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1.0 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.
2.0 Table of contents Section Page 1.0 Warranty and Service ..................................................................................................................................... 2 2.0 Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................ 3 3.0 Safety warnings .................................................................................................................................
15.2.2 Upper Wheel Sliding Bracket & Tension Mechanism Assembly – Parts List ...................................... 36 15.3.1 Upper Wheel Assembly – Exploded View ........................................................................................... 37 15.3.2 Upper Wheel Assembly – Parts List .................................................................................................... 37 15.4.1 Lower Wheel Assembly – Exploded View .................................................................
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. 10. Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool. 3.0 Safety warnings WARNING: For your own safety read instruction manual before operating Band Saw. 11. Disconnect tools before servicing; when changing accessories, such as blade, bits, cutters and the like. - Wear eye protection.
27. Keep visitors a safe distance from work area. Keep children away. 37. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from area before starting machine. 28. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. 38. Keep hands out of line of saw blade. 39. Don’t use in dangerous environment. Do not expose machine to rain or use in wet or damp locations. Keep work area well lighted. 29. Give your work undivided attention.
5.0 Features and Terminology Figure 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Lifting ring Upper wheel Tire Tracking window Door catch Guide post handwheel Guide post Upper bearing blade guides Table insert Blade and wheel brushes Brake pedal Lower wheel Drive belt and pulley Lower door Guide rail Rip fence Aluminum fence plate Magnetic switch with power indicator light Safety key Warning label 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39.
6.0 Specifications Model number ............................................................................................................................................ PM1500 Stock number ............................................................................................................................................ 1791500 Motor and electricals: Motor type .......................................................................
Dust collection: Dust port outside diameter .................................................................................................... two at 4” (100mm) Minimum extraction volume required .................................................................................................. 600 CFM Weights: Net weight (fully assembled) ...................................................................................................... 394 lb (179 kg) Shipping weight ..................................
Use a hoist or forklift with straps to remove band saw from pallet. The straps used should have a minimum 500-lb. lifting capacity. Do NOT place forks or straps directly beneath table or against handles or levers – use the lifting eye atop the band saw. Read and understand all instructions before attempting assembly or operation of band saw. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. 7.
This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. 7.7 Extension Cords The use of extension cords is discouraged; try to position machines within reach of power source.
8.2 Fence plate Refer to Figures 6 and 7. Loosen lock bar (A) using knobs (B). Pull out on lock bar until it protrudes enough on which to slide the aluminum fence plate from one end, as shown in Figure 6. Retighten knobs. Figure 8 8.4 Setting Table Parallel to Blade Refer to Figures 9 and 10. The table has been aligned by the manufacturer so that the miter slot is parallel to the blade; it should not require adjustment. However, in the future you may wish to confirm the setting is still accurate.
3. Make sure table has been set 90° to blade (see section 8.9). 4. Slide fence (with aluminum plate securely fastened) against blade; do not push into blade. Turn either of the nylon adjustment screws (C) until fence is parallel to blade along vertical length of fence. Figure 10 8.5 Setting Fence Parallel to Blade Refer to Figures 11 through 13. Fence must be parallel to flat of blade for accurate cutting.
Because these screws are also used to align fence to blade, after adjusting fence locking tightness, you should inspect fence-to-blade relationship, as explained in section 8.5. 8.8 Table Tilt Refer to Figure 15. 1. Loosen lock handle (A). 2. For right tilt (as viewed from front or operator’s side of saw), push on table while rotating knob (B) clockwise to tilt table up to 45°. Use knob (B) for fine adjustment. 3.
4. Adjust upper and lower blade guides away from blade (see sections 8.13 and 8.15). Figure 19 Figure 18 5. Move quick tension lever to “Full Release (Blade Change)” position. 6. Open upper and lower doors by rotating door catches. 7. Carefully remove blade from top wheel, then from between upper and lower blade guides and lower wheel. Slide blade out through slot in table. 8. Guide new blade through table slot. Place blade loosely in upper and lower blade guides.
8. 8.12 Blade Tracking Refer to Figures 21 and 22. After proper tensioning, the blade must be tracked. “Tracking” refers to position of blade on the wheels while machine is in operation. Tracking should be checked periodically, and is mandatory after every blade change. Blade tracking is done by hand with machine disconnected from power. Loosen lock handle (D, Figure 21) and slightly rotate tracking knob (E) with your right hand while continuing to rotate wheel with your left.
8.14 Upper Thrust Bearing Refer to Figures 23 and 26: 1. The thrust bearing prevents backward deflection of blade during cutting. A groove provided in the bearing surface helps stabilize the moving blade. 2. Loosen lock knob (I) and push thrust bearing (J) up to back of blade. 3. Adjust thrust bearing until space between groove bottom and back edge of blade is approximately 0.015” (1/64”). Tighten lock knob (I). 4.
