(Note: Your chuck and arbor may have come preassembled. If so, you only need to clean the exposed arbor at this time.)

Figure 8

14.Install handwheel (K1, Figure 9) on speed change shaft by aligning slot in handwheel with spring pin on shaft. Tighten with washer and crown nut.

15.Install handle (K2, Figure 9) into threaded hole in handwheel. Tighten by using a wrench on the flat.

Figure 9

16.Slide fence into t-slots from front edge of table. To secure fence, push down handles (Figure 10).

Figure 10

17.Thoroughly clean entire arbor and inside of chuck (Figure 11) with a soft rag and solvent, such as mineral spirits. Any grease or residue in these areas can cause the pieces to separate, creating a safety hazard and potential damage to the tool.

Figure 11

18.Slide arbor up into spindle.

19.Firmly push chuck by hand onto taper of arbor.

20.Rotate chuck until the jaws are completely retracted into the chuck (to prevent damage to jaws). Use two or three sharp taps from a rubber mallet, or a hammer and a block of wood, against bottom of chuck to seat chuck securely onto arbor.

Do not use a steel hammer directly against chuck, as this may damage chuck.

6.5Table insert leveling

Referring to Figures 12 and 13:

1.Remove two screws beneath table insert (L, Figure 12).

Figure 12

2.Position fence over table insert to use as a level (see Figure 13), and tighten it down.

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Powermatic PM2800B operating instructions Table insert leveling