Powermatic 1791304 User Manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Single End Dovetailer

Model DT45

Powermatic

Warranty and Service

Powermatic warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday.

Warranty Period The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official Powermatic branded website.

• Powermatic products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product. (See chart below)

• Accessories carry a limited warranty of one year from the date of receipt.

• Consumable items are defined as expendable parts or accessories expected to become inoperable within a

reasonable amount of use and are covered by a 90 day limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects.

Who is Covered

This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product from the date of delivery.

What is Co vered

This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the limitations stated below. This warranty does not cover failures due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, improper repair, alterations or lack of maintenance.

Warranty Limitations

Woodworking products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial or industrial purposes default to a Two Year Warranty. Please contact Technical Service at 1-800-274-6846 for further clarification.

How to Get Technical Support Please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846. Please note that you will be asked to provide pro of of initia l p u rch a s e whe n calling. If a product requires further inspection, the Technical Service representative will

explain and assist with any additional action needed. Powermatic has Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6846 or use the Service Center Locator on the Powermatic website.

More Informa t io n

Powermatic is constantly adding new products. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local distributor or visit the Powermatic website.

How S tate Law Applies

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, subject to applicable state law.

Limitations on This Warranty

POWERMATIC LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

POWERMATIC SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Powermatic sells through distributors only. The specifications listed in Powermatic printed materials and on the official Powermatic website are given as general information and are not binding. Powermatic reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.

Product Listing with Warranty Period

90 Days – Parts; Consumable items 1 Year – Motors, Machine Accessories 2 Year – Woodworking Machinery used for industrial or commercial purposes 5 Year – Woodworking Machinery

NOTE: Powermatic is a division of JPW Industries, Inc. References in this document to Powermatic also apply to JPW Industries, Inc., or any of its successors in interest to the Powermatic brand.

Warranty and Servic e .............................................................................................................................. 2

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

Warning ................................................................................................................................................... 4

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Desc ription ................................................................................................................... ........................... 6

Specifica tions ................................................................................................................ .......................... 6

Features of the DT45 Dovetai ler .............................................................................................................. 7

Termino lo g y ............................................................................................................................................ 7

Unpac king ............................................................................................................................................... 8

Contents of the Shipping Container ...................................................................................................... 8

Installati on & Assembly ............................................................................................................................ 9

Installing Handle .................................................................................................................................. 9

Installing Switch ................................................................................................................................. 10

Installing Dust Hood ........................................................................................................................... 10

Installing Clamping Handles ............................................................................................................... 10

Dust Collection ................................................................................................................................... 10 

Grounding Inst r uc tions ....................................................................................................................... 11

115 Volt Operati on ............................................................................................................................. 11

230 Volt Operati on ............................................................................................................................. 12

Extension cords ................................................................................................................................. 12

Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................... 13

Lower Work Support .......................................................................................................................... 13

Locking Handles ................................................................................................................................ 13

Clamping Ba r s ................................................................................................................. .................. 1 3

Template Bar ..................................................................................................................................... 14 

Horizontal and Vertical Fences ........................................................................................................... 14

Buffer Pads ........................................................................................................................................ 16

Cutter Height ...................................................................................................................................... 16

Mortise Depth .................................................................................................................................... 1 6

Thickness of Tenon Cut ..................................................................................................................... 17

Tightness of Morti se/Tenon Fit ........................................................................................................... 17

Drive Belt Tension .............................................................................................................................. 18

Replacing Cutter ................................................................................................................................ 18

Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 1 8

Preventing Chip Out ........................................................................................................................... 20

Dovetails in Plywood .......................................................................................................................... 20

Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 21

Lubrication ......................................................................................................................................... 21

Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................................ 23

Parts List: Base Assembly .................................................................................................................. 24

Base Assembly .................................................................................................................................. 25

Parts List: Headstoc k A ssembly ......................................................................................................... 26

Headstock Assembly .......................................................................................................................... 27 

Parts List: Cabinet Assembly .............................................................................................................. 28

Electri c al Connec tions – 115 volt ........................................................................................................... 29

Electri c al Connec tions – 230 volt ........................................................................................................... 30

Warning

1. Read and understand the ent ire owner’s manual before att em pting assembly or operation.

2. Read and understand the warnings po sted on the m achine and i n thi s manual. Fail ure to comply wit h

all of these warnings m ay cause seriou s i njury.

3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.

4. This dovetailer i s designed and i ntended f or use by pr operl y tr ained and ex peri enced personnel only .

If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a dovetailer, do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained.

5. Do not use this dovetailer for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, Powermatic

disclaim s any real or i mplied warrant y and h olds itsel f harml ess from any injury t hat may r esult f rom that use.

6. Al ways wear approved safety glasses/f ace shields while using thi s dovetailer. Everyday eyeglasses

only have impact resi stant lenses; they are not safet y glasses.

