Page 2 - Warranty and Service; MORE INFORM ATION; This w arranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product.; WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
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 - assembly or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury
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 PM3000 Cabinet Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instr uct...
Page 7 - Shipping Contents; Unpacking; Carefully remove the saw from the pallet; Cleaning; Main Saw Container
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 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 t hree each 3/8-16x1 hex head screws (C), 3/8 lock washers (D) and 3/8 flat washers (E). Have an ass istant hold t he extension wing up to t he table w ...
Page 10 - Blade Installation/Replacement; Use care when working with; Mounting Rails and Accu-Fence
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 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 Handw heel Adjustme...
Page 11 - Description
11 Motor Cover Line up t he door hinges (A. Figure 7) with the cabinet hinges (B, Figure 7) and ins ert hinge pins (C, Figure 7). Note: The lock ing mec hanism may require adjustment to ins ure proper alignment. Riving Knife and Guard Installation Description Referring to Figure 8: The c omplete riv...
Page 12 - Adjustment; Grounding Instructions; three phase; Extension Cords
12 Adjustment The c lamping blocks (L, M, Figure 9) are adjusted at the factory and no further adjustment of the blade guard and riving k nife assembly should be necessary. However, proper alignment is very important. Before operating the table saw, read the Riving Knife Adjustment section (page 16)...
Page 13 - Adjustments; Handwheel Adjustments; Blade height; Zero-Clearance Insert Setup
13 Adjustments Handwheel Adjustments Referring to Figure 10: The front handwheel (B) controls t he rais ing and lowering of the blade ( blade height ). The s ide handwheel (C) controls the blade tilt . The blade can be adjusted for a tilt between 90º (vertical or a setting of 0º on t he scale) and 4...
Page 14 - Never use a zero-clearance; Miter Slot Alignment; Disconnect machine from; with the
14 Never use a zero-clearance insert with the saw blade in a t ilted posit ion. Never operate the saw without the blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback pawls for operations where they can be used. When t he standard insert is to be used again, the saw blade must be readjusted as follows: 5. Wi...
Page 15 - Setting the miter gauge angle
15 Tilt Stop Adjustment 1. Adjust t he blade tilt for 90º as described i n Blade Tilt Adjustment on page 13. 2. Us ing a combination square, check the 90º stop (Figure 13 s hows the 90º stop being c hecked). 3. Adjust t he 90º stop pos ition if required, us ing the stop screws as shown. 4. The 90º s...
Page 16 - Drive Belt; To adjust the belt tension
16 Extension plate The extension plate ( D, Figure 14) can be adjusted by sliding to t he right or left or removed entirely. To adjust – loosen two lock handles (E), position the extens ion plate and tighten t he lock handles. To remove – slide t he extension plate completely off and remove t he loc...
Page 17 - Riving Knife Adjustment; Lateral alignment
17 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 kickback. Upo n initial blade guard and riving k nife installation no further adjustment s hould be necessary. Alignment s ho...
Page 18 - Operating Controls; Power Indicator Light; whenever; Do not rely that no light; Safety Key
18 Referring to Figure 18: 2. With a 5mm hex wrenc h, loos en two socket head button screws (E). Note: These screws are accessible throug h openings on t he floating clamp block (B) located diagonally on eit her side of the lock handle (A). They sec ure the fixed clamp block (C) to the riving k nife...
Page 19 - Operations; Overview; Us ing a dull saw blade.
19 Operations (NOTE: The following Figure illustrations may or may not show your specific table saw model, but the procedures are identical.) 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 f...
Page 20 - Rip Saw ing; Before starting a r ipping cut,; A caution decal is installed on eac h guard
20 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 24). Figure 24 Before starting a r ipping cut, be sure the fence is clamped securely and aligned properly. • Ne...
Page 21 - Crosscutting; Crosscutting s hould; never; be done freehand nor; use the s aw; away; from t he
21 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 27. 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 22 - Bevel and Miter Operations; – A bevel c ut is a s pecial type of
22 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 30). Operations are performed in t he same manner as ripping or crossc utting except the fence or miter gauge s hould be u...
Page 23 - Safety Devices; Feather Board and Push Blocks; Figure 33 – Filler Piece
23 Safety Devices Feather Board and Push Blocks A pus h stick is inc luded wit h t he PM3000 table saw. In addition, a multit ude of after market products are available that can be used in conjunction with t he miter slot and fence, including feather boards and pus h blocks. These can be purc hased ...
Page 24 - Maintenance; to do this may result in serious personal injury.; 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 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 25 - Troubleshooting; Trouble Probable; Fence Manual
25 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 10] Bad motor. Replace motor. Loose arbor or motor sheave. 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 ser vic e department, call 1-800-274-6848, Monday t hrough Fr iday (see our website for business hours, www.powermatic.com). Having t he Model Number and Serial Number of your mac hine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and acc...
Page 27 - Table & Cabinet Assembly Parts List; Descript ion
27 Table & Cabinet Assembly Parts List Index No. Part No. Descript ion 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. Descript ion Size Qty 1 .............. PM2000-201............Knob .................................................................................................. 2 2 .............. PM2000-202............Hand Wheel .......................
Page 31 - Motor Cover Assembly
31 Motor 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 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. Descript ion Size Qty 1 .............. PM3000-301............Riving Knife ....................................................................................... 1 ................ PM3000-BGA ..........Blade Guard Assembly (Inde...
Page 34 - Magnetic Switch
34 Electrical Connections – 7.5HP 3PH 230V 5 L 3 A1 3 L 2 1 3 NO 1 L 2 2 T 1 4 T 2 6 T3 1 4 NO 2 T 1 4 T 2 6 T3 A2 GRO UND G REE N GR EEN BL ACK W HIE T 95 9 6 98 97 GRE EN BLA CK WH IT E WH ITE BLA CK WHI TE BL ACK GR EEN BLACK RE D BL AC K WH IT E GR EEN Magnetic Switch Electrical Board Motor RED ...
Page 35 - Motor
35 Electrical Connections – 7.5HP 3PH 460V 5 L 3 A1 3 L2 13 N O 1 L2 2 T1 4 T 2 6 T3 14 N O 2 T1 4 T 2 6 T3 A2 GR OU ND GR EE N GR EE N BL AC K WH IE T 95 96 98 97 GR EE N BL AC K WH IT E WH IT E BL AC K WH IT E BL AC K GR EE N B LAC K RE D YE L L O W BL AC K WH IT E GR EE N Magnetic Switch Electric...
