Powermatic PF-BS - Manual (Page 14)

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2. Set the desired rate of feed on the Stock
Feeder by moving the belt to the proper
pulley grooves. Proper rate of feed will
depend upon the hardness and thickness of
the workpiece, and is best learned through
experience.
3. Set the Fence so that the dimension on the
scale (C, Figure 10) matches the desired
thickness of the workpiece. Secure the
Fence in position with the locking handle.
4. Turn on the band saw and the Stock
Feeder, and carefully feed the workpiece
through the blade.
NOTE: If a jam should occur while feeding, turn
off the band saw and the Stock Feeder, pivot the
Stock Feeder out of the way, and remove the
workpiece. Return the Stock Feeder to position
and begin the cut over again.
Maintenance
Before performing any
maintenance on the Stock Feeder,
disconnect it from the electrical supply by
pulling out the plug or switching off the
breaker. Also make sure the band saw is
disconnected from power. Failure to comply
may cause serious injury.
If the power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in
any way, have it replaced immediately.
Frequently blow out dust and chips from the
Stock Feeder with compressed air.
Lubrication
Gearbox
The Stock Feeder is shipped with oil installed in
the gearbox. Check the oil about every 3 months
and top off as necessary with a good quality
general-purpose gear oil.
To add oil to the gearbox:
1. Loosen and remove the oil cap (Figure 16).
2. Fill with oil up to level, by observing the level
indicator (Figure 17).
3. Re-install the oil cap.
Figure 16
Figure 17