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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
3-Rol l Powered S t ock Feeder
Model PF3-JR
WALTER MEIER (Manuf acturing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M- 1790818
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B2 02/2011
www. powermatic. com Copyright © 2011 Walt er Meier (M anufacturi ng) Inc.
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W arranty and Service
Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our
Authorized Serv ice Cent ers located t hroughout t he U nited S t at es can give y ou quick se rv ice. In most cases, any of t hese Walter
M eier Authorized Service Cente rs can authorize w arranty repai r, assist y ou in obtaining parts, or p erform routine maintenance
and m ajor repair on your POWERM A TIC® tools. For the name of an Authorized Serv ice Cent er in your area call 1-800-2 74-6848.
MO RE INF ORM ATION
Walter Meier is consistently adding new products t o t he line. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local
Walter Meier distributor, or visit powermatic.com.
WARRANTY
POWERMATIC products carry a limited w arranty which v aries in duration based upon the product.
WH AT IS CO VERED?
This warranty covers any defect s in workm anship or mat erials subject t o the except ions stat ed below . C utting tools, abrasives
and other consum ables are exc luded from warranty coverage.
WHO IS CO VERED?
This warranty covers only the initial purchase r of t he product .
WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?
The general POWERMATIC warranty lasts f or t he time period specified in the product literat ure of each product .
WH AT IS NO T COVERED?
The Five Year Warranty does not cover products used f or commercial, industrial or edu cational purposes. Products w ith a Five
Year Warranty t hat are used f or comm ercial, indust r ial or education purposes revert to a One Year Warranty . Th is w arranty does
not cov er defects due directly or indirectly t o misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, norm al w ear-and-tear, improper repai r or
alterations, or lack of maintenance.
HOW TO GET SERVICE
The product or part m ust be returned for exam ination, post age prepaid, t o a locatio n designated by us. For the nam e of t he
location nearest y ou, please call 1-800- 274-68 48.
You m ust prov ide proof of in itial purchase date and an ex planation of t he com plaint m ust accom pany t he merchandise. If our
insp e c tio n d isclose s a d e fect, we will repai r or replace the p roduct, or refund the purchase price, at our option.
We will return the re p aired p roduct or re plac ement at our expense unless it is determined by us that there is no defect, or that the
defect resu lted from ca u s es not with in the s c o pe o f our warr a n ty in wh ic h c a se we will, a t y o u r d irectio n , dispos e o f or ret u rn the
product. I n t he event you choose to have the product returned, you will b e responsible for the handling and shipping c osts of the
return.
HOW STATE LAW APPL IES
This warranty giv e s you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary from st ate t o state.
LIMITATIONS ON THIS WARRANTY
WALTER MEIER (MANUFACTURING) INC., LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIE D WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION M AY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
WALTER MEIER (MANUFACTURING) INC., SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR
PROPERTY, OR FO R 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 LIMI TATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Walter Meier sel ls through distributors only . The specifications in Walter Meier catalogs are given as general info rmation and are
not binding. M embers of Walter M eier reserve t he right to effect at any time, without prior not ice, t hose alterat ions to pa rts,
fittings, and accessory equipment w hich they m ay deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.
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Ta ble of Contents
Warranty and Service..........................................................................................................................2
Warn in g .............................................................................................................................................4
In trodu ction ........................................................................................................................................6
Description .........................................................................................................................................6
Spe cifi cation s .....................................................................................................................................6
Fea ture s ............................................................................................................................................7
Unpacking ..........................................................................................................................................8
Contents of the Shipping Container ..................................................................................................8
Assembly and Installat io n ....................................................................................................................9
Grounding I nstructions ................................................................................................................... 11
Extension Cords ............................................................................................................................ 12
Adju s tmen ts ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Basic Feeder/Stand Movements ..................................................................................................... 12
Edgewise Stock Feeder Positio n .................................................................................................... 12
Speed Selectio n ............................................................................................................................ 13
Operating Controls............................................................................................................................ 14
Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 14
General Operating Instructions ....................................................................................................... 14
When Used with a Shaper.............................................................................................................. 15
When Used with a Table Saw......................................................................................................... 16
When Used with a Jointer .............................................................................................................. 16
Roller Removal/Replacement ......................................................................................................... 16
Mai nten ance .................................................................................................................................... 16
Lubrication .................................................................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 19
Replacement Parts ........................................................................................................................... 19
Parts List: PF3-JR Stand Assembly ............................................................................................... 20
Exploded View: PF3- JR Stand Assembly ....................................................................................... 21
Parts List : PF3-JR Stock Feeder.................................................................................................... 22
Exploded View: PF3- JR Stoc k Feeder ........................................................................................... 23
Electrical Connect io ns for PF3-JR Stoc k Feeder ................................................................................. 24
Boring Template ............................................................................................................................... 25
