Powermatic DT45 - Manuals

8 Unpacking Open shipping container and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the dovetailer is assembled and running properly. Remove the box from inside the cabinet. Compare the contents of your c...

9 Installation & Assembly Tools required for assembly forklift or hoist with straps/slings 11mm wrench (provided) [NOTE: A socket set with ratchet wrench may speed assembly] 4 and 5mm hex wrenches (provided) knife or wire cutter 1. Remove the four screws and flat washers holding the machine to t...

11 Grounding Instructions 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. This machine must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown...

12 The temporary adapter should only be used until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. This adapter is not applicable in Canada. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or tab, extending from the adapter, must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly ground...

13 Adjustments Disconnect machine from power source before making adjustments. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. Lower Work Support Inside the cabinet is a lower work support (Figure 13) which is used to support work pieces in the vertical position. To move this support up or down, loosen ...

17 Thickness of Tenon Cut To adjust the thickness of the tenon (male) cuts, you will change the depth of the tracer pin (Figure 22). 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Loosen the locking handle on top the tracer pin (Figure 22) by turning it counter clockwise. 3. Insert a 5.5mm hex wrench i...

18 Drive Belt Tension The tightness of the belt that drives the spindle has been adjusted at the factory. Further adjustment may be necessary after the machine receives some use, as the belt may stretch slightly during the “breaking in” process. Belt tension can be adjusted by a socket head cap scre...

20 10. Insert the LEFT SIDE piece and clamp it in vertical position on the lower work support and against the fence. (NOTE: The bottom grooves on both pieces will be face up, but will now be opposite the fences.) Again, make sure the edges are flush with the LEFT SIDE overlapping the edge of the BAC...

21 3. Plywood has a tendency to chip out on exposed edges. A back-up board should be used as needed (see Figure 29). Maintenance Before doing maintenance on the machine, disconnect it from the electrical supply. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. If the power cord is worn, cut, or damaged i...

22 Troubleshooting the DT45 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Machine not plugged in. Verify machine is connected to power. Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker. Cord damaged. Replace cord. Overload automatic reset has not reset. If the Dovetailer overloads on t...

23 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breakers or blows fuses. (continued) On/off switch failure. If the on/off switch is suspect, you have two options: Have a qualified electrician test the switch for function, or purchase a new on/off switch an...

24 Parts List: Base Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1............... DT45-101.................Worktable .............................................................................................. 1 2............... DT45-102.................Base Guide Rod ............................

26 Parts List: Headstock Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1............... DT45-201.................Spindle Assembly (Index #2 thru #10).................................................... 1 2............... DT45-202.................Spindle Bearing Housing ..............................

28 Parts List: Cabinet Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1............... DT45-301.................Cabinet.................................................................................................. 1 2............... DT45-302.................Door ..................................