Powermatic PWBS-14CS User Manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

14” Woodworking Band Saw

Model PWBS-14CS

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 provi de proof 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 Information

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 ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Features and Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 7

Grounding Inst r uc tions ............................................................................................................................. 8

115 Volt Operati on ............................................................................................................................... 8

230 Volt Operati on ............................................................................................................................... 8

Extension Cords................................................................................................................................... 9

Unpac king ............................................................................................................................................. 10

Contents of the Shipping Container .................................................................................................... 10

Installation and Assembly ...................................................................................................................... 12

Mounting Band Saw to Stand ............................................................................................................. 12

Installing Drive Belt ............................................................................................................................ 13

Installing Trunnion Support................................................................................................................. 14

Installing Extension Table .................................................................................................................. 14

Installing Main Table .......................................................................................................................... 14

Leveling the Extension Table ............................................................................................................. 15 

Installing Rear Rail ............................................................................................................................. 15

Installing Fr ont Rail and Rip Fence ..................................................................................................... 16

Resaw Guide ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Blower Nozzle .................................................................................................................................... 18

Work Lamp ........................................................................................................................................ 18

Installing Quick Tension Lever............................................................................................................ 19 

Stand Attachments ............................................................................................................................. 19

Dust Collection ................................................................................................................................... 19

Riser Block Accessory........................................................................................................................ 19

Adjustments ................................................................................................................... ....................... 2 0

Tilting th e Table ............................................................................................................. .................... 2 0

Adjusting 90° Table Stop .................................................................................................................... 20

Table Aligned wit h Bl ade .................................................................................................................... 21

Installing Blades ................................................................................................................................. 21

Blade Tension .................................................................................................................................... 22

Blade Tracking ................................................................................................................................... 23

Guide Post and Upper Bl ade Guard ................................................................................................... 23 

Upper Bearing G uides ........................................................................................................................ 24

Lower Bearing Guides ........................................................................................................................ 24

Miter Gauge ....................................................................................................................................... 25

On/Off Switch ..................................................................................................................................... 2 6

Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 26

Blade Selecti on ..................................................................................................................................... 27

Width ................................................................................................................................................. 27

Pitch ......................................................................................................................... ......................... 27

Shape ................................................................................................................................................ 27

Set ..................................................................................................................................................... 28 

Material .............................................................................................................................................. 28 

Blade Breakage ................................................................................................................................. 28 

Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 2 9

General Procedure ............................................................................................................................. 29

Ripping .............................................................................................................................................. 29 

Crosscutting ....................................................................................................................................... 29

Resawing ........................................................................................................................................... 30

Blade Lead ........................................................................................................................................ 30

Troubleshooting – Mechanical and Elect ri c al P r oblem s .......................................................................... 31

Troubleshooting – Operating Problems .................................................................................................. 32

Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................................. 34

Blade Selecti on Guide ........................................................................................................................... 35

For Radius Cutti ng ............................................................................................................................. 35

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Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................................ 36

Parts List: Body Assembly .................................................................................................................. 3 6

Body Assembly .................................................................................................................................. 39

Parts List: Closed St and A ssembly ..................................................................................................... 40

Closed Stand Assembl y ..................................................................................................................... 41

Parts List: Fence and Rail Assembly .................................................................................................. 4 2

Fence and Rail Assembly ................................................................................................................... 43

Parts List: Table and Trunnion Assembly............................................................................................ 44

Parts List: Miter Gauge Assembly....................................................................................................... 45

Parts List: Bl ade Tension Lever .......................................................................................................... 46

Electri c al Connec tions for PWBS-14CS ................................................................................................. 47

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Warning

1. Read and understand this entire owner’s manual before attempting 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. Always wear approved saf ety gl asses/face shi elds whil e using this ba nd saw. (Ev eryday ey eglasses

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

7. Before operating the band saw, r emove ti e, rings, watches and other jewel r y , and roll sl eeves up past

the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair. Non- sl ip footwear or anti-ski d floor strips are recommended. Do not wear gloves.

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 tive harm. Some exam ples 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 the influence of drugs, alcohol or any m edic ation.

11. Make certain t he switc h is i n the OFF position before connect ing the machine to the power supply .

12. Make certain t he machine is properly grounded.

13. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source.

14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on.

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

purposes, use extreme caution and replac e the guards immediately.

16. Make sure the band saw is firmly secured to the stand or a work bench befor e 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 f or adequate space surrounding work area and non- glare, overhead lighting.

