Powermatic 2013 User Manual

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Features and Terminology ............................................................................................................................ 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 .................................................................................................................................................... 22

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