Powermatic 64B - Manual

5     25. Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. The right tool will do the job better and more safely. 26. Use recommended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous. 27. Maintain tools with care. K...

6     Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual: This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or possible machine damage. This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly even death.     4....

7     5.0 Glossary Arbor: Metal shaft that connects the drive mechanism to the blade. Bevel Edge Cut: Tilt of the saw arbor and blade between 0° and 45° to perform an angled cutting operation. Blade Guard: Mechanism mounted over the saw blade to prevent accidental contact with the cutting edge. Cros...

  8 6.0 Features   Figure 1 1 – Cast iron table extensions 2 – T-slots 3 – Transparent blade guard with riving knife 4 – Precision miter gauge with extension face 5 – Accu-Fence ® 6 – Rail set (30” shown) 7 – Blade tilt handwheel (with lock knob) 8 – Blade tilt angle scale 9 – Accu-Fence storage hoo...

  10 8.0 Setup and Assembly 8.1 Shipping contents (Figures 2 through 7) 1 Saw body with switch – A 2 Cast iron table extensions – B 1 Motor cover – C 2 Handwheels – D 2 Handwheel locking knobs – E 2 Handles – F 1 Arbor wrench – G 2 Open end wrenches (14-17, 10-12mm) – H 4 Hex keys (2.5/3/4/6mm) – I ...

  11 Figure 6 Figure 7 – Stand hardware package (64B-SHP) 8.2 Unpacking and cleanup 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 Table Saw is assembled and running properly....

  12 8.3 Stand assembly Assembly tip: A ratchet wrench with sockets and extensions will speed assembly time. 1. Assemble stand, using Figure 8 as a guide. Use the provided carriage bolts, flat washers lock washers, and hex nuts (SHP-3/4/5/6). Only make fasteners snug at this time. They will be fully...

  13 Figure 9 8.4 Mounting saw to stand Refer to Figure 9   The table saw is heavy! Get persons to assist you in lifting it. Failure to comply may result in serious personal injury and/or damage to the machine. 1. Carefully lift table saw out of carton. 2. Place table saw atop the stand, orienting t...

  14 8.6 Installing table extensions Refer to Figure 10. Figure 10 1. Attach a table extension to the saw table. Make sure edge bevel on table extension faces front, to match that of saw table. Use three screws, lock washers and flat washers (HP-1/2/3). Lightly snug screws with 17mm wrench. Assembly...

  16 Figure 17 8.14 Riving knife Refer to Figure 18. The saw is supplied with two riving knives: One extends above the blade and accepts the blade guard; the other is a low-profile knife that acts alone for non-through cutting. To install a riving knife: 1. Remove table insert, and raise arbor all t...

  17 If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. Repair or replace damaged or worn cord i...

  18 9.4 Switch lockout The table saw is equipped with a push-button switch that will accept a safety padlock, as shown in Figure 20. To safeguard your machine from unauthorized operation and accidental starting by young children, the use of a padlock (not included) is highly recommended. Place the ...

  19 7. Loosen screw (F) and adjust indicator (G) until it reads 0º. 8. Tighten screw (F). NOTE: The bar of the miter gauge has two slots with set screws (H). Adjust these set screws (4mm hex key) to eliminate any play between bar and miter slot. Figure 22 10.4 Positive blade stops The stops for 90°...

  20 Figure 26 10.5 Riving knife alignment The riving knife must be aligned with the blade for proper and safe operation of the table saw. This has been set by the manufacturer, but should be verified by the operator. 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Install riving knife and tighten lever...

  21 Figure 29 Figure 30 5. Rotate marked tooth (A) so that it is slightly above table top at the rear and, using the square as before, verify that the distance to the blade is the same. See Figure 30. If the distances are not the same, make a careful note of the difference. 6. Loosen table screws (...

  22 ˆ Releasing the workpiece before completing operation or not pushing work piece all the way past saw blade. ˆ Not using the splitter/riving knife when ripping or not maintaining alignment of the splitter/riving knife with the saw blade. ˆ Using a dull saw blade. ˆ Not maintaining alignment of t...

  23 Figure 34 The rip fence (A, Fig. 34) should be set for the width of the cut by using the scale on the front rail, or by measuring the distance between blade (A) and fence (B). Stand out of line with saw blade and workpiece to avoid sawdust and splinters coming off the blade or a potential kickb...

  24 Figure 37 11.5 Crosscutting Crosscutting is where the workpiece is fed cross grain into the saw blade using the miter gauge to support and position the workpiece (Figure 38). Figure 38 Crosscutting should never be done freehand nor should the fence be used as an end stop unless an auxiliary blo...

  25 Figure 41 Mitering – Crosscuts made at an angle to the edge of the workpiece are called miters (Figure 42). Set the miter gauge at the required angle, and make the cut the same as a normal crosscut except the workpiece must be held extra firmly to prevent creeping. Figure 42 Note : W hen making...

  26 12.0 Safety devices Feather board Feather boards can be purchased at most tool stores, or made by the operator to suit particular applications. The feather board (Figure 44) should be made of straight grain hardwood approximately 1" thick and 4" to 8" wide depending on the size of t...

  27 Figure 47 – Push stick template   13.0 Maintenance Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. Cleaning Clean the table saw according to the schedule below to ensure maximum performance. The schedule assumes the...

  28 14.0 Optional accessories These accessory items, purchased separately, can enhance the functionality of your table saw. Contact your dealer to order, or call Powermatic at the phone number on the cover.   p/n 1791088 – Dado insert for 64B table saw p/n 708118 – Universal mobile base   Figure 49...

  29 15.0 Troubleshooting the 64B Table Saw Table 2 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Table saw will not start. No incoming power. Check all plug connections. Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker. Cord damaged. Replace cord. Excessive vibration. Tilting or raisi...

  30 16.1.1 Table and Cabinet Assembly – Exploded View    

  31 16.1.2 Table and Cabinet Assembly – Parts List Index   No   Part   No   Description   Size   Qty   1 ................ 64B-101..................... Table ........................................................................ ...................................... 1 2 ................ 64B-102.....

  32 16.2.1 Motor and Trunnion Assembly – Exploded View    

  33 16.2.2 Motor and Trunnion Assembly – Parts List Index   No   Part   No   Description   Size   Qty   1 ................ 64B-124..................... Lock Knob ................................................................ ...................................... 1 2 ................ 3520B-126......

  36 16.4.1 Blade Guard and Miter Gauge Assemblies – Exploded View    

  37 16.4.2 Blade Guard and Miter Gauge Assemblies – Parts List Index   No   Part   No   Description   Size   Qty   .................. 64B-BGA ................... Blade Guard Assembly (#1 thru #31) ...................... ...................................... 1 1 ................ 64B-401...............

  38 17.0 Electrical Connections 17.1 Connections for 115 volt (64B Table Saw) 115V 30uf 250 VAC 400MFD 125 VAC

  39 17.2 Connections for 230 volt (64B Table Saw) 230V 30uf 250 VAC 400MFD 125 VAC