Powermatic PM3000 - Manual (Page 10)

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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 5):
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Raise the blade height all the way up and
set the blade tilt to 0º (refer to Handwheel
Adjustments on page 13).
3. Press the arbor lock (D) in the direction
shown by the arrow to engage it into the slot
in the arbor (C). At the same time remove
the arbor nut (A); loosen with a 32mm
wrench if necessary.
4. Remove the collar (B).
5. Install the blade, making sure the cutting
teeth at the top of the blade point toward the
front of the saw. If unsure, refer to Figure 9
for the proper blade orientation.
6. Replace the collar (B) and arbor nut (A).
7. Engage the arbor lock (D) and tighten the
nut (A) with a 32mm wrench.
8. Lower the blade below the table.
Mounting Rails and Accu-Fence
®
With the extension wings properly aligned, the
rail, guide tube and fence assembly can now be
mounted to the saw. Consult the Accu-Fence
®
Owner's Manual (Part No. M-2195079Z) for
instructions.
Wood Extension Table
For instructions on mounting the accessory
wood extension table, consult the Accu-Fence
®
Owner's Manual (Part No. M-2195079Z) for
instructions.
Switch Installation
Referring to Figure 6:
1. Place the switch assembly (A) under the rail
(B) and guide tube (C) so that the two holes
in the switch bracket (D) line up with the left
two holes in the rail and guide tube.
Note: The screws and lock washers may
already have been installed when the rail
and guide tube were installed and need to
be removed for this operation.
2. Secure with two 1/4 lock washers (E) and
1/4 x 3/4 hex cap screws (F).
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7