Powermatic PWBS-14CS Instal l ation and Assembly

Instal l ation and Assembly

Tools required for assembly:

open-end or box wrenches– 10mm, 12mm, 1/2”

[in some cases, a socket wrench set can be

used to speed assembly time]

hex (Allen) wrenches – 3, 5, 6m m

Cross poi nt (Phi llips) screwdr iver

square

straightedge

NOTE: If further clarifi c ation is needed for any of

the following assembly procedures, consult the

ex pl oded v iews at the back of t his manual.

Ex posed m etal surf aces on the B and S aw, such

as the table, have been given a protective

coating at the factory. This should be removed

with a soft cloth moistened with a light solvent.

Do not use gasoline, lacquer thinner, acetone,

or other highly volatile solvents for this. Do not

use an abrasive pad as it may scratch the

polished metal surfaces.

IMPORTANT: The Band Saw must be

disconnected from the power source before

any assembly procedures!

Refer to Figures 15 and 16.

1. Remove loose items from inside of stand.

2. Place stand upright on a level surface. If

desired, the stand can be further stabilized

by securing it to the floor with lag screws

through the inside corner holes. If using a

mobile base, lock the casters before

assem bling or oper ating t he band saw.

T he saw body is heavy – use

caut ion wh en lifting, and stab ili ze until fi rmly

attach ed to the stand. F ailu re to co mp ly may

cause serious injury.

3. With the aid of a second person, lift the

Band Saw out of the shippi ng container and

place on top of the stand. Make sure that

front of saw (with Powermatic nameplate)

faces sam e dir ection as curv ed stand front.

4. Line up holes in the saw base with holes in

the t op of t he stand. F asten saw bas e to t he

stand with four M8x40 hex cap screws

(HP1-J), eight M8 flat washer s ( HP 1-G ) , four

M8 lock washers (HP1-F), and four M8 hex

nuts (HP1-H). Use a 1/2” wrench to ti ghten.

Figur e 15