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Instructions and Parts Manual
PM1300 Dust Coll ect or
PM1300 with Fil ter Bag Ki t (1791077BK) PM1300 with Canister Ki t (1791077CK)
WALTER MEIER (Manuf acturing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M- 1791077
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision C 11/2010
www. powermatic.com Copyright © 2010 Walt er Meier (M anufacturi ng) Inc.
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 States can g iv e you quick service. In m ost cases, any of these Walter
M eier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance
and m ajor repair on your POWERM A TIC® tools. For the name of an Authorized Serv ice Center in y our area call 1-800-2 74-684 8.
MO RE INF ORM AT ION
Walter Meier is consistently adding new products to the line. For com plete, up-to-date product inform ation, check with your local
Walter Meier distributor, or visit powermatic.com .
WARRANTY
POWERMATIC products carry a lim ited warranty w hich v aries in duration based upon the product.
WH AT IS CO VERED?
This warranty cov ers any defects in w orkm anship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below. Cutting tools, abrasives
and other consum ables are exc luded from warranty cov erage.
WHO IS CO VERED?
This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product.
WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?
The general POWERMATIC warranty lasts for the tim e period specif ied in the product lit erature 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 t o a O ne Y ear Warranty. This 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, to a locat ion designated by us. For the nam e of t he
location nearest y ou, please call 1-800- 274-6848.
You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the com plaint m ust accom pany the m erchandise. If our
insp e c tion disclose s a d e fec t, we will repa ir or re pla c e the p r oduct , or refund t he purchase pr ice, at our opt ion.
We will re turn the r e p aired p r oduct or re plac ement at our expense unless it is determined by us that there is no defect, or that th e
defect resulted f rom causes not within the scope of our warranty in which case we w ill, a t you r dire ct ion , d ispo se o f or ret urn t h e
product. I n t he event you choose to have the product returned, you will be r e sponsib le for the handling and sh ipp ing c ost s of t he
return.
HOW STATE LAW APPLIES
This warranty giv e s you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary from st ate to 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 M ERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION M AY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
WALTER MEIER 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 LIMITATI ON OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Walter Meier sel ls through distributor s only. The specificatio ns in Walter Meier catalog s are g iv en as general inform ation and are
not binding. Members of Walter Meier reserve the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts,
fittings, and accessory equipment w hich they m ay deem necessary f or any reason whatsoever.
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Service..........................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................................3
Warn in g .............................................................................................................................................4
In trodu ction ........................................................................................................................................6
Spe cifi cation s .....................................................................................................................................6
Unpacking ..........................................................................................................................................7
Contents of Shipping Carton ............................................................................................................7
Base Machine Assembly .....................................................................................................................8
Base and Casters ............................................................................................................................8
Motor and Fan Assembly .................................................................................................................8
Connector Tube and Switch Box ......................................................................................................8
Collector Housing ............................................................................................................................8
Support Bar ....................................................................................................................................8
Han dle s ..........................................................................................................................................9
Cone Installation .............................................................................................................................9
Filter System ...................................................................................................................................9
Filter Bag System Assembly .............................................................................................................. 10
Canister System Assembly ................................................................................................................ 11
Electrical Connect io ns....................................................................................................................... 12
Extension Cords ............................................................................................................................ 12
Overload Re-set ............................................................................................................................... 12
Operating the Machine ...................................................................................................................... 13
Setting the Timer ........................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting the Dust Collector to a Machine .................................................................................... 13
Mai nten ance .................................................................................................................................... 13
Cleaning the Filter Bag .................................................................................................................. 13
Removing the Collector Bag ........................................................................................................... 13
Cleaning the Canister Filter ............................................................................................................ 14
Motor ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Grounding I nstructions ...................................................................................................................... 14
Replacement Parts ........................................................................................................................... 15
Breakdown for PM1300 Dust Collect or ( Base Mac hine) ................................................................... 15
Parts List for PM 1300 Dust Collector (Base M achine) ...................................................................... 16
Breakdown for PM 1300 Canister Filter Sys t em ................................................................................ 18
Parts List for PM1300 Canister Filter Syst em .................................................................................. 19
Parts List for PM1300 Filter Bag Syst em ......................................................................................... 20
Electrical Connect io ns ................................................................................................................... 21
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Warning
1. Read and understand t he entire owner’s manual befor e attempting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with
all of these warnings may cause serio us injury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4. This dust collector is designed and intended for use by properly t rained and experienced personnel
only. If you are not familiar w ith the proper a nd safe oper ation of a dust collect or, do not use unt il
proper t r aining and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this dust collector f or other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, Walter Meier
(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 dust collector. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact r esist ant lenses; t hey are not safet y glasses.
