Powermatic PM3000 manual Motor Cover, Riving Knife and Guard Installation, Description

Motor Cover

Line up the door hinges (A. Figure 7) with the cabinet hinges (B, Figure 7) and insert hinge pins (C, Figure 7).

Note: The locking mechanism may require adjustment to insure proper alignment.

Riving Knife and Guard Installation

Description

Referring to Figure 8:

The complete riving knife and guard assembly is shown in A. Before installing onto the saw, the anti-kickback pawl (E) must be separated from the riving knife (H) as described below.

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 9:

1.Set the saw blade to the 90 degree position and raise it all the way (refer to Handwheel Adjustments on page 13).

2.Remove the table insert (J).

3.Located inside the table and accessible through the insert opening (Figure 9 inset), place the quick-release clamp lock handle

(K)in the unlock position.

4.The floating clamp block (L) is spring loaded and will move away (O) from the fixed block (M), leaving a gap.

5.Insert the bottom of the riving knife (N1, N2) all the way into the gap between the clamp blocks (L, M), then lock the handle (K).

6.Replace the insert (J) back on the table. The saw blade and riving knife should protrude through the slot in the insert.

Referring back to Figure 8:

7.Attach the anti-kickback pawl (E) by pressing and holding the quick-release button (D) and inserting the lock pin of the pawl into the appropriate slot (F) on the riving knife.

8.In a similar manner attach the guard (C) by pressing and holding the quick-release button (B) and inserting the lock pin of the guard into the appropriate slot (G) on the riving knife.

9.You should feel a snap as each piece locks in position. Attempt to lift as a test to make sure that they are securely locked in place.

Figure 8

Figure 9

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