Powermatic 2013 - Table of Contents

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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