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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

18-inch Band Saw

Model PM1800

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 tat e Law A pplies

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 – 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 ................................................................................................................................................... 5

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 7

Specifica tions ................................................................................................................ .......................... 7

Features and Terminology ....................................................................................................................... 8

Unpac king ............................................................................................................................................... 9

Installation ............................................................................................................................................. 10

Assembly .............................................................................................................................................. 10 

Rear Rail............................................................................................................................................ 10 

Front Rail and Guide Tube ................................................................................................................. 11

Fence Assembly ................................................................................................................................ 11

Resaw Fence ..................................................................................................................................... 11 

Fence to Table Clearance .................................................................................................................. 12

Setting Cursor (Zero) Position ............................................................................................................ 12

Setting Table Parallel to Blade ........................................................................................................... 12

Setting Fence Parallel to Blade .......................................................................................................... 13

Fence Loc kin g Tightness ................................................................................................................... 13 

Dust Collection ...................................................................................................................................... 1 4

Electri c al Connec tions ........................................................................................................................... 14

Extension Cords................................................................................................................................. 15 

Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................... 15

Table Til t ............................................................................................................................................ 15

90° Table Stop ................................................................................................................................... 15

Installing/Changing Blades ................................................................................................................. 16

Blade Tension .................................................................................................................................... 17

Blade Tracking ................................................................................................................................... 18

Upper Blade Guides ........................................................................................................................... 19

Upper Thrust Bearing ......................................................................................................................... 19

Lower Blade Guides ........................................................................................................................... 20

Guide Post ......................................................................................................................................... 21

Guide Post Parallelism ....................................................................................................................... 21

Resaw Pin ......................................................................................................................................... 22

Miter Gauge ....................................................................................................................................... 22

Blade Speed Adjustment .................................................................................................................... 23

Drive Belt Tensi on and Replacement.................................................................................................. 23

Wheel Bru sh ...................................................................................................................................... 24

Insert Block ........................................................................................................................................ 24

Operating Controls ................................................................................................................................ 24

Safety Ke y ......................................................................................................................................... 25

Brake Pedal ....................................................................................................................................... 25

Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 2 6

General Procedure ............................................................................................................................. 26

Resawing ........................................................................................................................................... 27 

Blade Lead ........................................................................................................................................ 27

Ripping .............................................................................................................................................. 26 

Crosscutting ....................................................................................................................................... 26

Blade Selecti on ..................................................................................................................................... 29

Width ................................................................................................................................................. 29

Pitch ......................................................................................................................... ......................... 29

Shape ................................................................................................................................................ 29

Set ..................................................................................................................................................... 30 

Material .............................................................................................................................................. 30 

Blade Breakage ................................................................................................................................. 30 

Blade Selecti on Guide ........................................................................................................................... 31

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Troubleshooting – Operational Pr oblem s ............................................................................................... 32

Troubleshooting – Mechanical and Electrical Problems .......................................................................... 34

Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................................ 35

Upper Wheel Assembly – Exploded View ........................................................................................... 36

Upper Wheel Assembly – Parts List ................................................................................................... 37 

Lower Wheel and Motor A ssembly – Exploded View .......................................................................... 38

Lower Wheel and Motor A ssembly – P arts Li st ................................................................................... 39

Blade Guide Assembly – Exploded View ............................................................................................ 41

Blade Guide Assembly – P arts Li st ..................................................................................................... 42

Table and Fence Assembly – Exploded View ..................................................................................... 44

Table and Fence Assembly – Parts List .............................................................................................. 45

Electri c al Connec tions – 5HP 1PH 230V ................................................................................................ 47

Electri c al Connec tions – 5HP 3PH 230V ................................................................................................ 48

Electri c al Connec tions – 5HP 3PH 460V ................................................................................................ 49

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Warning

1. Read and understand the ent ire owner’s manual bef or e 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 remov ed.

4. This band saw is designed and i ntended for use by pr operl y tr ained and ex peri enced personnel only .

If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a band saw, do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained.

5. Do not use this band saw for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, Powermatic

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. Al ways wear approved safety glasses/f ace shields while using this band saw. Ever yday eyeglasses

only have impact resi stant lenses; they are not saf ety glasses.

7. Before operating this band saw, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and r oll sleeves up past

the elbows. Secur e all loose cl othing and c onfine long hair . Non-sli p footwear or anti- skid fl oor strips are recommended. Do not wear gloves when operating the machine.

8. Wear ear protector s (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operati on.

9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities

contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other r epr oduc tiv 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 oduc ts.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lum ber .

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 t he influence of drugs, alcohol or any m edi c ation.

11. Make certain the switch is in the OFF position before connecti ng the machine to the power supply.

12. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.

13. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged fr 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 machine before turning it 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 replac e the guards immediately after m aintenance is complete.

16. Make sure the band saw is firmly secured to the floor or bench 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. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighti ng.

19. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap mater ial, oil and grease.

20. Keep visi tors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.

21. Make your workshop child proof with padloc k s, 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. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not f all or lean against the blade or other

moving part s. Do not over r eac h or use excessive force to perform any m ac hine oper ation.

24. Adjust the upper guides to approximately 3/16” above the workpiece.

25. Make relief cuts when sawing curves.

26. Use the ri ght t ool at the cor rect speed and f eed rate. Do not for ce a t ool or attachm ent to do a j ob for

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

27. Use recomm ended ac c essories; improper accessories may be hazardous.

28. Mai ntain tools with care. Keep bl ades sharp and clean for the best and saf est performance. Follow

instructions for lubricating and c hanging accessories.

29. Turn of f the m achine and discon nect f rom power bef ore cleani ng. Use a bru sh or com pressed air to

remove chips or debris — do not use your hands.

30. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury c ould oc c ur if the machine tips over.

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

comes to a complete stop.

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

Familiariz e you rself with the following safet y no tices 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 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 Powermatic Model PM1800 Band Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, gener al oper ati ng procedur es, mai ntenance i nstructi ons and parts breakdo wn. Thi s mac hine has been designed and con structed t o provide year s of troubl e free operation if used in accordanc e with instructi ons set forth i n this manual . If there are any questions or comm ents, please contact either your local supplier or Powermatic. Powermatic can also be reached at our web site: www.powermatic.com.

Specifications

Model Number .............................................................................................................................. PM1800

Stock Number (5HP 1PH) .............................................................................................................1791800

Stock Number (5HP 3PH) .............................................................................................................1791801

Motor (1PH) ........................................................................................ TEFC, 5HP, 1PH, 230V, 60Hz, 21A

Motor (3PH) ................................................ TEFC, 5HP, 3PH, 230/460V (pre-wired 230V ) *, 60Hz, 13/6.5A

Blade Speeds (SFP M) ........................................................................................................ 1800 and 4200

Maximum Cutti ng Height/Resaw Capacity (in. )....................................................................................... 18

Throat Capacit y (i n.) .............................................................................................................................. 18

Minimum Blade Width (in.) .................................................................................................................. 1/16

Maximum Blade Width (in.) ................................................................................................................ 1-1/2

Blade Length (in.) ................................................................................................................ 160 to 161-1/2

Blade provided (in.) ............................................................................. Hook Type, 3/4 W x 0.03 Thk, 4TPI

Resaw Fence (L x H)(in.) ............................................................................................................ 30 x 6-1/2

Resaw Pin (Dia. x H)(in.) ..............................................................................................................2 x 6-1/2

Table Dimensions (L x W x Thk)(in.) ......................................................................................... 24 x 24 x 2

Table Thi ck n e ss (in.) ............................................................................................................................... 2

Table Tilt (deg.) .................................................................................................................. 45 right, 15 left

Table Height from Floor @ 90 deg. (in.) ........................................................................................... 3 7-1/2

Miter Gauge Positive Stops (deg.) .............................................................................................. 45 and 90

Wheel Diameter (in.) ........................................................................................................................ 18-1 /2

Power Transfer ................................................................................................................. poly-V belt drive

Switch ................................................................................................ magnetic, with power indic ator lam p

Dust Port Diameter (in.) ........................................................................................................................... 4

Dust Collection CFM Required ............................................................................................................. 400

Overall Dimensions (L x W x H)(in.) .................................................................................. 38 x 42 x 81-1/2

Net Weigh t (lb s.) .................................................................................................................................. 806

Shipping Weigh t (lbs.) .......................................................................................................................... 90 2

*NOTE: For 460V operation, m agnetic switch (part no. PM2000-293C) m us t be purchased separat ely and installed. A qualified elec trician is recomm ended.

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 shipping cont ainer and check f or shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shippi ng material until the Band Saw is assembled and r unning pr oper ly.

Compare the c ontent s of y our cont ainer wit h t he following parts list and photos to make sure all parts are intac t. Missing part s, if any, shoul d be reported to your di stributor. Read the instruct ion manual thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and safety instruc tions.

Contents of the Shipping Container

1 Band Saw (not shown) 1 Rip Fence Body 1 Extruded Aluminum Resaw Fence 1 Front Rail 1 Rear Rail 1 Guide Tube 1 Resaw Pin with Locking Knob 1 Hardware Package cont aining:

10 Hex Cap Screws, 5/16”-18 x 3/4” (AA) 10 Lock Washers, 5/16” (BB)

10 Flat Washers, 5/16” (CC) 1 Miter Gauge 1 Owner's Manual (not shown) 1 Warranty Car d (not shown)

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.

Installation

Tools requi red for assemb ly and set up:

7/32” hex (Allen) wrench 6mm hex (Allen) wrench 12mm open-end wrench Square Hoist or forklift, with straps

Remove all crati ng and plastic from around the machine. Remov e any screws or straps hol ding the band saw to the shippi ng pallet.

Exercise care when

removing the machine from the shipping pallet.

Use a hoist or f orklift with straps to rem ove the machine fr om the pallet. The straps used shoul d have a minimum 1,000 lb. lifting capacity. Do NOT place forks or straps directly beneath the table or against handles or levers - place the straps under the top portion of the frame, as shown in Figure 3.

Move the band saw to its permanent location, which should be dry and well lit, with enough space on all sides to handle long stock or perform routine maintenance on the machine. Make sure the fl oor is able to support t he weight of the machi ne. If desired, the band saw can be secured to the floor using lag screws (not provided) t hr ough the four holes in the base.

Exposed metal surfaces, such as the table surface and blade guides, have been given a protective coating at the factory. This coating should be rem oved wit h a soft c loth moistened with solvent . Do not get solvents near pl astic or rubber parts; and do not use an abra siv e pad as it may scratch the exposed surfaces.

Assembly

Rear Rail

Refer to Figures 4 and 5.

1. Install the rear rail to the rear edge of the table, using three 5/16-18 x 3/4 hex cap screws (AA), three 5/16 lock washers (BB), and three 5/16 f lat washers (CC) as shown. Hand tighten only .

Figure 3

Figure 4

2. The exact distance from rear rail to table top is not important , but the rear rail should be made parallel to the table top. Place a measuring device, such as a combination square (Figure 5) at front and back of the table as shown.

Figure 5

The measurement should be the same at both ends of the rear rail. Adjust as needed.

