Product Manual
Table Of Contents
- 18-, 20-, 24-inch Band Saws
- 1.0 Warranty and service
- 2.0 Table of contents
- 3.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- 4.0 About this manual
- 5.0 Features and Terminology
- 6.0 Specifications
- 7.0 Base hole centers
- 8.0 Setup and assembly
- 8.1 Shipping contents
- 8.2 Unpacking
- 8.3 Spotting the band saw
- 8.4 Rear rail
- 8.5 Front rail and guide rail
- 8.6 Fence assembly
- 8.7 Resaw fence
- 8.8 Fence to table clearance
- 8.9 Setting cursor (zero) position
- 8.10 Setting table parallel to blade
- 8.11 Setting fence parallel to blade
- 8.12 Fence locking tightness
- 8.13 Dust collection
- 9.0 Electrical connections
- 10.0 Adjustments
- 11.0 Operating controls
- 12.0 Operation
- 13.0 Maintenance
- 14.0 Blade Selection
- 15.0 Blade Selection Guide
- 16.0 Troubleshooting PM1800B/2013B/2415B Band Saws
- 17.0 Replacement Parts
- 17.1.1 Complete Machine with Accessories – PM 1800B & 2013B Exploded View I
- 17.1.2 Complete Machine with Accessories – PM 1800B & 2013B Exploded View II
- 17.1.3 Complete Machine with Accessories – PM2415B Exploded View I
- 17.1.4 Complete Machine with Accessories – PM2415B Exploded View II
- 17.1.5 Complete Machine with Accessories – PM1800B, PM2013B and PM2415B – Parts List
- 17.2.1 Upper Wheel Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.2.2 Upper Wheel Assembly – Parts List
- 17.3.1 Lower Wheel Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.3.2 Lower Wheel Assembly – Parts List
- 17.4.1 Upper Wheel Sliding Bracket Assembly –Exploded View
- 17.4.2 Upper Wheel Sliding Bracket Assembly –Part List
- 17.5.1 Brake Linkage Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.5.2 Brake Linkage Assembly – Parts List
- 17.6.1 Lower Blade Guide Support Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.6.2 Lower Blade Guide Support Assembly – Parts List
- 17.7.1 Upper Blade Guide Support Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.7.2 Upper Blade Guide Support Assembly – Parts List
- 17.8.1 Trunnion Support Bracket Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.8.2 Trunnion Support Bracket Assembly – Parts List
- 17.9.1 Guide Bar Bracket Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.9.2 Guide Bar Bracket Assembly – Parts List
- 17.10.1 Gear Bracket Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.10.2 Gear Bracket Assembly – Parts List
- 17.11.1 Miter Gauge Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.11.2 Miter Gauge Assembly – Parts List
- 17.12.1 Fence Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.12.2 Fence Assembly – Parts List
- 18.0 Electrical Connections
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6.0 Specifications
Model number ....................................................................................................... PM1800B .............. PM1800B-3
Stock number ........................................................................................................ 1791800B ................. 1791801B
Model number ....................................................................................................... PM2013B .............. PM2013B-3
Stock number ........................................................................................................ 1791257B ................. 1791258B
Model number ....................................................................................................... PM2415B .............. PM2415B-3
Stock number ........................................................................................................ 1791259B ................. 1791260B
Single phase of motor and electricals:
Motor type ....................................................................... totally enclosed fan cooled, induction, capacitor start
Horsepower ................................................................................................................................................ 5 HP
Phase ........................................................................................................................................................ single
Voltage ....................................................................................................................................................... 230V
Cycle .......................................................................................................................................................... 60Hz
Listed FLA (full load amps) .......................................................................................................................... 22A
Starting amps ............................................................................................................................................. 105A
Running amps (no load) ................................................................................................................................. 9A
Start capacitor ....................................................................................................................... 300MFD, 250VAC
Run capacitor ............................................................................................................................. 45µF, 450VAC
Power transfer ......................................................................................................... Poly-V, PK 7 ribs belt drive
On/off switch ..................................................................... Magnetic, with power indicator lamp and safety key
Motor speed ...................................................................................................................................... 1720 RPM
Blade speed (PM1800B / PM2013B) ..................................................................................... 2300/4400 SFPM
Blade speed (PM2415B) ........................................................................................................ 2500/4800 SFPM
Power cord length ........................................................................................................................................ N/A
Power plug installed ..................................................................................................................................... N/A
Recommended circuit size
1
......................................................................................................................... 30A
Sound emission
3
................................................................... 72 dB at 39” (1000mm) from blade, without load
Three phase of motor and electricals:
Motor type .................................................................... totally enclosed fan cooled, induction, split-phase start
Horsepower ................................................................................................................................................ 5 HP
Phase ........................................................................................................................................................ Three
Voltage
2
.............................................................................................................................................. 230/460V
Cycle .......................................................................................................................................................... 60Hz
Listed FLA (full load amps) .................................................................................................................... 15/7.5A
Starting amps ............................................................................................................................................. 105A
Running amps (no load) ........................................................................................................................ 8.5/4.3A
Start capacitor .............................................................................................................................................. N/A
Run capacitor ............................................................................................................................................... N/A
Power transfer ......................................................................................................... Poly-V, PK 7 ribs belt drive
On/off switch ..................................................................... Magnetic, with power indicator lamp and safety key
Motor speed ...................................................................................................................................... 1720 RPM
Blade speed (PM1800B-3 / PM2013B-3) ............................................................................... 2300/4400 SFPM
Blade speed (PM2415B-3) ..................................................................................................... 2500/4800 SFPM
Power cord length ........................................................................................................................................ N/A
Power plug installed ..................................................................................................................................... N/A
Recommended circuit size
1
......................................................................................................................... 20A
Sound emission
3
................................................................... 72 dB at 39” (1000mm) from blade, without load
1
subject to local/national electrical codes.
2
for 460V, magnetic switch (part no. PM1800B-043C) must be purchased separately and installed. A qualified
electrician is recommended.
3
the specified values are emission levels and are not necessarily to be seen as safe operating levels. As workplace
conditions vary, this information is only intended to allow the user to make a better estimation of the hazards and
risks involved.