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Warning
1. Read and understand t he entire owners ma nual befor e at t empt ing assembly or operat ion.
2. Read and understand the war nings post ed on the machine and in this manual. Fa ilure t o comply with
all of these warnings may cause serio us injury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4. This stock feeder is designed and i nte nded for use by properly tr ained and experienced perso nnel
only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a stock feeder, do not use until
proper t r aining and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this stock feeder for other than its intended use. If used for ot her purposes, Walter M eier
(Manufacturing) Inc., disclaims any real or implied w arranty and holds itself harmless f rom any injury
that may result from that use.
6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this stock feeder. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact r esist ant lenses; t hey are not safet y glasses.
7. Bef ore operat ing t his stock feeder , remo ve tie, rings, w atches and other jewelry, and roll slee ves up
past the elbows. Remo ve all loose clothing and confine lo ng hair. Non-slip foot wear or anti-skid f loor
strips ar e recommended. Do not wear gloves.
8. Wear ear pr otect or s (plugs or muff s) during extended periods of operation.
9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contain chemicals k nown to cause cancer, birt h defects or ot her reproductive harm. Some e xamples
of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and ot her masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium fr om 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 operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medicat io n.
11. Make cer t ain the switch is in the OFF position before co nnecti ng the machine to the power supply.
12. Make cer t ain the machine is properly grounded.
13. Make all machine adjustme nts 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 mac hine before tur ning it on.
15. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is in use. If removed for maintenance
purposes, use extreme cautio n and replace t he guards immed iately af t er maintenance is complet e.
16. Make sure the stock f eeder is firmly secured to the auxiliary machi ne before use.
17. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or ot her part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignme nt of moving part s, binding of moving part s, break age of part s, mounting
and any other condit ions t hat may affect its oper ation. A guard or other part that is damaged s hould
be properly repaired or r eplaced.
18. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighti ng.
19. Keep the floor around t he machine clean and free of sc r ap material, oil and grease.
20. Keep visitors a saf e dist ance from the wor k ar ea. Keep children away.
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21. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing star t er keys.
22. Give your work undivided att ention. Looking aro und, carrying on a conversat ion and “ horse-play” are
careless acts that can result in serious injury.
23. Maintain a b alanced st ance at al l times so that yo u do not fall or lea n against movi ng parts. Do not
overreach or use excessive force t o per form any machine operatio n.
24. Use the right tool at t he correc t speed and feed rate. Do not force a tool or at t achment to do a jo b f or
which it was not designed. The r ight t o ol will do t he job b e tter a nd mor e s a fely.
25. Use recommended accessor ies; improper acc essor ies may be ha zardo us.
26. Maintain tools with care. Follow instructions for lubricating and c hangi ng accessories.
27. Turn off t he stock f eeder before c leaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remo ve chips or debris —
do not us e your hands.
28. Do not stand on the machine. Serio us injury co uld occur if the machine tips over.
29. Never lea ve the machine r unni ng unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it
comes to a complete stop.
30. Remove loose items a nd unnecessary w or k pieces f r om the area befor e starting the machine.
31. Check yo ur stock f or loose knots, nails or ot her aspects that may creat e a safety hazard or af f ect the
machine’s perfor ma nce.
Familiarize yours elf with the f ollow ing saf et y not ices used in t his manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious inj ury or possibly
even death.
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Introduction
This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., covering the safe operation and
maintenance procedures for a Model PF3-JR Stock Feeder. This manual contains instructions on
installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts
breakdown. T his mac hine has been designed and constructed to provide years of tr ouble fr ee oper ation if
used in accordance to instructions set forth in this manual. If there are any questions or comments,
please contact eit her your local supplier or Walter Meier. Walter Meier can also be reached at our web
site: www.waltermeier.com.
Description
The PF3-JR Stock Feeder ca n be mounted t o a table saw, shaper, jointer, etc ., and will ac t as a “ third
hand” for the operator to smoothly feed wor kpieces through t he auxil iary machine. The Stoc k Feeder has
a continuo us-d uty motor and lubricated gearbox that transmit pow er t hro ugh r oller chain and sproc ket s to
the feed r ollers, pr oviding s uperior pos itive feeding f or all types of mater ials. The st and is fully adjustable
with universal joints, and heavy locking mechanisms secure the feeder in horizontal, vertical or angled
positions. The roller system is “maintenance-friendly” allowing you to replace a single roller if necessary,
instead of a complete set .