3. Tighten the three screws with a 12mm wrench.

Front Rail and Guide Tube

Refer to Figure 6.

4. Install the front rail t o the front edge of the table, using two 5/16-18 x 3/4 hex cap screws (AA), two 5/16 lock washers (BB), and two 5/16 f lat w ashers (CC), through t he slotted holes in the rail. Place the screws approximately center of the slots; this can be adjusted later as needed. Tighten the two screws with a 12mm wrench.

5. Install the guide tube to the bottom holes in the front rail, using five 5/16-18 x 3/4 hex

cap screws (AA), five 5/16 lock washers (BB), and five 5/16 flat w ashers (CC) . Hand

tighten only. Pull the guide tube away from the table as far as it will go, then tighten all five screws in the guide tube with a 12mm wrench. Do not overtighten.

Figure 6

Figure 7

Fence Assembly

Refer to Figures 7 and 8.

Place the fence body onto the guide tube (as shown in Fi gure 8). Rai se the fence l ev er all the way up to install or remove the fence from the guide tube. Midway lever position allows the fence to slide along the gui de tube. Lowest lever position locks the fence in place.

Resaw Fence

Refer to Figures 8 and 9.

Loosen the lock bar using the knobs, until the lock bar protrudes enough to sl ide t he al uminum resaw fence on from one end, as shown in Figure 8. Re-ti ghten the knobs.

NOTE: The aluminum resaw fence can be installed in one of two positions; vertically (resaw position), as shown in Figure 8; or horizontally as shown in Figure 9. Horizontal position is useful for smaller workpieces. (The zero setting of the cursor cannot be used with the horizontal fence position.)

Figure 8 (resaw f enc e vert ic al pos ition)

Figure 9 (horizontal fence posit ion)

Fence to Table Clearance

1. Check the cl earance between the table and the bottom of the fence (Figure 10). The fence should not rub against the table surface but be slightly above it. This gap should be the sam e at the front of the tabl e as it is at the back.

2. If the clearance is not the same, use a combination of the following two adjustments:

• With a 7/32” hex wrench, rotate the two

nylon adjustm ent screws (A, Figure 16) t he same amount to raise or lower the fence body from the guide tube. Clockwise rai ses the fence body, count er c lockwise lowers.

• And/or....A djust the back end of the fence

by loosening one hex nut and tight ening the other (A, Figure 11) in order to raise or lower the sliding pad (B, Figure 11) as needed. When the fence-to-table gap is equal, make sure both hex nuts are tightened against the fence body.

Setting Cursor (Zero) Position

Figure 10

Figure 11

Refer to Figure 12.

The fence must be set so that the cursor reads zero at the line of the blade. The resaw fence must be installed on the f ence body in vertical position, and the blade must be installed and fully tensioned.

1. Slide the fence flush against the flat of the blade, as shown. (Do not force the fence into the blade so that t he blade bends.)

2. If the cursor is not at zero, loosen the t wo screws and slide it as needed. Then retighten the screws.

Setting Table Parallel to Blade

Refer to Figures 13 and 14.

The table has been al i gned by t he m anuf act urer so that the miter slot is parallel to t he flat of the blade; it should not require adjustment. However, i n the future y ou may wish to conf irm this setting is still accurate. A wide blade is recommended for the procedure.

1. Disconnect band saw f r om power source.

Figure 12

2. The blade should be fully tensioned and properly t r acked (see pages 17 and 18).

3. Place a long straightedge flush against the blade making sure it cont acts both front and back of the bl ade. (Do not deflect the blade by pushing into it. ) See Figur e 13.

Figure 13

4. Use a gauge to carefully measure the distance from miter slot to straight edge. Take measurem ents at both front and back of table – these should be the same.

5. If t he miter slot is not parallel to t he blade, loosen the four hex cap screws that secure the table to the trunnion (Figure 14 shows three of them), and shift the table as needed until the miter slot is parallel to the blade.

6. Tighten the four hex cap screws.

Setting Fence Parallel to Blade

Refer to Figures 15 and 16.

The fence should be parallel to the flat of the blade for accurate cutting. Since the miter slot has been set parallel to the blade from the manufacturer (and confirmed by the user, as described above), you can use the table miter slot to set the fence par allelism.

1. Remove the alumi num resaw fence and the mounting bar f rom the f ence body, and sli de the fence body t o the edge of the mi ter slot, as shown in Figure 15. The fence should align with the miter slot along the entire length of the f enc e.

Figure 14

2. If adjustm ent is needed, use one of the back adjustment sc rew s (B, Fi gure 16) t o tur n the

fence in line wit h the miter slot.

The fence must also be parallel to the blade vertically. Refer to Figure 17.

3. Make sure t he tabl e ha s been set 90° t o the blade (see “90° Table Stop”).

4. Mount the resaw fence, and slide the fence up against the blade; do not push into the blade. Turn either of the nylon adjustment screws until fence is parallel to blade along the vertical length of fence.

Fence Locking Tightness

The tightness of the fence against the guide tube can be adjusted by rotating the two back screws (B, Figure 16). Rotate the two screws equally (clockwise to tighten) with a 5mm hex wrench.

Because these screws are also used to align the fence to t he blade, aft er adjusting f ence locking tightness, you should double check fence-toblade relationship, as explained under “Setting Fence Parallel to Blade.”

Figure 15

Figure 16

Figure 17

Dust Collection

The use of a du st collection system is strongly recommended for this band saw. It will help keep the shop clean, as well as reduce pot enti al health hazards caused by inhalation of wood dust. The collector should have a capacity sufficient for this size machine – 400 CFM is recommended. Walter Meier has a line of dust collection system s available; see your dealer or visit our website li sted on the back cover.

Connect the hoses of your dust collection system to the 4” dust ports at the rear of the band saw. Secure ti ghtly with hose clamps (not provided). S ee Figure 18.

Figure 18

Electrical Connections

Electrical connections must

be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. This machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury.

Single Phase Connections

The single phase B and Saw is fact ory wired for 230 volt s. It is not supplied with a plug. Y ou may either install a UL/CSA-listed plug suitable for 230 volt operati on, or “hard-wire” the B and Saw directly to a service panel.

It is recommended that the single phase Band Saw be connected to a grounded and dedi c ated, minimum 50 amp circuit with a 50 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Local codes take

precedence o ver recommendations.

Three Phase Connections

The three phase Band Sa w is fact ory wired for 230 volt s. It is not supplied with a plug. Y ou may either install a UL/CSA-listed plug suitable for 230 volt operati on, or “hard-wire” the B and Saw directly to a service panel.

The three phase Band Sa w m ay be c onverted t o 460V operation. The current contactor m ust be replaced with t he 460V magnetic contac tor (part no. PM2000-293C, purchased separately). In addition, re-connect the motor leads according to the diagrams inside the motor junction box. (Similar di agrams may be found at t he back of this manual.)

It is recommended that the three phase Band Saw be connected to a grounded and dedi c ated, minimum 30 amp circuit with a 30 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Local codes take

precedence o ver recommendations.

If the single phase or t hree phase Band Saw is to be “hard- wired” t o a serv i ce panel , m ake sure a disconnect i s availabl e for the operator . During hard-wiring of t he machine, make sure t he f uses have been rem oved or the breakers hav e been tripped i n the circuit to which the Band Sa w will be connected. Place a warning placard on the fuse holder or circuit break er to prevent it being turned on while t he machine is being wired.

Grounding Instructions

This machi ne must be grounded. In the ev ent of a malfuncti on or breakdown, grounding prov ides a path of l east resistance for elect ric current to reduce the ri sk of el ectri c shock .

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 conduct or .

If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to 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 tool i s properly gr ounded. Repai r or replace a damaged or worn cord im m ediately.

Make sure the voltage of your power supply matches the specif ications on the m otor pl ate of the Band Saw.

Extens ion Cords

The use of extension cor ds i s di scouraged; try to position t he machine within reach of the power source. If an extension cord becomes necessary, m ake sure the cord rati ng is suitable for the am perage listed on t he machine’s m otor plate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

Recomm end ed Ga ug es (A WG ) of Extensi on Co rd s

Extension Cord Length *

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

feet

Use the chart i n F igur e 19 as a gener al gui de i n choosing the c orrect size cord. If in doubt, use the next heavi er gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

Adjustments

Table Tilt

Refer to Figures 20 and 21.

1. Loosen the lock l ev er (A).

2. For right tilt (as viewed from front or operator’s side of the saw), rotate the handwheel (B) count erclockwise to ti lt table up to 45°.

3. For left tilt (as viewed from front or operator’s side of the saw), loosen the l ock lever (A) and rotate the handwheel clockwise a turn or two to release pre ssure on the 90° stop bolt (C). Rot ate the circular plate (D) out of the way. Then rotate the handwheel cloc k wise to tilt the table to 15°.

The now-exposed hole in the band saw body allows the stop bolt to descend through it, to keep intact the setting of the 90° stop.

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

*based on li miting th e lin e voltag e drop t o 5V at 150% of the rated amp eres.

NR: Not Recommended.

Figure 19

Figure 20

4. Tighten the lock lever (A, Figure 20) to secure the setting.

NOTE: The circular plate (D) can be tight ened or loosened as desired by using a 5/ 32” (4mm ) hex wrench on the screw.

Also, the lever (A, Figure 20) can be pivoted to a more conveni ent positi on. Simply lift str aight out on the lever and rotate it on the pin, then release the lever making sure i t seats itself on the pin.

90° Table Stop

Refer to Figures 20 t hr ough 22.

The 90° positiv e stop ensures that the tabl e will always be perpendicular to the blade after the table is returned to horizontal position. Check and adjust this 90° stop as follows:

1. Disconnect machine from power source.

2. Make sure blade is under f ull tension.

Figure 21

3. Loosen lever (A, Figure 20) and tilt table with the handwheel (B), until the stop bolt (C) rests on the circular plate (D).

4. Make sure the table insert is level with surface of table by rotating one or more of its set screws with a 5/164” (2mm) hex wrench. Then place a square on the table and against the bl ade to check that the table is 90° to the blade. See Figure 22. NOTE: Do not push square into blade.

5. If table and blade are not square, use a 9/16” (14mm) wrench t o loosen the lock nut (E) then rotate the stop bolt. Turn the stop bolt as needed until there i s no longer li ght showing between the square and the blade.

6. Tight en lock nut (E) to secure the table st op in position.

7. Tighten the lever (B).

8. Check that the scale pointer (F, Figure 20) is at zero. If nec essary, loosen the scre w on the pointer and shift the pointer to zero. Then re-tight en the screw.

Figure 22

Installing/Changing Blades

Always wear gloves when

handling blades. New blades are usually packaged in a coiled position; to prevent injury uncoil them slowly and carefully, while wearing work gloves and safety glasses.

The PM1800 Band Sa w is designed f or blades from 1/16” to 1-1/2” wide. The Band Saw is provided with a blade of the following specific ations: 0.03” thick, 3/4” wide, 4 TPI.

Refer to Figures 23 and 24.

