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Machine slows or stalls
when operating.
Applying too much pressure to
workpiece.
Feed workpiece more slowly.
Poly-v drive belt is loose. Tighten belt.
Loud, repetitive noise
coming from machine.
Pulley setscrews or keys are missing
or loose.
Inspect keys and setscrews. Replace or
tighten if necessary.
Motor fan is hitting the cover. Tighten fan or shim cover.
V-belt is defective. Replace V-belt.
Excessive vibration.
Tilting or raising lock knobs not
tightened.
Tighten lock knobs on handwheels
Caster system still engaged. Disengage casters before operating saw.
Machine not resting evenly on floor. Make sure floor is level; use shims beneath
cabinet if needed.
Blade out of balance. Replace blade.
Pulley loose.
Check motor pulley and spindle pulley.
Tighten set screws if needed.
Belt is worn, cracked or frayed. Replace belt.
Motor malfunction.
Have motor checked by a qualified
inspector. Repair or replace.
Blade not square with
miter slot, or fence not
square to blade.
Blade is warped. Replace saw blade.
Table top not parallel to blade. Adjust table parallel to blade.
Fence not parallel to blade. Adjust fence parallel to blade.
Blade does not reach 90
degrees.
90 degree stop is out of adjustment. Adjust 90 degree stop.
Cuts out-of-square when
crosscutting.
Miter gauge out of adjustment. Re-set stops and pointer on gauge.
Miter slot misaligned. Realign table to blade.
Cuts not true at 90 or 45
degrees.
Stop screws not set properly. Readjust screws.
Tilting or raising
handwheel difficult to
turn.
Lock knob not released. Loosen lock knob.
Worm and trunnion segment caked
with sawdust and pitch.
Clean and re-grease worm and segment.
Worm and trunnion segment out of
alignment.
Realign worm with segment (qualified
personnel).
Table 5
14.0 Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-
800-274-6848 Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.powermatic.com). Having the
Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly
and accurately.
Non-proprietary parts, such as fasteners, can be found at local hardware stores, or may be ordered from
Powermatic.
Some parts are shown for reference only, and may not be available individually.