8.17 Guide Post Parallelism The guide post should be parallel to blade throughout vertical travel of the guide post; thus the guide bearings will maintain their relationship to blade at any height from the table and won’t require re-setting each time guide post is moved. This setting has been accurately made by the manufacturer and should not require immediate attention, but may be checked in future as follows: Figure 27 (Blade guard removed for clarity; install lower blade guard before operating) 1.
it is flush with square, then re-tighten handle (A). See section 10.4 for further information about using resaw pin. 8.19 Miter Gauge 3. Flip stop plate (C) back down, and loosen 90° stop hex nut. Adjust screw until it contacts 90° stop plate. 4. Re-tighten hex nut. 5. Loosen set screw at base of pointer (B) and shift pointer so that it lines up with 90° mark on scale. 6. Re-tighten set screw. 7.
8.21 Brushes Refer to Figure 35. Two adjustable brushes are located in lower wheel housing. They should remain in constant contact with blade or wheel to prevent buildup of gum and debris. Figure 33 4. Loosen motor lock handle (G, Figure 34). 5. Raise motor lift handle (H) and retighten motor lock handle to hold motor in raised position. 6. Remove old belt and install new one, making sure it seats properly in pulley grooves. 7. Loosen motor lock handle (G) and allow motor to lower. Figure 35 9.
After machine is shut off, allow wheels and blade to come to a complete stop before opening guards/doors, making adjustments, or leaving the area. 10.0 Operation The following section contains basic information, and is not intended to cover all possible applications or techniques using the band saw. Consult published sources of information, acquire formal training, and/or talk to experienced band saw users to gain proficiency and knowledge of band saw operations. Figure 36 9.
10.4 Resawing When cutting long stock, the operator should use roller stands, support tables, or an assistant to help stabilize the workpiece. Resawing is the process of slicing stock to reduce its thickness, or to produce boards that are thinner than the original workpiece, such as veneers. 10.2 Ripping The ideal blade for resawing is the widest one the machine can handle, as the wider the blade the better it can hold a straight line.
Fence not parallel to miter slot and blade. Blade not tensioned correctly. Blade is dull. Teeth have excessive “set” on one side of blade. Workpiece being fed too quickly. 11.0 Maintenance Before doing maintenance on the machine, disconnect it from electrical supply by pulling out plug or switching off main switch! Failure to comply may cause serious injury. Clean band saw regularly to remove any resinous deposits and sawdust. Keep miter slot, and guide bearings, clean and free of resin.
Width Band saw blades come in different standard widths, measured from back edge of blade to tip of tooth. Generally, wider blades are used for ripping or making straight cuts, such as resawing. Narrower blades are often used when the part being cut has curves with small radii. When cutting straight lines with a narrow blade, the blade may have a tendency to drift (see section 10.5). Pitch Pitch is measured in “teeth per inch” (TPI) and can be constant or variable.
Material The Hook type blade has larger teeth and gullets and a positive rake angle for more aggressive, faster cutting when resawing or ripping thick stock, especially hardwoods. Band saw blades can be made from different types of metals. The most common include spring steel, carbon steel, bimetal (alloy steel equipped with a high speed cobalt steel edge welded to it), or carbide tips. Variable-tooth blades combine features of the other shapes, with tooth style and spacing varying on the same blade.
13.0 Blade Selection Guide Identify the material and thickness of your workpiece. The chart will show recommended PITCH, blade TYPE, and FEED RATE. Key: H – Hook L – Low S – Skip M – Medium R – Regular H – High Example: 10/H/M means 10 teeth per inch / Hook Type Blade / Medium Feed Tables 3 and 4 For Radius Cutting Study the part drawing or prototype, or actually measure the smallest cutting radius required, and locate this radius (in inches) on the chart at the right.
14.0 Troubleshooting the PM1500 Band Saw 14.1 Operational Problems Table 5 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Table tilt does not hold position under load. Lock handle not tight. Tighten lock handle. Trunnion locking mechanism is broken or worn. Replace trunnion locking mechanism. Table will not tilt. Trunnion not lubricated. Lubricate trunnion. Trunnion jammed. Disassemble parts. Drive belt too slack. Increase tension on drive belt (sect. 8.20). Replace belt if worn.
Trouble Cracks on back edge of blade. Blade breaks prematurely. Blade breaks close to weld. Premature dulling of saw teeth. Probable Cause Remedy Blade sharpened incorrectly, becomes overheated. Sharpen blade properly or replace. Band wheels have become misaligned. Contact service representative. Workpiece being fed too quickly. Reduce feed speed to lessen strain on blade. Welding on blade not perfectly aligned. Eliminate welded part, and re-weld properly; or acquire a new blade.