1. Disconnect machine from power source.

2. Remove the table insert (A, Figure 23) .

3. Pull out table pin (B) at the end of the slot.

4. Adjust upper and lower blade guides away from the blade.

5. Move the quick tension lever to “Full Release (Blade Change)” posi tion.

6. Open upper and lower door s by rotati ng the door catches. Open the lower blade guard and slide out the i nsert bloc k (Figur e 24).

Figure 23

7. Carefully remove the blade from the top wheel, then f rom between upper and lower blade guides and lower wheel. S lide the old blade out through the sl ot in the table.

Figure 24

8. Guide new blade through table slot. Place blade loosely in the upper and lower blade guides. Make sure blade teeth point down toward table, and toward the front of the saw. (If the teeth will not point down, no matter how you orient the blade, then the blade is twisted inside-out. Twist it into correct position and re-install it .)

9. Position blade at the center of the upper and lo wer wheels.

10. Re-install table insert (A) and table pin (B).

11. Before operating the band saw, the new blade must be tensioned and tracked, in that order. Find instructions for tensioning and tracking the blade under “Blade Tension” and “Blade Tracking.” The blade guides must also be set properly according to the instructions on pages 19 and 20.

Blade Tension

Refer to Figure 25.

1. Disconnect machine from power source.

2. Back off upper and lower guide beari ngs to eliminat e any contact with the blade.

3. With the blade centered on the wheels, move the quick tension lever to “Full Tension” position, as shown in Figure 25. NOTE: You will be abl e to feel the lev er fall into each position.

4. Rotate the tension handwheel (C) until the scale pointer (D) reaches the appropriate measurement f or the width of the blade.

TIP: Use the band saw’s gauge setting initi ally. As you become familiar with the machine and with the dif fer ent proper ti es of band saw bl ades, you may find it necessary to change the blade tension fr om the initi al setti ng. Keep in mi nd that not only changes in blade width, but also the type of materi al being cut will have an effect on blade tension. Too little or too much blade tension can cause blade breakage and/or poor cutting perf ormance.

Make a note of the speci fic tension setti ng f or a particular blade. The tension can t hen be re-set quickly when band saw operations are resumed.

IMPORTANT: When the band saw is not bei ng used, move the quick tension lever to “Partial Tension-Idle/Tracking” position. This will prolong the life of the blade and tires, and r educe load on wheels, bearings and other c om ponents.

Figure 25

Blade Tracking

Refer to Figure 26.

After being properly tensioned, the blade must be tracked. “Tracking” refers to the position of the blade on t he wheel s while t he machi ne is in operation. Tracking should be checked periodical ly, and is mandatory after every blade change. Blade t rack ing is done by ha nd with t he machine disconnected from power.

1. Disconnect machine from power source.

2. The blade should be cor r ectly tensioned.

3. Make sure the blade gui des and other parts of the machine will not interfere with the movement of the blade. Lower the guide post until you can see t he bl ade throu gh t he tracki ng window.

4. Set the qui ck tension l ever intially t o “Partial Tension-Idl e/Tracking” posi tion, as shown i n Figure 26.

5. Open upper door to expose the upper wheel. Rotate the wheel by hand, and observe the position of the blade on the wheel through t he tracking window. As you rotate the wheel, move the lever to “Full Tension” position. The blade should continue to ride upon the center of the wheel (Figure 27) .

IMPORTANT: Make tracking adjustments with knob (F, Figure 26) while the blade is at full tension. DO NOT use screws (G, Figure 26); these were used by the manuf acturer for wheel alignment and should NOT be used for tracking.

6. If the blade tends to move toward the edge of the wheel, loosen loc king lever (E, Fi gure

26) and slightly rotate tracking knob (F) with your right hand while continui ng to rotate the wheel with your left. Observe the blade through the tracking window. Rotating the tracki ng knob cl ockwise will cause the blade to move t oward the rear edge of the wheel. Rotating t he tracking knob count erclock wise will cause the blade to move toward the front edge of the wheel.

Figure 26

Figure 27

IMPORTANT: This adjustment is sensitive; perform it in small increment s and give t he blade time to react t o the changes.

7. When the bl ade is tracking in the cent er of the wheel, re-tighten locking lever (E), and close upper door.

8. Move tension lever to “Full Tension” position, and connect the band saw to power. Turn i t on f or a brief time to observ e the blade in action through the tracking win dow.

9. Make further adjustments as needed, with the saw disconnected from power.

Upper Blade Guides

The bearing guides should be set so that contact between blade and guides will occur only when the blade is under pressure from a workpiece. To adjust the upper bearing guides for proper bl ade c ontrol, proceed as follows.

Refer to Figures 28 t hr ough 31.

1. Disconnect machine from power source.

2. Blade must already be tensioned and tracking c orrectly. Place quick tension lever in “Full Tension” posi tion.

3. Lower the guide post until the upper guide bearings are a f ew inches off t he table. (T he reason for this will be shown later under “Guide Post Parallelism.”)

4. Loosen the locki ng screw (A, Figure 28).

5. Move the entire guide bracket by rotating the knurled knob (B) until the front of the guide bearings are about 0.015” (1/64”) behind the blade’s gul let (curv ed area at the base of the tooth). See Figure 30.

6. Tighten t he locking screw (A) to secure this position.

7. Loosen the lock ing screw (C) for one of the guide bearings.

8. The guide bearing rotates on an eccentric shaft. Adjust the guide bearing by rotating the knurled k nob (D) until the guide bear ing is approximately 0.004” from the blade. A quick way to achieve this spacing is by placing a single thickness of a crisp dollar bill (a dollar bill is approximately 0.004” thick) between blade and guide bearing. See Figure 31. Adjust the guide bearing until it just lightly grips the dollar bill.

NOTE: Do not force the guide bearing against the side of the blade. It should only make contact with the blade when there is pressure from the cutti ng oper ation.

Figure 28

Figure 29

Figure 30

9. Ti ght en locking screw (C) and remove dollar bill.

10. Repeat process for opposite guide bearing.

Upper Thrust Bearing

Refer to Figures 29 and 32:

The thrust beari ng prev ent s backward def l ecti on of the blade during cutting. The thrust bearing has three options for stabilizing the back of the blade (see Figur e 32) .

Figure 31

shaped groove is f or blades 1/8” wide or

The smaller. The flat bottomed groove supports blades over 1/ 8” to 3/16” wide. The non-grooved standard bearing surf ace at the left is for blades over 3/16” wide. (The bl ade provided with your band saw is 3/4” wide, t hus must ride along t he flat non-grooved surface of the bearing, as shown in Figure 32.)

1. Loosen the socket head cap screw (E, Figure 29) and push the thrust bearing bracket later ally to desired position.

2. Re-tighten the socket head cap screw (E).

3. Loosen the l ocking screw (F) and push the thrust bearing up to the back of the blade.

4. Adjust the thrust bearing until the space between the thrust bearing surface (or groove bottom) and the back edge of the blade is approximately 0.015” (1/64”). On the non-groov ed surface, a conv enient way to achieve t his spacing i s by placi ng a dol l ar bill folded t wice (four thick nesses of a doll ar bill is approximately 1/64”) between blade and thrust bearing. If using a groove, set this distance by ey e.

5. Tighten loc ki ng screw (F) .

6. Make sure all locking screws on the upper guide bearing assembl y are tightened when adjustments are finished.

Lower Blade Guides

Refer to Figure 33.

1. Disconnect band saw f r om power source.

2. Open lower door and lower bl ade guar d.

3. Adjust the lower guide bearings and lower thrust bearing below the table, using the same procedure and measurements as for the upper guide bearings and upper thrust bearing described above.

Figure 32

Movement summary: Loosen locking lever

(G) to move guide bracket using dial (H). Loosen knob (J) to rotate side bearings, using (K) and (L). Loosen locking screw (M) to slide thrust bearing toward blade.

4. Make sure all screws, knobs and lever are tightened when adjustments are complet e.

NOTE: The locki ng lever (G, Figure 33) c an be re-positioned if needed. Simply pull out on the lever, r otate it on the hub, and release it. Mak e sure it re-seats itself on the hub.

Figure 33

Guide Post

Refer to Figure 34.

1. Disconnect band saw f r om power source.

2. Loosen lock handle (A) and raise or lower guide post by rotating the handwheel (B).

3. Position the blade guide assembly so that the bottom of the guide beari ngs are about 3/16” above the material to be cut. Or, simply lower the guide post until the scale pointer (C) indicates the height of your workpiece. Thi s provides minimal clearance between the workpiece and the bottom of the guide bearings, which will minimize blade deflection as well as enhance operator safety.

4. Tighten loc k handl e ( A).

Guide Post Parallelism

The guide post should be parall el to the blade throughout the v ertical travel of the guide post; thus the guide bearings will maintain their relationship t o the blade at any height from the table and they won’t hav e to be re- set each tim e the guide post i s moved. Thi s setting has been accurately made by the manufacturer and should not require immediate attention, but it may be checked in the fut ur e as follows:

1. Disconnect band saw f r om power source.

2. Move blade tension lever to “Full Tension” position.

3. The guide bearings in low position should already be set in relation to t he blade (see “Upper Blade Guides”). Also, the table should be square with the blade (See “90° Table Stop”).

4. Loosen the lock handle (A, Figure 34) and raise the guide post to a high position.

5. Confirm that the guide post travels straight up and down, and the guide bearings maintain t heir r elationship to the blade.

6. If the guide post does not go strai ght up and down (the blade begi ns deflecti ng when the guide post is rai sed), sli ghtl y loosen the four hex cap screws (D, Figure 34).

Figure 34

7. Left and right adjustment is accomplished using a combination of the four hex cap screws (D); forward/back adjustment is accomplished using the two set screws (E).

8. When finished adjusting, securely tighten the four hex cap screws (D).

9. Re-check the setting by raising and lowering the guide post.

Resaw Pin

Refer to Figure 35.

A resaw pin is provided with the band saw. It provides a single contact point while ripping a workpiece int o thinner boards.

Remove the al uminum resaw fence and mount the resaw pin to the slot in the fence body, securing it with the knob, as shown. The resaw pin is usually positioned so that its center is approximately even with the front edge of the blade.

See under “Operat ion” for further inf ormation on using the resaw pin.

Miter Gauge

Refer to Figures 36 and 37.

A miter gauge is provided for crosscutting operations. I nstall the miter gauge by sliding t he end of the miter gauge bar into the table’s T-slot.

The miter gauge should fit snugly within the miter slot whil e still sliding easi ly. The bar of the miter gauge has two sl ots, each with a set screw (Figure 36). Rotate one or both of these set screws with a 5/32” (4mm) hex wrench as needed to elimi nate any play bet ween the miter gauge bar and miter slot .

If the tabl e/miter slot is square to t he blade (see “Setting Table Parallel to Blade”), the miter gauge will also be square to the blade. Before operating, howev er, the 90° setti ng of the miter gauge should be checked in relation to the blade, as follows.

Figure 35

Figure 36

1. Place a square against the miter gauge face, and against the flat of the blade, as shown. (Place t he square against the fl at of the blade, not the teeth which are set wider than the blade body). A wide blade is preferred for this procedure.

2. Flip the 90° stop plate (C) out of the way, and loosen the handle (A). Shift the miter gauge body unti l it is flush with t he square, then re-tight en the handle (A).

