Powermatic 2000 manual

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 10-inch Cabinet Saw Model: 2000 Model 2000 Table Saw shown with o ptional extension table and legs WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60123 Part No. M-1791997 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B 04/06 www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group This Manual is Bookmarked[...]

2 WARRANTY AND SERVICE WMH Tool Group, Inc., warrants every product it se lls. If one of our tools nee ds service or repair, one of our Authorized Service C enter located throug hout the United Stat es can give you qu ick service. In most cases, any of these WMH Tool Group Authorized Servic e Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obt[...]

3 Table of Contents WARRANTY A ND SERVICE ........................................................................................................... ............. 2 Table of Contents .............................................................................................................. ............................ 3 Warnings ...............[...]

4 Warnings 1. Read and understand the entire o wners manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the ma chine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause seri ous injury. 3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscu red or removed. 4. This table sa w is designed [...]

5 17. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting. 18. Keep the floor around the machine clea n and free of scrap material, oil and grea se. 19. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep child ren away. 20. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks , master sw itches or by removing safety keys. [...]

6 Introduction This manual is provided by WMH Tool Grou p covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic Model 2000 Table Saw. This manual contains instru ctions on installation, safety precautions, general o perating procedures, m aintenance inst ructions and part s breakdown. T his machine has been designed and constru ct[...]

7 Shipping Contents Unpacking Remove box and wood crating completely from around saw. Check for shipping d amage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor an d shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Table S aw is assembled and running properly. Compare the contents of your container with the parts lists in the n ext[...]

8 Contents of the Shipping Container Main Saw Container 1 Table Saw (A) 1 Table Insert (B) The following items are inside the saw: 1 Miter Gauge Assembly (C) 1 Blade Guard Assembly (D) 1 Switch in box (E) 1 Owner's Manual (F) 1 Warranty Card (not shown) Main Saw Container Small Box The small box consists of the following items: 1 Push Stick (G[...]

9 Extension Tables Two extension tables are packaged in individual boxes. Extension Tables Side Cover Box 2 Hinge Pin (N) 1 Side Cover (O) Contents of Side Cover Box Fence and Rail Carton contents and instal lation instructions for the fence, rail system, an d optional wooden exten sion table are described in the Accu-Fence Owne r's Manual (No[...]

10 Assembly Mounting Extension Wings Referring to Figure 1: 1. Mount a cast iron extension wing (A) to the right or left side of the table (B) using three each 3/8-16x1 hex hea d screws (C), 3/8 lock washers (D) and 3/8 flat washers (E). Have an assistant hold the extension wi ng up to the table while inserting the screws an d washers. Finger-tight[...]

11 Lock Knobs and Swivel Handles Referring to Figure 4: 1. Thread the swivel handles (A) into the front and side handwheels (C) and tighten with a 14mm wrench. 2. Screw lock knobs (B) into the threa ded openings on the end of the shafts located in the middle of the handwheels (C). Note: Do not tighten the lock knobs all the way at this time. Dust C[...]

12 Blade Installation/Replacement Use care w hen w orking with or around sharp sa w blade to prevent injury! To install or replace a blade (r efer to Figu re 6): 1. Disconnect machine from powe r source. 2. Raise the blade height all the way up and set the blade tilt to 0º (refer to Handwheel Adjustments on page 14). 3. Press the arbor lock (D) in[...]

13 Riving Knife and Guard Installation Description Referring to Figure 9: The complete riving knife and guard assembly is shown in A. Befor e installin g onto the saw , the anti- kickback pawl (E) must be se parated from the riving knife (H) as descri bed below. 1. Press an d hold the quick-release button (D) on the base of the a nti-kickback pa wl[...]

14 Grounding Instructions Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. This machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury. A power plug is not provid ed with the Model 2000. You may either connect the proper UL/CSA listed plug or “hardwire” t[...]