7. Before operating this dovetailer, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past

the elbows. Remove all l oose clothing and confine long hair. Non-slip f ootwear or anti-skid floor strips are recommended. Do not wear gloves.

8. Wear ear protector s (plugs or muffs) during extended peri ods of oper ation.

9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities

contain chemi cals known to cause cancer , bir th defects or other r eproductiv e harm . Some exampl es of these chemic als are:

• Lead from lead based paint.

• Crystalli ne sil ic a from bricks, cement and other masonry pr oduc ts.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.

10. Do not oper ate this machine while tired or under t he influenc e of drugs, alcohol or any medic ation.

11. Mak e c er tain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply.

12. Mak e c er tain the machine is properly grounded.

13. Mak e all machine adjustment s or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source.

14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed from the machine before turning i t on.

15. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is in use. If removed for maintenance

purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately.

16. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part that is damaged

should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Chec k for alignment of moving par ts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other condi ti ons that m ay affect its operati on. A guard or ot her part that i s damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

17. Pr ov ide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, ov er head lighting.

18. Keep the floor around the machine cl ean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.

19. Keep v isitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.

20. Mak e y our workshop chi ld proof with padlocks, m aster switc hes or by r em ov ing starter keys.

21. Giv e your work undivi ded attention. Looki ng around, carryi ng on a conversati on and “horse-play” ar e

careless acts that can r esul t in serious injury.

22. Maintain a balanced stance at all tim es so that you do not fall or lean against the cutter or other

moving part s. Do not over r eac h or use excessive force to perform any machine oper ation.

23. Use the right tool at the correc t speed and f eed rat e. Do not force a t ool or att achment to do a job for

which it was not designed. T he ri ght tool will do the job better and saf er.

24. Use recommended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous.

25. Mai ntain tools with care. Keep cutter s sharp and clean for the best and safest perf ormance. Follow

instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

26. Make sure the work pi ece is securel y attached or clamped to the table. Never use your hand to hol d

the work piece.

27. T ur n off the machi ne before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debri s — do

not use your hands.

28. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury c ould oc c ur if the mac hine tips over.

29. Never leave the machine r unning unatt ended. Turn the power off and do not leave t he machine until

cutter comes to a complete stop.

30. Remove loose items and unnecessary work piec es from the area before starting the machine.

Familiariz e you rself with the following safety notices used in this manual:

This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in mi nor i njury and/or

possible machine damage.

This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly

even death.

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Introduction

This manual is provided by Powermati c covering the safe operat ion and maintenance pr ocedures for a Model DT45 Si ngle End Dov etailer. T his manual cont ains instr uctions on i nstallat ion, saf ety precauti ons, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and const ructed to pr ovide years of trouble free oper ation if used in accor dance to i nstructions set fort h in t his manual . If there are any que sti ons or c om m ents, please co ntac t ei ther your l ocal suppli er or Powermatic. Powermatic can also be reached at our web site: www.powermatic.com.

Description

The Model DT45 Dov etailer will make cleanly cut half-bl ind dovetails for drawer or box constr uction. A four-si ded template allows any of four pi tches, from 1” up to 2-1/2”. T he use of different dovetail pitches will give a unique custom appearance to y our work. T he cut ter is car bide-ti pped. The m achine i s built to last with cast iron and steel construction. The manual clamping system is quick and easy to use.

Specifications

Model Number ...................................................................................................................................DT45

Stock Number...............................................................................................................................1791304

Minimum work pi ece size (in.) .................................................................................................7-7/8 x 2-3/8

Maximum work piece size (in.) ........................................................................................................ 31 x 11

Minimum dovetail height (in.) .............................................................................................................. 3/16

Maximum dovetai l height (in.) ............................................................................................................... 3/4

Minimum front thickness (in.) .............................................................................................................. 9/32

Maximum front thickness (in.) ............................................................................................................ 1-3/4

Minimum side thickness (in.) ............................................................................................................... 9/32

Maximum side thi ckness (in.) ........................................................................................................... 1-3/16

Number of spindl es .................................................................................................................................. 1

Spindle speed (RPM )...................................................................................................................... 18,500

Center-to-center dovetail spacing (in.) ....................................................................... 1, 1-1/2, 2, and 2-1/2

Table he ig h t from floor (in .) .................................................................................................................... 35

Overall dimensions (L x W x H) (in.) ........................................................................................ 33 x 33 x 61

Motor ....................................................................................... TEFC, 1HP, 1Ph, 115/230V (prewired 115)

Dust collection ports diameter (in.) .................................................................................. front 2-1/2, rear 4

Dust collection minimum CFM required ................................................................................................ 50 0

Approximate Weight, Shipping/Net (lbs.) ....................................................................................... 447/345

The above specifications were current at the time t his manual was published, but bec ause of our policy of continuous im provement, Powerm atic reserves the right t o change specific ations at any time and without prior notic e, wit hout incurring obligations.

