Page 2 - Warranty and Service; MORE INFORM ATION; This w arranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product.; WHAT IS NOT COVERED?; sells through distributors only. The specifications in; catalogs are given as general inform ation and
2 Warranty and Service Walter M eier (M anufacturing) Inc., w arrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In m ost cases, any of these Walter M eier Authorized Serv...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Mounting Rails and Acc u-Fence
3 Table of Contents Warranty and Ser vice..........................................................................................................................2 Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................
Page 4 - not
4 Warni ngs 1. Read and understand t he entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand t he war nings posted on t he mac hine and in this manual. Failure to comply wit h all of these warnings may caus e serious injury. 3. Replace t he warning labels if they bec...
Page 6 - Note
6 Introduction This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufact uring) Inc., covering t he safe operation and maintenanc e procedures for a Powermatic Model PM2000 Table Saw. This manual contains instr uctions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructio...
Page 7 - Shipping Contents; Unpacking; Carefully s lide the saw from t he pallet onto; Make sure that the castors do; Cleaning
7 Shipping Contents Unpacking Remove box and wood crating completely from around saw. Check for s hipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any s hipping material until the Table Saw is assembled and running properly. Compare the contents of...
Page 8 - Contents of the Shipping Container; Main Saw Container
8 Contents of the Shipping Container Main Saw Container 1 Table Saw (A) 1 Table Insert (B) The following items are inside t he saw: 1 Miter Gauge Assembly (C) 1 Blade Guard Assembly (D) 1 Switch in box (E) 1 Owner's Manual (F) 1 Warranty Card (not shown) Main Saw Container Small Box The s mall box c...
Page 10 - Assembly; Mounting Extension Wings
10 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). Have an assistant hold the extens ion wing up to the table whil...
Page 12 - Blade Installation/Replacement; Use care when working with or; Mounting Rails and Accu-Fence
12 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 6): 1. Disconnect mac hine from power source. 2. Raise t he blade height all t he way up and set the blade tilt to 0º (refer to Handwheel Adjus tme...
Page 13 - Riving Knife and Guard Installation; Description; proper alignment is very
13 Riving Knife and Guard Installation Description Referring to Figure 9: The complete riving knife and guard assembly is show n in A. Before installing onto the s aw, the anti- kickback pawl (E) must be separated from the riving knife (H) as described below. 1. Press and hold the quick-release butt...
Page 14 - Grounding Instructions; Electrical connections must be; Extension Cords; Adjustments; Handwheel Adjustments; Blade height
14 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. A power plug is not provided with t he Model 2000. You may eit her connec...
Page 15 - Castor system adjustment; Zero-Clearance Insert Setup; Never use a zero-clearance
15 Castor system adjustment Retractable castors can be extended per mitting t he saw to be moved: 1. Loosen t he lock knob (A) on t he side handwheel (C). 2. Pull t he handwheel out (F). 3. Tur n t he handw heel ( C) clockwise to extend the castors, raising the saw. Note: Because of t he weight of t...
Page 16 - Miter Slot Alignment; Disconnect machine from; with the slot; Tilt Stop Adjustment; Blade Tilt Adjustment
16 Miter Slot Alignment Disconnect machine from power source before making this adjust ment. To c heck t he alignment of the miter slot to t he blade: 1. Raise t he blade to its maximum height at the 90º vertical pos ition (0º on scale). 2. Mark one tooth wit h a grease pencil and position t he toot...
Page 18 - Riving Knife Adjustment; Lateral alignment
18 Riving Knife Adjustment Lateral alignment The saw blade and riving k nife must be in line as close as possible with eac h ot her ( lateral alignment) for the prevention of kick back. Upon initial blade guard and riving k nife installation no further adjustment s hould be necessary. Alignment shou...
Page 20 - Operating Controls; Power Indicator Light; s tart s witch; Do not rely that no light means; Safety Key
20 Operating Controls Start/Stop Power Indicator Light – The s tart s witch has a power indic ator lamp whic h is on whenever there is power connected to the saw, not just when t he saw is running. Do not assume that no light means there is no power to the machine. If the bulb is bad, there will no ...
Page 21 - Operations; Overview; Us ing a dull saw blade.
21 Operations Overview Familiar ize yourself with t he location and operation of all controls and adjustments and the use of accessories suc h as t he miter gauge and rip fence. Kickback Serious injury can result from kickbacks whic h occur when a work piece binds on t he saw blade or binds between ...
Page 22 - Rip Saw ing; Before starting a r ipping cut,; A caution decal is installed on eac h guard
22 Rip Saw ing Ripping is w here the work piece is fed with t he grain into t he saw blade using the fenc e as a guide and a positioning device to ens ure t he desired width of cut (Figure 25). Figure 25 Before starting a r ipping cut, be sure the fence is clamped securely and aligned properly. • Ne...
