Powermatic PM1500 - Manual

6 wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on. 25. Keep safety guards in place at all times when machine is in use. If removed for maintenance purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately after completion of maintenance. 26. Check damaged parts. Before further use ...

7 5.0 Features and Terminology Figure 1 1. Lifting ring 2. Upper wheel 3. Tire 4. Tracking window 5. Door catch 6. Guide post handwheel 7. Guide post 8. Upper bearing blade guides 9. Table insert 10. Blade and wheel brushes 11. Brake pedal 12. Lower wheel 13. Drive belt and pulley 14. Lower door 15....

8 6.0 Specifications Model number ............................................................................................................................................ PM1500 Stock number ............................................................................................................

10 Read and understand all instructions before attempting assembly or operation of band saw. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. 7.0 Setup and assembly 7.1 Unpacking 1. Remove all contents from shipping carton. Do not discard any shipping material until band saw is assembled and running sati...

11 an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a ...

13 Figure 10 5. Use a gauge to carefully measure distance from miter slot to straight edge. Take measurements at both front and back of table – these should be identical. 6. If miter slot is not parallel to blade, loosen four screws (E, Figure 11) that secure table to trunnion, and shift table as ne...

14 you should inspect fence-to-blade relationship, as explained in section 8.6 . 8.8 Table Tilt Refer to Figure 15. 1. Loosen lock handle (A). 2. For right tilt (as viewed from front or operator’s side of saw), push on table while rotating knob (B) clockwise to tilt table up to 45°. Use knob (B) for...

15 4. Adjust upper and lower blade guides away from blade (see sections 8.13 and 8.15 ). Figure 18 5. Move quick tension lever to “Full Release (Blade Change)” position. 6. Open upper and lower doors by rotating door catches. 7. Carefully remove blade from top wheel, then from between upper and lowe...

18 Figure 27 Figure 28 8.16 Guide Post Refer to Figure 29. 1. Disconnect band saw from power source. 2. Loosen lock knob (A) and raise or lower guide post (B) using handwheel (C). 3. Position blade guide assembly so that bottom of guide bearings are about 1/8” above material to be cut. Or, simply lo...

19 See section 10.4 for further information about using resaw pin. 8.19 Miter Gauge Refer to Figures 31 and 32. A miter gauge is provided for crosscutting operations. Install miter gauge by sliding end of miter gauge bar into table T-slot. The miter gauge should fit snugly within miter slot while st...

20 Figure 33 4. Loosen motor lock handle (G, Figure 34). 5. Raise motor lift handle (H) and retighten motor lock handle to hold motor in raised position. 6. Remove old belt and install new one, making sure it seats properly in pulley grooves. 7. Loosen motor lock handle (G) and allow motor to lower....

21 Figure 36 9.2 Safety Key The start/stop switch on the Band Saw comes equipped with a magnetic safety key (C, Figure 36). W hen in place on the switch, the magnetic safety key trips a relay which will allow the machine to start and stop when the respective switches are pressed. Being magnetic, the...

22 10.2 Ripping Ripping is cutting lengthwise down the workpiece, along the grain of wood. See Figure 38. Always use a push stick or similar device when ripping narrow pieces. Figure 38 (ripping) 10.3 Crosscutting Crosscutting is cutting across the grain of the workpiece, while using the miter gauge...

23 Figure 42 If the blade is suspect, but replacing it is not currently an option, the blade lead can be temporarily compensated for by skewing the fence: 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 i...

24 Figure 44 3. Grease blade tension screw (Figure 45). Figure 45 4. Oil any pins, shafts, and joints. (Do not get oil on pulleys or belts.) Note: Bearings on the band saw are pre-lubricated and sealed, and do not require attention. 12.0 Blade Selection Using the proper blade for the job will increa...

26 13.0 Blade Selection Guide Identify the material and thickness of your workpiece. The chart will show 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 Tables 3 and 4...

27 14.0 Troubleshooting the PM1500 Band Saw 14.1 Operational Problems Table 5 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Table tilt does not hold position under load. Lock handle not tight. Tighten lock handle. Trunnion locking mechanism is broken or worn. Replace trunnion locking mechanism. Table will not tilt....

29 14.2 Mechanical and Electrical Problems Table 6 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, and safety key is installed on switch. Cord damaged. Replace cord. Overl...

30 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses. (continued) 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 an...

31 15.1.1 Complete Machine with Accessories – Exploded View

33 15.1.2 Complete Machine with Accessories – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ................ PM2000-105.............. Powermatic Nameplate, Large ................................ . ..................................... 1 2 ................ TS-0254011 .............. Socket Head B...