Features of the DT45 Dovetailer

Terminology

Below are the term s used in t his manual to identify types of cuts and measurement s.

Unpacking

Open shipping cont ainer and check f or shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shi pping m at erial until t he dov etailer is assembled and r unning pr oper ly.

Remove the box from inside the cabinet. Compare the c ontent s of y our cont ainer wit h t he following parts list to make sure all parts are intact. Mi ssing parts, if any, should be reported to your distributor. Read the instruction manual thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and safety instructions.

Contents of the Shipping Container

1 Dovetail Machine 2 Clamping Handles (wit h hex nuts) 1 Set of Open-Ended W r enc hes (8-10, 11-13,

12-14 and 17-19mm) 1 Set of Hex Wrenches (1.5 to 6mm) 2 Sample Dovetailed B oar ds 1 Owner's Manual 1 Warranty Card

Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting set-up

or operation! Failure t o co mply may cause serious injury.

Installation & Assembly

Tools requi red for assemb ly

forklift or hoist with straps/slings 11mm wrench (provided)

[NOTE: A socket set wi th ratchet wrench may

speed assembly ] 4 and 5mm hex wrenches (provided) knife or wire cutter

1. Remove the four screws and flat washers

holding the machine to the pallet with an 11mm wrench, as shown in Figur e 1.

2. Place lifti ng st r aps thr ough the two eyebolts

at the top of the m achine (Figure 2). Using a forklift or hoist, lift the machine off the pallet and into its desired location. The Dovetail er should be located in a dry area with sufficient lighting. Leave plenty of space around the machine for operations and routine maintenance work.

3. W hen the machine is sit uated, the eyebolts

(Figure 2) can be left on the machine, or unscrewed and rem oved, if so desi red. Be sure to retain the eye bolts for future use.

4. If desired, the Dovetailer can be further

stabilized by securing it to the floor, using lag screws through the four holes at the bottom of the cabinet.

Figure 1

Figure 2

The dovetailer should be

unplugged from the power source during assembly pro cedu res.

5. A cord holds the headstock secure to an

eyebolt to prevent the headstock from moving during shipping. This cord should now be cut and removed.

6. Exposed metal areas of the dovetailer

(such as the table, template bar, clamp bars, rods, etc.) have been factory coated with a protect ant. This should be remov ed with a soft cloth dampened with kerosene or mineral spirits. Do not use an abrasive pad. Do not let solvent contact plastic or rubber parts as it may damage t hem .

Installing Handle

The rubber-cov ered handle (Figure 3) has been placed backwards for shipping purposes, and must be reversed befor e oper ating the machine.

1. Remove the four socket head cap screws

from the headstock (two of them are holdi ng the handle), and t urn the handl e around as shown in Figure 3.

2. Secur e the handle to the headstock with all

four socket head cap screws.

Figure 3

3. Tighten the f our socket head c ap screws.

Installing Switch

1. Remove any protective wrapping from the

switch.

2. Remove the two socket head cap screws

fr om th ei r h ol es o n t he lef t si de of t h e fr am e with a 5mm hex wrench. See Figure 4.

3. Pl ace the flange of the switch box ov er the

holes, and re-i nsert the two socket head cap screws, as shown in Figur e 4.

4. Tighten both socket head c ap screws.

Installing Dust Hood

1. Open the cabinet door a nd pull out the dust

hood, which is connect ed to a hose.

2. Loosen the two sock et head cap scre ws on

the front of the headstock (Fi gure 5) with a 4mm hex wrench.

3. Slide the flanges of the dust hood behind

the screws and fl at washers as shown.

4. Tighten both socket head c ap screws.

Installing Clamping Handles

There are two hubs at the right side of the machine which are used for clamping (Figur e 6). Screw one clam p handle into a threaded hol e on each hub. (Each hub has three such holes – choose one that will prevent the clamping handles from confl ic ting with each other.)

Figure 4

Figure 5

When the clamping handles are screwed in completely, tighten the hex nuts against the hubs with a 19mm wrench.

Dust Collection

The use of a dust collection system is recommended f or this machi ne. It will help k eep your shop clean as well as mi nimize any healt h risks caused by wood dust. Mak e sure your dust collector has a capacity of at least 500 CFM. Connect the intake hose of your dust c ollector to the 4” diameter port at t he back of the cabinet. See Figure 7.

NOTE: A variet y of dust coll ection systems are available from Powermatic. Call customer service at 1-800-274-6848 or visit our website for mo re inform ation.

Figure 6

Figure 7

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