Powermatic PF-BS Adjustments, Fence Movement, Spring Tension, Arm Positioning

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Adjustments

 

Fence Movement

 

To move the fence toward or away from the saw

 

blade, loosen the lock handle (A, Figure 10) and

 

rotate the knob (B, Figure 10).

 

A millimeter scale is inscribed on the edge of the

 

rack (C, Figure 10).

 

After adjustment, re-tighten lock handle (A,

 

Figure 10).

 

Spring Tension

Figure 10

The amount of tension directed against the

 

workpiece is controlled by the spring, and is

 

adjustable. Regulate the tension on the spring

 

by turning the hex nut, shown in Figure 11. Turn

 

the hex nut clockwise to increase tension,

 

counterclockwise to decrease tension.

 

Arm Positioning

 

The arm of the Stock Feeder can be pulled

 

away from the blade and secured there by

 

pushing up the stop rod (Figure 11) into the hole

 

in the bracket. NOTE: Make sure the stop rod is

 

pushed up as far as it will go into the hole.

 

To release the arm, pull back slightly on the

 

handle of the Stock Feeder, and pull the stop

Figure 11

rod downward out of the hole. Carefully allow

 

the arm to swing back toward the blade.

 

The arm will swing back toward the blade with force when the spring is tensioned. Guide the arm back without letting it hit the saw blade.

Rollers to Blade Distance

The distance of the serrated rollers to the band saw blade can be fine-adjusted with the hex nuts (Figure 12).

1.Loosen outer hex nut (B, Figure 12).

2.Pull back on the Stock Feeder arm, and turn the inner hex nut (A, Figure 12) as needed.

3.Lock the setting by tightening the outer hex nut (B, Figure 12) up against the inner hex nut (A, Figure 12).

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