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

20. Keep visit or s a safe di stanc e from the work area. Keep children away.

21. Make your workshop chil d pr oof with padlocks, master switc hes or by r emoving starter key s.

22. Make your workshop chil d pr oof with padlocks, master switc hes or by r emoving starter key s.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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 safer.

26. Make relief cut s where possibl e, when cutting curved stock.

27. W hen feeding sm all work piece s into the bl ade, al ways use a pus h stic k, fix ture, or simil ar devi ce to

keep hands at a safe distanc e.

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

29. Do not expose machine t o rai n or use in wet or dam p locations.

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

instructions for lubricating m ac hine and c hanging accessories.

31. 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.

32. Do not stand on the machine. S eri ous i njur y c oul d oc c ur if the mac hine tips over.

33. Never leave t he m ac hine r unning unattended. Turn the power off and do not l eav e the mac hine until it

comes to a complete stop.

34. Remove loose it em s and unnecessary work pieces from the ar ea 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 and possibly fat al

injury.

Introduction

This manual is provided by Powermati c covering the safe operat ion and maintenance pr ocedures for a Powermatic Model PWBS-14CS 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.

The specifi cati ons in thi s m anual were cur rent at the t i m e this m anual was publi shed, but b ecau se of our policy of c ontinuous improvement, Powermatic reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without pri or notic e, without incurri ng obligations.

Features and Specifications

Figure 1

Model Number ....................................................................................................................... PWBS-14CS

Stock Num ber............................................................................................................................ 1791216K

Resaw (Height) Capacity (in.) .................................................................................................................. 6

Cutting Widt h (Thr oat Capacity)(in.) ................................................................................................. 13-1/2

Minimum Saw Blade Width (in.) ............................................................................................................ 1 /8

Maximum Saw Blade Wi dth (in.) ........................................................................................................... 3/4

Blade Length (in.) ............................................................................................................................ 93-1/2

Main Table Size (Lx W)( in .) ............................................................................................................. 15 x 15

Extension Table Size (LxW)(in.) .................................................................................................. 15 x 5-1/2

Blade Speed (SFPM ) ......................................................................................................................... 3000

Table Tilt (deg.) ................................................................................................................45 Right, 10 Left

Table He ight from Floo r (in .) .................................................................................................................. 44

Dust Chute Outside Diameter (in.) ........................................................................................................... 4

Minimum Dust Coll ecti on CFM Required .............................................................................................. 350

Motor ......................................................... TEFC, 1.5HP, 1PH, 115/230V (prewired 115V ) , 11/5.5A, 60Hz

Recommended cir c uit

Overall Dim ensi ons – Body and Stand fully assembled (LxWxH) (in.)....................................... 20 x 34 x 68

Stand Footpri nt (LxW)(in.) ......................................................................................................... 16 x 17-1/2

Approximate Weights:

Body (Net/Shipping)(lbs.) ......................................................................................................... 166/178

Closed Stand (Net/Shipping) (l bs.) ................................................................................................ 84/88

(*subject to local electrical codes) ............................................. 30A (115V ) , 20A (230V)

Grounding Instructions

This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric

shock.

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, groundi ng provides a path of least resistance f or electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-gr ounding conductor and a groundi ng plug. The pl ug must be plugged into a matc hing outlet that is properly installed and grounded in acc or danc e with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outl et, have the proper outl et installed by a qualif ied electrician.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding 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 equipment-gr ounding conduct or. If repai r or replacem ent of the electri c cord or plug i s necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conduc tor to a live terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or servi ce personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether t he tool is properly gr ounded. Use only three wire ex tension cords that have thr ee- pr ong gr ounding plugs and three-pole recept ac les that accept the tool’s plug.

Repair or replace a dam aged or worn cord im mediately. It is recommended that the PWBS-14CS Band Saw, when operated at 115 volts, be connected to a

grounded and dedi cated 30 amp ci rcuit with circuit breaker or time delay f use. When oper ated at 230

volts, c onnect t he saw to a 20 am p dedi cat ed ci rc uit with breaker or tim e del ay f use. Lo cal co d es take precedence o ver recommendations.

115 Volt Operation

As received fr om the factory, your band saw is wired to run at 115 volt oper ation. This band saw, when wired for 115 volts, is i ntended for use on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug that looks like the one illustrated in Figure 2. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in Figure 3, m ay be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle, as shown in Figure 3 if a properly grounded out let is not available. The temporary adapter should only be used until a properly gr ounded outlet can be install ed by a qualif ied electrician. This adapter is not applicable in Canada. The green colored ri gid ear, lug, or tab, extending from the adapter, m ust be connected to a permanent gr ound such as a properly grounded outlet box, as shown in Figur e 3.