3. Flip the stop plate (C) back down, and loosen the 90° stop hex nut and adjust the screw until it c ontacts the 90° stop plate.

4. Re-tighten hex nut.

5. Loosen the set screw at the base of the pointer, and shi ft the poi nter so that it l ines up with the 90° mark on the scale.

6. Re-tighten set screw.

Figure 37

The 45° stops can be check ed in similar fashion, using an angle gauge similar to that shown in Figure 37.

To adjust the miter gauge angle for operations:

1. Loosen the handle (A ) .

2. Rotate t he gauge body until the pointer (B) lines up wit h the desi red an gle on t he scale. You may have to pivot the 90° stop plate (C) out of the way to allow the body t o rotate.

3. Tighten the handle (A).

4. There are three stops – at 90° , and 45° lef t and right. E ach of these can be a djusted by loosening the hex nut (D) and turning the screw (E) as needed. Re-ti ghten the hex nut (D) when adjustment is finished.

Blade Speed Adjustment

Refer to Figures 38 t hr ough 40.

The band saw will operate at 1800 and 4200 SFPM (surface feet per minute). Figure 39 shows the appropriate belt position to achieve each speed.

To change the speed:

1. Disconnect machine from power source.

2. Loosen the motor lock handle and r aise the motor lift handle to release tension on the belt.

3. Tighten the motor lock handle to k eep motor in raised positi on.

4. Slide the belt onto the appropriate set of pulle y s.

5. Loosen motor lock handle and allow motor to lower. The weight of the motor itself should produce the proper tension for the belt. Check the tension by pushing with moderate pr essure against the cent er of the belt (Figure 40). An adequately tensioned belt will deflect about 1/2”. If tension isn’t strong enough, push down on the motor.

Figure 38

Figure 39

6. Tighten the motor lock handle.

Drive Belt Tension and Replacement

The drive bel t and pul leys are properl y adjusted at the f actory. Howev er, belt tension should be occasionally checked when the band saw is new, as a new belt may stretch slightly during the breaking-i n pr oc ess.

If the belt becomes worn, cracked, frayed or glazed, it should be replaced as follows:

Refer to Figures 38 and 40.

1. Disconnect machine from power source.

Figure 40

2. Open the upper and lower doors and remove the blade.

3. Unscrew the hex nut from the lower wheel shaft and remove the lower wheel.

4. Loosen the mot or lock handle.

5. Raise the motor lift handle and re-tighten motor lock handle to hold motor in raised position.

6. Remove old belt and install new one, making sure it seats properly in the pulley grooves.

7. Loosen motor lock handle and allow motor to lower.

8. The weight of the motor itself should generally pr oduce the proper t ension for t he belt. Check the tension by pushing with moderate pr essure against the cent er of the belt (Figure 40). An adequately tensioned belt will deflect about 1/2”. If tension isn’t strong enough, push down on the motor.

9. Tighten motor lock handle, reinstall lower wheel, and instal l hex nut securely on shaft.

10. Re- check blade tensi on and tracki ng before operating the saw.

Wheel Brush

Refer to Figure 41.

The brush located nex t to the lower wheel must contact the tire to clear the tire of dust and debris befor e it touches the blade. Use the two phillips head screws to make any adjustments to the brush position.

Insert Block

Refer to Figure 41.

The insert block should remain in position to prevent dust and chips from falling onto the lower wheel. If it should ever become dam aged, it should be replaced. Some band saw users make their own out of scrap wood.

Operating Controls

Start/Stop

Power Indicator Light – The start switch has a

power indicator lamp which is on whenever there is power connected to the Band Saw,

not just when the B and Saw is running. Do not assume that no light means there is no power to the machine. I f the bul b is bad, there will be no

indication. Always check before use.

Figure 41

Do not rely that no light means no power to the machine. Always check for pow er first. Failure to comply may cause serious inj ury!

Refer to Figure 42:

Start – Press the green start switch. When power is connected to the machine, the

green light is always on regardless of whether the Band Saw is running or not.

Stop – Press the red switch to stop. Reset – In the event that the Band Saw stops

without pressing t he stop butt on, as the re sul t of a tripped fuse or ci rcuit br eak er , etc.:

1. Press red button to re-set m ain switch.

2. Press the green button to restart the

machine.

Safety Key

The start/stop switch on the Band Saw comes equipped with a magnetic safety key. When in place on the switch as shown in Fi gure 42, the magnetic safet y key trips a relay which will all ow the machine to start and stop when the respective switches are pressed. Being magnetic, the lock can be r emoved t o make t he machine inoperabl e and can be hidden for safe storage by attaching it to another magnetic surface.

When using the Band Saw, pl ace the key on t he switch cov er lini ng up the arro w on the k ey with the REMOVE arrow on the cover. Then rotate the key so that t he ar r ow lines up wit h the LOCK arrow on the cover. This will prevent the safety key from coming l oose from vibrati on when the machine is in use.

Figure 42

Brake Pedal

When the stop button is used to shut off the Band Saw, the blade will coast sl owly to a stop (approximat ely 12 to 15 seconds). An alternate method of stoppi ng the machine is to press the brake pedal, sho wn in Figure 43. The bl ade will stop moving approximately four seconds after the brake pedal i s pressed. Re-start the sa w by pressing the start button on the column.

NOTE: Unnecessary and excessive use of the brake pedal may shorten the life of the brake band and brake belt.

After th e machi ne i s shu t o ff,

allow the wheels and blade to come to a complete stop before opening the doors, making adjustments, or leaving the area.

Figure 43

Operation

The following sect ion contains basic information, and is not intended to cover all possible applicati ons or techniques using t he Band Saw. Consult published sources of information, acquire formal training, and/or talk to experienced Band S aw users to gai n prof ici ency and knowledge of band saw operations.

General Procedure

Ripping

Ripping is cutting lengthwise down the workpiece, and with the grain (of wood stock). See Figure 44. Always use a push stick or

similar device w hen r ipping nar r ow pieces.

Crosscutting

Crosscutting is cutting across the grain of the workpiece, while using the miter gauge to feed the workpiece i nto the blade.

1. Make sure the blade is adjusted correctl y for

tension and tracking, and that upper and lower guide bearings and thrust bearings are set in proper relation to the blade.

2. Adj ust gui de post so that t he guide be ari ngs

are just abov e the workpiece (about 3/16”) allowing minim um ex posure t o the blade.

3. If using the fence, move it into positi on and

lock it to the gui de rail. If you are using the miter gauge f or a cr osscut, the f enc e should be moved safely out of the way.

4. Turn on the band saw and allow a few

seconds for t he machine to reach full speed.

Whenever possible, use a

push stick, hold-down, power feeder, jig, or similar device wh il e f eeding stock, to preven t your hands getting too close to the blade.

5. Pl ace the straightest edge of the workpiece

against the fenc e for a rip cut; or agai nst the miter gauge for a crosscut. Push the workpiece slowly into the blade, while also keeping it pressed agai nst the f ence or held against the miter gauge. Do not force the workpiece int o the blade.

The right hand shoul d hold the workpiece steady against the miter gauge, while the left hand pushes the miter gauge past the blade, as shown in Figure 45.

Do not use the fence in conjunction with the miter gauge. The offcut of the workpiece must not be constrained during or after the cutting process.

Using the fence in

conjunction with the miter gauge can cause binding and possible damage to the blade.

Some further operat ing tips:

Make relief cuts whenever possible. A relief cut is an extra cut made through t he waste portion of a workpiec e up to the layout l ine. When that intersection is reached by the blade while following the layout line, the waste portion comes free. This helps prevent pinching of the back edge of the blade in t he cut.

When cutting, do not

overfeed the blade; overfeeding will reduce blade life, and may cause the bl ade to break.

When cutting long stock, the operator should use roller stands, support tabl es, or an a ssistant to help stabilize the workpiece.

Figure 44

Figure 45

Resawing

Resawing is the process of slicing stock to reduce its thickness, or to produce boards that are thinner t han the original workpiece, such as veneers.

The ideal blade for resawing is the widest one the machine can handl e, as the wider the blade the better it can hold a str aight line.

Resawing can be performed using the aluminum resaw fence or the resaw pin. When using the resaw fence, use a push block, push stick, or similar device to keep your hands away from the blade. The resaw pin offers a pivot point by which you can caref ul ly f ollow your l ayout line; it is especiall y useful for sawing curv es, when the fence can’t be used and it’s difficult to control the cut freehand.

Figure 46 demonstrates resawing with the aluminum resaw fence; Figure 47, with the resaw pin.

Blade Lead

Blade lead, or drift, is when the blade begins to wander off t he cutting line even when the band saw fence is being used. Figure 48 shows an example of blade lead. It is m ore common with small, narrow blades, and is almost always attributable to poor blade quality, or lack of proper adjustments. Inspect the band saw for the following:

Figure 46

Figure 47

• Fence is not parallel to miter slot and blade.

• Blade is not tensioned c or r ec tly.

• Blade is dull.

• Teeth have too much “set” on one side of

the blade.

• Workpiec e is bei ng fed t oo quic kl y. If the blade is suspect, but replacing it is not

currently an option, the blade lead can be temporarily compensated for by skewing the fence:

1. Cut a scrap pi ece of wood about the sam e

length as the band saw table, and joint one edge along its length, or rip it on a t able saw to give it a straight edge.

2. Draw a line on the board parallel with the

jointed, or str aight edge of the board.

3. Move the band saw fence out of the way,

and carefully make a freehand cut along your drawn line on the board. Stop about midway on the board, a nd shut of f t he band saw (allow the bl ade t o come t o a compl ete stop) but do not all ow the board to move.

4. Clamp the board to the table.

Figure 48

5. Slide the band saw fence over against the board until it contacts the straight edge of the board at some point. Lock the fence down.

6. Use the back adj ustment scr ews (B, Figure

16) to line up the fenc e against the board.

7. Re-tighten the four hex cap screws.

NOTE: Skewing the f ence to correct blade lead is effectiv e for that particular blade; when a new blade is installed, the fence will need readjustment and re-squaring to miter slot. See appropriate section in this manual.

Maintenance

Before doing maintenance

on the machine, disconnect it from the electrical supply by pulling out the plug or switching off the main switch! Failure to comply may cause seriou s injury.

Clean the band saw regularly to remove any resinous deposits and sawdust.

Keep the miter slot, and the guide bearings, clean and free of resi n.

Keep the blade clean and sharp. Check it periodical ly for cracks or other signs of wear.

The drive bel t should be chec ked peri odicall y. If it looks worn, frayed, glazed or otherwise damaged, replac e it.

Remove any deposit s from the band wheels to avoid vibrati on and potential blade break age.

Vacuum or blow out dust from inside the cabinet. (Use proper dust mask equipment).

The table surf ac e m ust be k ept clean and fr ee of rust for best r esul ts. If r ust appear s, y ou c an use a mixture of household ammonia, good commercial detergent and #000 steel wool. Alternatively, commercial rust removers can be found at many hardware stores.

