Use and Care Manual

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3.0 Table of contents
Section Page
1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Switch lock-out ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2.0 About this manual .......................................................................................................................................... 4
3.0 Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................ 5
4.0 CNC router features ....................................................................................................................................... 7
5.0 Specifications for Powermatic CNC Router Machines ................................................................................... 8
6.0 Glossary ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
7.0 Setup and assembly ..................................................................................................................................... 10
7.1 Shipping contents for PM-2X2R ............................................................................................................... 10
7.2 Unpacking and cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 11
7.3 Tools required for assembly ..................................................................................................................... 11
7.4 Shipping contents for PM-2X4SP ............................................................................................................. 12
7.5 Unpacking and cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 13
7.6 Tools required for assembly ..................................................................................................................... 13
7.7 Assembling stand (all models) ................................................................................................................. 14
7.8 Installing router table on stand ................................................................................................................. 15
7.9 Completing assembly ............................................................................................................................... 16
7.10 Installing router (PM-2X2R only) ............................................................................................................ 16
7.11 Installing top guard ................................................................................................................................. 17
8.0 Electrical connections .................................................................................................................................. 17
8.1 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................... 17
8.2 Extension cords ........................................................................................................................................ 18
9.0 Setup for operation ....................................................................................................................................... 18
9.1 Spoil board preparation ............................................................................................................................ 18
9.2 Spindle setup (PM-2X4SP only) ............................................................................................................... 19
9.3 Router bit selection ................................................................................................................................... 19
9.4 Dust collection .......................................................................................................................................... 19
10.0 Operations .................................................................................................................................................. 19
10.1 Controller overview ................................................................................................................................. 19
10.2 Inverter (PM-2X4SP only) ...................................................................................................................... 20
10.3 Operating procedure .............................................................................................................................. 20
10.4 HOME position (machine origin) ............................................................................................................ 20
10.5 Moving router head ................................................................................................................................ 20
10.6 Setting work origin .................................................................................................................................. 21
10.7 Processing a file ..................................................................................................................................... 21
10.8 Advanced processing ............................................................................................................................. 22
10.9 Data restore ............................................................................................................................................ 22
10.10 System updates .................................................................................................................................... 22
11.0 Controller functions .................................................................................................................................... 23
11.1 Keypad basic functions .......................................................................................................................... 23
11.2 Frequent keypad combinations .............................................................................................................. 24
11.3 MENU key hierarchy and description ..................................................................................................... 24
11.4 “Advanced Processing” hierarchy .......................................................................................................... 27
12.0 User-maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 28
12.1 General maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 28
12.2 Coolant (PM-2X4SP only) ...................................................................................................................... 28
12.3 Lubrication .............................................................................................................................................. 28
12.4 Additional servicing ................................................................................................................................ 28
13.0 Additional accessories ............................................................................................................................... 28
14.0 Troubleshooting PM-2X2R and PM-2X4SP CNC routers .......................................................................... 29
14.1 Mechanical and electrical problems ....................................................................................................... 29
14.2 Controller function problems .................................................................................................................. 30
15.0 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................... 32
15.1.1 PM-2X2R Assembly I – Exploded View .............................................................................................. 33
15.1.2 PM-2X2R Assembly II – Exploded View ............................................................................................. 34
15.1.3 PM-2X2R Assemblies – Parts List ...................................................................................................... 35
15.2.1 PM-2X2S Stand Assembly – Exploded View ...................................................................................... 37
15.2.2 PM-2X2S Stand Assembly – Parts List ............................................................................................... 38
15.3.1 PM-2X4SP Assembly I – Exploded View ............................................................................................ 39