Page 23 - Crosscutting; Crosscutting s hould; never; be done freehand nor; use the s aw; away; from t he
23 When ripping long boards, use a s upport at the front of the table, s uc h as a roller stand, and a support or "tailman" at the rear as show n in Figure 28. Never us e the r ip fence beyond t he point where the carriage is flus h wit h the end of the rails. Have the blade extend about 1/8...
Page 24 - Bevel and Miter Operations; – A bevel c ut is a s pecial type of
24 Bevel and Miter Operations Bevel Cut – A bevel c ut is a s pecial type of operation w here the saw blade is tilted at an angle less t han 90 degrees to t he table top (Figure 31). Operations are performed in t he same manner as ripping or crossc utting except the fence or miter gauge s hould be u...
Page 25 - Safety Devices; Feather Board and Push Blocks; Figure 34 – Filler Piece
25 Safety Devices Feather Board and Push Blocks Feather boards and pus h blocks can be purc hased at most woodworking stores t hat sell table saws and accessories, although some users prefer to make t heir ow n. In addition, a multit ude of after-market products are available that can be used in con...
Page 26 - Maintenance; to do this may result in serious personal injury.
26 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 sc hedule assumes the saw is being used every day. Daily: • Wipe dow n t he table s urface and grooves with a rust p...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting; Trouble Probable; Fence Manual
27 Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Excess ive vibration. Tilt or raising clamp k nobs not tightened. Tighten knobs. Blade out of balance. Change blade. [page 12] Bad motor. Replace motor. Loose arbor or motor sheave. Tighten set screws. Cuts out-of-square when crosscutting. Miter gauge...
Page 28 - Optional Accessories; Ordering Replacement Parts
28 Optional Accessories 2195042K Accu-Fence ® and rail system for ripping 50" to right and 12" to left of saw blade. 2195079Z Accu-Fence ® - fence assembly only, no rails. 1791787 Low Profile Riving Knife. 1791791 Thin Kerf Riving Knife. 1791792 Low Profile Thin Kerf Riving Knife 1791790 Tab...
Page 29 - Model PM2000 Table Saw Parts List; Side Cover Assembly; Descript ion
29 Model PM2000 Table Saw Parts List Side Cover Assembly Index No. Part No. Descript ion Size Qty ................ 6827044 ..................PM2000 Motor Cover Assembly (Index #1 t hru #9) ............................... 1 1 .............. PM2000-401............Cover ...................................
Page 30 - Table & Cabinet Assembly
30 Table & Cabinet Assembly Index No. Part No. Descript ion Size Qty 1 .............. PM2000-101............Base .................................................................................................. 1 2 .............. PM2000-102............Cabinet ......................................
Page 32 - Trunnion & Motor Assembly Parts List
32 Trunnion & Motor Assembly Parts List Index No. Part No. Descript ion Size Qty 1 .............. PM2000-201............Knob .................................................................................................. 2 2 .............. PM2000-202............Hand Wheel .......................
Page 35 - Trunnion & Motor Assembly
Page 36 - Blade Guard & Miter Gauge Assembly Parts List
36 Blade Guard & Miter Gauge Assembly Parts List Index No. Part No. Descript ion Size Qty 1 .............. PM2000-301............Riving Knife ....................................................................................... 1 ................ PM2000-BGA ..........Blade Guard Assembly (Inde...
Page 37 - Blade Guard & Miter Gauge Assembly
Page 38 - Wiring Diagrams; Magnetic Switch
38 Wiring Diagrams 3HP, 230V, 1Phase 5 L3 A1 3 L2 13 NO 1 L2 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 14 NO 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 A2 GROU ND GREEN GREEN BLACK WH IET 95 96 98 97 450VAC20UF GREE N BLAC K WHI TE 250VA C250M FD WH ITE B LACK W HITE BLACK GREEN BLAC K RE D YEL L O W BL A C K WH IT E GREEN Magnetic Switch Electrical Boa...
Page 41 - Motor
41 5HP, 460V, 3Phase 5 L3 A1 3 L 2 13 N O 1 L2 2 T1 4 T2 6 T 3 14 N O 2 T1 4 T2 6 T 3 A2 GROU ND GRE EN GR EEN BL ACK W HIE T 95 96 98 97 GRE EN BL ACK WH ITE W HIT E BL ACK WH ITE BL AC K G REE N BLACK RE D YEL L O W BL A C K WH IT E GREE N Magnetic Switch Electrical Board RE D RE D RE D RE D R C Y...
Page 42 - Notes