7. Keep hair, loose clothing, f ingers, and all parts of body aw ay from opening and moving parts.
8. Wear ear pr otect or s (plugs or muffs ) during exte nded periods of oper at ion.
9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contains chemicals k nown to cause cancer, birth defects or ot her repr oductive har m. Some examples
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 t his machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
11. Make cer tain the switch is in the OFF positio n before connecti ng the machi ne to t he power supply.
Turn off all controls before unpl ugg i ng.
12. Make c er t ain the machine is properly grounded. Co nnect t o a pr oper ly grounded outlet only.
13. Make all machine adj ustments or mainte nance with the mac hi ne unplugged f r om 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. 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 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.
17. Provide for adequate space surrounding work ar ea and non-glare, overhead lighti ng.
18. Keep the floor around t he machi ne clean and free of scr ap material, oil and grease.
19. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.
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20. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
21. 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.
22. To reduce the risk of electr ic shock, do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
23. Do not use the dust collector for anything except wood dust. Materials such as liquids, metal
shavings, metal dust, screws, glass, plastic or rock can cause sparks and/ or damage when coming
into contact with any part of the dust collector.
24. Do not pick up anything that is bur ning or smoking, suc h as cigarett es, matc hes or hot ashes.
25. Do not use to pick up flammable or c ombustible liquids s uch as gasoline or use in areas w here they
may be present.
26. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord ar ound sharp
edges or corners. Do not run dust collector over cor d. Keep cor d away from heated surfaces.
27. Do not use this dust collector w ith a damaged cord or plug.
28. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unpl ug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
29. Do not use without dust bag and/or f ilter s in place.
30. Do no t handle plug or m achine wi th we t hands.
31. Do not put a ny objects into t he openi ngs. Do not use with any openi ng blocked; keep f r ee of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may reduce air flow .
32. Do not operat e without hose co nnected to the inlet. Hazardo us mo ving parts i nside. Unplug bef ore
removing inlet or inlet guard.
33. Use recommended acces sor ies; improper acces sor ies may be ha zardo us.
34. Maintain tools with care. Follow instructions f or lubricating and c hangi ng accessories.
35. Turn off the mac hine and disconnect from pow er befor e cleaning. Use a brus h or compressed air t o
remove chips or debris — do not use your hands.
36. Do not leave the machine when it is plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
37. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over.
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 i n minor injury and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result i n serio us injury 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 Powermatic Model PM1300 Dust Collector. This manual contains
instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions
and parts breakdow n. This machi ne has been designed a nd constructed to pr ovide years of t rouble free
operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual. If there are any questions or
comments, please contact either your local supplier or Walter Meier. Or visit our web site:
www.powermatic.com.
Specifications
Model...................................................................................................................................... PM1300
Stock Numbers: ....................................................................................................................................
