This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 4-Speed Stock Feeders Models PF-31, PF-33, PF-41, PF-43 Powermatic 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Ph.: 800-274-6848 www.powermatic.com Part No.
Warranty and Service Powermatic® warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday. Warranty Period The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official Powermatic branded website. Powermatic products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product.
Table of Contents Warranty and Service .................................................................................................................................... 2 Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 3 Warning ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction...
Warning 1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed. 4. This stock feeder is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only.
26. Disconnect from power both the stock feeder and the auxiliary machine before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris — do not use your hands. 27. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over. 28. Never leave the feeder or auxiliary machine running unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop. 29. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area before starting the machine.
Introduction This manual is provided by Powermatic covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the Model PF-31 (single phase), PF-33 (three phase), PF-41 (single phase) and PF-43 (three phase) Stock Feeders. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown.
Features and Terminology Figure 1 7
Contents of the Shipping Container Unpacking Carton #1: 1 Stock Feeder 1 Grease Gun (grease not included – follow instructions on its packaging to fill) 1 Boring Template 1 Owner's Manual (not shown) 1 Warranty Card (not shown) Carton #2: 1 Feeder Mounting Assembly 1 Handle 1 Over Arm 1 Over Arm Cone Assembly 4 Hex Cap Screws, M12x50 (not shown) 4 Spring Washers, M12 (not shown) Open both cartons and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent.
Assembly Tools needed for assembly (not provided): Electric drill center punch and hammer 10.5mm drill bit M12 x P1.75 tap 12mm, 14mm and 19mm wrenches 5mm hex wrench Hardware needed for assembly: 4 M12 spring washers 4 M12 x P1.75 hex cap screws (length will depend upon thickness of table) Exposed metal areas of the stock feeder have been factory coated with a protectant. This should be removed with a soft cloth and a cleaner/degreaser.
3. Clean the table surface, then peel away the backing from the boring template in increments, as you carefully apply the boring template onto the table. 4. Center punch and drill four 10.5mm diameter holes in the table surface, then tap the holes with M12 x P1.75 threads. 5. Peel off the boring template and discard. 6. Place the column base in position (Figure 4), and align the four holes in the column base with the holes in the table.
17. Mounting the feeder body may be easier if you loosen the two hex cap screws (shown in Figure 8) and rotate the over arm cone assembly so that the clamp is toward the bottom, as shown in Figure 9. Loosen the handles and rotate the cones as needed to get the clamp in position. Re-tighten the screws and handles before mounting the feeder body. 18. Unscrew the bolt and the handle (Figure 9) from the clamp, and remove the outer half of the clamp. Figure 8 19.
Extension Cords If an extension cord is necessary, make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage listed on the machine's motor plate. An undersize cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Recommended Gauges (AWG) of Extension Cords Extension Cord Length * The chart in Figure 10 shows the correct size cord to use based on cord length and motor plate amp rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord.
Disconnect stock feeder from power source before opening the back cover or switching gears. To change the position of the gears: 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Unscrew the two knobs and pull off the back cover to expose the gear system, shown in Figure 13. 3. Remove hex nuts and flat washers (A, Figure 13) with a 14mm wrench. 4. Figure 14 shows the relationship of gear position to create each of the four speeds. A similar chart is affixed to the inside of the back cover on the Stock Feeder.
General Operating Instructions 1. Make sure all handles on the stock feeder and the feeder mounting assembly are tight before operating. 2. The stock feeder should be used in conjunction with a fence on your auxiliary machine. The fence should be securely fixed. 3. The rollers must grip the offcut, as well as the part of the workpiece still being fed. Also, the rollers should be set parallel to the table or fence for proper feed. 4.
2. To ensure that the workpiece is held firmly against the fence, set the stock feeder at a slight angle toward the fence in the direction of feed. In other words, the outfeed roller should be approximately 3/16” (5mm) closer to the fence than the infeed roller. See Figure 18. 3. When the Stock Feeder is in edgewise position, it must be inclined slightly towards the work table in the direction of feed, to ensure the workpiece remains forced down against the table.
2. Some woodworkers prefer to place the feeder so that all rollers are over the outfeed table, as shown in Figure 22. The infeed roller should be approximately 3/16” away from the lip of the outfeed table at the cutterhead area. 3. Rotate the Stock Feeder so that the direction of feed is angled slightly toward the fence by approximately 3/16” (5mm); that is, the outfeed roller should be slightly closer to the fence than the infeed roller. See Figures 21 and 22.
NOTE: These cones are subject to high torque and it may be necessary to periodically retighten the handle until the cone surfaces become securely seated. Exposed metal areas, such as the column and the over arm, should be kept clean and free of rust. Lubrication Oil Reservoir Open the oil cap (shown in Figure 25). The oil level should be approximately 1-1/2” deep; that is, about 1” from the rim of the hole. Periodically check the oil level and top off as needed with 90 weight gear oil.
Troubleshooting Trouble Feeder will not start. Feed rate is not sufficient; machine has low power. Workpiece jams or moves sluggishly while passing beneath rollers. Workpiece slips while passing under rollers. Probable Cause Remedy Not connected to power source. Check power connections. Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker. Cord damaged. Replace cord. Starting capacitor is malfunctioning. Replace starting capacitor.
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Parts List: PF-31/33 Feeder Body Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................. 2192188 ................... PF-31 Feeder Body (1Ph, 115V, 4 speed) .......... ...................................... ................. 2192187 ................... PF-33 Feeder Body (3Ph, 230V, 4 speed) .......... ...................................... ................. 2192189 ................... PF-33 Feeder Body (3PH, 460V, 4 speed) .......... ...................................... 1 ............... 6289074 ....
Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 61 ............. 6289057 ................... Gear ..................................................................... 20T .............................. 1 62 ............. 6289056 ................... Bushing ................................................................ 20D x 17D x (10+2) .... 1 63 ............. 6289135 ................... Bushing ................................................................ 29D x 23D x (9+3) ...... 1 64 .............
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Parts List: PF-41/43 Feeder Body Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................. 2192190 ................... PF-43 Feeder Body (3Ph, 230V, 4 speed) .......... ...................................... ................. 2192191 ................... PF-41 Feeder Body (1Ph, 230V, 4 speed) .......... ...................................... 1 ............... 6289074 ................... Grease Gun.......................................................... .................................... 1 2 .........
Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 62 ............. 6289056 ................... Bushing ................................................................ 20D x 17D x (10+2) .... 1 63 ............. 6289135 ................... Bushing ................................................................ 29D x 23D x (9+3) ...... 1 64 ............. 6289153 ................... Gear Lever Shaft .................................................. .................................... 1 65 ............. 6289070 ..
Parts List: Motor Assembly for PF-31/33 and PF-41/43 SINGLE PHASE Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... 6289098 ................... Motor ....................................................... 1HP, 1Ph, 115V, 60Hz............. 1 2 ............... 6289207 ................... "O" Ring .................................................. ................................................. 1 3 ............... 6289086 ................... Screw ................................................
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Parts List: Feeder Mounting Assembly for PF-31/33 and PF-41/43 Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................. 6289113 ................... Complete Mounting Base Assembly .................... ...................................... 1 ............... 6289179 ................... Handle Assembly ................................................. M12 x 1.75 .................. 3 2 ............... 6288903 ................... Flat Washer ..........................................................
Electrical Connections – 3 Phase only R S T GROUND R Red (4) Red (6) White (1) White (2) Red (5) White (3) 2 1 3 4 6 S 5 7 8 W 10 9 U 11 12 X 14 13 z Y 15 16 18 17 19 20 T 22 21 V 23 24 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.powermatic.