Figure 2 Figure 3

230 Volt Operation

If 230V, singl e- phase operat ion is desired, the f ollowing instructions must be followed: Disconnect the mach in e f rom the power sou rce. This band saw is supplied with four motor leads that are connected for 115V operation, as shown in

Figure 4. Reconnect these four motor leads for 230V operation, as shown in Figure 5. These diagrams are also found insi de the cover of the motor junction box.

The 115V attachment plug (shown in Figure 6) supplied with the band saw, must be replaced with a

UL/CSA listed pl ug suit able f or 230V oper ati on (s hown i n F igur e 7). Cont act your l ocal aut hori zed Walt er Meier (Manuf acturi ng) Inc., serv ic e center or qualifi ed elec trici an for pr oper proc edures to i nstall the pl ug. The band saw must comply with all local and national codes after the 230 volt plug is installed.

The band saw with a 230 v olt pl ug should only be connec ted to an o utlet having t he same confi gurati on (see Figure 7). No adapter is available or should be used with the 230 volt plug.

Important: In all cases (115 or 230 vol t s) , make certain the receptacl e in quest io n i s properly grounded. If you are not su re, h ave a regi st ered el ectri cian check the recept acle.

NOTE: The lamp is designed fo r use wi th 115V power. I f the saw i s converted to 230V, discontinue use of the lamp, and use an alt ernate lamp with an independent electrical source.

Figure 4 Figur e 5

Figure 6 Figure 7

Extens ion Cords

If an ext ension cord is necessary, make sure the cord r ating is suitabl e for the amperage l isted on the machine’s mot or plat e. An undersized c ord will cause a drop i n line v oltage r esulting in loss of power and overheating.

Use the chart in Figure 8 as a general guide in choosing the correc t size extension c or d for the band saw. If in doubt, use the next heav ier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

Recommended Minimum Gauge (AWG) of Extension Cords

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

115 V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft. 230 V 50 ft. 100 ft. 200 ft. 300 ft.

Ampere Rating

< 6 18 16 16 14

6 to 10 18 16 14 12

10 to 12 16 16 14 12 12 to 16 14 12 Not recommended Not recommended

Figure 8

Unpacking

The band saw is shipped i n two cartons. Open both cartons and inspect contents for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Band Saw is assembled and running properly.

Compare the contents of both cartons and all internal boxes with the following parts list to make sure all parts are intact.(*) Missing parts, if any, should be report ed to your distributor. Read this instruc tion manual thoroughl y for assembly, maintenance and safety instructions.

Contents of the Shipping Conta iner

Carton #1 – Band Saw:

Refer to Figure 9.

1 Band Saw – (A) 1 guide rail – (B) 1 rip fence – (C) 1 rear rail – (D) 1 front rail – (E) 1 trunnion support – ( F) 1 level board – (G) 1 miter gauge – (H) 1 main table – (J) 1 extension table – (K) 1 drive belt – (L) 1 quick tension l ev er – (M) 1 owner's manual ( not shown) 1 warranty card (not sho wn) 2 Hardware packages, as follows.

Hardware Package #1 cont ains:

Refer to Figure 10.

1 support plate (HP1-A) 1 air jet nozzle (HP1-B) 1 cord clamp (HP1-C) 1 pan head screw, M5x12 (HP1-D) 2 table locking knobs (HP1-E ) 6 lock washers, M8 (HP1-F) 8 flat washers, M8 (HP1-G) 5 hex nuts, M8 (HP1-H) 6 hex cap screws, M8x40 (HP1-J) 1 hex cap screw, M8x80 (HP1-K)

Hardware package #2 contains:

Refer to Figure 11.

3 hex (Allen) wrenches, 3,4, 5mm (HP2-A) 4 spacers (HP2-B) 4 hex nuts, M8 (HP2-C) 4 socket set screws, M8x20 (HP2-D) 4 socket head cap screws, M6x25 (HP 2-E) 4 lock washers, M6 (HP2-F) 4 flat washers, M6 (HP2-G) 4 socket head cap screws, M8x65 (HP 2- H ) 2 L-spacers (HP2-J)

Figure 9

Band Saw carton

Figure 10

Hardware package #1

(stock no. PWBS14- HP 1)

Figure 11

Hardware package #2

(stock no. PWBS14- HP 2)

Carton #

- Stand:

Refer to Figure 12.