PM1300 Base Machi ne (inc l udes m otor , magnetic s tarter and r emote control) ........................1791077
PM1300 Base Machi ne with Filter Bag Syst em................................................................. 1791077BK
PM1300 Base Machi ne with Canister Filter Syst em .......................................................... 1791077CK
Filter Bag System only ...................................................................................................... 1791077B
Canister Filter System only ..................................................................................................1791086
Impeller Diameter (in.)....................................................................................................................... 12
Sound Rating at 3 feet (dB) .......................................................................................................... 7 5-90
Inlet Port Diameter (in.) ......................................................................................... two at 4”, or one at 6”
Air Flow (CFM) ............................................................................................................................ 1,300
Velocity at 6” (FPM) ..................................................................................................................... 5,374
Static Pressure (inch of water) ...................................................................................................... 11 .31
Filter and Collection Bag Diameter (in.) .............................................................................................. 20
Filter Bag Length (in.)........................................................................................................................ 34
Filter Bag Efficiency ...................................................................................... 96% of 30 micron particles
Canister Length (in.) ......................................................................................................................... 26
Canister Efficiency ................................................... 86% of 1 micron particles; 98% of 2 micron particles
Collector Bag Capacity ( cu. f t .) .......................................................................................................... 10
Remote Control Type ................................................................................................................ infra red
Overall Dimensions with Filter Bag System (LxWxH)(in.) ...................................................... 37 x 29 x 79
Overall Dimensions with Canister System (LxWxH)(in.) ........................................................ 37 x 29 x 72
Motor (TEFC) ......................................................1.75 HP, 1Ph 115/230V (pre-wired 115V), 18/ 9A, 60Hz
Net Weight:
PM1300 with Filter Bag System (approx.) ( lbs.) ............................................................................ 140
PM1300 with Canister System (appr ox.)( lbs. ) .............................................................................. 150
Shipping W e ight:
PM1300 with Filter Bag System (approx.) ( lbs.) ........................................................................... 150
PM1300 with Canister System (appr ox.) ( lbs. ) ............................................................................. 160
The above specificati ons were current at t he time this ma nual w as publis hed, but because 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 a nd without
prior notice, without incurring obligations.
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Unpacking
Remove all contents from the shipping carton
and check against the Contents of Shipping
Carton below to verify that all items have been
received.
Report any damage to your distributor.
Do not discard any shipping material until after
the dust collector has been assembled and is
running properly.
Yo u w ill als o req uir e e ither the Filter Bag System
or Canister Filter System. These items are
packaged separat ely and are not listed here.
Contents of Shipping Carton
Refer to Figur e 3 to identify items H–W.
H Base (1)
J Casters (4)
K Motor/Fan Assembly (1)
L Inlet Guard (1)
M Inlet Port w/ Cap (1)
N Lower Gasket ( 1)
O Co nnector Tube (1)
P Control Box (1)
R Upper Gasket ( 1)
S Collector Housing (1)
T Support Bar (1)
U Handle (2)
V Plate (2)
W Socket Head Cap Screw, M 8x12 (4)
-- Remote Control w/ batteries (not shown) (1)
-- Owner's Manual (not shown) (1)
-- Warranty Card (not shown) (1)
Main Hardware Ba g cont ent s ( Figure 1):
A – M8 x 20 Hex Cap Screws ( 24) *
B – M6 x 12 Pan Head Fla nge Screws ( 8) *
C – M8 Flat Washers (34) *
D – M10 Flat Washers (6) *
E – M8 Hex Nuts (16)*
F – 3/8" Hex Nuts (4) – on c asters
G – M10 Lock Washers (4) – on casters
Cone Assembly and Hard ware ( Figure 2):
AA – Support Bracket ( 1)
BB – Cone (1)
CC – M8 x 16 Hex Cap Screw ( 1)
DD – M8 Flat Washer (1)
EE – M8 Hex Nut (1)
FF – M 6 x 12 Hex Cap Screws ( 4)
GG – M6 Hex Nuts (4)
Figure 1: Main Hardware Bag contents
* A through E compri se PM1300-BMHP
Base Machine Hardwar e Package
Figure 2: Cone Assembl y and Har dware
CC through GG compr ise DC1100-HP2
Cone Assembly Hardware Package
Tools Require d f or Assembly
– 13mm Wrenches or Socket s
– 14mm Wrench
#2 Cross Point Screw Driver
6mm hex (“Allen”) wrench
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Base Machine Assembly
The dust collector must not be
connected to t he power source
during assembly. Failure to comply may result
in serious inj u ry!
