Powermatic PF-33, PF-41, PF-43, PF-31 User Manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

4-Speed Stock Feeders

Models PF-31, PF-33, PF-41, PF-43

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 and Terminology ....................................................................................................................... 7

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

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

Assembly ................................................................................................................................................ 9

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

Extension Cords................................................................................................................................. 12 

Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................... 12

Basic Feeder Mov em ents ................................................................................................................... 12 

Edgewise Stock Feeder P osi tion ........................................................................................................ 12

Speed Selecti on ................................................................................................................................. 12 

Operating Controls ................................................................................................................................ 13

Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 1 3

General Operating Instructions ........................................................................................................... 14

When Used with a Shaper .................................................................................................................. 14

When Used with a Table Saw............................................................................................................. 15 

When Used with a Jointer .................................................................................................................. 15

Roller Removal/Replacement ............................................................................................................. 16

Lubrication ......................................................................................................................................... 17

Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................................ 18

PF-31/33 Feeder Body ....................................................................................................................... 19

Parts List: PF- 31/33 Feeder Body....................................................................................................... 20

PF-41/43 Feeder Body ....................................................................................................................... 22

Parts List: PF- 41/43 Feeder Body....................................................................................................... 23

Parts List: Motor A ssembly for PF-31/33 and PF-41/43 ...................................................................... 25

Feeder Mounting Assembly for PF-31/33 and PF-41/43...................................................................... 26

Electri c al Connec tions – 3 Phase only ................................................................................................... 28

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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 stock feeder is designed and intended for use by properl y trained and experienced personnel

only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a stock feeder, do not use until proper trai ning and k nowledge have been obtained.

5. Do not use thi s stock f eeder for other than its i ntended use. If used for other purposes, Powerm atic

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. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this stock feeder. Everyday

eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; they ar e not safety glasses.

7. Bef ore operating thi s stock feeder, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sl eeves up

past the elbows. Rem ove all loose cl othing and confi ne long hair. Non-sl ip foot wear or anti-ski d floor strips are recommended. Do not wear gloves.

8. Wear ear protector s (plugs or muffs) during extended periods 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 operate this machine while ti r ed or under t he influence 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 adjustments or mai ntenance 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 upon completion of maintenance.

16. Mak e sure t he stoc k feeder is firmly secured to an auxiliary m achi ne before use.

17. 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.

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

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

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

21. Mak e y our workshop chi ld proof with padlocks, m ast er switc hes or by r em oving starter keys.

22. 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.

23. M aintain a balanc ed stance at all t imes so that you d o not fall or lean against mov ing parts. Do not

overreach or use exc essive force to perform any machine operation.

24. 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.

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

26. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean f or the best and saf est performance. Follow

instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

27. Disconnect from power both the stoc k f eeder and t he auxi li ary m achine befor e cleani ng. Use a brush

or compressed air to remove chips or debris — do not use your hands.

28. Do not st and on the machine. Serious injury c ould oc c ur if the machine tips over.

29. Never leav e the feeder or auxi liar y machi ne running unatt ended. T urn t he power off and do not l eave

the machine until it comes to a complete stop.

30. Remove loose items and unnecessary work piec es from the area before starti ng the m ac hine.

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 njur y 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 provi ded by Powermatic covering the saf e operation and maint enance procedures f or the Model PF- 31 (single phase), PF- 33 (three phase), P F-41 (single phase) an d PF-43 (three pha se) Stock Feeders. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to pr ovide years of troubl e free operation if used in accordance with i nstructions set f orth in this manual. If there are any questions or comments, please contact either your local supplier or Powermati c. P owermatic can also be reached at our web site: www.powermatic.com.

Description

The PF-seri es Stock Feeders hav e a continuous-duty motor and lubri cated gearbox that transmit power to the roller chain and sprockets to feed rollers, providing superior positive feeding for all types of materials. The support column is fully adjustable with universal joints, and heavy locking mechanisms secure the feeder in hori z ontal, vertical or angled positions.

