Power and Control

The newly designed switch allows disabling the PM2000 when you are not around and protects against accidental start-ups should the power go out and come back on unexpectedly.

(Left) A full range of throat inserts are available. (Right) The standard and dado inserts feature spring-loaded balls that keep them placed correctly and snug in the throat opening.

beveled the rear edge of the primary table to eliminate the sharp corner found on many table saws where it meets the extension wings. Eliminating that corner may sound insignificant but it

can gouge the wood or an errant hand. The t-shaped 3/8”-deep by ¾”-wide miter slots are precision machined for consistent width, depth and parallelism. Standard sizing of the miter slots means they are compatible with all popular accessories.

Removing the 17 7/8”-long by 4 ¼”-wide throat plate provides increased access for blade changing and working with our unique guard and splitter system. The standard and zero-clearance (accessory) POWERMATIC PM2000 throat plates are slotted for use with the splitter or accessory riving knifes installed for maximum performance and safety.

POWERMATIC PM2000 standard and dado throat plates feature a pair of spring-loaded check balls that both locate the plate in its cavity and prevent movement during use. The accessory zero-clearance insert has adjusting screws that allow precise fitting to the cavity.

The POWERMATIC PM2000 is available with a 3HP, single phase 230V, 5HP single phase 230V or 5HP three phase 230V motors. All POWERMATIC motors are high quality, high output and rated at their actual developed power – not the “peak” developed power.

The POWERMATIC PM2000 is equipped with a newly designed magnetic ON/OFF switch. A green pilot light within the start button indicates that the POWERMATIC PM2000 is connected to electrical power. Depressing that illuminated button starts the POWERMATIC PM2000. A large red “quick off” ring surrounds the ON button and makes shutting the POWERMATIC PM2000 down a matter of pressing the OFF ring by hand or bumping it with your leg.

To safeguard against accidental startups when you are not around we added a removable magnetic “Key” that disables the Start/Stop

switch when it is not in place. When you leave the shop, you can drop the key in your pocket or stick it on a handy metal surface in the shop.

The new switch also protects against under and over voltage conditions. If the electrical power being delivered to the POWERMATIC PM2000 strays below or above safe levels, the switch automatically shuts the saw down.