Powermatic PWBS-14CS Adjustments, Tilting the Table, Adjusting 90 Table Stop, Refer to Figures 39

Adjustments

Tilting the Table

Unplug the machine from the power source before making any repair or adjustment.

Refer to Figure 39.

1.Loosen the table locking knobs.

2.Tilt table up to 45 degrees to the right. The angle is indicated on the trunnion scale.

3.Tighten the table locking knobs.

4.You can place a measuring device on the table and against the blade to verify the 45° setting.

Adjusting 90° Table Stop

Refer to Figures 39 and 40.

1.Disconnect machine from power source.

2.Loosen table locking knobs and tilt table to the left until it rests against the table stop screw.

3.Use a square placed on the table and against the blade, as shown in Figure 40, to verify that the table is 90 degrees to the blade. Make sure the table insert is level with the table surface, to ensure an accurate reading.

4.If an adjustment is necessary, tilt the table out of the way and tighten the table locking knobs.

5.Loosen jam nut (Figure 39) and turn table stop screw left or right to raise or lower the stop. Tighten jam nut down against the trunnion support to hold table stop screw in place.

6.Unlock the table and tilt it back on to the table stop screw to confirm table is 90 degrees to the blade. Repeat this process as necessary until table is 90 degrees to the blade.

7.Make sure pointer (Figure 39) indicates zero. If it does not, loosen screw and move pointer to align with zero. Re-tighten screw.

NOTE: After adjusting the 90-degree stop, it may be necessary to re-set the extension table so it is level with the main table. See “Leveling the Extension Table.”

Figure 39

Figure 40

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