Specifications
Model Number ......................................................................................................................... PF3 - JR
Stock Number .........................................................................................................................1790818
Approx. Lengt h, wit h arm fully extended and handle instal led (i n.) .................................................. 27-1 /2
Width (in.) ..................................................................................................................................... 11 .8
Approx. Height, with handle installed (in.) ..................................................................................... 23-1/4
Column Diameter (in.) ...................................................................................................................... 1.6
Ro llers .................................................................................................................... 3 (synthetic r ubber)
Roller Size (Diameter x Length) (in.) ................................................................................. 3-1/8 x 1-3/16
Motor ........................................................................................... TEFC, 0.25HP, 1Ph only, 115V, 60 Hz
Ro tatio n ..................................................................................................................... Forward/Reverse
Number of Speeds .............................................................................................................................. 4
Speed Range (FPM) ........................................................................................................... 13/26/33/62
Distance between Rollers (center to center) (in.) ................................................................... 4.32 to 3.34
Swing (deg.) ................................................................................................................................... 360
Vertical Movement (in.) .................................................................................................................. 6.5 2
Horizontal Movement (in.) ................................................................................................................ 9.8
Maximum Height of Rollers Parallel to Tabletop (in.) ............................................................................. 6
Approximate Net Weight (lbs.) ........................................................................................................... 71
Approximate Shipping Weight (lbs.) ................................................................................................... 75
The above specificati ons were current at the time t his manual w as publis hed, but beca use of our policy of
continuo us impro vement, Walt er M eier r eser ves the right to change s pecificat ions at any time and without
prior notice, witho ut incurring obligations.
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Features
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Unpacking
Open shipping co ntainer a nd check for s hipping
damage. Report any damage immediately to
your distributor and shipping agent. Do not
discard any shipping material until the Stock
Feeder is assembled and running properly.
Compare the contents of your co ntainer w ith the
following parts list to make sure all parts are
intact. Missing par ts, if any, should be reported
to your dist ributor. Read the instruction ma nual
thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and
safety instructions.
Contents of the Shipping Container
1 Stock Feeder
1 Stand Assembly
2 Handles
1 26-Tooth Gear
1 24-Tooth Gear
1 Boring Template
1 Owner's Manual
1 Warranty Card
Read and underst and the entire contents of this manual before at t empting set-up
or operation! Failure to comply may cause ser iou s inj ur y.
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Assembly and Installation
Tools needed for assemb ly:
5mm he x wre nch
12mm and 14mm open end wrenches
Remove the clear plast ic fr om around the feeder
and stand.
Exposed metal surfaces have been given a
protect ive coating at t he factory. This should b e
removed with a sof t c loth moistened with a good
commercial solvent, such as kerosene or
mineral spirits. Do not use aceto ne, gasoline, or
lacquer thinner for this purpose. Do not get
solvents near p last ic or rubber par t s, and do not
use an abrasive pad because it may scratch
metal surfaces.
The Stock Feeder should be mounted to an
auxiliary machine in a well-lit area. Leave
enough space ar ound t he work area f or loading
and off-loading stock and general ma i ntena nce.
The stock feeder and the
auxiliary machine to which you are mountin g
it should both be disconnected from power
during instal lat ion.
1. Determine the mounting location for the
stand. Keep in mind the overall length of the
horizontal arm on the stand (27-1/ 2” ) so t hat
there will be enough adjustment when the
Stock Feeder is mounted.
IMPORTANT: Locate the stand so that you
will not drill through any ribs or supports
beneath the table surface.
2. Use t he pro vided bor ing template t o f ind the
centerline spacing for the holes in the
feeder’s base. Clean the mo unting surfac e,
then remove the backing from the boring
template and stick the template carefully
into place on the mounting surface.
NOTE: The same template ca n be found on
page 25.
3. Center punch and drill four 8.5 millimeter
diameter holes in the surface, then tap the
holes with M10 x P1.5 threads. Alter natively,
if you plan to secure the stand with hex nuts
from below the mounting surface, drill
clearance holes of 7/16” diameter without
tapping.
4. Peel off the boring template and discard.
5. Loosen the lock handle and remove the
base from the stand assembly, shown in
Figure 1.
Figure 1
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6. Place the base o ver the hole pattern. A lign
the four holes of t he base with t he holes i n
the mounting surface. Make sure the lock
handle is positioned in a convenient place
before tightening the base to the mounting
surface.
7. Insert four M10 screws (not provided)
through the holes of the base and into the
holes on the mounting surface. See Figure
2. Tighte n screws securely.
8. The stand assembly can be oriented with
either of the col um ns in horizontal or vertica l
position. It is recommended, however, that
the longer lead screw be placed in the
horizontal position, as shown in Figure 3;
this will allow maximum adjustment for the
stock feeder across the surface of the
workpiece. Slide the vertical column down
into the base and tighten the lock handle
(Figure 3).
