Powermatic PM2000 manual

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    POWERMATIC PM2000 10” Table Saw POWERMATIC has long enjoyed a reputati on for quality, function and innovation in woodworking machines. The POWERMATIC PM2000 embodies our latest effort wher e quality, function and long-term durability were at the top of the design criter ia list. Years of input from woodworkers helped fo cus the array of features[...]

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    The bevel scale on the front of the cabinet has large, easy to read numerals and an adjustable point er. We also added a pair of markers that can be placed as needed to make returning to often- used bevel angles fast and accurate. A large, hinged motor cover provides easy access to the cabinet interior when needed. When closed, this cover enhances [...]

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    beveled the rear edge of the primary table to eliminate the sharp corner found on many table saws where it meets the extension wings. Elim ina ting that corner may so und insignificant but it can gouge the wood or an errant hand. The t-shaped 3/8”-deep by ¾”-wide miter slots are precis ion machined for consistent width, depth and parallelism. [...]

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    We also built in power outage protecti on that prevents the POWERMATIC PM2000 from starting unexpectedly should the el ectrical power be interrupted and then come back on. Once the power goes out, the POWERMATIC PM2000 will not restart until th e OFF ring is depressed and then the ON button pressed to restart the saw. The safety imp lications here [...]

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    Mobility For many of today’s woodworkers , the ability to move large machines within the shop is important. To facilitate th at, the massive cast iron base of the POW ERMATIC PM2000 has a built-in retractable, four-wheel caster (patent pending) system. Pulling out on the bevel hand wheel engages the caster system drive and allows raising the ba s[...]

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    Accu-Fence Note: The POWERMATIC Accu-Fence is available with 30” or 50” capacity to the right of the blade. Aside from capacity, both Accu-Fence systems are identical in constru ction and features. A key feature of any table saw is the fence system. To maximize accuracy and safety, the POWERMATIC PM2000 comes with the POWERMATIC exclusive Accu-[...]

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    Advanced Miter Gauge The standard miter gauge supplied with the POWERMATIC PM2000 pivots 60-degrees to either side and locks with a twist of the push handle. However, that is where the similarities with other standard models end. The guide bar has a disk follower that engages the T-groove miter slots and prevents it from lifting during a cut. A pai[...]

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    Accessories In addition to the standard throat insert, Powermatic offe rs zero clearance and dado inserts for the PM2000. Throat Inserts In addition to the standard throat insert shipped with the POWERMATIC PM2000, we offer a composite zero clearance insert (#1791786) and a metal dado insert (#1791788). The dado insert is sized to accept multi-plat[...]

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    Accessory Workbench Table Coming soon is the Accessory Workbench Table (#6827045) for the POWERMATIC PM2000. This bench is just the thing for the large number of woodw orkers who never have enough bench space available. The 30 ½” by 39” bowling alley-style European Beech laminated surface is tough, flat and attractive. Ten ¾”- diameter benc[...]