Powermatic DT45 operating instructions Replacement Parts

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Trouble

Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breakers or blows fuses. (continued)

Cutter not cutting properly.

Dovetailed parts fit too tightly.

Dovetailed parts fit too loosely.

Cutter sometimes slips and misses revolutions.

Dovetailed parts fit side to side, but have depth gaps between the mortise and tenon cuts.

A gap between mortise and tenon cuts increases along the dovetailed corner.

Side piece edge is not aligned with front/back piece edge.

Workpiece slips during the cut.

Probable Cause

Remedy

 

 

On/off switch failure.

If the on/off switch is suspect, you have two

 

options: Have a qualified electrician test the switch

 

for function, or purchase a new on/off switch and

 

establish if that was the problem on changeout.

 

 

Cutter in wrong position.

Turn cutter towards the (+) or (-) mark [page 17].

 

 

Cutter dull or damaged.

Sharpen or replace cutter.

 

 

Cutter not adjusted

Loosen set screws and turn cutter toward the (+)

properly.

mark. Retighten set screws [page 17].

 

 

Cutter not adjusted

Loosen set screws and turn cutter toward the (-)

properly.

mark. Retighten set screws [page 17].

 

 

Spindle belt tension

Adjust spindle belt tension [page 18].

incorrect.

 

 

 

The mortise depth or tenon

Change depth of mortise cut or thickness of tenon

thickness is set incorrectly.

cut by using the adjustment screw [pages 16 & 17].

 

 

Boards not square when

Make sure the initial cuts on the board (ripping

clamped.

and/or crosscutting) have been done squarely, and

 

that the board is flush against the stop before

 

clamping.

 

 

Fences not set correctly.

Offset the vertical fence from the horizontal fence

 

by half the pitch of the cut.

 

 

Clamping bar not properly

Position clamping bar according to workpiece

adjusted for thickness of

thickness. Make sure both ends of clamping bar

workpiece.

have been adjusted equally.

 

 

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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Contents Single End Dovetailer More Information Warranty and ServiceTable of Contents Page Page Introduction Description SpecificationsFeatures of the DT45 Dovetailer Terminology Unpacking Contents of the Shipping ContainerInstalling Handle Installation & AssemblyDust Collection Installing SwitchInstalling Dust Hood Installing Clamping HandlesVolt Operation Grounding InstructionsExtension cords Clamping Bars AdjustmentsLower Work Support Locking HandlesHorizontal and Vertical Fences Template BarPage Mortise Depth Buffer PadsCutter Height Tightness of Mortise/Tenon Fit Thickness of Tenon CutReplacing Cutter OperationDrive Belt Tension Page Dovetails in Plywood Preventing Chip OutLubrication MaintenanceProbable Cause Remedy Troubleshooting the DT45Replacement Parts Index No. Part No Description Size Qty Parts List Base AssemblyBase Assembly LM25UU Parts List Headstock AssemblyHeadstock Assembly Parts List Cabinet Assembly Electrical Connections 115 volt Electrical Connections 230 volt Page Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois Phone