9. Attach a handle (Fig ure 4) t o each elevating
handle, by screwing the threads of the
handle into the hole on the elevating handle.
10. The ha ndle (Fig ure 4) s hould be ad justed so
that it can move freely. Loosen t he hex nut
with a 14mm (9/16”) wrench, and turn the
socket head cap screw with a 5mm hex
wrench unti l the handle is just loose enough
to turn freely. Then tighten the hex nut
against the elevating handle.
Figure 2
Figure 3
11. Rest the Stock Feeder on the mounting
surface, as shown in Figure 5. Lower the
horizontal arm by rotating the top hand
wheel until the arm is at a convenient height
for mo unting the St ock Feeder . (See “ Basic
Feeder/Stand Movements” for detailed
explanation of stand movements. )
12. Make s ure the hex cap screw (A, Figure 5)
is loosened on the sleeve of the Stock
Feeder. Use a 14mm wrench.
13. Slide the ar m co ne of t he Stoc k Feeder onto
the hori zontal ar m as far as it will go, t he n
tighten the hex cap screw ( A, Figure 5).
Figure 4
Figure 5
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Grounding Instructions
Electrical connections must
be made by a qualified electrician in
compliance with all relevant codes. This
machine must be proper ly grounded to help
prevent electrical shock and possible fatal
injury.
This Stock Feeder must be grounded. In the
event of a malfunctio n or breakdow n, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric
current to r educe the risk of electr ic shock. T his
tool is equipped with an electric cord havi ng an
equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug similar to the one shown in
Figure 6. The plug must be plugged into a
matching outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in acc or dance with all local codes and
ordinances.
Do not modify t he plug prov ided. If it will not fit
the outlet, ha ve t he proper o utlet instal led by a
qualified ele c trician.
Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. The conductor, with insulation
having an outer surface that is green with or
without yellow stripes, is the equipmentgrounding conductor . If repair or r eplacement of
the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not
connect the equipme nt-gr oundi ng co nductor t o a
live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if in doubt as to
whether the too l is proper ly gro unded. Use o nly
three wire extension cords t hat have three-pr ong
grounding plugs a nd three-pole recept acles t hat
accept t he tool’s plug.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
immediately.
115 Volt Operation
Figure 6
As received fr om the factory, your Stock Feeder
is ready to run at 115 volt operation. It is
intended for use on a circ uit that has a n outlet
and a plug that looks similar to the one
illustrated i n Figure 6.
A temporary adapter, which looks like the
adapter as illustrat ed in Figure 7, may be use d
to connect this plug to a two- pole receptacle, as
shown in Figure 7, if a pr operly gro unded o utlet
is not available. The temporary adapter should
only be used until a properly grounded outlet
can be i nstal led by a q ualif ied electrician. This
adapter is not applic abl e in Cana da.
Figure 7
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The green colored rigid ear, lug, or tab,
extending fr om the adapt er, m ust be co nnected
to a permanent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box, as shown in Figure 7.
Make sure the voltage of your power supply
matches the specifications on the motor plate of
the machine.
Extension Cords
If an extension cord is necessary make sure the
cord rat ing is suitable for t he amp er age listed on
the machine's motor plate. An undersize cord
will c a use a dr op i n line vo lt age resulti ng in loss
of power and overheating.
Recommended Gauges (AWG) of Extension Cords
Extension Cord Length *
25
50
75
100
150
200
Amps
< 5 16 16 16 14 12 12
5 to 8 16 16 14 12 10 NR
8 to 12 14 14 12 10 NR NR
12 to 15 12 12 10 10 NR NR
15 to 20 10 10 10 NR NR NR
21 to 30 10 NR NR NR NR NR
feet
feet
feet
feet
feet
feet
The chart in Figure 8 shows the correct size
cord to use based on cord length and motor
plate amp rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number
the heavier the cord.
Adjustments
Basic F eeder/Stan d Movements
To move the vertical col um n up or down, loosen
the lock handle (A, Figure 9) and rotate the
handle (B, Figure 9). When adjustment is
complete, re-tighten lock handle (A, Figure 9).
To move the horizontal arm forward or back,
loosen the lock handle (C, Fig ure 9) a nd rotate
the handle (D, Figure 9). When adjustment is
complete, re-tighten lock handle (C, Figure 9).
The vertical column and horizontal arm have
stop screws (E, Figure 9) which prevent them
from being moved too far.
