Powermatic PM3000 manual Blade Installation/Replacement

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Blade Installation/Replacement

Use care when working with or around sharp saw blade to prevent injury!

To install or replace a blade (refer to Figure 5):

1.Disconnect machine from power source.

2.Raise the blade height all the way up and set the blade tilt to 0º (refer to Handwheel Adjustments on page 13).

3.Press the arbor lock (D) in the direction shown by the arrow to engage it into the slot in the arbor (C). At the same time remove

 

the arbor nut (A); loosen with a 32mm

Figure 5

 

wrench if necessary.

 

4.

Remove the collar (B).

 

5.

Install the blade, making sure the cutting

 

 

teeth at the top of the blade point toward the

 

 

front of the saw. If unsure, refer to Figure 9

 

 

for the proper blade orientation.

 

6.

Replace the collar (B) and arbor nut (A).

 

7.

Engage the arbor lock (D) and tighten the

 

 

nut (A) with a 32mm wrench.

 

8.

Lower the blade below the table.

 

Mounting Rails and Accu-Fence

With the extension wings properly aligned, the rail, guide tube and fence assembly can now be mounted to the saw. Consult the Accu-FenceOwner's Manual (Part No. M-2195079Z) for instructions.

Wood Extension Table

For instructions on mounting the accessory wood extension table, consult the Accu-FenceOwner's Manual (Part No. M-2195079Z) for instructions.

Figure 6

Switch Installation

Referring to Figure 6:

1.Place the switch assembly (A) under the rail

(B) and guide tube (C) so that the two holes in the switch bracket (D) line up with the left two holes in the rail and guide tube.

Note: The screws and lock washers may already have been installed when the rail and guide tube were installed and need to be removed for this operation.

2.Secure with two 1/4 lock washers (E) and 1/4 x 3/4 hex cap screws (F).

Figure 7

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Powermatic PM3000 manual Blade Installation/Replacement