1 Stand with mot or (N) 1 pulley cover (O) 1 fence body (P) 2 hardware packages, as follows.

Hardware package #3 contains:

Refer to Figure 13.

2 fence hooks (HP3-A) 2 miter gauge hooks (HP3-B) 1 blade hook (HP3-C) 2 pulley cover knobs (HP3-D) 4 carriage bolts, M8x 16 (HP3-E ) 4 flanged hex nuts, M8 (HP3-F) 2 pan head screws, M5x12 (HP3-G) 2 pan head screws, M4x10 (HP3-H)

Hardware package #4 contains:

Refer to Figure 14.

1 resaw pin (HP4-A) 1 resaw pin knob (HP4-B) 1 fence rear hook (HP4-C) 2 hex nuts, 1/4” (HP4-D) 1 flat washer, 1/4” (HP4-E) 1 lock washer, 1/4” (HP4-F) 1 sliding pad (HP4-G) 4 hex cap screws, 5/16”x3/4” (HP4-H) 4 lock washers, 5/16” (HP4- J) 4 flat washers, 5/16” (HP4-K ) 7 hex cap screws, M6x20 (HP4-L) 7 lock washers, 1/4” (HP4-M) 7 flat washers, 1/4” (HP4-N)

(*) the identifying letters/numbers in parentheses are

used throughout the text to clarify assembl y. For actual part numbers if re-ordering, see the part breakdowns at the back of this manual.

Figure 12

Stand carton

Figure 13

Hardware package #3

(stock no. PWBS14- HP 3)

Figure 14

Hardware package #4

(stock no. PWBS14- HP )

Installation and Assembly

Tools required for assembly:

open-end or box wrenches– 10mm , 12mm, 1/2”

[in some c ases, a socket wrench set can be

used to speed assembly time] hex (Allen) wrenches – 3, 5, 6mm Cross point (Phillips) screwdriver square straightedge

NOTE: If further clarification is needed for any of the following assembly procedures, consult the exploded views at the bac k of t his manual.

Exposed met al surf aces on the Ban d Sa w, such as the table, have been given a protective coating at the factory. This should be removed with a soft cl oth moistened with a l ight solvent. Do not use gasoline, lacquer thinner, acetone, or other highl y volatile solvents f or this. Do not use an abrasive pad as it may scratch the polished metal surfaces.

IMPORTANT: The Band Saw must be disconnect ed from the power source bef ore any assembly procedu res!

Mounting Band Saw to Stand

Refer to Figures 15 and 16.

1. Remove loose items from inside of stand.

2. Place stand upright on a level surface. If

desired, the stand can be f urther stabilized by securing it to the floor with lag screws through the inside corner holes. If using a mobile base, lock the casters before assembling or oper ating the band saw.

T he saw body is heavy – u se

caution when l ifting, and stab iliz e until fi rmly attached to the stand . Failure to co mply may cause serious inj ury.

3. With the aid of a second person, lift the

Band Saw out of t he shipping cont ainer and place on top of the stand. Make sure that front of saw (with Powermatic nameplate) faces same direction as curved stand front.

4. Line up holes in t he saw base wit h holes in

the top of the st and. F asten saw base to the stand with four M8x40 hex cap screws

(HP1-J), eight M8 flat washers (HP1-G) , four M8 lock washers (HP1-F), and f our M8 hex nuts (HP1-H). Use a 1/2” wrench to tighten.

Figure 15

5. Push motor cord and strain relief plate

through the opening to the outside of the stand, as shown in Figure 16. Fasten the strain relief plate to the stand with two M5x12 pan head screw s (HP3-G) .

6. Connect the plugs of the switch cord and

motor cord (Figure 16). Do not connect

machine to power source during assembly.

Installing Drive Belt

Refer to Figures 17 t hr ough 20.

1. The motor and wheel pulleys have been

accurately aligned with each other by the manufacturer. However, the user may wish to verify this setting in case misalignment has occurred during transit. Misaligned pulleys can produce excessive wear on drive belts.

2. If the pulleys do not lie in a straight plane

(Figure 17) , loosen the set scre w on one of the pulley s and shif t the pul l ey in or out until both pulleys lie in a straight plane. Tighten set sc rew.

3. Open the lower door, and loosen the four

hex nuts on the motor plate an equal amount, with a 1/ 2” wrench (see Figur e 18). Lift up on t he motor to provi de slack for t he drive belt installation.

4. Install t he belt around the mot or pulley and

the wheel pull ey.

5. Tension the drive belt by pushing down on

the motor. You may have to push down harder on the pulley end of the motor to overcome t he pressure of the driv e belt and keep the motor pulley aligned wit h the wheel pulle y.