All instructi ons on this page r efer to Figur e 3.
Base and Casters
1. The 3/8” hex nut (F) and M10 lock washer
(G) ar e pre-assembled to each caster (J) . For
shipping purposes, the lock washer has been
placed beneat h the hex nut. Remove hex nut
and lock washer from the caster shaft, reinstall the hex nut, then install the lock
washer above the hex nut, as shown.
2. I nstall the four casters (J) to t he underside of
the base (H) as follows:
3. Thread the caster shaft into the threaded hole
on the underside of the base (H), turn until
snug. Tighten the hex nut (F) against the
base with a 14mm wrench.
M otor and Fan Assembly
1. Place the base with casters down on the
ground.
2. Attach the motor and fan assembly (K) to the
base (H) using six M8x20 hex cap screws (A),
and six M10 flat washers (D). Hand tighten only
until all screws and washers are in place, then
adjust the motor a nd fan assembly ( K) until its
flanges are approximately f lus h with the edges
of the base (H). Tighten all screw s with a 13mm
wrench.
3. Attach the inlet guard (L) to fan housing (K)
using eight M6x12 pan head flange scr ews (B).
4. Press the inlet port (M) as far as it will go onto
the inlet guard (L).
To reduce the risk of injury f rom
moving parts, always keep both holes of inlet
port (M) covered with either the pr ovided cap or
dust hoses. Failure to comply may result in
ser io u s injur y !
Connector Tube and Switch Box
1. Place the lower gasket (N) on the fan housing
(K). Line up the rubber pegs on the gasket
(face down) with the holes in the housing.
2. Place the connector tube (O) on the fan
housing (K), making sure that the holes of the
mating flanges are aligned.
Note: Refer to Figure 3 to make sure that the
connector tube is facing the proper direct ion.
3. Insert an M8x20 hex cap screw (A), through the
M8 washer (C) and flanges of the connector
tube (O) and fan housing (K).
4. Place another washer (C) and a hex nut (E) on
the protrudi ng end of t he screw (A) and hand-
tighten only.
5. Mount the control box (P) to the two holes at
the front of the connector tube flange.
6. Repeat steps 3 a nd 4 for the rem aining screw
locations, hand tightening only.
7. Tighten all hex nuts wit h a 13mm wrench.
Collector Housing
Mount the collector housing (S) as follows:
1. Place an upper gasket (R) between the
collector housing (S) and connector tube (O).
Line up the pegs on the gasket (R) with the
holes in the housing (S).
2. Place the collector housing (S) on the
connector tube (O).
3. Insert a screw (A) through the washer (C),
connector tube flange (O), and collectorhousing f l ange (S).
4. Place another washer (C) and a hex nut (E) on
the protrudi ng end of t he screw (A) and hand-
tighten.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the seven
remaining screw locations.
6. Tighten all hex nuts wit h a 13mm wrench.
Support Bar
1. Align the bottom slots of the support bar (T)
with the holes in the base (H). Insert two
screws (A) and two flat washers (C) and hand
tighten only.
Note: If you are using the Canister Filter
System, proceed with steps 2 through 4
below. I f you are using the Filter Bag Syst em,
leave the support bar (T) as is, for further
assembly later, and proceed t o “ Handles”.
2. Align the top holes of the support bar (T) with
the holes at the rear of the collector housi ng
(S) and insert two screws (A) and two flat
washers (C).
3. Place a washer (C) and a hex nut (E) on the
protruding end of each screw (A) inside the
collector housi ng, and hand-t ig hten only.
4. Adjust the lower par t of the support bar (T) as
needed using its slots, until it is st r aight. Then
tighten all four screws on the support bar (T).
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