To rotat e the entire stand assembly, loosen the
lock handle (F, Figure 9) and push the assemb ly
into desired positio n. Tighten lock handle before
operating the stock f eeder .
To rotate the stock feeder alone, loosen lock
handle (G, Figur e 9). Tighte n lock handle bef or e
operating the stock f eeder .
*based on limit in g the line voltage drop to 5V at 150% of the
rated am per es.
NR: Not Recommended.
Figure 8
Figure 9
Edgewise St ock Feeder P ositi on
The stock feeder ca n be turned “edgewise” so
that the feed is alo ng the side of t he workpiece.
See Figure 10.
To create t his position:
1. Loosen the screw on the arm cone (A,
Figure 10) with a 14mm wrench, and slide
the Stock Feeder off the horizontal arm.
2. Place t he Stock Feeder edgewise with the
rollers toward the bottom, as shown in
Figure 10.
Figure 10
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3. Loosen lock handle (B, Figure 10) and
rotate the swivel cone (C, Figure 10) 180degrees, as s hown in Figure 10.
4. Re -tig hten lock handl e ( B , F ig ure 10).
5. Loosen lock handle (D, Figure 10) and
rotate the arm cone as needed until it can
slide back onto the horizontal arm. Tighte n
lo ck ing hand le (D, Fig ure 10).
6. Mount the Stock Feeder to the horizontal
arm and tighten the screw (A, Figure 10).
Speed Selecti on
The PF3-J R has four speeds: 13, 26, 33 and 62
feet per minute (or 4, 8, 10 a nd 19 meters per
minute, respectively). Achieving these four
speeds is dependent upon the choice and
proper position of the gears.
Unplug the stock feeder f r om
power source before changing gears.
To change the position of the gears:
Figure 11
1. Unscrew the knob (Figure 11) and pull off
the back co ver to e xpose t he gear system,
shown in Figure 12.
2. Remove hex nuts and flat washers (A,
Figure 12) w ith a 14mm wrench.
3. Figure 13 shows the relationship of gear
position to creat e eac h of t he fo ur speeds. A
similiar chart is affixed to the inside of the
back cover on the Stock Feeder.
4. Install new gear c onfiguratio n, m aking sure
the notch in each gear slides into the
keyway of the shaft. Pus h the gear as f ar as
it will go onto the shaf t .
5. Install hex nut a nd flat w asher (A, Fig ure 12)
on each shaft, and tighten.
6. Re-install back cover and tighten knob
(Figure 11).
Figure 12
Figure 13
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Operating Controls
The control switch (Figure 14) turns the motor
on, and also determines its direction – forward
or reverse.
If a jam should occur while
feeding a workpiece, DO NOT turn the st ock
feeder to r ever se while the auxiliary machin e
is still running in for ward direct i on.
If a workpiece becomes jammed, turn off bot h
the auxiliary machine and the stock feeder.
Raise the feeder in order to clear the workpiece.
Then reset the feeder heig ht and beg in the feed
over again.
Figure 14
Operation
IMPORTANT: Before attempting operation of
this stock feeder i n conjunctio n with an auxiliary
machine, you s hould be t horoughly familiar w it h
the operating a nd safety instructions that were
included with the auxiliary machine.
Keep hands away from
rollers during operation. Failure to comply
may cause injury.
Gen eral Operatin g Inst ructio ns
1. Make sure all lock handles are t ight before
operating the Stock Feeder .
2. The Stock Feeder should be used in
conjunction with a fence on your auxiliary
machine.
3. The rollers must grip the offcut, as well as
the part of the wor k p ie c e s till bei ng f e d .
4. On some mac hines, such as a shaper, the
stock feeder can be mounted so that the
rollers exert pressure from the top; or
mounted edgewise so that the rollers exert
pressure from the side, or mounted at an
intermediate a ngle for beveled workpieces.
5. The feed rollers have a spring suspensio n
with approximately 12mm lift, which will
exert the necessary pressure against the
workpiece. This pressure increases
automatically w ith feed resista nce, so that a
workpiece of varying thickness can be fed
through the stock feeder without
adjustments.
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6. When used in normal horizontal position,
the stock feeder should be adjusted for
height so that the distance between the
table and the feed rollers is approximately
1/8” to 3/16” (3 to 5mm) less than the
thickness of the workpiece. See Fig ure 15.
Although the stock feeder
when properly used will greatly reduce the
chance of workpiece kickback, t here is still a
potential for kickback. Never stand directly
in the path of the workpiece as it passes
under the Stock Feeder r ollers.
Wh en Used wi th a S haper
1. The gap between the fences for the cutter
should be as small as possible.
