Powermatic Accu-Fence Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Accu-Fence® and Rail System

For PM2000B, PM3000B Table Saws

Powermatic

427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-2195079B
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Edition 2 10/2018
www.powermatic.com Copyright © 2017 Powermatic

1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS MACHINE.

WARNING – To reduce risk of injury:

1. Read and understand the entire owner’s

manual before attempting assembly or
operation.

2. Read and understand all instructions and

safety information that accompanied the table
saw with which this fence system will be used.

3. Read and understand the warnings posted on

the machine and in this manual. Failure to
comply with all of these warnings may cause
serious injury.

4. Replace the warning labels if they become

obscured or removed.

5. The table saw is designed and intended for

use by properly trained and experienced
personnel only. If you are not familiar with the
proper and safe operation of a table saw, do
not use until proper training and knowledge
have been obtained.

6. Do not use the table saw for other than its

intended use. If used for other purposes,
Powermatic disclaims any real or implied
warranty and holds itself harmless from any
injury that may result from that use.

7. Always wear approved safety glasses or face

shield while using a table saw. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they are not safety glasses.

8. Before operating the table saw, remove tie,

rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll
sleeves up past the elbows. Do not wear loose
clothing. Confine long hair. Non-slip footwear
or anti-skid floor strips are recommended. Do
not wear gloves.

9. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during

extended periods of operation.

10. Do not operate this machine while tired or

under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication.

11. Make certain the machine is properly

grounded.

12. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance

with the machine unplugged from the power
source. A machine under repair should be

RED TAGGED to show it must not be used
until maintenance is complete.

13. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the
machine before turning it on.

14. 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.

15. Check the alignment of the riving knife, fence
and miter slot to the blade. A caution decal is
installed on each guard to remind the operator
of the dangers of improper machine operation.

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. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any
other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.

17. Provide for adequate space surrounding work
area and non-glare, overhead lighting.

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

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

20. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks,
master switches or by removing safety keys.

21. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and “horse­play” are careless acts that can result in
serious injury.

22. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that
you do not fall or lean against the blade or
other moving parts. Do not overreach or use
excessive force to perform any machine
operation.

23. Use the right tool at the correct speed and
feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to
do a job for which it was not designed. The
right tool will do the job better and safer.

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

25. Maintain tools with care. Keep blade sharp and
clean for the best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.

26. Check the saw blade for cracks or missing
teeth. Do not use a cracked or dull blade or
one with missing teeth or improper set. Make
sure the blade is securely locked on the arbor.

27. Keep hands clear of the blade area. Do not
reach past the blade to clear parts or scrap
with the saw blade running. Never saw
freehand. Avoid awkward operations and hand
positions where a sudden slip could cause
your hand to contact the blade.

28. Do not attempt to saw boards with loose knots
or with nails or other foreign material, on its
surface. Do not attempt to saw twisted, warped
or bowed stock unless one edge has been
jointed for guiding purposes prior to sawing.
Excessively warped stock should not be used.

29. Do not attempt to saw long or wide boards
unsupported where spring or weight could
cause the board to shift position.

30. Always use the riving knife, blade guard, push
stick and other safety devices for all operations
where they can be used. On operations such
as dadoing or molding where the blade guard
cannot be used, use feather boards, fixtures
and other safety devices and use extreme
caution. Reinstall the riving knife and blade
guard immediately after completing the
operation that required their removal.

31. Be sure the saw blade rotates clockwise when
viewed from the motor side (left side) of the
machine.

32. Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a
brush or compressed air to remove chips or
debris — do not use bare hands.

33. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury
could occur if the machine tips over.

34. Never leave the machine running unattended.
Turn the power off and do not leave the
machine until it comes to a complete stop.

35. Remove loose items and unnecessary work
pieces from the area before starting the
machine.

36. Blade should have minimum exposure during
cuts. Adjust blade to approximately 1/8” inch
above surface of workpiece.

WARNING: This product can expose you to

chemicals including lead which is known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.
gov.

WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or

machining wood products generates wood dust
and other substances known to the State of
California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling dust
generated from wood products or use a dust
mask or other safeguards for personal
protection.

Wood products emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. For more information
go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/wood.

1.1 Kickback

The most common accidents among table saw
users, according to statistics, can be linked to
kickback, the high-speed expulsion of material from
the table that can strike the operator. Kickback can
also result in the operator’s hands being pulled into
the blade.

