Powermatic PF-BS User Manual

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Powered Stock Feeder for Band Saws

Model PF-BS

WMH TOOL GROUP

This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a Powermatic Model PF-BS Stock Feeder. Its purpose, a side from mac hine operation, is to prom ote safety using accept ed operating and maintenance pr ocedures. To obtain maxim um life and efficiency from your S tock Feeder and to aid in using it safely, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully.

Warranty and Service

WMH Tool Gr oup warrants ever y product it sell s. If one of our tools needs s ervice or repai r, one of our Authorized Repair St ations located throughout the United States can provide quic k service or information.

In most cases, a WM H Tool Group Repair Station can assist in authorizing repair work, obtaining part s, or perform routi ne or m ajor maintenance repair on your Powermatic product.

For the nam e of an A uthoriz ed Repair St ation in your area, pl ease call 1-800-274-6848, or v isit our web site at www.wmhtoolgroup.com

More Information

Remember, WMH Tool Group i s consistently adding new products to the li ne. For complete, up-to-dat e product information, check with your local WMH Tool Group distributor, or visit our web site at www.wmhtoolgroup.com

WMH Tool Group Warranty

WMH Tool Group makes every effort to assure that it s products meet high quali ty and durability standards and warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in mat erials and workmanship as foll ows: 1 YEAR LI MITED WARRANTY ON ALL PRODUCTS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. This Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or i ndirectly to misuse, abuse, negl igence or acc idents, norm al wear-and-tear , repair or alterati ons outside our f aciliti es, or to a lack of maintenanc e.

WMH TOOL GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE, BEGINNING FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT SHALL WMH TOOL GROUP 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.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to an Authorized Repair Station designated by our office. Proof of purchase date and an explanati on of the complaint m ust accompany the merchandi se. If our inspecti on discloses a defec t, we will either repair or replace the product at our discreti on, or ref und the pur chase pri ce if we cannot readi ly and quickly provide a repai r or replac ement. We will return the repai red product or replacem ent at WMH Tool Group’s ex pense, but if it is determ ined there i s no defect, or that the def ect resulted f rom causes not within the scope of WMH Tool Group’s warranty, then the user must bear the cost of storing and returning t he product . This warranty gives you specif ic legal ri ghts; you m ay also hav e other ri ghts, whic h vary from state t o state.

WMH Tool Group sells through distributor s only. Members of the WMH Tool Group reserve the right t o effect at any time, wit hout prior notice, alter ations to parts, fittings and accessory equi pment, which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.

Table of Contents

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

Warning...................................................................................................................................................4

Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 6

Description..............................................................................................................................................6

Specifications..........................................................................................................................................6

Unpacking...............................................................................................................................................7

Contents of the Shipping Container......................................................................................................7

Mounting Hole Location ........................................................................................................................8

Assembly and Installation ........................................................................................................................9

Mounting the Fenc e..............................................................................................................................9

Mounting the Feeder ..........................................................................................................................10

Grounding Instructions .......................................................................................................................11

Extension Cords.................................................................................................................................11

Adjustments...........................................................................................................................................12

Fence Movement ...............................................................................................................................12

Spring Te n sion...................................................................................................................................12

Arm Positioning..................................................................................................................................12

Rollers to Bl ade Distanc e ...................................................................................................................12

Changing Feed Rate ..........................................................................................................................13

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

Operation...............................................................................................................................................13

Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................14

Lubrication .........................................................................................................................................14

Fence.................................................................................................................................................15

Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................15

Feed Rate/Belt Position .........................................................................................................................16

Replacement Parts................................................................................................................................17

Parts List: Fence Assembly...............................................................................................................18

Fence Assembly................................................................................................................................. 19

Parts List: Feeder A ssembly..............................................................................................................20

Feeder Assembly ...............................................................................................................................22

Electrical Connections ...........................................................................................................................23

Warning

1. Read and understand the entire owners manual bef or e attempti ng assem bly or operation.

2. Read and understand the warnings po sted on the m achine and i n thi s manual. Failur e 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 this stock feeder for other t han its intended use. If used f or other purposes, WMH Tool

Group discl aims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury t hat may result from that use.

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

eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; t hey are not safety glasses.

7. Bef ore operating thi s stock feeder, remove tie, rings, watches and other j ewelry, and roll sleev es 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 ext ended 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 examples of these chemic als are:

• Lead from lead based paint.

• Crystalli ne sil ic a from bricks, cement and other m asonry pr oducts.