Figure 49

Figure 50

Apply a light coat of paste wax to the table. There are also products in aerosol form available in major hardware stores and supply catalogs. Whatever method is chosen, the coating should protect the metal and provide a smooth surf ac e, wit hout staining workpieces.

If the power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any way, have it repl ac ed immediately.

Lubrication Points:

Periodic ally apply a li ght, non-hardening gr ease to the rack and pinion system of t he guide post (Figure 49).

Grease the sliding surfaces of the table trunnions (Figure 50). Also grease the contact area of the tr unnion scale and handwheel gear (Figure 50) and the other gears connected to the handwheel (Figure 51).

Grease the blade t ensi on screw (Figure 52). Oil any pi ns, shaf ts, and j oi nts. Do not get oi l on

the pulleys or bel ts. Note: Beari ngs on the band saw are seal ed for

life and do not requi r e lubri c ation.

Figure 51

Figure 52

Blade Selection

Using the proper bl ade for the job will incr ease the operating ef ficiency of your band saw, help reduce necessary saw maintenance, and improve your pr oduc tivity. Thus, it is import ant to follow certain guidelines when selecting a saw blade.

Here are factors to consider when selecting a blade:

• The type of materi al y ou will be c utti ng.

• The thickness of the workpi ec e.

• The features of the workpiece, such as

bends or curves wit h small radii.

These factors are important because they involve basic concepts of saw blade design. There are five (5) blade features that are normally changed to meet certain kinds of sawing requirements. They are:

1. width

2. pitch (number of teeth per inch)

3. tooth form (or shape)

4. the “set” of the teeth

5. the blade material itself

Width

Band saw blades come in different standard widths, measured from the back edge of the blade to the tip of the tooth. Generally, wider blades are used for ripping or making straight cuts, such as resawing. Narrower blades are often used when the part being cut has curves with small r adii. When cut ting straight lines with a narrow blade, t he blade may hav e a tendency to drift (see “Bl ade Lead” ) .

Pitch

Pitch is m easured in “ teet h per i nch” ( T. P.I.) and can be constant or variable. Figure 53 shows blades with different pitches.

Figure 53 – Blade Pitc h

Shape

Figure 54 shows comm on types of t ooth shape, or form. Tooth shape has an effect on cutting rate.

The Regular, or standard blade, has evenly spaced teeth that are the same size as the gullets, and a zero-degree rake (i.e. cutting angle). T hese offer precise, cl ean cuts at slower rates. It is usually a good choice for cutting curves and making cr osscuts.

The Skip type has fewer teeth and lar ger gullet s with a zero rake. It allows faster cutting rates than the Regular type, with a slightly coarser finish. It i s useful for re-sawing and rippi ng thick stock, as well as cutti ng softwoods.

The Hook ty pe blade has l ar ger teeth and gullet s and a positive rake angle for more aggressive, faster cutting when re-sawing or ripping thick stock, especially hardwoods.

Variable-tooth blades combine features of the other shapes, with tooth style and spacing varying on the same blade. This produces smooth cuts whil e dam pening v ibration.

A fine pi tch (more teet h per inch) will cut slowly but more sm oothly. A coar se pitch (f ewer teeth per inch) will cut f aster but more roughly.

As a rule of thumb, the thicker the workpiece, the coarser will be the bl ade pitch. If you have to cut a hard or very brittle material, you will probably want to use a blade wit h a finer pitch i n order to get clean c uts.

Using a blade with too few teeth may cause vibration and a r ough cut, while too m any teeth may cause the gullets to fill with sawdust and overheat the blade.

As a general rule, use a blade that will have from 6 to 12 t eeth in the workpiec e at any giv en time.

Figure 54 – Blade Toot h Shape

Material

Band saw blades can be made from different types of metals. The most common include spring steel, carbon steel, bimetal (alloy steel equipped with a high speed cobalt steel edge welded to it), or carbide tips.

Because of the im portance of blade sel ection, it is recommended that you use the blade selection guide on page 31. Also, listening to experienced band saw users will produce valuable information as to the types of blades currentl y on the market along wit h their pros and cons.

Figure 55 – Blade Set

Set

The term “set” ref er s to the way in which the saw teeth are bent or positioned. Bending the teeth creates a kerf that is wider than t he back of t he blade. This hel ps the operator m ore easily pivot a workpiece through cur ve cuts, and decrease s friction bet ween blade and workpi ece on strai ght cuts.

Set patterns are usually selected depending upon the type of material that needs to be cut . Three comm on set patt erns ar e sho wn in F i gure

55. Generally, the Raker set is used for cutting

metal workpieces; the Wavy set, when the thickness of the workpiece changes, such as cutting hol low tubi ng or struc tural s. The Straight, or Alternate, set is the one most used for woodworking blades, and is also used to cut plastics.

Blade Breakage

Band saw blades are subject to high stresses and breakage may sometimes be unavoidable. However, many f actor s can be controlled t o hel p prevent most blade breakage. Here are some common causes for break age:

1. Misalignment of the blade guides.

2. Feeding workpiec e too quickly.

3. Using a wide blade to cut a tight radius curve.

4. Excessive tension.

5. Teeth are dull or impr oper ly set.

6. Upper guides are set too high off the workpiece.

7. Faulty weld on bl ade.

Although not essential, some users round or “stone” the back edge of their blade. This is done by placing a s harpeni ng stone on the tabl e and in li ght contact with t he back corners of t he blade as the blade is running. Rounding can help the back blade edge m ove more smoothly through the kerf, smooths the weld, and helps prevent crack s fr om start ing at the back corners.

Blade Selection Guide

Identify the material and thickness of your workpiece. The chart will show the recommended PITCH, blade TYPE, and FEE D RATE.

Key: H – Hook L – Low S – Skip M – Medium R – Regular H – Hi gh

Example: 10/H/M means 10 teeth per inch / Hook Type Blade / Medium Feed

For Radius Cutting

Study the part drawing or prototype, or actually measure the small est cutting radius required, and locate this radius (in inches) on the chart at the right. Follow the curve to where the approximate blade width is specified. If a radius falls between two of the curves, selec t the widest blade that will saw this radius.

This procedure should be used for making initial blade selecti ons. These recommendations can, of course, be adjusted to m eet specific requir ements of a cutting job. Compromises may be nec essary if you cannot find all needed specifications in a single blade.

Troubleshooting – Operational Problems

Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

Table tilt does not hold position under load.

Table will not tilt . Trunnion is not lubricated. Lubricate trunnion.

Table vibration while sawing. Incorrect blade speed.

Surface finish on workpiece is rough.

Locking lever is not tight. Tighten loc ki ng lev er (A, Figur e 20). Trunnion locking mechanism is

broken or worn.

Trunnion is jammed.

Drive belt is too sl ac k.

Incorrect choi c e of saw blade pitch.

Saw dust or debris on band wheel. O r tire is worn/dam aged.

Support beari ng( s) are worn. Replace support bearings. Saw blade speed is too l ow. Increase speed. Saw blade pitch is too c oar se. Change to finer pitc h blade.

Replace trunnion locking mechanism.

Disassemble and r eplace jammed parts.

Position belt for correct speed (see page 23). Also use acceptable feed rate for the material being worked.

Increase tension on drive belt. (see page 23). Replace belt if worn.

Check blade selection chart and use correct blade (see page 31).

Keep band wheels clean. Replace ti res if nec essary .

Saw blade cutting inaccuratel y . Cut s are not straight .

Blade cannot be tensioned properl y .

Blade binds in the workpiece.

Gum or pitch on blade. Clean blade. Worn blade teeth or damaged blade. Replace blade. Fence not parallel to blade. Align fence pr operl y ( see page 13).

Incorrect adjustment of blade guides.

Incorrect blade speed used. Change to correct speed. Workpiec e being fed too strongly. Reduce f eed force. Upper blade guides not located close

enough to workpiece. Incorrect choi c e of saw blade for that

particular c utti ng oper ation. Blade tension too light. Increase tension (see page 17). Tension spring i s fatigued. Replace tension spring (contact

Incorrect blade tension or damaged blade.

Blade too wide f or desired r adius.

Adjust blade guides properly (see pages 19-20).

Guides should be about 3/ 16” above workpiece.

Change to correct blade.

service representative).

Correct accordingly.

Select narrower blade. See chart on page 31.

Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

Blade form s cracks at base of teeth.

Cracks on back edge of blade.

Blade breaks prematurely.

Teeth not suitable for particular job, or are incorrectly set.

Blade thick ness not suit able for band whe el diameter.

Blade sharpened incor r ec tly, becomes over heated.

Band wheels have becom e misaligned.

Workpiec e being fed too quickly.

Welding on blade not perfectly aligned.

Thrust bearing is worn; caused by constant contact with back of blade.

Feed force too great. Reduce feed force.

Blade pitch too coar se.

Replace with proper blade for job.

Replace with proper thickness blade.

Sharpen blade properly or replace.

Contact servi c e r epr esentative.

Reduce feed speed to lessen strain on the blade.

Eliminate the welded part, and reweld properly; or ac quir e a new blade. Round the back edge of a new blade.

Replace thrust bear ing. Adjust new bearing according to instructions (see page 20).

Refer to blade selection chart; use finer pitch blade.

Blade breaks cl ose to weld.

Premature dulling of saw teeth.

Support beari ng not properly supporting blade.

Blade tensioned too tightly. Reduce tension (see page 17).

Blade overheat ed dur ing welding.

Blade cooled too r apidly after welding.

Blade “pitc h” too fine.

Feed pressure too li ght. Inc r ease feed pressure.

Cutting rate too l ow.

Incorrect choi c e of blade.

Chipped tooth or for eign object lodged in cut.

Check support bearing for correct position and signs of wear. A djust or replace as needed.

Have blade annealed, or eliminate brittl e part and weld c or r ectly.

Refer to blade selection chart (page

31). Use blade with coar ser pitch.

Increase feed pr essure and cutting rate.

Re-examine material. Select proper blade from the char t (page 31) .

Stop the saw and remove lodged particle. Replace blade if damaged.

Troubleshooting – Mechanical and Electrical Problems

Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blo ws fuses.

Verify machine is connected to power

No incoming power.

Cord damaged. Replace cord.

Overload automatic reset has not been reset.

Band Saw frequently trips.

Building circuit breaker trips or f use blows.

source, and that t he safety key is installed on the switch.

Re-set the overl oad by pushi ng in completely the OFF (r ed) button on the magnetic switch. Allow a few minutes for the machine to cool. If problem persists, c hec k am p setting on the motor starter.

One cause of overl oading trips which are not electric al in nature is too heavy a cut. The solution is to reduce feed pressure int o the blade. If too heavy a cut is not the probl em, then check the amp setti ng on the over load relay. Matc h the f ull load am ps on the motor as noted on the motor plate. If amp setting is correc t t hen there is probably a loose electrical lead. Check amp setti ng on motor star ter.

Verify that band saw is on a circ uit of correct size. If circuit size is correct, there is probabl y a loose el ectr ic al lead. Check am p setting on motor starter.

Switch or motor f ailur e ( how to distinguish).

Motor overheat ed.

Motor failure.

