Powermatic PM2000 - Manual (Page 16)

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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.
3. Raise the miter gauge slightly out of its slot to
serve as a shoulder. Using a combination
square against the side of the bar, slide the
scale over until it touches the tip of the blade,
and lock the scale in position (A, Fig. 13).
4. Rotate the marked tooth so that it is slightly
above the table top at the rear (B, Fig. 13) and
using the square as before, check whether the
distance to the blade is the same.
5. If the distance is not the same, loosen the four
mounting screws that lock the table top to the
cabinet (two in front, two in back).
6. Nudge the table to bring the miter slot in line
with the blade.
The blade must be kept centered with the slot
in the table insert to ensure clearance at both
the 90º and 45º positions.
7. After alignment, secure the table to the cabinet
by re-tightening the four mounting screws.
Tilt Stop Adjustment
1. Adjust the blade tilt for 90º as described in
Blade Tilt Adjustment on page 14.
2. Using a combination square, check the
90º stop (Figure 14 shows the 90º stop being
checked).
3. Adjust the 90º stop position if required, using
the stop screws as shown.
The 90º stop adjustment is accessible though
the left side opening. 14mm wrenches are
required to loosen the lock nut and adjust the
screw.
4. Check the accuracy of the pointer at 0º (blade
at 90º vertical position) and adjust if required.
5. Adjust the blade tilt for 45º. If required, adjust
the stop and pointer in the same manner. as
above. The 45º stop adjustment is accessible
though the slot on the front of the cabinet.
Figure 13
Figure 14