Use and Care Manual
Table Of Contents
- 18-, 20-, 24-inch Band Saws
- 1.0 Warranty and service
- 2.0 Table of contents
- 3.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- 4.0 About this manual
- 5.0 Features and Terminology
- 6.0 Specifications
- 7.0 Base hole centers
- 8.0 Setup and assembly
- 8.1 Shipping contents
- 8.2 Unpacking
- 8.3 Spotting the band saw
- 8.4 Rear rail
- 8.5 Front rail and guide rail
- 8.6 Fence assembly
- 8.7 Resaw fence
- 8.8 Fence to table clearance
- 8.9 Setting cursor (zero) position
- 8.10 Setting table parallel to blade
- 8.11 Setting fence parallel to blade
- 8.12 Fence locking tightness
- 8.13 Dust collection
- 9.0 Electrical connections
- 10.0 Adjustments
- 11.0 Operating controls
- 12.0 Operation
- 13.0 Maintenance
- 14.0 Blade Selection
- 15.0 Blade Selection Guide
- 16.0 Troubleshooting PM1800B/2013B/2415B Band Saws
- 17.0 Replacement Parts
- 17.1.1 Complete Machine with Accessories – PM 1800B & 2013B Exploded View I
- 17.1.2 Complete Machine with Accessories – PM 1800B & 2013B Exploded View II
- 17.1.3 Complete Machine with Accessories – PM2415B Exploded View I
- 17.1.4 Complete Machine with Accessories – PM2415B Exploded View II
- 17.1.5 Complete Machine with Accessories – PM1800B, PM2013B and PM2415B – Parts List
- 17.2.1 Upper Wheel Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.2.2 Upper Wheel Assembly – Parts List
- 17.3.1 Lower Wheel Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.3.2 Lower Wheel Assembly – Parts List
- 17.4.1 Upper Wheel Sliding Bracket Assembly –Exploded View
- 17.4.2 Upper Wheel Sliding Bracket Assembly –Part List
- 17.5.1 Brake Linkage Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.5.2 Brake Linkage Assembly – Parts List
- 17.6.1 Lower Blade Guide Support Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.6.2 Lower Blade Guide Support Assembly – Parts List
- 17.7.1 Upper Blade Guide Support Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.7.2 Upper Blade Guide Support Assembly – Parts List
- 17.8.1 Trunnion Support Bracket Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.8.2 Trunnion Support Bracket Assembly – Parts List
- 17.9.1 Guide Bar Bracket Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.9.2 Guide Bar Bracket Assembly – Parts List
- 17.10.1 Gear Bracket Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.10.2 Gear Bracket Assembly – Parts List
- 17.11.1 Miter Gauge Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.11.2 Miter Gauge Assembly – Parts List
- 17.12.1 Fence Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.12.2 Fence Assembly – Parts List
- 18.0 Electrical Connections
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PM2415B/2415B-3 Table:
Table dimensions ............................................................................. 24”L x 34”W x 2”Thk (609 x 864 x 51mm)
Table tilt................................................................................................................................... 10° left, 45° right
Table height from floor at 90-degrees ........................................................................................... 35” (889mm)
Miter T-slot ............................................................................. 7/8”W x 3/8”D; opening 3/4"W (22 x 9.5; 19mm)
Edge bevel .................................................................................................................................................. front
Dust collection:
Dust port outside diameter .................................................................................................... two at 4” (100mm)
Minimum extraction volume required .................................................................................................. 600 CFM
Overall dimensions:
Assembled dimensions Shipping dimensions
PM1800B/1800B-3 ................................................. 39-1/2” x 42” x 81-1/2” ........................ 38” x 33-1/4” x 87-1/2”
PM2013B/2013B ....................................................... 41-1/2” x 42” 81-1/2” ........................ 40” x 33-1/4” x 87-1/2”
PM2415B/2415B ....................................................... 46-3/4” x 42” 81-1/2” ........................ 45” x 33-1/4” x 87-1/2”
Weights:
Net weight (fully assembled) Shipping weight
PM1800B ........................................................................... 840 lb (381 kg) .................................... 936 lb (425 kg)
PM1800B-3 ........................................................................ 834 lb (378 kg) ..................................... 930lb (422 kg)
PM2013B ........................................................................... 860 lb (390 kg) .................................... 959 lb (435 kg)
PM2013B-3 ........................................................................ 854 lb (387 kg) .................................... 953 lb (432 kg)
PM2415B ........................................................................... 974 lb (442 kg) .................................. 1073 lb (487 kg)
PM2415B-3 ........................................................................ 968 lb (439 kg) .................................. 1067 lb (484 kg)
The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous
improvement, Powermatic reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without
incurring obligations.