Powermatic TS29 operating instructions Replacement Parts

Trouble

Raised areas on shaped edge.

Work pulled from hand.

Depth of cut not uniform.

Variation in height of cut.

Cuts not smooth.

Resistance in spindle while being raised.

Probable Cause	Remedy [with page #]
Variation in pressure which holds	Keep work firmly against fence or
	collars throughout pass.
work against cutter.	Use hold-downs or stock feeder. [19]
Excessive feed rate.	Decrease feed rate.
	Use miter gauge with clamp or hold-
	down to start cut when shaping
No support of workpiece.	freehand; hold work firmly against
	fence.
	Adjust tension of spring guard.
Outfeed fence is misaligned.	Adjust outfeed fence.
	Use hold-downs or stock feeder; keep
Side pressure not uniform.	pressure against fence or collars
	consistent.
	Keep pressure firm throughout pass;
Variation in pressure which holds	use hold-downs; make pass slowly
work down on table.	and steadily. Whenever possible,
	keep cutter under stock. [19]
Spindle lock not engaged.	Engage spindle lock. [15]
Wrong cutter speed.	Use faster RPMs.
Feeding too fast.	Pass stock more slowly.
Working against grain.	Work with grain whenever possible.
Cutting too deep.	For very deep cuts make several
	passes.
Sawdust and/or dirt in raising	Brush or blow out loose dust and dirt.
mechanisms.

Replacement Parts

Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-800-274-6848 Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.powermatic.com). Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.

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