Specifications

Model Number ....................................................................... PF-31, PF-33 ......................... PF-41, PF-43

Stock Number (1Ph, 115V ) ......................................................... 1790807K .............................. 1790812K

Stock Number (3PH, 230V ) ........................................................ 1790800K .............................. 1790811K

Stock Number (3Ph, 460V ) ......................................................... 1790810K .......................................... na

Height with handle (in.) ..................................................................... 29-1/2 .................................... 2 9-1 /2

Width (in.) ............................................................................................... 18 .................................... 23-1/2

Length – with handle and arm f ully extended (in.) ............................. 43-1/4 .................................... 4 3-1 /4

Column Diameter (i n.) ......................................................................... 2-1/4 ...................................... 2-1 /4

Feed Rollers (Di a. x W) (i n.)........................................ 4-3/4 x 2-3/8 (Qty. 3) .............. 4-3/4 x 2-3/8 (Qty. 4)

Rotation ............................................................................ Forward/Reverse ................... Forward/Reverse

Number of Speeds .................................................................................... 4 ........................................ .... 4

Range of Speeds (FPM) ........................................... 13, 26, 33, 66 (PF-33) ........... 13, 26, 33, 66 (PF-43)

13, 36, 43, 108 (PF-31) 13, 36, 43, 108 (PF-41)

Distance Between Wheels –Center to Center (in.)...................... 5.07 – 5.90 ........................ 5.23 - 5.93 - 5

Swing (deg.) ......................................................................................... 360 ................................. ....... 36 0

Vertical Movement (in.) ....................................................................... 9-3/4 ...................................... 9-3/4

Horizontal Movement (in.) ...................................................................18.07 ..................................... 18.07

Maximum Height of Rollers Parallel to Tabletop (in.) ........................... 8-1/2 ...................................... 8-1/2

Rollers Vertical Suspension Travel, Appr ox. (i n.) .................................. 9/1 6 ....................................... 9/16

Motor .............................................................................. TEFC, 1HP, 60Hz .................. TEFC, 1HP, 60Hz

Approximate Net Weight (lbs.) .............................................................. 134 ........................................ 150

Approximate Shipping Weight (lbs.) ...................................................... 143 ........................................ 158

The above specifications were current at the time this 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 and Terminology

Figure 1

Unpacking

Open both cartons and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Stock Feeder is assembled and r unning properly.

Compare the contents of the cartons with the 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

Carton #1:

1 Stock Feeder 1 Grease Gun (grease not i ncl uded – follow

instructions on its packaging to fill) 1 Boring Template 1 Owner's Manual (not shown) 1 Warranty Car d (not shown)

Carton #2:

1 Feeder Mounting Assembly 1 Handle 1 Over Arm 1 Over Arm Cone Assembl y 4 Hex Cap Screws, M12x50 (not shown) 4 Spring Washers, M12 (not sho wn)

Figure 2

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

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

Assembly

Tools needed for assembly (not provided):

Electric drill center punch and hammer

10.5mm drill bit M12 x P1.75 tap 12mm, 14mm and 19mm wrenches 5mm hex wrench

Hardware needed for assembly: 4 M12 spring washers

4 M12 x P1.75 hex cap screws (length will

depend upon thicknes s of table)

Exposed metal areas of the stock feeder have been factory coated with a protectant. This should be removed with a soft cloth and a cleaner/degreaser. Do not use gasoline, acetone, lacquer thinner or other highly flammable substances for this purpose. Avoid getting solvents near plasti c or rubber parts, and do not use an abrasive pad because it may scratch metal surfaces.

The stock feeder shoul d be mounted securel y t o an auxiliary machine in a well-lighted area. Leave enough space around the work area for loading and off-loading stock and general maintenance.

The stock feeder and the

auxiliary machine to which you are mounting it should both be disconnected from power during instal lation.

Refer to pages 14 thr ough 16 f or help i n pl aci ng the stock feeder on a shaper, table saw or jointer.

1. Rest the feeder mounting assembly on the table of the auxiliary machine to determine the mounting location. (Figure 3 shows it being mounted to a table saw). Keep in mind the lengt h of the over arm, so that after it is connected to the feeder mounting assembly it will hav e enough adjustm ent for positioni ng the stock feeder where needed. Mark the table if needed to identify the position.

IMPORTANT: Locate the feeder mounting assembly so that you will not drill through ribs or supports beneath the table surface.

2. Remove the feeder mounting assembly from the table. Find the boring template t hat was provided with y our stock feeder, and i dentif y the centerline spacing for the holes in the column base for your partic ular model.

Figure 3

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