Kickback Prevention

Tips to avoid the most common causes of
kickback:

 Make sure the riving knife is always aligned

with the blade. A workpiece can bind or stop
the flow of the cut if the riving knife is
misaligned, and result in kickback.

 Use a riving knife during every cut. The riving

knife maintains the kerf in the workpiece,
which will reduce the chance of kickback.

 Never attempt freehand cuts. The workpiece

must be fed parallel to the blade, otherwise
kickback will likely occur. Always use the rip
fence or miter gauge to support the workpiece.

 Make sure that rip fence is parallel to blade. If

not, the chances of kickback are very high.
Take the time to check and adjust the rip
fence.

 Feed cuts through to completion. Anytime you

stop feeding a workpiece that is in the middle
of a cut, the chance of binding, resulting in
kickback, is greatly increased.

Tips for Kickback Protection

Kickback can happen even if precautions are taken
to prevent it. Listed below are some tips to protect
you if kickback does occur:

 Stand to the side of the blade when cutting. An

ejected workpiece usually travels directly in
front of the blade.

 Wear safety glasses or a face shield. Your

eyes and face are the most vulnerable part of
your body.

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 Never place your hand behind the blade. If

kickback occurs, your hand will be pulled into
the blade.

 Use a push stick to keep your hands farther

away from the moving blade. If a kickback
occurs, the push stick will most likely take the
damage that your hand would have received.

Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this 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 or possibly fatal injury.

2.0 About this manual

This manual is provided by Powermatic covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the Accu­Fence® table saw fence system. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general
operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. Your fence has been designed and
constructed to provide consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with the instructions set forth in
this document.

This manual is not intended to be an exhaustive guide to table saw operational methods, use of jigs or after­market accessories, choice of stock, etc. Additional knowledge can be obtained from experienced users or
trade articles. Whatever accepted methods are used, always make personal safety a priority.

If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or Powermatic. Powermatic can also be
reached at our web site: www.powermatic.com.

Retain this manual for future reference. If the machine transfers ownership, the manual should accompany it.

Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly

or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury!

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3.0 Table of contents

Section Page

1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 2

1.1 Kickback ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

2.0 About this manual .......................................................................................................................................... 4

3.0 Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................ 5

4.0 Accu-Fence specifications ............................................................................................................................. 6

5.0 Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

5.1 Shipping contents ....................................................................................................................................... 7

6.0 Set-up and assembly (Powermatic saw) ........................................................................................................ 8

6.1 Tools required for assembly ....................................................................................................................... 8

6.2 Installing front rail ....................................................................................................................................... 8

6.3 Installing back rail ....................................................................................................................................... 8

6.4 Installing wood extension table (optional accessory) ................................................................................. 9

6.5 Installing guide tube ................................................................................................................................. 10

6.6 Mounting Accu-Fence .............................................................................................................................. 11

6.7 Side plate replacement ............................................................................................................................. 12

7.0 Rail installation on a non-Powermatic Saw .................................................................................................. 13

7.1 Tools required for assembly ..................................................................................................................... 13

7.2 Installing front rail ..................................................................................................................................... 13

7.3 Installing back rail ..................................................................................................................................... 14

8.0 Replacement parts ....................................................................................................................................... 15

8.1.1 Rail Assembly – Exploded View ............................................................................................................ 15

8.1.2 Rail Assembly – Parts List ..................................................................................................................... 16

8.2.1 Accu-Fence Assembly – Exploded View ............................................................................................... 17

8.2.2 Accu-Fence Assembly – Parts List ........................................................................................................ 18

9.0 Warranty and Service ................................................................................................................................... 19

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4.0 Accu-Fence specifications

Table 1

Fence

Stock number 2195079B 2195080B
Side plate height 2-1/2 in. (63.5 mm) 2-1/2 in. (63.5 mm)
Side plate length 37-3/8 in. (950 mm) 43-1/4 in. (1099 mm)
Fence width 4-5/8 in. (118 mm) 4-5/8 in. (118 mm)
Body material Steel Steel
Side plate material Polyethylene Polyethylene
Cross bar length 16 in. (407 mm) 16 in. (407 mm)

Rail Sets

Stock number 2653039B 2653031B
Material Steel Steel
Actual length, front and back rails 52 in. (132 cm) 72 in. (183 cm)
Actual length, guide tube 64-1/4 in. (163 cm) 84 in. (213 cm)

The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous
improvement, Powermatic reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice,
without incurring obligations.

10” Saws 12” Saws

30 in. Rip set 50-in. Rip set