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Page 2 - Warranty and Service

2 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 pe...

Page 4 - Unpacking; Box contents

4 Unpacking Open shipping cartons and check that all parts are intact. Report any damage immediately to your distributor. Read the instruction manual thoroughly for assembly, alignment, and maintenance instructions. Box contents Box One 1 Accu-Fence (A) 1 Lock Lev er Knob (B) 2 Plastic Shims (not sh...

Page 6 - Installing the Wood Extension Table

6 Referring to Figure 5: 3. Secure the back rail (A) to the pre-tapped holes in the saw table (B) in two places with 5/16-18 x 7/8 hex cap screws (C), 5/16 lock washers (D), and 5/16 flat washers (E). Finger tighten only. 4. Use the adjustable square to measure at sev eral points along the rail to a...

Page 7 - Installing the Table; Securing Wood Table to Front Rail

7 Installing the Table The optional wood extension table (including the optional router table) sits flush against the saw table and along the inside of the rails. The Powermatic logo (or warning label on the router table) should face outward. The extension table is not bolted to the saw table. It is...

Page 9 - Mounting the Accu-Fence

9 Mounting the Accu-Fence 1. Screw the lock lev er knob into the threaded handle on the Accu-Fence (see Figure 14). The lock lever has three functional positions. Referring to Figure 15: • The upright position permits mounting and removal of fence from the saw. • The unlock position permits easy fen...

Page 11 - Side Plate Replacement

11 5. Measure the distance between the saw blade and the inside of the fence. 6. Adjust the cursor (G, Figure 18) to read the distance just measured and tighten the cursor assembly to the fence. 7. Take a test cut and confirm that the adjustment is correct. Note: If the cursor does not hav e enough ...

Page 12 - Tools required; Installing the Front Rail

12 Rail Installation on a non-Powermatic Table Saw The following instructions are for installing the Accu-Fence and Rail System on a table saw other than a Powermatic model. Some drilling is required. Tools required 10mm and 12mm wrenches Philips screwdriv er Adjustable square Rubber mallet ...

Page 13 - Installing the Back Rail

13 Installing the Back Rail 1. Locate the back rail which is 2" x 2" with holes running along one side only. The height of the back rail when attached to the saw is not critical, but it should be parallel to the table top. 2. Position the back rail approximately 9/16" below the surface o...

Page 14 - Replacement Parts; Rail Assembly; Description

14 Replacement Parts To order parts or reach our service department, 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 machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accuratel...