15 Castor system adjustment Retractable castors ca n be extended permitting the saw to be moved: 1. Loosen the lock knob (A) on the side handwheel (C). 2. Pull the handwheel out (F). 3. Turn the handwheel (C) clockwise to extend the castors, raising the saw. Note: Because of the we ight of the machine, both hands will be needed to turn the handwhee[...]

16 Miter Slot Alignment Disconnect machine from power source before making this adjustmen t. To check the alignment of the miter slot to the blade: 1. Raise the blade to its maximum hei ght at the 90º vertical position (0º on scale). 2. Mark one tooth with a grease pencil and position the tooth slightly above th e top edge of the table at the fro[...]

17 Precision Miter Gauge Setting the miter gauge angle Referring to Figure 15: The precision miter gauge has a rack and pinion adjustment for setting the angle. To operate: 1. Slide the miter gauge into one of the slots on the table top. 2. Loosen lock handle (A). To adjust the body (B) of the miter g auge to the desired angle: 3. Pull the spring-l[...]

18 Riving Knife Adjustment Lateral alignment The saw blade and rivin g knife must be in line as close as possible with each oth er ( latera l alignment) for the preven tion of kickback. Upon initial blade guard and riving knife i nstallation no further adjustment should be necessary. Alignment should be checked and a djusted, if required, after eac[...]

19 Note: These screws ar e accessible thr ough openings on the floating clam p block (B) located diagonally on either side of the lock handle (A). They secure the fixed clamp block (C) to the riving knife extension plate (F). Loosening these screws (E) will allow t he fixed clamp block (C) to sli de back and forth on the extension plate (F). 3. Sli[...]

20 Operating Controls Start/Stop Power Indicator Light – The start switch has a power indicator lamp whi ch is on whenever there is power connected to t he saw, not just when the saw is running. Do not assume that no light means there is no power to the m achine. If the bulb is bad, there will no indication. Always check before use. Do not rely t[...]

21 Operations Overview Familiarize yourself with the locat ion and operation of all controls and adjustment s and the use of accessories such as the miter gauge and rip fence. Kickback Serious injury can result from kickbacks which occur when a work piece binds on the saw blade or binds between the sa w blade and rip fence or other fixed object. Th[...]

22 Rip Sawing Ripping is where the work piece is fed with the grain into the saw blad e using the fence as a guide and a positionin g device to ensure the desired width of cut (Figur e 25). Figure 25 Before starting a ripping cut, be sure the fence is cl amped securely and aligned properly. • Never rip freehand or use the miter gaug e in combinat[...]

23 When ripping long board s , use a suppo r t at the front of the table, such as a roller sta nd, and a support or "tailman" at the rear as sho wn in Figure 28. Never use the rip fence beyond the point where the carriage is flush with the end of the rails. Have the blade extend about 1/8" abov e the top of the workpiece. Exposing th[...]

24 Bevel and Miter Operations Bevel Cut – A bevel cut is a special type of operation where the saw blade is tilted at an angle less than 90 degrees to the table top (Figure 31). Operations are perform ed in the same manner as ripping or cro sscutting except the fence or miter gauge sho uld be used on the right-hand side of the saw bl ade to provi[...]

25 Safety Devices Feather Board and Push Blocks A feather board or push block is not provided but can be purchased by callin g customer service at the number shown on th e cover and ordering stock number 709721 (feat her board) or 708815 (push block). In addition, a multitude of after market products are availa ble that can be used in conjunction w[...]

26 Maintenance Always disconnect po w er to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. Cleaning Note: The following maintena nce schedule assumes the saw is being used every day. Daily: • Wipe down the table surface a nd grooves with a rust preventive. • Clean the pitch and resin from th[...]

27 Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Tilt or raising clamp knobs not tightened. Tighten knobs. Blade out of balance. Change blade. [page 12] Bad motor. Replace motor. Excessive vibration. Loose arbor or motor sheave. Tighten set screws. Miter gauge out of adjustment. Reset pointer. [page 17] Cuts out-of-square when crosscutting. Miter s[...]

