Powermatic PM2000 manual Precision Miter Gauge, Drive Belt

Precision Miter Gauge

Setting the miter gauge angle

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.

2.Loosen lock handle (A).

To adjust the body (B) of the miter gauge to the desired angle:

3.Pull the spring-loaded knob (C) out and turn until the body (B) of the miter gauge is at the desired angle as indicated on the scale.

4.Tighten the lock handle (A).

Indent settings

There are indents at the 0º, 30º and 45º right and left positions. At these settings, release the knob (C) to engage the stop rod. Then tighten the lock handle (A).

Note: Do not rely solely on the indents for an accurate setting. After the stop rod engages at the 0º, 30º and 45º positions, make a fine adjustment with the knob (C), if necessary, setting it against the scale indicator.

Extension plate

The extension plate (D) can be adjusted by sliding to the right or left or removed entirely.

To adjust – loosen two lock handles (E), position the extension plate and tighten the lock handles.

To remove – slide the extension plate completely off and remove the lock handles (E) and mounting hardware.

Calibrating the miter gauge

1.Place the miter gauge in one of the slots (H) on the table top.

2.Set the miter gauge to 90º (0º setting on the scale) by loosening the lock handle (A), then pulling the spring-loaded knob (C) out and turning the body (B) until 0º is indicated on the scale (F).

3.Measure the accuracy of the gauge against the slot with a combination square.

If adjustment is necessary:

4.Adjust the body (B) until it is perfectly square (90º) to the miter slot (H).

5.Tighten the lock handle (A).

6.Verify that the scale indicator (G) reads 0º. If further adjustment is necessary:

7.Loosen the screw (F) and adjust the indicator

(G)until it reads 0º.

8.Tighten the screw (F).

NOTE: The bar of the miter gauge has a slot with two set screws. Adjust these set screws to eliminate any play between bar and miter slot.

Figure 15

Drive Belt

Lower the blade to access poly-V belt adjustment. Referring to Figure 16:

To adjust the belt tension – loosen the hex nut

(B)on the motor pivot and hex cap screw (A) on the bracket with a 19mm socket or wrench. Pivot the motor (C) and bracket to the right to increase the belt tension. Retighten screw and nut (A, B).

To remove and replace belt – loosen the hex nut (B) on the motor pivot and hex cap screw (A) on the bracket with a 19mm socket or wrench. Pivot the motor (C) and bracket to the left as far as possible. Remove the old poly-V belt (D) and replace. Adjust belt tension as described above.

Figure 16

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