If you have access to a voltmeter, you can separate a starter f ailure from a motor fai lu re by fi r st, verify ing incoming volt age at 220+/-20 and second, checking the voltage between starter and motor at 220+/-

20. If incomi ng v oltage is incorrect, you have a power supply problem. If voltage between start er and m otor is incorrect, y ou hav e a starter pr oblem. If voltage between starter and motor is correct, you hav e a motor pr oblem.

Clean motor of dust or debri s to allow proper air circulation. Allow motor to cool down before r estar ting.

If electri c mot or i s suspect, y ou have two options: Have a qualified electrician test the motor for function or remove the motor and take it t o a qualified elec tric motor repair shop and have it tested.

Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blo ws fuses.

(continued)

Band Saw does not come up to speed.

Double check to confi rm all electrical

Miswiring of the unit.

Swit c h failure.

Extension cord too light or too long.

Low current. Contact a qualified electrician.

connections are cor r ec t. Refer to wiring diagr am on page 47 to m ak e any needed corrections.

If the start/ stop switc h is suspect, you have two options: Have a qualified electrician test the switch for function, or purchase a new start/stop switch and establish if t hat was the problem on change-out.

Replace with adequat e si z e and length cord.

Replacement Parts

Replacement par ts are li sted on the f ollowing page s. To order parts or reac h our servi ce depar tm ent, call 1-800-274-6848, Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.powermatic.com). Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your mac hine available when you cal l will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.

Upper Wheel Assembly – Exploded View

Upper Wheel Assembly – Parts List

Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty

1 ............... JWBS18-1 35 ............Hex Nut ..............................................................5/8-18UNF, LH ........... 1

2 ............... PM1800-102 ............Flat Washe r ........................................................................................... 1

3 ............... BB-6204VV ..............Ball Bearing ........................................................6204LLU .................... 2

4 ............... PM1800-104 ............Retaining Ring ....................................................R47 ............................ 2

5 ............... PM1800-105 ............Upper Wheel Shaft ................................................................................ 1

6 ............... PM1800-106 ............Upper Wheel ......................................................................................... 1

7 ............... PM1800-107 ............Blade ..................................................................................................... 1

8 ............... JWBS20 QT-507 .......Upper Wheel Shaft Bracket ................................................................... 1

9 ............... PM2000-298 ............Safety K e y for Magnetic Switch ............................................................. 1

10 ............. JWBS18-214 ............Nylon Nut ...........................................................5/8”-18UNF, RH ......... 1

11 ............. JWBS20QT-510 .......Upper Wheel Bracket Base .................................................................... 1

12 ............. JWBS18DX-133 .......Tire........................................................................................................ 1

13 ............. PM1800-113 ............Upper Door ............................................................................................ 1

14 ............. TS-2246122 .............Socket Head Button Screw .................................M6x12 ........................ 4

15 ............. JWBS20-542 ............Door Stud .............................................................................................. 1

16 ............. TS-0561011 .............Hex Nut ..............................................................1/4-20 ......................... 1

17 ............. JWBS20QT-511 .......Bracket Shaft ......................................................................................... 1

18 ............. PM1800-118 ............Socket Head Button Screw .................................3/8-16x3/4 .................. 8

19 ............. JWBS20QT-519 .......Plate ...................................................................................................... 2

20 ............. JWBS20QT-520 .......Support Brack et ..................................................................................... 2

21 ............. JWBS20QT-516 .......Plate ...................................................................................................... 1

22 ............. JWBS20 QT-512 .......Elevator Bracket ......................................................................... ........... 1

23 ............. PM1800-123 ............Spring .................................................................................................... 1

24 ............. PM1800-124 ............Adjustment Screw.................................................................................. 1

25 ............. PM1800-125 ............Blade Tension Arm Assembly ................................................................ 1

26 ............. PM1800-126 ............Tension Gauge Plate ............................................................................. 1

27 ............. PM1800-127 ............Tension Gauge ........................................................................................

28 ............. TS-0206021 .............Socket Head Cap Screw .....................................#10-24x1/2 ................. 4

29 ............. JWBS20QT-523 .......Rack ...................................................................................................... 1

30 ............. TS-0254031 .............Socket Head Button Screw .................................1/4-20x5/8 .................. 1

31 ............. PM1800-131 ............Tension Pointer ..................................................................................... 1

32 ............. JWBS20 QT-549 .......Gear Wheel ........................................................................................... 1

33 ............. JWBS20QT-548 .......Scale Shaft ............................................................................................ 1

34 ............. PM1800-134 ............Handle................................................................................................... 1

35 ............. TS-0270031 .............Socket Set Screw ...............................................5/16-18x3/8 ................ 2

36 ............. TS-0254021 .............Socket Head Button Screw .................................1/4-20x1/2 .................. 2

37 ............. JWBS18DXA-152 ....Switch Plate .......................................................................................... 1

38 ............. PM1800-138 ............Magnetic Switch .................................................5HP, 1Ph .................... 1

................. PM2000-293B ..........Magnetic Switch .................................................5HP, 230V, 3Ph .......... 1

................. PM2000-293C ..........Magnetic Switch .................................................5HP, 460V, 3Ph .......... 1

39 ............. PM1800-139 ............Saw Body .............................................................................................. 1

40 ............. TS-0680041 .............Flat Washe r ........................................................3/8 .............................. 6

41 ............. TS-0060071 .............Hex Cap Screw ..................................................3 /8 - 1 6 x1-1 /2 ............... 6

42 ............. PM1800-142 ............Lock Handle .......................................................................................... 1

43 ............. PM1800-143 ............Lock Knob ............................................................................................. 1

44 ............. PM1800-144 ............Tension Status Label ............................................................................. 1

45 ............. TS-0560071 .............Hex Nut ..............................................................#10-24 ........................ 2

46 ............. TS-0720051 .............Lock Washer ......................................................#10 ............................. 8

47 ............. TS-0680011 .............Flat Washe r ........................................................#10 ............................. 8

48 ............. JWBS18DX-147 .......Trackin g Window ................................................................................... 1

49 ............. TS-0810012 .............Round Head Sl otted Machine Screw...................#10-24x1/4 ................. 2

50 ............. TS-0270051 .............Socket Set Screw ...............................................5/16-18x1/2 ................ 2

51 ............. PM1800-151 ............Handwheel ............................................................................................ 1

52 ............. JWBS20QT-515 .......Thrust Bearing ....................................................................................... 1

53 ............. PM1800-153 ............Socket Head Cap Screw .....................................1/4-20 x1/4 .................. 2

54 ............. TS-0680021 .............Flat Washe r ........................................................1/4 .............................. 4

55 ............. PM1800-155 ............Sliding P late .......................................................................................... 1

56 ............. TS-081C022 ............Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw ......................#10-24x3/8 ................. 2

Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly – Exploded View

Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly – Parts List

Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty

1 ............... JWBS20-22..............Hex Nut ..............................................................3/4-16 UNF LH ........... 1

2 ............... TS-0680091 .............Flat Washe r ........................................................3/4 .............................. 1

3 ............... PM1800-201 ............Poly-V Belt .........................................................370J ........................... 1

4 ............... PM1800-204 ............Spindle Pu l le y........................................................................................ 1

5 ............... PM1800-205 ............Brake Wheel .......................................................................................... 1

6 ............... JWBS20-4 9..............Key.....................................................................7x7x25 ....................... 1

7 ............... PM1800-207 ............Key.....................................................................7x7 x70 ....................... 1

8 ............... PM1800-208 ............Lower Shaft ........................................................................................... 1

9 ............... TS-0270051 .............Socket Set Screw ...............................................5/16-18x1/2 ................ 2

10 ............. PM1800-210 ............Motor Pulley .......................................................................................... 1

11 ............. JWBS18DX-133 .......Tire........................................................................................................ 1

12 ............. JWBS20-201 ............Bearing Base ......................................................................................... 1

13 ............. JWBS20-62..............Adjusting Bolt ........................................................................................ 4

14 ............. TS-0720091 .............Lock Washer ......................................................3/8 .............................. 5

15 ............. TS-0060071 .............Hex Cap Screw ..................................................3 /8 - 1 6 x1-1 /2 ............... 4

16 ............. BB-6206VV ..............Ball Bearing ........................................................6206LLU .................... 2

17 ............. JWBS20-214 ............Nylon Lock Hex Nut ............................................3/4-16 UNF RH ........... 1

18 ............. JWBS20-215 ............Bearing Cover ....................................................................................... 1

19 ............. TS-0720071 .............Lock Washer ......................................................1/4 .............................. 4

20 ............. JWBS20-217 ............Hex Cap Sc re w ..................................................1/4-20x3/8 .................. 3

21 ............. TS-0680031 .............Flat Washer ........................................................5/16 ............................ 4

22 ............. TS-0081031 .............Hex Cap Screw ..................................................5 /1 6 - 1 8 x3/4 ................ 4

23 ............. PM1800-223 ............Dust Chute ............................................................................................ 1

24 ............. PM1800-224 ............Lock Knob ............................................................................................. 1

25 ............. TS-081C052 ............Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw ......................#10-24x3/4 ................. 1

26 ............. PM1800-226 ............Lower Dust Chute .................................................................................. 1

27 ............. PM1800-227 ............Socket Head Button Screw .................................5/16-18 x1 ................... 2

28 ............. PM1800-134 ............Handle .................................................................................................. 1

29 ............. PM1800-229 ............Motor Protector Plate ............................................................................. 1

30 ............. PM1800-230 ............Motor (i ncludes #PM1800-229) ...........................5HP 1PH .................... 1

……...JWBS20QT-218MF .........Motor Fan (not shown) ........................................5HP ............................ 1

……...JWBS20QT-218MFC .......Motor Fan Cover (not shown) .............................5HP ............................ 1

................. PM1800-230SC .......Starting Capacitor (not shown) ............................400MFD, 250VAC ...... 1

………JWBS20QT-218RC .........Running Capaci tor (not shown) ...........................50µf, 450VAC ............. 1

………JWBS20QT-218CC .........Capacitor Cover (not shown)…………… ................................................ 1

………JWBS20QT-218JB ..........Junction Box (not shown)....................................................................... 1

………VBS18MW-218JBC .........Junction Box Cover (not shown) ............................................................ 1

………JWBS20QT-218CS .........Centrifugal Switch (not shown) .............................................................. 1

................. PM1800-230A ..........Motor (includes #PM1800-229) ...........................5HP 3PH .................... 1

31 ............. TS-0270031 .............Socket Set Screw ...............................................5/16-18x3/8 ................ 2

32 ............. PM1800-232 ............Lock Handle .......................................................................................... 1

33 ............. TS-0060051 .............Hex Cap Screw ..................................................3 /8 - 1 6 x1 ..................... 1

34 ............. PM1800-234 ............Motor Handle ......................................................................................... 1

35 ............. PM1800-235 ............Lower Front Door................................................................................... 1

36 ............. PM1800-236 ............Low e r Wheel ......................................................................................... 1

37 ............. PM1800-237 ............Bushing ................................................................................................. 1

38 ............. PM1800-238 ............Bushing ................................................................................................. 1

39 ............. PM1800-239 ............Brake Locking Bracket ........................................................................... 1

