Powermatic M-1791257 - Manuals

  6 21. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result in serious injury. 22. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the blade or other moving parts. Do not overreach or use ex...

  7 Introduction This manual is provided by Powermatic covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic Model 2013 or 2415 Band Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdow...

  9 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 Band Saw is set up and running properly. Compare the contents of your container with the following parts list to m...

  10 Assembly Tools required for assembly: Forklift or hoist with straps 10-12mm wrench (provided) 14mm wrench (NOTE: A socket wrench set may speed assembly time) Remove all crating and plastic from around the band saw. Remove any lag screws or holding straps which secure the band saw to the wood pa...

  12 14. Check the clearance between the table and the fence. The fence should not rub against the table surface but be slightly above it. This gap should be the same at the front of the table as it is at the rear. See Figure 4. 15. If the gap between fence and table is not consistent, loosen either...

  13 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 is properly grounded. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. Make sure the voltage of your power supply matches the specifica...

  14 Converting from 230 Volt to 460 Volt (Three Phase Only) To convert from 230 volt to 460 volt: 1. Remove the four Phillips head screws on the switch plate (Figure 8) and tilt the switch plate down. Then remove the cover of the switch box. 2. Replace the current contactor with the 460V magnetic c...

  15 Adjustments Table Tilt 1. Loosen the lever (Figure 10). 2. Rotate the handwheel (Figure 10) clockwise to tilt table up to 45 degrees to the right, or counterclockwise to tilt the table up to 10 degrees to the left (as viewed from the operator’s position). NOTE: If you tilt the table to the left...

  16 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 gloves and safety glasses. 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Decrease blade tension by rotating b...

  17 Changes in blade width and the type of material being cut will have an effect on blade tension. Keep in mind that too little or too much blade tension can cause blade breakage and/or poor cutting performance. TIP: W hen the band saw is not being used, slightly release the tension on the blade –...

  18 Upper Blade Guide Assembly 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Loosen lock knob (see B, Figure 14) and raise or lower upper blade guide assembly by turning the handwheel (C, Figure 14). 3. Position the blade guide assembly about 3/16” above the material to be cut. The scale (J, Figure 1...

  20 Miter Gauge A miter gauge is provided for crosscutting operations. Install the miter gauge by sliding the end of the miter gauge bar into the T-slot in the table, as shown in Figure 22. To adjust the angle of the miter gauge: 1. Loosen the handle (A, Figure 22). 2. Rotate the gauge body until t...

  21 Belt Alignment If the drive belt is not aligned properly, it can be aligned with one or more of the four set screws located behind the steel plate. Figure 25 shows two of the set screws. 1. Loosen the four hex nuts (A, Figure 23) 2. Rotate clockwise one of the set screws (Figure 25) with a 4mm ...

  22 Brake Pedal An alternate method of stopping the machine is to press the brake pedal, shown in Figure 29. The band saw will shut off when the brake pedal is pressed. The brake pedal is also useful for stopping the blade quickly, instead of waiting for the blade to coast slowly to a stop after th...

  23 Ripping Ripping is cutting lengthwise down the workpiece, and with the grain (of wood stock). See Figure 31. Crosscutting Crosscutting is cutting across the grain of the workpiece, while using the miter gauge to feed the workpiece into the blade. Slide the bar of the miter gauge into the end of...

  24 If replacement of the blade is not currently an option, the blade lead can be compensated for by skewing the fence. Proceed as follows: 1. Cut a scrap piece of wood about the same length as the band saw table, and joint one edge along its length, or rip it on a table saw to give it a straight e...

  27 Maintenance Before doing maintenance, disconnect machine from electrical supply by pulling out the plug or switching off the main switch! Failure to comply may cause serious injury. Clean the band saw regularly to remove any resinous deposits and sawdust. Keep the miter slot in the table free o...

  28 Blade Selection Guide Identify the material and thickness of your workpiece. The chart will show the recommended PITCH, blade TYPE, and FEED RATE. Key: H – Hook L – Low S – Skip M – Medium R – Regular H – High Example: 10/H/M means 10 teeth per inch / Hook Type Blade / Medium Feed For Radius Cu...

  29 Troubleshooting – Operational Problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Table tilt does not hold position under load. Locking lever is not tight. Tighten locking lever (see page 15). Trunnion locking mechanism is broken or worn. Replace trunnion locking mechanism. Table will not tilt. Trunnion is ...

  31 Troubleshooting – Mechanical and Electrical Problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses. No incoming power. Verify machine is connected to power source. Make sure START button is pushed in completely, and the STOP butt...

  32 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses. Switch failure. If the start/stop switch is suspect, you have two options: Have a qualified electrician test the switch for function, or purchase a new start/stop switch and establis...

  56 Electrical Connections: 230 Volt, 3 Phase – Models 2013 and 2415 5 L3 A1 3 L2 13 NO 1 L2 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 14 NO 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 A2 GRO UND GR EEN GR EEN B LAC K WH ITE 95 96 98 97 WHI TE B LAC K GR EEN Magnetic Switch RE D RED 17 18 G R EEN BLACK WHITE Motor RE D WH ITE RED BL ACK