• 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 tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medicati on.

11. M ak e c er tain the switch is in the OFF position before connecti ng the machine to the power supply.

12. M ak e c ertain the machine is properly grounded.

13. M ak e all machine adjustm ents 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 it on.

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

purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately.

16. M ak e sure the stock feeder is firmly secur ed to the band saw 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. Check for alignment of moving part s, binding of moving parts, br eakage 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 shoul d be properly repaired or replaced.

18. P r ov ide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting.

19. K eep the floor around the m achi ne cl ean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.

20. K eep v isitors a safe distanc e from the work area. Keep children away.

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21. M ak e y our workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.

22. Giv e your work undivi ded attention. Looking ar ound, carryi ng on a conversation 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 movi ng parts. Do not

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

24. Use the ri ght t ool at the cor rect speed and feed r ate. Do not forc e a tool or attachment to do a job for

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

25. Use recom mended accessories; i mproper accessories may be hazardous.

26. M aintain tools with car e. F ollow instructions for lubricating and changing accessori es.

27. Turn off the stock feeder before cleaning. Use a brush or compr essed air to remove chips or debri s —

do not use your hands.

28. Do not stand on the machine. Seri ous injury could occur if the machine ti ps over.

29. Never leave the mac hine running unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it

comes to a complete stop.

30. Remove loose item s and unnecessary work pieces from the area before starting the machine.

31. Check your stock for loose knot s, nail s or other aspect s that m ay creat e a safety haz ard or af f ect t he

machine’s performance.

Familiarize you rself with the following safety no ti ces used in this manual:

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

possible machine damage.

This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result i n 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 PF-BS S tock Feeder and Fenc e for Band Saws. This manual contains instr ucti ons on install ation, safety precaut ions, general operating pr ocedures, maintenance i nstructi ons and parts breakdo wn. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance to instructions set forth in this manual. If there are any questions or comments, please contact either your l ocal suppli er or WMH Tool G roup. WMH Tool G roup can al so be reached at our web site: www.wmhtoolgroup.com.

Description

The PF-BS Stock Feeder is designed f or mounting to a band saw table 24” or larger in width. This heav y duty Stock Feeder has a cast iron f rame, and is ideal for plank splitting and under- bark trimming. The serrated steel rol ler s provide a po si tiv e grip on t he workpi ece, and the t ension agai n st the workpiec e can be quickly and simply adj usted by turning a hex nut. The adjustable feed r ate covers a range of ei ght speeds.

Specifications

Model Number................................................................................................................................ PF-BS

Stock Number – 1 Ph, 230V......................................................................................................... 1790819

Stock Number – 3 Ph, 230V......................................................................................................... 1790820

Stock Number – 3 Ph, 460V......................................................................................................... 1790821

Fence:

Width (in.)..................................................................................................................................12-1/2

Height (in.).........................................................................................................................................8

Feeder:

Width (in.)..................................................................................................................................21-1/2

Height (in.).................................................................................................................................11-3/4

Length with Handle I nst alled (in.).....................................................................................................40

Column Diameter (in.).........................................................................................................................2.28

Rollers (Dia. x W)(in.)..................................................................................................................7 x 1-1/2

Motor ................................................................................................................ TEFC, 1/2HP, 1Ph or 3Ph

Rotation.................................................................................................................................Forward only

Number of Speeds...................................................................................................................................8

Speed Range (FPM)...........................................................................................10-17-20-27-33-45-57-93

Workpiece Thickness Allowed (in.)........................................................................................................7.1

Swing (deg.) ..........................................................................................................................................30

Fence Horizontal Movement (in.).............................................................................................................4

Approximate Net Weight (lbs.).............................................................................................................177

Approximate Shipping Weight (lbs.).....................................................................................................211

The above specifications were current at the tim e this manual was publi shed, but because of our policy of continuous im provement, WMH Tool Group reserv es the right to change specif ications at any tim e and without pri or notic e, without incurring obligations.

Unpacking

Remove the plasti c from around the Feeder and Fence, and check f or shipping damage. Report any damage imm ediately to your di stributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Stock Feeder is assembled and running properly.

Compare the cont ent s of y our cont ainer wit h 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

1 Stock Feeder 1 Fence Assembly 1 Handle 6 Hex Cap Screws, M10 x 30 6 Lock Washers, M10 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 mpl y may cause seri ou s injury.

Mounting Hole Location

NOTE: Dimensions are i n inc hes, hole sizes are metric.

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