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Page 2 - Warranty and Service; More Information

2 This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a Powermatic Model PF-BS Stock Feeder. Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is to promote safety using accepted operating and maintenance procedures. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your Stock Feeder and to aid in using ...

Page 3 - Table of Contents

3 Table of Contents Warranty and Service .............................................................................................................................. 2 Warning .............................................................................................................................

Page 7 - Unpacking; Contents of the Shipping Container; or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury.

7 Unpacking Remove the plastic from around the Feeder and Fence, and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Stock Feeder is assembled and running properly. Compare the contents of your container ...

Page 8 - Mounting Hole Location

8 Mounting Hole Location NOTE: Dimensions are in inches, hole sizes are metric. Figure 1

Page 9 - Assembly and Installation; Tools needed for assembly:; Mounting the Fence; must be parallel with the blade

9 Assembly and Installation Tools needed for assembly: 8.5mm drill bit M10 x 1.5P tap 17mm wrench Remove the clear plastic from around the Stock Feeder and Fence Assembly. Exposed metal surfaces hav e been giv en a protectiv e coating at the factory. This should be removed with a soft cloth moistene...

Page 10 - Mounting the Feeder

10 3. Tighten the handle (A, Figure 3). If necessary, move the Fence slightly to bring it parallel with the blade. 4. When satisfied, mark the location of the second hole using the hole in the Fence base as your template. 5. Remove the Fence from the table, and drill and tap the second hole. 6. Plac...

Page 11 - Grounding Instructions; Electrical connections must; Extension Cords

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. As receiv ed from the factory, the PF-BS Stock Feeder will run on either ...

Page 12 - Adjustments; Fence Movement; The arm will swing back; Rollers to Blade Distance

12 Adjustments Fence Movement To move the fence toward or away from the saw blade, loosen the lock handle (A, Figure 10) and rotate the knob (B, Figure 10). A millimeter scale is inscribed on the edge of the rack (C, Figure 10). After adjustment, re-tighten lock handle (A, Figure 10). Spring Tension...

Page 13 - Changing Feed Rate; Operating Controls

13 Changing Feed Rate 1. Loosen the two hex nuts (one is shown in Figure 13) that hold the motor to the motor mount. Use a 12mm wrench. Do not remov e the hex nuts, loosen them only enough so that the motor can be pivoted. 2. Pivot the motor counterclockwise, as shown in Figure 13. This will produce...

Page 14 - Maintenance; Before performing any; Lubrication; Gearbox

14 2. Set the desired rate of feed on the Stock Feeder by moving the belt to the proper pulley groov es. Proper rate of feed will depend upon the hardness and thickness of the workpiece, and is best learned through experience. 3. Set the Fence so that the dimension on the scale (C, Figure 10) matche...

Page 15 - Arm Axis; Fence; Troubleshooting; Trouble Probable

15 Arm Axis Keep the axis of the arm lubricated with a good quality general purpose grease, inserted through the grease fitting (Figure 18). Fence At least once a week, place a light coat of oil on the sliding column of the fence. Also place a drop of oil on each roller pin. See Figure 19. Figure 18...

Page 16 - Feed Rate/Belt Position

Page 17 - Replacement Parts

17 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our serv ice department, call 1-800-274-6848 between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (CST), Monday through Friday. Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine av ailable when you call will allow u...

Page 18 - Parts List: Fence Assembly; Description

18 Parts List: Fence Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... PFBS-101 ............... Roller Fence ...................................................... ................................... 1 2 ............... PFBS-102 ............... Column ..................................

Page 19 - Fence Assembly

Page 20 - Parts List: Feeder Assembly

20 Parts List: Feeder Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... BB-6202ZZ.............. Ball Bearing ....................................................... 6202ZZ ....................... 1 2 ............... BB-6204Z................ Ball Bearing ................................

Page 22 - Feeder Assembly

Page 23 - Electrical Connections

Page 24 - WMH Tool Group

24 WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60123 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.com