Instructions and Parts Manual 10-inch Cabinet Saw Model PM2000 Model PM2000 Table Saw shown with optional extension table and legs WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Ph.: 800-274-6848 www.powermatic.com Part No. M-1791997 Revision C4 07/2010 Copyright © 2011 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc.
Warranty and Service Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these Walter Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your POWERMATIC® tools.
Table of Contents Warranty and Service..........................................................................................................................2 Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................................3 Warnings............................................................................................................................................4 Introduction ........................................
Warnings 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 table saw is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only.
17. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting. 18. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease. 19. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away. 20. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing safety keys. 21. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result in serious injury. 22.
Introduction This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic Model PM2000 Table Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual.
Shipping Contents Unpacking Remove box and wood crating completely from around saw. Check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Table Saw is assembled and running properly. Compare the contents of your container with the parts lists in the next two pages to make sure all parts are intact. Missing parts, if any, should be reported to your distributor.
Contents of the Shipping Container Small Box Main Saw Container 1 1 The small box consists of the following items: Table Saw (A) Table Insert (B) 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 The following items are inside the saw: 1 1 1 1 1 Miter Gauge Assembly (C) Blade Guard Assembly (D) Switch in box (E) Owner's Manual (F) Warranty Card (not shown) Push Stick (G) 27mm Arbor Wrench (H) Lock Knobs (J) Swivel Handles (K) Riving Knife and Pawl Assembly (L) Low Profile Riving Knife (M) Hardware Bag (N) consisting of: 6 3/8-16 x 1 He
Extension Tables Two extension tables are packaged in individual boxes. Extension Tables Side Cover Box 2 Hinge Pin (N) 1 Side Cover (O) Contents of Side Cover Box Fence and Rail Carton contents and installation instructions for the fence, rail system, and optional wooden extension table are described in the Accu-Fence Owner's Manual (No. M-2195079Z).
Assembly Mounting Extension Wings Referring to Figure 1: 1. Mount a cast iron extension wing (A) to the right or left side of the table (B) using three each 3/8-16x1 hex head screws (C), 3/8 lock washers (D) and 3/8 flat washers (E). Have an assistant hold the extension wing up to the table while inserting the screws and washers. Finger-tighten only.
Lock Knobs and Swivel Handles Referring to Figure 4: 1. Thread the swivel handles (A) into the front and side handwheels (C) and tighten with a 14mm wrench. 2. Screw lock knobs (B) into the threaded openings on the end of the shafts located in the middle of the handwheels (C). Note: Do not tighten the lock knobs all the way at this time. Figure 4 Dust Chute Referring to Figure 5: The Model 2000 comes equipped with a dust chute and hose assembly (Inset 2) for use with a dust collection system.
Blade Installation/Replacement Use care when working with or around sharp saw blade to prevent injury! To install or replace a blade (refer to Figure 6): 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Raise the blade height all the way up and set the blade tilt to 0º (refer to Handwheel Adjustments on page 14). 3. Press the arbor lock (D) in the direction shown by the arrow to engage it into the slot in the arbor (C). At the same time remove the arbor nut (loosen with a 27mm wrench if necessary). Figure 6 4.
Riving Knife and Guard Installation Description Referring to Figure 9: The complete riving knife and guard assembly is shown in A. Before installing onto the saw, the antikickback pawl (E) must be separated from the riving knife (H) as described below. 1. Press and hold the quick-release button (D) on the base of the anti-kickback pawl (E) and lift the pawl to remove from the riving knife (H). Installation Referring to Figure 10: 1.
Grounding Instructions Adjustments Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. This machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury. Handwheel Adjustments A power plug is not provided with the Model 2000. You may either connect the proper UL/CSA listed plug or “hardwire” the machine directly to your electrical panel provided there is a disconnect near the machine for the operator.
Castor system adjustment Retractable castors can be extended permitting the saw to be moved: 1. Loosen the lock knob (A) on the side handwheel (C). 2. Pull the handwheel out (F). 3. Turn the handwheel (C) clockwise to extend the castors, raising the saw. Note: Because of the weight of the machine, both hands will be needed to turn the handwheel. Raise the saw just enough to permit moving to another location. When the saw has been repositioned: 4.
Miter Slot Alignment Disconnect machine from power source before making this adjustment. To check the alignment of the miter slot to the blade: 1. Raise the blade to its maximum height at the 90º vertical position (0º on scale). 2. Mark one tooth with a grease pencil and position the tooth slightly above the top edge of the table at the front. 3. Raise the miter gauge slightly out of its slot to serve as a shoulder.