40 ............. TS-0090061 .............Hex Cap Screw ..................................................3 /8 - 1 6 x1-1 /4 ............... 2

41 ............. PM1800-241 ............Nylon Lock Hex Nut ............................................3/8-16 ......................... 4

42 ............. TS-081C032 ............Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw ......................#10-24x1/2 ................. 6

43 ............. PM1800-243 ............Shelf ...................................................................................................... 1

44 ............. TS-0680011 .............Flat Washe r ........................................................#10 ........................... 1 0

45 ............. TS-0560071 .............Hex Nut ..............................................................#10-24 ........................ 8

46 ............. JWBS18DX-249

47 ............. TS-081C082 ............Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw ......................#10-24x1-1/2 .............. 2

48 ............. JWBS18-240 ............Brush .................................................................................................... 1

.......Insert Block ........................................................................................... 1

Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty

49 ............. TS-0720051 .............Lock Washer ......................................................#10 ............................. 2

50 ............. PM1800-250 ............Foot Brake ............................................................................................ 1

51 ............. PM1800-251 ............Plate ...................................................................................................... 1

52 ............. TS-081C022 ............Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw ......................#10-24x3/8 ................. 2

53 ............. PM1800-253 ............Strain Relief ........................................................................................... 2

54 ............. PM1800-254 ............Motor Cord .........................................................1PH 300V ................... 1

................. PM1800-254A ..........Motor Cord .........................................................3PH 600V ................... 1

55 ............. JWBS20QT-244 .......Power Cord ........................................................1PH 300V ................... 1

................. PM1800-255B ..........Power Cord ........................................................3PH 600V ................... 1

56 ............. TS-2246122 .............Socket Head Button Screw .................................M6x12 ........................ 5

57 ............. TS-0561011 .............Hex Nut ..............................................................1/4-20 ......................... 5

58 ............. JWBS20-542 ............Door Stud .............................................................................................. 1

59 ............. TS-0680021 .............Flat Washe r ........................................................1/4 ............................ 10

60 ............. TS-0050021 .............Hex Cap Screw ..................................................1 /4 - 2 0 x5/8 .................. 2

61 ............. TS-0010061 .............Hex Cap Screw ..................................................1 /4 - 2 0 x1-1 /4 ............... 1

62 ............. JWBS24-81A ...........Plate ...................................................................................................... 2

63 ............. PM1800-263 ............Brake Belt.............................................................................................. 1

64 ............. PM1800-264 ............Brake Band ........................................................................................... 1

65 ............. PM1800-265 ............Bushing ................................................................................................. 1

66 ............. PM1800-266 ............Foot Brake Cover .................................................................................. 1

67 ............. TS-0050011 .............Hex Cap Screw ..................................................1 /4 - 2 0 x1/2 .................. 4

68 ............. TS-0640091 .............Nylon Lock Hex Nut ............................................3/8-16 ......................... 4

69 ............. TS-0680041 .............Flat Washe r ........................................................3/8 .............................. 9

70 ............. PM1800-270 ............Brake Locking Bracket ........................................................................... 2

71 ............. PM1800-271 ............Bushing ................................................................................................. 1

72 ............. PM1800-272 ............Rubber Block ......................................................................................... 8

73 ............. JWBS20-84..............Spring.................................................................................................... 1

74 ............. JWBS20-8 8..............Limit Switch ........................................................................................... 1

75 ............. TS-1540021

76 ............. TS-2284302 .............Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw ......................M4x30 ........................ 2

77 ............. TS-0561031 .............Hex Nut ..............................................................3/8-16 ......................... 2

78 ............. PM1800-278 ............Key.....................................................................7 x7x60 ....................... 1

79 ............. TS-0680091 .............Flat Washe r ........................................................3/4 .............................. 1

80 ............. TS-0051071 .............Hex Cap Screw ..................................................5 /1 6 - 1 8 x1-1 /2 ............. 1

81 ............. PM1800-281A ..........Wire for Limit Switch (not shown) ........................600V .......................... 1

82 ............. PM1800-BA .............Brake Assembly (index # 42,44,45,57,59,60,62,63,64)........................... 1

.............Hex Nut ..............................................................M4 .............................. 2

Blade Guide Assembly – Exploded View

Blade Guide Assembly – Parts List

Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty

1 ............... JWBS20-3 26 ............C-Ring ................................................................S15 ............................ 8

2 ............... JWBS20-3 29 ............Upper Shaft ........................................................................................... 2

3 ............... BB-6202ZZ ..............Ball Bearing ........................................................6202zz ....................... 8

4 ............... JWBS20-3 28 ............Spacer................................................................................................... 4

5 ............... JWBS18D X-363 .......Nut ........................................................................................................ 1

6 ............... TS-0267021 .............Socket Set Screw ...............................................1/4-2 0x1/4 .................. 3

7 ............... PM1800-307 ............Locking Screw ....................................................................................... 4

8 ............... JWBS20-3 49 ............Thumb Knob .......................................................................................... 3

9 ............... TS-1521011 .............Socket Set Screw ...............................................M4x4 .......................... 8

10 ............. PM1800-310 ............C-Ring ................................................................S-10 ........................... 2

11 ............. PM1800-311 ............Retaining Ring ....................................................R-26 ........................... 2

12 ............. BB-6000ZZ ..............Ball Bearing ........................................................6000ZZ....................... 2

13 ............. PM1800-313 ............Bearing Holder ...................................................................................... 2

14 ............. PM1800-314 ............Bearing Support .................................................................................... 2

15 ............. TS-2245202 .............Socket Head Button Screw .................................M5x20 ........................ 2

16 ............. PM1800-316 ............Key.....................................................................5 x5x40 ....................... 2

17 ............. PM1800-317 ............Bearing Support Shaft ........................................................................... 1

18 ............. TS-0270051 .............Socket Set Screw ...............................................5/16-18x1/2 ................ 2

19 ............. PM1800-319 ............Guide Bar Bracket ................................................................................. 1

20 ............. TS-0270131 .............Socket Set Screw ...............................................5/16 -18x2 ................... 1

21 ............. 6295297...................Adjust ment Kn ob ................................................................................... 1

22 ............. PM1800-322 ............Bar ........................................................................................................ 1

23 ............. PM1800-323 ............Scale ..................................................................................................... 1

24 ............. PM1800-324 ............Blade Guard .......................................................................................... 1

25 ............. PM1800-325 ............Magnet .................................................................................................. 1

26 ............. TS-0680031

27 ............. TS-0561021 .............Hex Nut ..............................................................5/16-18 ....................... 2

28 ............. JWBS20-360 ............Bracket .................................................................................................. 1

29 ............. TS-0206021 .............Socket Head Cap Screw .....................................#10-24x1/2 ................. 2

30 ............. PM1800-330 ............Shaft ..................................................................................................... 1

31 ............. TS-0255031 .............Socket Head Button Screw .................................5/16-18 x5/8 ................ 4

32 ............. PM1800-332A ..........Plate ...................................................................................................... 1

33 ............. JWBS18-309 ............C-Ring ................................................................R12 ............................ 2

34 ............. JWBS18-310 ............Sha ft ..................................................................................................... 1

35 ............. JWBS18-311 ............Gear ...................................................................................................... 1

36 ............. JWBS18-306 ............E-Ring ................................................................E-8 ............................. 2

37 ............. JWBS18-308 ............Bushing ................................................................................................. 1

38 ............. JWBS18-307 ............Gear Base ............................................................................................. 1

39 ............. JWBS18-305 ............Wor m .................................................................................................... 1

40 ............. TS-0208071 .............Socket Head Cap Screw .....................................5/16-1 8x1-1/4 ............. 2

41 ............. PM1800-341 ............Socket Head Flat Screw .....................................5/16-1 8x1/2 ................ 4

42 ............. JWBS18DX-304 .......Guide Bar Bracket ................................................................................. 1

43 ............. JWBS18DX-338 .......Base ...................................................................................................... 1

44 ............. PM1800-344 ............Thumb Knob .......................................................................................... 1

45 ............. PM1800-345 ............Lock Handle .......................................................................................... 1

46 ............. TS-0207021 .............Socket Head Cap Screw .....................................1/4-20 x1/2 .................. 1

47 ............. PM1800-347 ............Pointe r................................................................................................... 1

48 ............. TS-081F052 .............Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw ......................1/4-20 x3/4 .................. 1

49 ............. PM1800-224 ............Lock Knob ............................................................................................. 1

50 ............. TS-0267041 .............Socket Set Screw ...............................................1/4-2 0x3/8 .................. 2

51 ............. PM1800-351 ............Handwheel ............................................................................................ 1

52 ............. 3520B-126 ...............Handle................................................................................................... 1

53 ............. TS-0270031 .............Socket Set Screw ...............................................5/16-18x3/8 ................ 2

54 ............. PM1800-354 ............Lock Knob ............................................................................................. 1

55 ............. TS-0051051 .............Hex Head Bolt ....................................................5/16 -18x1 ................... 4

56 ............. TS-0720081 .............Lock Washer ......................................................5/16 ............................ 4

57 ............. JWBS20-355 ............Lock Bushing ......................................................................................... 1

.............Flat Washer ........................................................5/16 .......................... 11

Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty

58 ............. TS-0207021 .............Socket Head Cap Screw .....................................1/4-20 x1/2 .................. 2

59 ............. PM1800-359 ............Knob ..................................................................................................... 1

60 ............. TS-0680021 .............Flat Washe r ........................................................1/4 .............................. 2

61 ............. JWBS18DX-362 .......Adjusting Bracket................................................................................... 1

62 ............. JWBS18DX-361 .......Adjusting Screw ..................................................................................... 1

63 ............. JWBS18DX-360 .......Shaft ..................................................................................................... 1

64 ............. PM1800-364 ............Lower Shaft ........................................................................................... 2

65 ............. TS-0207041 .............Socket Head Cap Screw .....................................1/4-20 X3/4.................. 2

66 ............. JWBS20-339 ............Threaded Lock Bushing ......................................................................... 1

67 ............. JWBS18DX-337 .......Bracket .................................................................................................. 1

68 ............. JWBS20-340 ............Bolt........................................................................................................ 1

69 ............. PM1800-369 ............Bearing Support Shaft ........................................................................... 1

70 ............. PM1800-370 ............Sliding P late .......................................................................................... 1

71 ............. PM1800-371 ............Upper Guide Bracket ............................................................................. 1

72 ............. PM1800-372 ............Long Locking Screw .............................................................................. 1

Table and Fence Assembly – Exploded View

Table and Fence Assembly – Parts List

Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty

1 ............... 6430055...................Handle................................................................................................... 1

2 ............... 3215301...................Lock Plate ............................................................................................. 1

3 ............... 6626031...................Spring Pin.............................................................................................. 1

4 ............... 6813042...................Spring.................................................................................................... 1

5 ............... TS-0640081 .............Nylon Lock Hex Nut ............................................5/16-18 ....................... 1

6 ............... TS-0640071 .............Nylon Lock Hex Nut ............................................1/4-20 ......................... 2

7 ............... 3575080...................Pad ....................................................................................................... 2

8 ............... TS-0271031 .............Socket Set Screw ...............................................3/8-1 6x3/8 .................. 2