28 Optional Accessories 2195042K Accu-F ence  and rail system for ripping 50" to right and 12" to left of saw blade. 2195079Z Accu-F ence  - fence assembly only, no rails. 2195063K Accu-F ence  and rail system for ripping 30" to right and 12" to left of saw blade. 1791787 Low Profile Riving Knife. 1791790 Table Insert. [...]

29 Model 2000 Table Saw Parts List Table & Cabinet Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... PM2000-101 ............ Base ..................................................................... ................ .................... 1 2 ............... PM2000-102 ............ Cabinet .......................................[...]

30 Table & Cabinet Parts Assembly[...]

31 Trunnion & Motor Assembly Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... PM2000-201 ............ Knob ..................................................................... ................ .................... 2 2 ............... PM2000-202 ............ Hand Wheel ........................................................[...]

32 Trunnion & Motor Assembly Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................. PM2000-JBC ............ Junction Box Cover (not shown) .......................... ................................ .... 1 ................. PM2000-248A .......... Motor ................................................................... 5HP, 230V, [...]

33 Trunnion & Motor Assembly Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 88 ............. PM2000-288 ............ DU Bushing .......................................................... ...................... .............. 1 89 ............. PM2000-289 ............ Retaining Ring ..................................................... .....[...]

34 Trunnion & Motor Assembly[...]

35 Blade Guard & Miter Gauge Assembly Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... PM2000-301 ............ Riving Knife ......................................................... ................... ................. 1 ................. PM2000-BGA ........... Blade Guard Assembly (I ndex #2 thru # 16, #21, #22) ..........[...]

36 Blade Guard & Miter Gauge Assembly[...]

37 Side Cover Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................. 6827044 ................... PM2000 Motor Cover Asse mbly (Index #1 thru #9).................................. 1 1 ............... PM2000-401 ............ Cover.................................................................... ................ .................... 1 2[...]

38 Wiring Diagrams 3HP, 230V, 1Phase 5 L3 A1 3 L2 13 NO 1 L2 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 14 NO 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 A2 GROUND GREEN GREEN BLACK WHIET 95 96 98 97 450VAC 20UF GREEN BLACK WHITE 250VAC 250MFD WHITE BLACK WHITE BLACK GREEN BLACK RED YELLOW BLACK WHITE GREEN Magnetic Switch Electrical Board Motor LED RED WHITE YELLOW C R[...]

39 5HP, 230V, 1Phase 5 L3 A1 3 L2 13 NO 1 L2 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 14 NO 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 A2 GROUND GREEN GREEN BLACK WHIET 95 96 98 97 450VAC 35UF GREEN BLACK WHITE 250VAC 400MFD WHITE BLACK WHITE BLACK GREEN BLACK RED YELLOW BLACK WHITE GREEN Magnetic Switch Electrical Board Motor R C YELLOW WHITE RED LED[...]

40 5HP, 230V, 3Phase BLACK RED YELLOW BLACK WHITE GREEN Magnetic Switch Electrical Board Motor RED RED Z1 Y1 X1 U2 V2 W2 W1 V1 U1 RED RED R C YELLOW WHITE RED LED 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 A2 GROUND GREEN GREEN BLACK WHIET 95 96 98 97 GREEN BLACK WHITE WHITE BLACK WHITE BLACK GREEN 5 L3 A1 3 L2 13 NO 1 L2 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 14 NO[...]

41 5HP, 460V, 3Phase BLACK RED YELLOW BLACK WHITE GREEN Magnetic Switch Electrical Board Motor RED RED Z1 Y1 X1 U2 V2 W2 W1 V1 U1 RED RED R C YELLOW WHITE RED LED 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 A2 GROUND GREEN GREEN BLACK WHIET 95 96 98 97 GREEN BLACK WHITE WHITE BLACK WHITE BLACK GREEN 5 L3 A1 3 L2 13 NO 1 L2 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 14 NO[...]

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44 WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60123 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.co m[...]