6. Verify that the scale indicator (G) reads 0º. If further adjustment is necessary: Precision Miter Gauge Setting the miter gauge angle 7. Loosen the screw (F) and adjust the indicator (G) until it reads 0º. Referring to Figure 15: The precision miter gauge has a rack and pinion adjustment for setting the angle. To operate: 1. Slide the miter gauge into one of the slots on the table top. 8. Tighten the screw (F). NOTE: The bar of the miter gauge has a slot with two set screws.
Riving Knife Adjustment Lateral alignment The saw blade and riving knife must be in line as close as possible with each other (lateral alignment) for the prevention of kickback. Upon initial blade guard and riving knife installation no further adjustment should be necessary. Alignment should be checked and adjusted, if required, after each blade change. Check the alignment as follows: 1. Remove the blade guard and pawl (C, E, Fig. 9). 2. Place a straightedge (A, Fig.
Note: These screws are accessible through openings on the floating clamp block (B) located diagonally on either side of the lock handle (A). They secure the fixed clamp block (C) to the riving knife extension plate (F). Loosening these screws (E) will allow the fixed clamp block (C) to slide back and forth on the extension plate (F). 3. Slide the fixed clamp block (F) toward or away from the saw blade as required. 4. Tighten the socket head button screws (E). 5.
Operating Controls Start/Stop Power Indicator Light – The start switch has a power indicator lamp which is on whenever there is power connected to the saw, not just when the saw is running. Do not assume that no light means there is no power to the machine. If the bulb is bad, there will no indication. Always check before use. Do not rely that no light means no power to the machine. Always check for power first.
Operations Overview Familiarize yourself with the location and operation of all controls and adjustments and the use of accessories such as the miter gauge and rip fence. Kickback Serious injury can result from kickbacks which occur when a work piece binds on the saw blade or binds between the saw blade and rip fence or other fixed object. This binding can cause the work piece to lift up and be thrown toward the operator.
The rip fence (A, Fig. 26) should be set for the width of the cut (C, Fig. 26) by using the scale on the front rail, or by measuring the distance between the blade (B) and fence (A). Stand out of line with the saw blade and workpiece to avoid sawdust and splinters coming off the blade or a kickback, if one should occur. Rip Sawing Ripping is where the work piece is fed with the grain into the saw blade using the fence as a guide and a positioning device to ensure the desired width of cut (Figure 25).
Crosscutting should never be done freehand nor should the fence be used as an end stop unless an auxiliary block is clamped to the front of the blade area such that the cutoff piece comes free of the block before cutting starts (Figure 30). When ripping long boards, use a support at the front of the table, such as a roller stand, and a support or "tailman" at the rear as shown in Figure 28. Never use the rip fence beyond the point where the carriage is flush with the end of the rails.
Dado Cutting – Dadoing is cutting a wide groove into a workpiece or cutting a rabbet along the edge of a workpiece. A dado insert, shown in Figure 33, is necessary for this type of operation. Bevel and Miter Operations Bevel Cut – A bevel cut is a special type of operation where the saw blade is tilted at an angle less than 90 degrees to the table top (Figure 31).
Safety Devices Feather Board and Push Blocks Feather boards and push blocks can be purchased at most woodworking stores that sell table saws and accessories, although some users prefer to make their own. In addition, a multitude of after-market products are available that can be used in conjunction with the miter slot and fence. Push Stick The use of a push stick provides an added level of safety for the operator and is provided with this machine.
Maintenance Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. Cleaning Periodic: Note: The following maintenance schedule assumes the saw is being used every day. • Keep the inside of the cabinet and trunnion area clean. • Check for excessive play in the tilting and raising mechanism and in the saw arbor and re-adjust as required. • Check for belt tension and wear. Readjust or replace belt as required.
Troubleshooting Trouble Excessive vibration. Cuts out-of-square when crosscutting. Motor stalls or workpiece binds or burns. Cuts not true at 90 or 45 degrees. Tilt or saw raising handwheels difficult to turn. Probable Cause Remedy Tilt or raising clamp knobs not tightened. Tighten knobs. Blade out of balance. Change blade. [page 12] Bad motor. Replace motor. Loose arbor or motor sheave. Tighten set screws. Miter gauge out of adjustment. Reset pointer. [page 17] Miter slot misaligned.
