Powermatic PWBS-14CS operating instructions Optional Accessories, Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

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Trouble

Probable Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

Replace blade, or have blade

 

Blade cooled too rapidly after welding.

annealed, or eliminate brittle part and

 

 

weld correctly.

 

 

 

 

Thrust bearing not properly

Check all guide bearings for correct

 

supporting blade, or guide post/side

position and signs of wear. Adjust or

 

bearings set too high allowing flex.

replace as needed.

 

 

 

 

Blade tensioned too tightly.

Reduce tension (see page 22).

 

 

 

Blade breaks close to

Blade overheated during welding.

Have blade annealed, or eliminate

weld.

brittle part and weld correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

Blade cooled too rapidly after welding.

Have blade annealed, or eliminate

 

brittle part and weld correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

Premature dulling of

Blade “pitch” too fine.

Refer to blade selection chart. Use

saw teeth.

blade with coarser pitch.

 

 

 

 

 

Feed pressure too light.

Increase feed pressure.

 

 

 

 

Cutting rate too low.

Increase feed pressure and cutting

 

rate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect choice of blade.

Re-examine material. Select proper

 

blade from the chart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chipped tooth or foreign object

Stop the saw and remove lodged

 

lodged in cut.

particle. Replace blade if damaged.

 

 

 

Optional Accessories

1791217 ......6” Riser Block Kit

2042377 ......Mobile Base for PWBS14-CS Band Saw

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Contents Powermatic Part No. M-1791216Warranty and Service Warranty PeriodTable of Contents Parts List Table and Trunnion Assembly Page Introduction Features and Specifications Grounding Instructions Disconnect the machine from the power sourceVolt Operation Extension Cords Recommended Minimum Gauge AWG of Extension CordsContents of the Shipping Container UnpackingCarton #2 Stand Mounting Band Saw to Stand Installation and AssemblyRefer to Figures 15 Installing Drive Belt Refer to Figures 17 throughInstalling Extension Table Installing Trunnion SupportInstalling Main Table Leveling the Extension Table Installing Rear RailRefer to Figures 22 Installing Front Rail and Rip Fence Refer to Figures 29Aligning Fence to Blade Work Lamp Resaw GuideBlower Nozzle Refer to Figures 33Stand Attachments Installing Quick Tension LeverRiser Block Accessory Dust CollectionTilting the Table AdjustmentsAdjusting 90 Table Stop Refer to Figures 39Installing Blades Table Aligned with BladeBlade Tension Blade Tracking Guide Post and Upper Blade GuardRefer to Figures 47, 48 Upper Bearing GuidesLower Bearing Guides Thrust BearingMiter Gauge Refer to Figures 51Maintenance On/Off SwitchPitch Blade SelectionWidth ShapeMaterial SetBlade Breakage Ripping General ProcedureOperation CrosscuttingResawing Blade LeadTrouble Probable Cause RemedyTroubleshooting Operating Problems Trouble Optional Accessories Trouble Probable Cause RemedyBlade Selection Guide For Radius CuttingParts List Body Assembly Replacement PartsIndex No. Part No Description Size Qty Serial # 71210381 and higher Index No. Part No Description Size Qty Body Assembly Parts List Closed Stand Assembly 200MF 125VACClosed Stand Assembly Parts List Fence and Rail Assembly PWBS14-FAFence and Rail Assembly Parts List Table and Trunnion Assembly Parts List Miter Gauge Assembly Parts List Blade Tension Lever Electrical Connections for PWBS-14CS