2. To ensure t hat the workpiece is held firm ly
against the fe nce, set the stock feeder at a
slight angle toward the fe nce i n the direction
of feed. In other words, the outfeed roller
should be approximately 3/16” ( 5m m) closer
to the fence than the infeed roller. See
Figure 16.
Figure 15
3. When the Stock Feeder is in edgewise
posit ion, it must be i ncl ined sl ightly tow ards
the work table in the direction of feed, to
ensure the work piece remains forced dow n
against the table. In other words, the
outfeed roller should be approximately 3/16”
closer to the work table than the infeed
roller. See Figure 17.
4. When the Stoc k Feeder is in the edgew ise
position, or a ngled for a beve led workpiece,
the axis of the cutter should be between the
outfeed roller and the center roller. See
Figure 17. T he center ro ller s hould NOT be
directed toward the opening between the
fences, but should act directly against the
fence.
5. When mounting the Stock Feeder in
edgewise position, keep in mind the spring
tension of t he rollers. The distance betw een
the shaper fe nce and the feed rollers should
be approximately 1/8” to 3/16” (3 to 5mm)
less than the thickness of the workpiece
(refer to Figure 15).
6. Shaping hardwood with the Stock Feeder
may increase t he frict ion between workpiece
and table. Ke ep the work t able rust-free and
smooth, by using paste wax or other
necessary means.
Figure 16
(Stock Feeder in hor izontal position)
Figure 17
(Stock Feeder in edgewi se pos i ti on)
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Wh en Used wi th a Table Saw
1. Position t he Stock Feed er so that the axis of
the saw blade lines up between the center
roller and infeed roller. See Figure 18. This
will a llow t he Stoc k Feeder to grip the offc ut
of the work piece as it leaves the blade.
2. Rotate the Stock Feeder so that the
directio n of feed is angled slightly tow ar d t he
fence by approximately 3/16” ( 5mm); that is,
the outfeed roller should be s lightly closer to
the fence than t he infeed roller . See Figure
18.
Wh en Used wi th a Jointer
1. Mount the stoc k feeder on a joi nter so t hat
all rollers are over the outfeed table, as
shown in Figure 19.
2. The infeed roller should be approximately
3/16” aw ay fr om the lip of the o utfeed tabl e
at the cutter ar ea. See Figure 19.
3. Rotate the Stock Feeder so that the
directio n of feed is angled slightly tow ar d t he
fence by approximately 3/16” ( 5mm); that is,
the outfeed roller should be s lightly closer to
the fence than t he infeed roller . See Figure
19.
Figure 18
Figure 19
Rol l er Removal/Replace ment
If more space is needed between rollers, for
example when feeding a c urve d workpiece, the
center roller can be removed from the Stock
Feeder. To remove the roller, loosen and
remove the two socket head cap screw s ( Fig ure
20) with a 5mm hex wrench and pull the roller
off the sh a ft.
Maintenance
Before performing any
maintenance on the Stock Feeder,
disconnect its plug from the electrical
supply. Also disconnect the auxiliary
machine from the electri cal sup ply. Fai lure t o
comply may cause serious injur y.
If the power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in
any way, have it replaced immediately.
The rubber rollers should be kept clean of
grease, sawdust and other debris. Use a soft
cloth with soap and water to wipe down the
rollers. DO NOT use a solvent on the rubber
rollers.
Figure 20
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The mating parts of the arm cone and swivel
cone should be kept clean. See Figure 21.
When disassembling a ny of t he cones from the
stock feeder, wipe off both mating parts with a
clean rag before re-assembling. NOTE: These
cones are subject t o high torques and it may be
necessary to periodically re-tighten the lock
handles until the cone surfaces become
securely seated.
Lubrication
Gearbox
The Stock Feeder is shipped w ith oil installed i n
the gearbox. Occasionally check the oil level
and add oil if necessary. The oil le vel should be
approximately 1- 1/ 2” deep; that is, about 1” fr om
the rim of the hole. Completely drain and refill
the oil every 1,000 working hours, or every 6
months, w ith a good quality gear oil.
Figure 21
To change the oil:
1. Loose n the screw (A, Fig ure 5) whic h holds
the feeder body to the horizontal arm.
2. Carefully remove the feeder body from the
horizont al ar m .
3. Unscrew and r emo ve the oil cap ( identified
in Figure 22) and turn the feeder body
upside down to completely drain the oil.
(NOTE: Always dispose of used oil
properly.)
4. Turn feeder body right side up, and pour
new oil into t he fill hole, unti l it is abo ut 1”
from the rim.