Optional Accessories 2195042K Accu-Fence® and rail system for ripping 50" to right and 12" to left of saw blade. 2195079Z Accu-Fence® - fence assembly only, no rails. 1791787 Low Profile Riving Knife. 1791791 Thin Kerf Riving Knife. 1791792 Low Profile Thin Kerf Riving Knife 1791790 Table Insert. 1791788 Dado Insert Plate for 8" dado head. 2726008 Replacement side panel kit for Model 66 Accu-Fence®. 1791789 Miter Gauge. 6827044 Motor cover. 708295 Tenoning Jig.
Model PM2000 Table Saw Parts List Side Cover Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................ 6827044 ..................PM2000 Motor Cover Assembly (Index #1 thru #9) ............................... 1 1 .............. PM2000-401............Cover ................................................................................................. 1 2 .............. PM2000-402............Hinge Pin ...........................................................................................
Table & Cabinet Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 .............. PM2000-101............Base .................................................................................................. 1 2 .............. PM2000-102............Cabinet .............................................................................................. 1 ................ PM2000-102A .........Cabinet (for 5HP 1PH only) ................................................................. 1 3 ..............
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Trunnion & Motor Assembly Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 .............. PM2000-201............Knob .................................................................................................. 2 2 .............. PM2000-202............Hand Wheel ....................................................................................... 2 3 .............. TS-0270051 ............Set Screw ........................................................5/16-18x1/2 ................ 2 4 .......
Trunnion & Motor Assembly Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................ PM2000-JBC ...........Junction Box Cover (not shown) .......................................................... 1 ................ PM2000-248C .........Motor ..............................................................5HP, 230V, 1Ph .......... 1 ................ PM3000-MF ............Motor Fan (not shown) ........................................................................ 1 ................ PM2000-MFCB .
Trunnion & Motor Assembly Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 88 ............ PM2000-288............DU Bushing ........................................................................................ 1 89 ............ PM2000-289............Retaining Ring .................................................................................... 1 90 ............ PM2000-290............Retaining Ring .................................................................................... 1 91 ........
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Blade Guard & Miter Gauge Assembly Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 .............. PM2000-301............Riving Knife ....................................................................................... 1 ................ PM2000-BGA ..........Blade Guard Assembly (Index #2 thru #16, #21, #22)............................ 1 2 .............. PM2000-302............Bushing.............................................................................................. 2 3 ..............
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Wiring Diagrams 3HP, 230V, 1Phase Magnetic Switch 5L3 13 NO BLACK WHIET RED YELLOW 6T3 14 NO YELLOW BLACK 6T3 98 97 96 95 C LED R RED 2T1 4 T2 GREEN A2 2T1 4 T2 GROUND WHITE 450VAC 20UF GREEN 38 WHITE BLACK Motor GREEN BLACK 250VAC 250MFD WHITE BLACK GREEN 1L2 3L2 WHITE A1 WHITE BLACK GREEN Electrical Board
5HP, 230V, 1Phase Magnetic Switch 5L3 13NO BLACK 3L2 WHIET RED 6T3 14NO YELLOW 4T2 YELLOW BLACK A2 2T1 GROUND WHITE 6T3 98 97 96 95 R RED 4T2 C LED GREEN 2T1 450VAC 35UF GREEN 39 WHITE BLACK Motor GREEN BLACK 250VAC 400MFD WHITE BLACK GREEN 1L2 WHITE A1 WHITE BLACK GREEN Electrical Board
5HP, 230V, 3Phase Magnetic Switch GREEN BLACK 5L3 WHITE 3L2 13NO WHIET RED 6T3 14NO RED 4T2 GREEN 2T1 6T3 98 97 96 95 LED YELLOW 4T2 YELLOW BLACK A2 2T1 GROUND WHITE C R 40 WHITE RED BLACK GREEN GREEN BLACK RED Motor WHITE BLACK RED GREEN 1L2 BLACK A1 WHITE RED Electrical Board
5HP, 460V, 3Phase Magnetic Switch GREEN BLACK 13NO BLACK 5L3 RED 6T3 14NO RED 6T3 95 R 41 WHITE RED Motor BLACK 97 96 GREEN BLACK 98 RED GREEN 4T2 C GREEN 2T1 LED YELLOW 4T2 YELLOW BLACK A2 2T1 GROUND WHITE WHITE RED 3L2 WHIET BLACK GREEN 1L2 WHITE A1 WHITE RED Electrical Board
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WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.powermatic.com www.waltermeier.
