Powermatic 511 - Manuals

10 Installation of Panel Saw Uncrating Remove the panel saw from the shipping container and check for damage. Report any damage to the freight company immediately. A wooden block and three cables have been fastened to the counterweight to secure it during shipment. This wooden block and cables must ...

11 A temporary adapter, shown in Figure 6, can be used to connect a grounded plug to a two-prong outlet. The green rigid ear or lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box or receptacle. Simply remove the center screw from the outlet,...

12 2. Feed material through the saw (ripping) or lower the carriage (crosscutting) slowly, smoothly and whenever possible without stopping. Overfeeding can result in poor quality cuts, shorten the life of the blade, and overload the motor. 3. Do not drop heavy material onto the rollers, as this will...

13 6. Start motor and allow it to reach full speed. 7. Pull carriage down slowly and smoothly as the blade moves through the workpiece. Keep one hand on the handle at all times and do not force the saw. NOTE: If the blade binds in the workpiece, or the workpiece shifts during the cut, stop the motor...

14 NOTE: If the blade binds in the workpiece, or the workpiece shifts during the cut, stop the motor, back the workpiece out of the saw, reposition workpiece, restart motor, and then begin the cut again. Do not place hands, clothing or body parts under carriage or in cutting path of blade. Do not lo...

17 STEP 3: Align Blade Parallel to Guides The blade must move parallel to the guides or tail burning may occur, and the kerf may be wider than the set of the blade. Always adjust the rollers and guides before adjusting the blade. To check for blade alignment: 1. Make sure rollers and guides are alig...

18 Do not use cleaning solvents such as gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, or ammonia, as these are harmful to plastic and some of the insulated parts on the machine. Never use flammable or combustible solvents around tools. Do not immerse the saw in liquid as this may create risk...

19 511 Panel Saw – Exploded View I refer to parts list, pages 22-24

21 Parts List: 511 Panel Saw Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty .................. 2078021 .................... Carriage Assembly (Items 15, 17 & 24) ................... ...................................... 1 1 ............... 2218033 .................... Frame Assembly .....................

24 511 Panel Saw Dust Collection System refer to parts list, pages 21-23

25 Electrical Connections refer to parts list, pages 21-23