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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PM1800B/1800B-3 Capacities:
Maximum cutting height/resaw capacity ....................................................................................... 18” (457mm)
Throat capacity.............................................................................................................................. 18” (457mm)
Minimum blade width .................................................................................................................... 1/8” (3.2mm)
Maximum blade width ................................................................................................................. 1-1/2” (38mm)
Blade length .................................................................................................................... 160 +/-1/2” (4064mm)
Blade provided ................................................................................................... hook type, 3/4” x 0.03” x 4 TPI
Wheel diameter ............................................................................................................................. 18” (457mm)
PM2013B/2013B-3 Capacities:
Maximum cutting height/resaw capacity ....................................................................................... 18” (457mm)
Throat capacity.............................................................................................................................. 20” (508mm)
Minimum blade width .................................................................................................................. 1/4” (6.35mm)
Maximum blade width ................................................................................................................. 1-1/2” (38mm)
Blade length .................................................................................................................... 170 +/-1/2” (4318mm)
Blade provided .................................................................................................... hook type, 1” x 0.035” x 3 TPI
Wheel diameter ............................................................................................................................. 20” (508mm)
PM2415B/2415B-3 Capacities:
Maximum cutting height/resaw capacity ....................................................................................... 15” (381mm)
Throat capacity.............................................................................................................................. 24” (609mm)
Minimum blade width .................................................................................................................. 1/4” (6.35mm)
Maximum blade width ................................................................................................................. 1-1/2” (38mm)
Blade length .................................................................................................................... 183 +/-1/2” (4648mm)
Blade provided .................................................................................................... hook type, 1” x 0.035” x 3 TPI
Wheel diameter ............................................................................................................................. 24” (609mm)
Miscellaneous:
Fence plate .................................................................................................. 30-1/2”L x 6-1/2”H (775 x 164mm)
Resaw pin ....................................................................................................... 2” dia x 6-1/2”H (50.8 x 164mm)
Stand footprint (PM1800B)..................................................... 31-1/2"L x 20-3/8"W x 2"H (800 x 518 x 51 mm)
Stand footprint (PM2013B) ..................................................... 33-1/2"L x 20-3/8"W x 2"H (851 x 518 x 51 mm)
Stand footprint (PM2415B) ..................................................... 37-1/2"L x 20-3/8"W x 2"H (956 x 518 x 51 mm)
Overall dimensions, assembled (PM1800B) ................................. 38" x 42" x 81-1/2" (965 x 1067 x 2070mm)
Overall dimensions, assembled (PM2013B) ............................... 40" x 42" x 81-1/2" (1016 x 1067 x 2070mm)
Overall dimensions, assembled (PM2415B) ............................... 44" x 42" x 81-1/2" (1118 x 1067 x 2070mm)
Miter gauge positive stops .................................................................................................................... 45°, 90°
Materials:
Table ........................................................................................................................................ ground cast iron
Trunnion ............................................................................................................................................... cast iron
Enclosed cabinet ........................................................................................................................................ steel
Band wheels......................................................................................................................................... cast iron
Tires (PM1800B) ........................................................................................................................... polyurethane
Tires (PM2013B/PM2415B) ........................................................................................................ rubber coating
Blade guides ................................................................................................................................... ball bearing
Resaw fence ....................................................................................................................... extruded aluminum
Handwheels .................................................................................................................. cast iron, chrome finish
Paint finish...................................................................................................................................... powder coat
PM1800B/1800B-3 & 2013B/2013B-3 Table:
Table dimensions ............................................................................. 24”L x 27”W x 2”Thk (609 x 686 x 51mm)
Table tilt................................................................................................................................... 10° left, 45° right
Table height from floor at 90-degrees (PM1800B/1800B-3) ......................................................... 38” (965mm)
Table height from floor at 90-degrees (PM2013B/2013B-3) ......................................................... 36” (914mm)
Miter T-slot ............................................................................. 7/8”W x 3/8”D; opening 3/4"W (22 x 9.5; 19mm)
Edge bevel .................................................................................................................................................. front