5. Re-install t he oil cap (Figure 22).
Rollers
Each of the three rollers has a grease fitting
(Figure 23) located in the hub center. Use a
grease gun to insert a good quality, all-purpose
grease into these fittings every 200 working
hours, or every 30 days.
Figure 22
Figure 23
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Chains
Lubricate t he drive chains (Figure 24) w ith good
quality all-purpose grease every 3 months, or
more frequently if needed.
Lead Screws
Occasionally apply a light coat of grease to the
lead screw of the vertical column, and to the
lead screw of the horizontal arm. See Fig ure 25.
Figure 24
Figure 25
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Troubleshooting
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Not connected to power s ource. Check plug connection.
Fuse blown, or circuit breaker t ripped. Replace fuse, or r es et circuit breaker.
Feeder will n o t sta r t.
Cord damaged. Replace cord.
Start ing capacitor bad. Replace starting capacitor .
Wrong gears installed for t he desired
Feed speed is not
sufficient; machine
has low power.
Workpiece jams while
feeding it beneath
rollers.
Workpiece slips while
passing under rollers.
Rolle rs slip on
workpiece.
feed rat e.
Extension cord t oo light or too long.
Low current from electr ical supply. Contact a qualified electricia n.
Rollers too low . Raise feeder.
Rollers too high, no traction. Lower f eeder.
Grease or debris on rollers. Clean rollers.
Replacement Parts
Install correct gear s in proper
positions. [page 13]
Replace wit h adequate size and
length cord. [page 12]
Replacement part s ar e listed on t he fol low i ng pages. To order part s or r eac h our service department, call
1-800-274-6848, Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.powermatic.com).
Having the Model Numb er and Ser ial Number of your machine available w hen you call wi ll allow us to
serve you quickly and accurately.
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Parts L i st : PF3-JR Stand Assemb ly
Index No. Par t No. Description Size Qty
1 .............. PF3JR-101 ..............Base .................................................................................................. 1
2 .............. TS-1550061 ............Flat Washer ......................................................M8 ............................. 1
3 .............. PF3JR-103 ..............Lock Handle ....................................................................................... 1
4 .............. TS-1540061 ............Hex Nut............................................................M8 ............................. 1
5 .............. PF3JR-105 ..............Elevating Bracket................................................................................ 1
6 .............. TS-1550061 ............Flat Washer ......................................................M8 ............................. 2
7 .............. PF3JR-107 ..............Lock Handle ....................................................................................... 2
8 .............. TS-1540061 ............Hex Nut............................................................M8 ............................. 4
9 .............. PF3JR-109 ..............Mod. Screw ........................................................................................ 2
10 ............ TS-2361081 ............Lock Washer ....................................................M8 ............................. 2
11 ............ PF3JR-111 ..............Arm Cone........................................................................................... 1
12 ............ TS-2310162 ............Hex Nut............................................................M16x1.5P................... 1
13 ............ PF3JR-113 ..............Lock H andle ....................................................................................... 1
14 ............ TS-1550071 ............Flat Washer......................................................M10 ........................... 1
15 ............ TS-1491081 ............Hex Cap Screw ................................................M10x50 ...................... 1
16 ............ PF3JR-116 ..............Han dle ............................................................................................... 2
17 ............ PF3JR-117 ..............Vertical Column .................................................................................. 1
18 ............ PF3JR-118 ..............Horizon tal Arm.................................................................................... 1
19 ............ PF3JR-119 ..............Elevating Screw .................................................................................. 1
20 ............ PF3JR-120 ..............Horizon tal Screw ................................................................................ 1
21 ............ PF3JR-121 ..............Column Cap ....................................................................................... 1
22 ............ TS-1524031 ............Socket Set Screw .............................................M8x12........................ 3
23 ............ PF3JR-123A ............Elevating Ha ndle ................................................................................ 2
24 ............ PF3JR-124 ..............Pin ...................................................................4x 30 mm .................... 2
25 ............ PF3JR-125 ..............Swivel Con e ....................................................................................... 1
26 ............ TS-2310162 ............Hex Nut............................................................M16x1.5P................... 1
27 ............ PF3JR-127 ..............Lock H andle ....................................................................................... 1
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Expl oded View: PF3-JR Stand Assembly
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Parts L ist: PF3-JR Stock Feeder
Index No. Par t No. Description Size Qty
1 .............. PF3JR-20 1 ..............Oil Cap .............................................................................................. 1
2 .............. PF3JR-202 ..............“O” Ring ............................................................................................. 1
3 .............. PF3JR-203 ..............Sprocket Case .................................................................................... 3
4 .............. PF3JR-204 ..............Spring ................................................................................................ 3
5 .............. PF3JR-205 ..............Case Cover ........................................................................................ 3
6 .............. PF3JR-206 ..............Roller Supporter ................................................................................. 3
7 .............. PF3JR-20 7 ..............Spro c ke t ............................................................................. ............... 3