14.2 Mechanical and Electrical Problems Table 6 Trouble Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses. Probable Cause Remedy No incoming power. Verify machine is connected to power source, and safety key is installed on switch. Cord damaged. Replace cord. Overload automatic reset has not been reset. Reset overload by pushing in completely the OFF (red) button on the magnetic switch. Allow a few minutes for machine to cool.
Trouble Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses. Probable Cause Remedy Miswiring of unit. Double check to confirm all electrical connections are correct. Refer to wiring diagram to make any needed corrections. Switch failure. If the start/stop switch is suspect, you have two options: Have a qualified electrician test the switch for function, or purchase a new start/stop switch and establish if that was the problem on change-out.
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15.1.2 Complete Machine with Accessories – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ................ PM2000-105.............. Powermatic Nameplate, Large ................................ . ..................................... 1 2 ................ TS-0254011 .............. Socket Head Button Screw ...................................... 1/4"-20UNCx3/8"L......... 2 3 ................ TS-1550041 .............. Flat Washer ............................................................. M6 x Ø16 ....
Index No Part No Description Size Qty 60 .............. PM1500-060.............. Door Lock Knob ....................................................... ...................................... 2 61 .............. TS-1541021 .............. Nylon Lock Hex Nut ................................................. M6 ................................. 6 62 .............. PM1500-062.............. Strain Relief ............................................................. PG13.5 .......................... 2 63 .....
Index No Part No Description Size Qty 115 ............ JWTS10-217 ............. Tapping Screw ......................................................... M4x8 ............................. 2 116 ............ PM1500-116.............. Wire Fixed Clamp .................................................... 5/8” ................................ 2 117 ............ TS-2284302 .............. Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw ........................... M4x30 ........................... 2 118 ............
15.2.1 Upper Wheel Sliding Bracket & Tension Mechanism Assembly – Exploded View Part Assembly No.: PM1500-010 15.2.2 Upper Wheel Sliding Bracket & Tension Mechanism Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ................ PM1500-010-01 ........ Spring ...................................................................... . ..................................... 1 2 ................ PM1500-010-02 ........ Bushing .................................................................... .
15.3.1 Upper Wheel Assembly – Exploded View Part Assembly No.: PM1500-019 15.3.2 Upper Wheel Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ................ PM1500-019-01 ........ Upper Wheel ............................................................ Dia.15 inches. ............... 1 2 ................ PM1500-019-02 ........ Spacer ..................................................................... ...................................... 1 3 ................ JWBS20QT-504 ........
15.5.1 Trunnion Support Bracket Assembly – Exploded View Part Assembly No.: PM1500-085 15.5.2 Trunnion Support Bracket Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ................ TS-1550061 .............. Flat Washer ............................................................. M8 x Ø18 ...................... 4 2 ................ TS-2361081 .............. Lock Washer ............................................................ M8 ................................. 1 3 ................
15.6.1 Guide Bar Bracket Assembly – Exploded View Part Assembly No.: PM1500-091 15.6.2 Guide Bar Bracket Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ................ PM1500-091-01 ........ Guide Bar ................................................................ . ..................................... 1 2 ................ TS-1540031 .............. Hex Nut .................................................................... M5 ................................. 2 3 ................
15.7.1 Upper Blade Guide Assembly – Exploded View Part Assembly No.: PM1500-095 15.7.2 Upper Blade Guide Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ................ PM1500-095-01 ........ Upper Blade Guide Support .................................... ...................................... 1 2 ................ PM1500-095-02 ........ Eccentric Shaft ........................................................ ...................................... 2 3 ................ 6286478 .............
15.8.1 Lower Blade Guide Assembly – Exploded View Part Assembly No.: PM1500-096 15.8.2 Lower Blade Guide Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ................ PM1500-096-01 ........ Lower Blade Guide Support .................................... ...................................... 1 2 ................ PM1500-096-02 ........ Eccentric Shaft ........................................................ ...................................... 2 3 ................ PM1500-095-03 .......
15.9.1 Fence Assembly – Exploded View Part Assembly No.: PM1500-107 15.9.2 Fence Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ................ PM1500-107-01 ........ Fence Body ............................................................. ...................................... 1 2 ................ PM1500-107-02 ........ Lock Knob ............................................................... M8x52 ........................... 2 3 ................ PM1500-107-03 ........
Index No Part No Description Size Qty 23 .............. PM1900-108-6 .......... Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw ........................... M5x8 ............................. 2 24 .............. TS-1550031 .............. Flat Washer ............................................................. M5 x Ø12 ...................... 2 25 .............. PM1500-107-25 ........ Cursor Bracket ......................................................... ...................................... 1 26 ..............
15.10.1 Miter Gauge Assembly – Exploded View Part Assembly No.: PM1500-109 15.10.2 Miter Gauge Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ................ 6295167 .................... Miter Gauge Body .................................................... ...................................... 1 2 ................ TS-1533062 .............. Pan Head Screw ..................................................... M5x20 ........................... 3 3 ................ TS-1540031 .............
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