Powermatic HPS67 operating instructions Miter Fence, Rip Fence Scale Calibration

Miter Fence

The flat T-nut which holds the vertical rod of the clamp is factory set and must remain in its position to make the angle scale correspond.

1.To set the required angle, loosen the rod (A, Figure 32) with the provided pin as shown. Loosen the large lever (B, Figure 32).

2.To slide the fence (C, Figure 32) toward or away from the saw blade, unlock the two smaller levers.

3.Reading the angle is done at the edge of the aluminum bracket. An adjustable stop can be mounted to the miter fence as shown in Figure 32, for making multiple cuts of the same length.

Rip Fence

1.To move the rip fence, shown in Figure 33, turn the micro-adjust gear counterclockwise, and lift the handle. The fence should slide freely on the guide bar.

2.To lock the fence in position, push the handle down and tighten the micro-adjust gear by turning it clockwise.

3.Micro-adjustment is achieved by locking the micro-adjust gear, by holding the handle in the upright position, and by turning the micro-adjust knob.

4.After adjustment, push handle down to lock the fence in place.

NOTE: When cutting small workpieces with the saw blade tilted at 45 degrees, the aluminum rip fence should be used in the low position:

1.Loosen the aluminum fence lock, slide the fence off and slide it back on in the low position, as shown in Figure 34.

2.Tighten the aluminum fence lock.

When cutting solid wood using the rip fence, to avoid the wood getting stuck between the fence and riving knife (which can result in a dangerous kickback) reposition the aluminum fence so that its end protrudes just past the end of the riving knife.

Rip Fence Scale Calibration

Each time a new blade is mounted, the rip fence scale has to be calibrated to the new blade.

With the fence at a convenient spot, cut a sample and measure its exact width.

Figure 32

Figure 33

Figure 34

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