warning 1. Read and understand the entire owners 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.
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This manual is provided by WMH Tool Group covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic Model SLR12 Rip Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual.
Receiving Open shipping container and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Rip Saw is installed and running properly. Compare the contents of your container with the following parts list to make sure all parts are intact.
The machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible death. A power plug is not provided with the SLR12. You may either connect one, or "hard-wire" the saw directly to your electrical panel provided there is a disconnect near the machine for the operator.
Installing/Changing Blade 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Unscrew knurled knob on blade guard and swing guard away, as shown in Figure 8. 3. Loosen the arbor lock lever (A, Figure 7) and raise the arbor with the handwheel (B, Figure 7) until the blade can slip on to the arbor without...
Adjustments Main Belt Tension 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Open back panels to expose the motor, pulleys and belts, as shown in Figure 10. Loosen hex nut (Fig. 11) and turn the adjustment screw as needed to adjust the tension.
Feed Speed The feed speed adjuster is found below the gearbox (Figure 13). Feed speed should be adjusted while the machine is running and the caterpillar is in motion. Turn adjuster clockwise to decrease feed speed, counterclockwise to increase. Figure 13 Fence Alignment For accurate cutting, the fence must be parallel to the line of cut:...
Operation 1. Check the oil tank at the infeed side of the machine (Figure 17). If it is not full, remove the cap and add light 20-weight oil through the fill hole. Replace cap when finished. IMPORTANT: The lubricator has a safety device to ensure a longer service life.
Refill the oil in the gear reducer until the level Oil should be checked weekly, and more added reaches over half its full capacity. if necessary. Use light 20-weight oil. Change the oil after 2000 hours of operation. Insufficient oil Properly clean chips and sawdust from your may cause fast wear of gears;...
6080161 Rip Blade, 12” x 36T x 1” 6080159 Rip Blade, 12” x 40T x 1” SLR12-700 Laser Assembly Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-800-274-6848 between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (CST), Monday through Friday. Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.
Preventive Maintenance Checklist for Model SLR12 Straight Line Rip Saw Work area around machine marked off clearly. Non-skid floor strips in area where operator normally stands. Inspect entire machine for loose bolts, nuts, screws. Tighten and replace as necessary. Clean table area, removing sawdust and chips with a soft bristle brush. Remove gum and pitch with oven cleaner.
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