Powermatic pm1000 operating instructions Installing and removing blade, Riving knife

Figure 9

NOTE: If while lowering blade, the points on the anti-kickback pawls tend to catch in the seam between table and table insert, slightly raise that area of table insert above main table surface.

7.12Installing and removing blade

A blade is not provided with the PM1000.

Use care when working with or

around sharp saw blades to prevent injury.

Refer to Figures 10 and 11.

1.Disconnect machine from power source.

2.Remove table insert.

4.Raise blade arbor all the way up, and set blade tilt to 0°. Tighten handwheel locking knob.

5.Press arbor lock pin (C) and rotate arbor to engage pin into slot in the arbor. Simultaneously remove arbor nut (A); loosen with arbor wrench if necessary.

6.Remove flange (B).

7.Install blade onto arbor, making sure the teeth point downward toward front of saw.

8.Install flange (B) and nut (A).

9.Engage arbor lock (C) and tighten nut (A) with provided arbor wrench.

Figure 10

Figure 11 (blade not provided)

7.13Riving knife

Refer to Figure 12.

To install riving knife:

1.Remove table insert.

2.Raise blade arbor all the way up and set tilt to 0° position.

3.Pull quick-release lever (G, Figure 12) to open position. The clamp plate (F) is spring loaded and will move away from the bracket (E), leaving a gap.

Figure 12

4.Slide prongs of riving knife (D) into slot between bracket (E, Figure 12) and clamp plate (F), and push riving knife down as far as it will go.

5.Push lever (G) to closed position.

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