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 3 - Table of Contents
3 Table of Contents Warranty and Service .............................................................................................................................. 2 Table of Contents .................................................................................................................
Page 4 - not
4 W arnings 1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3. Replace the warning labels if they become obsc...
Page 6 - assembly or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury
6 Introduction This manual is provided by Powermatic covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic Model PM3000 Cabinet Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. Th...
Page 7 - Shipping Contents; Unpacking
7 Shipping Contents Unpacking Remove box and wood crating completely from around saw. Check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Table Saw is assembled and running properly. Compare the contents of y...
Page 9 - Assembly; Mounting Extension Wings
9 Assembly Mounting Extension Wings Referring to Figure 1: 1. Mount a cast iron extension wing (A) to the right or left side of the table (B) using three each 3/8-16x1 hex head screws (C), 3/8 lock washers (D) and 3/8 flat washers (E). Hav e an assistant hold the extension wing up to the table while...
Page 10 - Blade Installation/Replacement; Use care when working with
10 Blade Installation/Replacement Use care when working with or around sharp saw blade to prevent injury! To install or replace a blade (refer to Figure 5): 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Raise the blade height all the way up and set the blade tilt to 0º (refer to Handwheel Adjustments ...
Page 12 - Grounding Instructions; Extension Cords
12 Adjustment The clamping blocks (L, M, Figure 9) are adjusted at the factory and no further adjustment of the blade guard and riving knife assembly should be necessary. Howev er, proper alignment is very important. Before operating the table saw, read the Riving Knife Adjustment section (page 16) ...
Page 13 - Adjustments; Handwheel Adjustments; Zero-Clearance Insert Setup
13 Adjustments Handwheel Adjustments Referring to Figure 10: The front handwheel (B) controls the raising and lowering of the blade ( blade height ). The side handwheel (C) controls the blade tilt . The blade can be adjusted for a tilt between 90º (v ertical or a setting of 0º on the scale) and 45º ...
Page 14 - Never use a zero-clearance; Miter Slot Alignment; Disconnect machine from
14 Never use a zero-clearance insert with the saw blade in a tilted position. Never operate the saw without the blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback pawls for operations where they can be used. When the standard insert is to be used again, the saw blade must be readjusted as follows: 5. With ...
Page 16 - Drive Belt
16 Extension plate The extension plate (D, Figure 14) can be adjusted by sliding to the right or left or removed entirely. To adjust – loosen two lock handles (E), position the extension plate and tighten the lock handles. To remove – slide the extension plate completely off and remove the lock hand...
Page 17 - Riving Knife Adjustment
17 Riving Knife Adjustment Lateral alignment The saw blade and riving knife must be in line as close as possible with each other ( lateral alignment) for the prevention of kickback. Upon initial blade guard and riving knife installation no further adjustment should be necessary. Alignment should be ...
Page 18 - Operating Controls; Power Indicator Light; Do not rely that no light; Safety Key
18 Referring to Figure 18: 2. With a 5mm hex wrench, loosen two socket head button screws (E). Note: These screws are accessible through openings on the floating clamp block (B) located diagonally on either side of the lock handle (A). They secure the fixed clamp block (C) to the riving knife extens...
Page 19 - Operations; Overview
19 Operations (NOTE: The following Figure illustrations may or may not show your specific table saw model, but the procedures are identical.) Overview Familiarize yourself with the location and operation of all controls and adjustments and the use of accessories such as the miter gauge and rip fence...
Page 20 - Rip Sawing; Before starting a ripping cut,
20 Rip Sawing Ripping is where the work piece is fed with the grain into the saw blade using the fence as a guide and a positioning device to ensure the desired width of cut (Figure 24). Figure 24 Before starting a ripping cut, be sure the fence is clamped securely and aligned properly. • Nev er rip...
Page 21 - Crosscutting; never
21 When ripping long boards, use a support at the front of the table, such as a roller stand, and a support or "tailman" at the rear as shown in Figure 27. Nev er use the rip fence beyond the point where the carriage is flush with the end of the rails. Hav e the blade extend about 1/8" a...
Page 22 - Bevel and Miter Operations
22 Bevel and Miter Operations Bevel Cut – A bev el cut is a special type of operation where the saw blade is tilted at an angle less than 90 degrees to the table top (Figure 30). Operations are performed in the same manner as ripping or crosscutting except the fence or miter gauge should be used on ...
Page 23 - Safety Devices; Feather Board and Push Blocks
23 Safety Devices Feather Board and Push Blocks A push stick is included with the PM3000 table saw. In addition, a multitude of aftermarket products are av ailable that can be used in conjunction with the miter slot and fence, including feather boards and push blocks. These can be purchased at most ...
Page 24 - Maintenance; to do this may result in serious personal injury.; Cleaning; Optional Accessories
24 Maintenance Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. Cleaning Note: The following maintenance schedule assumes the saw is being used ev ery day. Daily: • Wipe down the table surface and groov es with a rust pre...
Page 25 - Troubleshooting; Trouble Probable
25 Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Excessiv e vibration. Tilt or raising clamp knobs not tightened. Tighten knobs. Blade out of balance. Change blade. [page 10] Bad motor. Replace motor. Loose arbor or motor sheav e. Tighten set screws. Cuts out-of-square when crosscutting. Miter gauge...
Page 26 - Replacement Parts; Table & Cabinet Assembly
26 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 serv e you quickly and accurate...
Page 27 - Table & Cabinet Assembly Parts List
27 Table & Cabinet Assembly Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... PM3000-101 ............Cabinet.................................................................................................. 1 2 ............... PM2000-105 ............Powermatic Name Plate ........
Page 28 - Trunnion & Motor Assembly
Page 29 - Trunnion & Motor Assembly Parts List
29 Trunnion & Motor Assembly Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... PM2000-201 ............Knob ..................................................................................................... 2 2 ............... PM2000-202 ............Hand W heel ................
Page 31 - Motor Cover Assembly
31 Motor Cover Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................. 6827044...................PM2000 Motor Cover Assembly (Index #1 thru #9) ................................ 1 1 ............... PM2000-401 ............Cov er .................................................................
Page 32 - Blade Guard & Miter Gauge Assembly
Page 33 - Blade Guard & Miter Gauge Assembly Parts List
33 Blade Guard & Miter Gauge Assembly Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... PM3000-301 ............Riving Knife .......................................................................................... 1 ................. PM3000-BGA ...........Blade Guard Assembly...
Page 34 - Magnetic Switch
34 Electrical Connections for PM3000 – 7.5HP 3PH 230V 5 L3 A1 3 L2 13 NO 1 L2 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 14 NO 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 A2 GROUND GREEN GREEN BLACK WHIET 95 96 98 97 GR EEN BLACK W HITE WHITE BLACK WHI TE BLACK GREEN B LACK RE D BL AC K WH ITE GREEN Magnetic Switch Electrical Board Motor RED RED RED RED R...
Page 35 - Motor
35 Electrical Connections for PM3000 – 7.5HP 3PH 460V 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 G REE N GR EEN BL AC K WHI ET 95 96 98 97 G REE N BLA CK W HIT E WH IT E BLA CK WHI TE B LAC K G REE N BLACK RE D YE L L O W BL AC K WH IT E GR EE N Magnetic Switch Electrical...