6. Tighten the f our hex nut s on the m otor plate.

NOTE: The belt is properly tensioned when finger pressure between the two pulleys causes approximately 1/2” def lection (Fi gure

19).

Figure 16

Figure 17

Figure 18

7. Screw the two pulley cover knobs (HP3-D)

into the threaded holes in the back of the saw, as shown in Fi gure 20. Sli de the pull ey cover down ov er the knobs, and ti ghten the knobs.

Figure 19

Installing Trunnion Support

Refer to Figure 21.

1. Use the two locating pins attached to the

saw body to help position the trunnion support. Attach trunnion support to saw body with two M8x30 hex cap sc rews (HP1- J) and two M8 lock washers (HP1-F). Tighten with a 1/ 2” wrench.

2. Thread M8 hex nut (HP1-H) onto t he M8x80

hex cap screw (HP1-K) and install into the trunnion support as shown. Finger tighten the hex nut; this will be f ully tightened l ater for the 90° table stop sett ing.

Installing Extension Table

Refer to Figure 22.

1. Install a M8 hex nut (HP2-C) on each of the

four M8x20 set screws (HP2-D), then install these set screws into t he four outer holes of the level board (G), as shown.

2. Leave t he set screws fl ush with the top side

of the level board for now. These will be adjusted later during leveling.

Figure 20

3. Place four spacers (HP2-B) over the holes

in the saw body, and pl ace the level board on them, as shown. Ali gn t he four innerm ost holes of the level board with the spacers, and insert four M8x65 socket head cap screws (HP2-H). Firmly tighten these screws down into the base through the spacers, using a 6mm hex wrench.

4. Position the extension table (K) over the

level board. Insert four M6x25 sock et head

cap screws (HP2-E) with four M6 lock washers (HP2-F) and four M6 flat washers (HP2-G) up through the rem aining holes of

the plate and into the underside of extension table. Hand ti ghten only at this time.

Installing Main Table

Refer to Figure 23.

1. To m ount the main table, remove t able pin

by pulling it straight out, twisting it if needed. Remove the table insert by pushing it up from beneath t he table.

2. Rotate the tabl e so that the sa w bl ade will

slide through the slot in the table. Then orient the t able so the screws will sli de into the holes on the trunni on support, as shown in Figure 23. Attach the two table locking

knobs (HP1-E) to t hese screws and ti ghten.

Figure 21

3. Re-install table pin and table insert.

Figure 22

Leveling the Extension Table

NOTE: Before leveling the extension table, the 90-degree stop of the main table should be verified. Read “Adjusting 90° Table Stop” on page 20, then retur n to t his page.

Refer to Figures 22 and 24.

1. Position the main table at 90-degrees and

tighten the table locking knobs.

2. Place a straight edge (Figure 24) across

both tables, at several points along the tables. If t he extensi on table is not l evel wit h the main tabl e, use the level board beneath to achieve this, as follows.

3. With the four M6x25 socket head cap

screws (HP2-E, Figure 22) still slightly loose, loosen the hex nut s (HP 2-C) and t urn any of the four set screws (HP2-D) with a 4mm hex wrench, t o raise or l ower that par t of the extension table.

4. When the extension table is level with the

main tabl e, use a 1/2” wrench to tight en the hex nuts (HP2-C) up against the level board, to secure the setting of the set screws.

Figure 23

5. Adj ust the gap between the extension t able

and the main tabl e. This gap can be easil y set by using the pr ov ided L- spacers (HP2- J) (Figure 24). Place the L-spacers between the tables as shown, and nudge the extension t able toward the m ain table as far as it will go.

6. Snug the socket head cap screws (HP2-E)

with a 5mm hex wrench, a nd remov e the Lspacers.

7. Tilt the main t able to ensure that i t does not

rub against the edge of the extension table.

8. Securely tighten the four socket head cap

screws (HP2-E), making sure the extension table doesn’t shif t during tightening.

Installing Rear Rail

Refer to Figure 25.

1. Disconnect machine from power source.

2. Install rear rail (D) to the main table using

two M6x20 hex cap screws (HP4-L), two

1/4" lock w ashers (HP4-M ) and two 1/4" flat washers (HP4-N). Finger tighten only.

Figure 24

3. The rear r ail should lie parall el to the table

top. Place a combination square on the main table at one end of the rear rail to get a measurement showing tabl e-to- rail di stance, as shown. Check t he other end of the fence; the measurement shoul d be the same.

Figure 25

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