FOREWORD
This manual has been prepared for the owner and those responsible for the operation
of
a Powermatic Model 27
or 27 -Super
Shapero
Its purpose, aside from tool operation, is to promote safety through the use
of
accepted
correct operating and maintenance procedures. Read the safety and maintenance instructions thoroughly be-
fore operating
or
servicing the tool.
In
order to obtain maximum life and efficiency from your Powermatic shaper
and to aid
in
operating and maintaining the fence with safety, read this manual thoroughly and follow all instruc-
tions carefully.
WARRANTY
Powermatic
Corporation,
619
Morrison
Street,
McMinnville,
Tennessee 37110
("Powermatic") warrants to its authorized distributors
of
Powermatic products and the original purchasers from
such distributors, all products sold by Powermatic to be free
of
defects
in
material and workmanship for a period
of
twelve (12) months from the date
of
delivery from its authorized distributors
or
2000 hours
of
use, whichever
occurs first. During said warranty period Powermatic will, at its option, repair
or
replace any product (or compo-
nent part thereof) proving defective during said period. This warranty applies only to products which are used
in
accordance with all instructions as to operation, maintenance and safety set forth
in
the catalogs, manuals, and!
or instruction sets furnished by Powermatic. This warranty becomes effective only if the accompanying card is
fully and properly completed and returned to Powermatic within ten (10) days from date
of
delivery to the original
purchaser.
This warranty does not apply to items that would normally be consumed or require replacement due to normal
wear (blades, lubricants, etc.); to electrical motors and components which are warranted by their manufacturer;
or
the costs
of
removal, shipment for service and reinstallation. Claims relating to electrical components must
be taken to the component manufacturer's local authorized repair station for service.
This warranty is null and void if the product has been subjected to (1) misuse, abuse
or
improper service or
storage; (2) accident, neglect, damage or other
circum~tances
beyond Powermatic's control; (3) modifications,
disassembly tampering, alterations
or
repairs outside
of
Powermatic's factory not authorized by Powermatic; or
to any product not bearing its original serial number plate. This warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear,
corrosion, abrasion,
or
repairs required due to natural causes
or
acts
of
God.
To
obtain the fastest possible warranty service you must first notify
in
writing the authorized Powermatic distribu-
tor from whom you purchased the product specifying (1) the product by catalog number and serial number, (2)
the date the product was delivered to you, (3) a description
of
the problem for which you seek warranty service,
and (4) evidence
of
proof
of
purchase. Should circumstances prohibit you contacting the distributor then
contact the Powermatic factory directly.
If
your claim is covered by this warranty, your Powermatic distributor
will provide you with instructions as to how and where service will be provided. On simple warranty replacement
or repairs, installations instructions will be provided to allow correction by customer personnel. Powermatic
assumes no responsibility for products which are returned without its prior written authorization. Powermatic's
obligation under this warranty shall be exclusively limited to repairing
or
replacing (at Powermatic's option)
products which are determined by Powermatic to be defective upon delivery, F.O.B. (return freight paid by cus-
tomer) Powermatic's factory, and on inspection by Powermatic. In no event shall Powermatic's liability under this
warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product.
THIS
IS
POWERMATIC'S SOLE WRITTEN WARRANTY.
ANY
AND
ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES WHICH
MAY BE IMPLIED
BY
LAW, INCLUDING
ANY
WARRANTIES FOR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY LIMITED
TO
THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
POWERMATIC
SHALL
NOT BE
LIABLE
FOR
ANY
LOSS, DAMAGE,
OR
EXPENSE DIRECTLY
OR
INDIĀ·
RECTLY RELATED
TO
THE USE OF ITS PRODUCTS OR FROM
ANY
OTHER CAUSE
OR
FOR CONSEĀ·
QUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, AND LOSS
OF PRODUCTION). THE WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN MAY NOT
BE
MODIFIED AND NO OTHER
WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
SHALL
BE
MADE
BY
OR
ON
BEHALF
OF POWERMATIC.