8 .............. PF3JR-208 ..............Snap Ring ........................................................Ø 22 mm .................... 3
9 .............. TS-1551041 ............Lock Washer ....................................................M6 ............................. 6
10 ............ TS-1503061 ............Socket Head Cap Screw ...................................M6x25........................ 6
12 ............ PF3JR-212 ..............Chain (18S) ......................................................18S............................ 3
13 ............ PF3JR-213 ..............Tu be .................................................................................................. 3
14 ............ PF3JR-214 ..............Snap Ring ........................................................Ø 26 mm .................... 3
15 ............ PF3JR-215 ..............Sprocket Sh aft Assembly ................................................................... 2
16 ............ PF3JR-216 ..............Snap Ring ........................................................Ø 15 mm .................... 2
17 ............ PF3JR-217 ..............Sprocket Sh aft Assembly .................................................................... 1
18 ............ TS-1550071 ............Flat Washer......................................................M10 ........................... 1
19 ............ TS-1540071 ............Hex Nut............................................................M10 ........................... 1
20 ............ PF3JR-220 ..............Grease Fitting..................................................................................... 3
21 ............ PF3JR-221 ..............Shaft .................................................................................................. 3
22 ............ TS-2361081 ............Lock Washer ....................................................M8 ............................. 3
23 ............ TS-1540061 ............Hex Nut............................................................M8 ............................. 3
24 ............ PF3JR-224 ..............Frame ................................................................................................ 1
25 ............ PF3JR-225 ..............Bu shin g.............................................................................................. 1
26 ............ PF3JR-226 ..............Sprocket ............................................................................................ 2
27 ............ PF3JR-227 ..............Sprocket ............................................................................................ 2
28 ............ PF3JR-228 ..............Bu shin g.............................................................................................. 1
29 ............ PF3JR-229 ..............Chain (30S) ......................................................30S............................ 1
30 ............ PF3JR-230 ..............Chain (22S) ......................................................22S............................ 1
31 ............ PF3JR-231 ..............Worm Gear Shaft................................................................................ 1
32 ............ TS-1550071 ............Flat Washer......................................................M10 ........................... 1
33 ............ TS-1540071 ............Hex Nut............................................................M10 ........................... 1
34 ............ PF3JR-234 ..............Oil Seal ............................................................................................. 1
35 ............ PF3JR-235 ..............Bu shin g.............................................................................................. 1
36 ............ PF3JR-236 ..............Worm Gear Cover............................................................................... 1
37 ............ PF3JR-237 ..............Oil Seal .............................................................................................. 1
38 ............ TS-1502031 ............Socket Head Cap Screw ...................................M5x12........................ 4
39 ............ PF3JR-239 ..............Gear (16T) .......................................................16T ............................ 1
40 ............ PF3JR-240 ..............Gear (34T) .......................................................34T ............................ 1
41 ............ PF3JR-241 ..............Gear (26T) .......................................................26T ............................ 1
42 ............ PF3JR-242 ..............Gear (24T) .......................................................24T ............................ 1
43 ............ PF3JR-243 ..............“O” Ring ............................................................................................. 1
44 ............ PF3JR-244 ..............Motor ...............................................................1/4HP, 1Ph, 115V ....... 1
................ PF 3 JR-24 4C ...........Capacitor ( Not s hown) ......................................250V 20uf .................. 1
45 ............ PF3JR-245 ..............Switch Box ......................................................................................... 1
46 ............ PF3JR-246 ..............Switch ................................................................................................ 1
47 ............ PF3JR-247 ..............Knob .................................................................................................. 1
48 ............ PF3JR-248 ..............Back Cover ........................................................................................ 1
49 ............ PF3JR-249 ..............Roller (30 x 80 Dia) ...........................................30x80 dia. mm ............ 3
50 ............ TS-1482041 ............Hex Cap Screw ................................................M6x20........................ 2
51 ............ TS-1550041 ............Flat Washer......................................................M6 ............................. 2
52 ............ PF3JR-252 ..............Powermatic Nameplate (not shown) ...................1”x4” .......................... 1
53 ............ PF3JR-253 ..............Warning Label – Main Switch (not shown) ............................................ 1
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Exploded View: PF3-JR Stock Feeder
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Electrical Connections for PF3-JR Stock Feeder
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Boring Template
SCALE 1:1
Cut out and tape into place on mounting surface.
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WALTER MEIER (Manuf acturing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086
Phone: 800-274-6848
www.powermatic.com
www.waltermeier.com
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