9 ............... 3076232...................Lock Handle .......................................................................................... 1

10 ............. TS-0152031 .............Carriage Bolt ......................................................5 /16-18x1-1/2 ............. 1

11 ............. PM1800-411 ............Socket Head Button Screw .................................1/4-20x1-1 /4 ............... 1

12 ............. XF-5.........................Nylon Adjustment Screw ........................................................................ 2

13 ............. TS-081D021 ............Phillips Flat Head Machine Screw .......................#10-32x3/8 ................. 2

14 ............. 800708950D ............C ursor ................................................................................................... 1

15 ............. 800708950C ............Cursor Bracket ...................................................................................... 1

16 ............. TS-081D022 ............Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw ......................#10-32x3/8 ................. 2

17 ............. PM1800-417 ............Resaw Pin Lock Kno b............................................................................ 1

18 ............. TS-0720051 .............Lock Washer ......................................................#10 ............................. 2

19 ............. TS-0560081 .............Hex Nut ..............................................................#10-32 ........................ 2

20 ............. PM1800-420 ............Fence Body ........................................................................................... 1

21 ............. PM1800-421 ............Knob ..................................................................................................... 2

22 ............. PM1800-422 ............Lock Bar ................................................................................................ 1

23 ............. 6295181...................Sliding Pad ............................................................................................ 1

24 ............. TS-

25 ............. TS-0680021 .............Flat Washe r ........................................................1/4 .............................. 5

26 ............. TS-0720071 .............Lock Washer ......................................................1/4 .............................. 1

27 ............. PM1800-427A ..........Table (for serial no. 081218000016 and higher) ..................................... 1

................. PM1800-427 ............Table (for serial no. 081218000015 and lower) ...................................... 1

28 ............. PM1800-428 ............Aluminum Resaw Fence ........................................................................ 1

29 ............. PM1800-429 ............Resaw Pin ............................................................................................. 1

30 ............. TS-0081031 .............Hex Cap Screw ..................................................5 /1 6 - 1 8 x3/4 .............. 1 0

31 ............. TS-0733051 .............Lock Washer ......................................................5/16 .......................... 14

32 ............. TS-0680031 .............Flat Washer ........................................................5/16 .......................... 15

33 ............. PM1800-433 ............Front Rail .............................................................................................. 1

34 ............. TS-081C022 ............Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw ......................#10-24x3/8 ................. 2

35 ............. PM1800-435 ............Shaft ..................................................................................................... 1

36 ............. PM1800-436 ............Worm ................................................................................................... 1

37 ............. PM1800-437 ............Sheath................................................................................................... 1

38 ............. PM1800-438 ............Stop Bolt ............................................................................................... 1

39 ............. TS-0561031 .............Hex Nut ..............................................................3/8-16 ......................... 1

40 ............. TS-0680041 .............Flat Washe r ........................................................3/8 .............................. 4

41 ............. PM1800-441 ............Taper Pin .............................................................................................. 1

42 ............. TS-2246122 .............Socket Head Button Screw .................................M6x12 ........................ 1

43 ............. PM1800-443 ............Gear ...................................................................................................... 1

44 ............. PM1800-444 ............Wrench Assembly.................................................................................. 1

45 ............. PM1800-445 ............Spring Pin...........................................................3x10 ........................... 1

46 ............. PM1800-446 ............Guide Rail ............................................................................................. 1

47 ............. 6295184...................Scale ..................................................................................................... 1

48 ............. PM1800-448 ............Table In sert ........................................................................................... 1

49 ............. TS-1521011 .............Socket Set Screw ...............................................M4x4 .......................... 3

50 ............. PM1800-450 ............Rear Rail ............................................................................................... 1

................. PM1800-MGA ..........Miter G

51 ............. PM1800-451 ............Handle................................................................................................... 1

52 ............. 6295167...................Miter Gauge Body.................................................................................. 1

53 ............. 6295168...................Pin......................................................................................................... 1

54 ............. 6295169...................Pointer................................................................................................... 1

55 ............. PM1800-455 ............Socket Set Screw ...............................................M8x6 .......................... 2

0561011 .............Hex Nut ..............................................................1/4-20 ......................... 2

auge Assembly (Item 32, 49, 51 thru 62) .................................... 1

Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty

56 ............. 6295171...................Stop Block ............................................................................................. 1

57 ............. TS-1540031 .............Hex Nut ..............................................................M5 .............................. 3

58 ............. TS-1533062 .............Screw .................................................................M5x20 ........................ 3

59 ............. PM1800-459 ............Miter Bar ............................................................................................... 1

60 ............. 6295163...................Guide Disc............................................................................................. 1

61 ............. PM1800-461 ............Flat Head Screw .................................................M6x9 .......................... 1

62 ............. PM1800-462 ............Pin......................................................................3x6 ............................. 1

63 ............. TS-0254031 .............Socket Head Button Screw .................................1/4-20x5/8 .................. 1

64 ............. PM1800-464 ............Plate ...................................................................................................... 1

65 ............. TS-0254021 .............Socket Head Button Screw .................................1/4-20x1/2 .................. 2

66 ............. PM1800-466 ............Lower Blade Guard ................................................................................ 1

67 ............. PM1800-467 ............C-Ring ................................................................S17 ............................ 1

68 ............. 2013-270 .................Bevel Gea r ............................................................................................ 2

69 ............. 2013-275 .................Bushing ................................................................................................. 3

70 ............. PM1800-470 ............Shaft ..................................................................................................... 1

71 ............. PM1800-471 ............Carriage Bolt ......................................................................................... 1

72 ............. PM1800-472 ............Front Tr unnion ....................................................................................... 1

73 ............. TS-0270061 .............Socket Set Screw ...............................................5/16-18x5/8 ................ 4

74 ............. 2013-259 .................Rear Trunnion ....................................................................................... 1

75 ............. PM1800-475 ............Angle Scale Plate .................................................................................. 1

76 ............. TS-0246031 .............Flat Head Screw .................................................5/16 -18x3/4 ................ 6

77 ............. TS-0680061 .............Flat Washe r ........................................................1/2 .............................. 1

78 ............. 6295158...................Lock Handle .......................................................................................... 1

79 ............. TS-081C022 ............Hex Cap Scre w ..................................................#10-24x3/8 ................. 1

80 ............. TS-0680011 .............Flat Washe r ........................................................#10 ............................. 1

81 ............. 6295155...................Pointer................................................................................................... 1

82 ............. 2013-203 .................Table Brack et ........................................................................................ 1

83 ............. TS-0680041 .............Flat Washe r ........................................................3/8 .............................. 4

84 ............. TS-0720091 .............Lock Washer ......................................................3/8 .............................. 8

85 ............. TS-0060051 .............Hex Head Bolt ....................................................3/8-1 6x1 ..................... 8

86 ............. 3520B-126 ...............Handle................................................................................................... 1

87 ............. TS-0270051 .............Socket Set Screw ...............................................5/16-18x1/2 ................ 2

88 ............. PM1800-488 ............Handwheel ............................................................................................ 1

89 ............. PM1800-489 ............C-Ring ................................................................S12 ............................ 2

90 ............. PM1800-490 ............Gear Bracket ......................................................................................... 1

91 ............. TS-0267021 .............Socket Set Screw ...............................................1/4-2 0x1/4 .................. 6

92 ............. 2013-265 .................Bearing Cover ....................................................................................... 1

93 ............. BB-6002ZZ ..............Ball Bearing ........................................................6002ZZ....................... 1

94 ............. TS-0208071 .............Socket Head Cap Screw .....................................5/16-1 8x1-1/4 ............. 4

95 ............. 2013-267 .................C-Ring ................................................................S15 ............................ 1

96 ............. 2013-284 .................Key.....................................................................3x3 x8 ......................... 2

97 ............. PM1800-497 ............Worm Sh aft ........................................................................................... 1

98 ............. PM1800-498 ............Scale ..................................................................................................... 1

99 ............. TS-0810012 .............Slotted Round Head Machine Screw...................#10-24x1/4 ................. 2

100 ........... PM1800-FA..............Fence Assembly (index # 1 thru 26, 28, and 80) .................................... 1

101 ........... PM1800-MGA ..........Miter Gauge Assembly (index # 32, 49, and 51 thru 62) ......................... 1

Electrical Connections – 5HP 1PH 230V

Magnetic Switch

Electrical Board

WHITE

BLACK

3L2

1L2

WHIET

BLACK

GREEN

2T1 4T2 6T3

154

173

5L3

13NO

162

181

161

182

14NO

153

174

9698 97

GREEN

BLACK

RED WHITE

YELLOW

LED

WHITE

BLACK

GROUND

YELLOW

GREEN

RED

400MFD 250VAC

50uF 450WVAC

BLACK

WHITE

RED

GREEN

Motor

WHITE

RED

BLACK

GREEN

RED

WHITE

BLACK

Electrical Connections – 5HP 3PH 230V

Magnetic Switch

Electrical Board

GREEN

RED

1L2

2T1 4T2 6T3

BLACK

5L3A13L2

13NO

14NO

WHITE

RED

BLACK

WHITE

GREEN

BLACK

RED WHITE YELLOW

LED

WHITE

BLACK

GROUND

RED

YELLOW

GREEN

959698 97

Motor

WHITE

RED

BLACK

GREEN

RED

BLACK

WHITE

Electrical Connections – 5HP 3PH 460V

Magnetic Switch

Electrical Board

GREEN

BLACK

RED

WHITE

RED

3L2

1L2

2T1 4T2 6T3

RED

WHITE

BLACK

5L3

BLACK

13NO

14NO

GREEN

BLACK

RED

WHITE YELLOW

LED

WHITE

BLACK

GROUND

RED

YELLOW

GREEN

959698 97

Motor

GREEN

BLACK

RED

WHITE

NOTES

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Powermatic PM1800 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Warranty and Service

Table of Contents

Specifications

Features and Terminology

Unpacking

Installation

Assembly

Front Rail and Guide Tube

Fence Assembly

Resaw Fence

Fence to Table Clearance

Setting Cursor (Zero) Position

Setting Table Parallel to Blade

Setting Fence Parallel to Blade

Fence Locking Tightness

Dust Collection

Electrical Connections

Adjustments

Table Tilt

90° Table Stop

Installing/Changing Blades

Blade Tension

Blade Tracking

Upper Blade Guides

Upper Thrust Bearing

Lower Blade Guides

Guide Post

Guide Post Parallelism

Resaw Pin

Miter Gauge

Blade Speed Adjustment

Drive Belt Tension and Replacement

Wheel Brush

Insert Block

Operating Controls

Safety Key

Brake Pedal

Operation

General Procedure

Ripping

Crosscutting

Resawing

Blade Lead

Maintenance

Blade Selection

Blade Selection Guide

Troubleshooting – Operational Problems

Replacement Parts

Upper Wheel Assembly – Exploded View

Upper Wheel Assembly – Parts List

Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly – Exploded View

Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly – Parts List

Blade Guide Assembly – Exploded View

Blade Guide Assembly – Parts List

Table and Fence Assembly – Exploded View

Table and Fence Assembly – Parts List