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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
14” Woodworking Band Saw
Model PWBS14
WMH TOOL GROUP
2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60123 Part No. M-1791216
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Rev D 1/04
www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group
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This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a Powermatic Model PWBS- 14 Band Saw. Its purpose, aside from proper machine operation, is to promote safety through the use of acceptable operating and maintenance procedures. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your band saw, and to aid in using the machine safely, read this manual thoroughly and follow all instructions carefully. Warranty & Service WMH Tool Group warrants every product it sells. If one of our too
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules.................................................................................................................................... 4-5 Safety Decal....................................................................................................................................... 6 Grounding Instructions..................................................................................................................... 7-8 Specifications...................
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SAFETY RULES As with all machines, there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the use of this band saw. Use the machine with the respect and caution demanded where safety precautions are concerned. When normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator can result. • READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW the safety and operating instructions found in this manual. Know the limitations and hazards associated with this machine. • KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE an
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• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. • DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades, bits cutters, and the like. • REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the off position before plugging in the machine. • USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper ac
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SAFETY Familiarize yourself with the location and content of this decal on your machine. Fig. 1 6
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Grounding Instructions Caution: This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment- grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
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230 Volt Operation If 230V, single-phase operation is desired, the following instructions must be followed: 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. This band saw is supplied with four motor leads that are connected for 115V operation, as shown in Figure A. Reconnect these four motor leads for 230V operation, as shown in Figure B. 3. The 115V attachment plug (A), supplied with the band saw, must be replaced with a UL/CSA listed plug suitable for 230V operation (D). Contact
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SPECIFICATIONS: PWBS-14 Band Saw Stock Number ........................................................................................................................ 1791216K Cutting Capacity ..........................................................................................................6" H x 13-1/2" W Minimum Saw Blade width ...............................................................................................................1/8" Maximum Saw Blade width ..............
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PWBS-14 Band Saw Dimensions Fig. 1A 10
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RECEIVING Open shipping container and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Read the instruction manual thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and safety instructions. Contents: Container #1 1 saw body 1 v-belt 1 trunnion support 1 main table 1 extension table 2 table lock knobs 1 table pin 1 work light 1 blade hook 2 fence hooks 2 miter gauge hooks 1 bag of fasteners 1 rip fence & rail a
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3. With the aid of a second person, lift the saw body out of the shipping container and place on top of the stand. Be sure front of saw (with Powermatic logo) faces curved stand front. WARNING Saw body is heavy! Use caution when lifting and stabilize until firmly attached to the stand! Failure to comply may cause serious injury! 4. Line up holes in the saw body with holes in the top of the stand. Fasten saw body to the stand with four M8 x 40 hex cap screws, eight M8 washe
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9. Loosen the nuts on the four motor mounting bolts (Fig. 4), and tension the v-belt by pushing down on the motor. Tighten the four motor mounting nuts. The v-belt is properly tensioned when finger pressure between the two pulleys causes approximately 1/2" deflection (Fig. 4a). 10. Screw the two small knobs (Fig. 5) into the threaded holes in the saw body. Slide the pulley cover down over the knobs, and tighten the knobs. 11. Attach trunnion support to sa
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13. To mount the main table, remove pin and insert from the table (Fig. 8). 14. Rotate the table so that the saw blade will slide through the slot in the table. Then orient the table so the screws will slide into the holes on the trunnion support. Attach lock knobs to these screws (Fig. 7). 15. Replace pin and insert (Fig. 8). 16. Loosen lock knobs on the main table and tilt the main table out of the way. Mount the extension table (Fig. 9) with four M8 x 65 socket
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20. The air hose, which is already connected to the saw body, should be inserted through the hole in the stand and connected to the nozzle of the air regulator (Fig. 10). Use a lighter or match to briefly heat the end of the hose so that it will slip over the nozzle. As it cools, it will form a tight seal over the nozzle. 21. Connect the top end of the air hose to the blade guide assembly with the pan head screw through the cord clamp (Fig. 10a). Again, use a lighte
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23. Install blade tension lever (Fig. 11a) and tighten the set screws, using a 3mm hex wrench. The movement of the blade tension lever is explained under “Changing Blades”. 24. Mount the two miter gauge hooks (A, Fig. 12) to the side of the stand with two M8 x 16 carriage bolts and two flanged hex nuts. When not in use, the miter gauge can be placed in these hooks (see “Miter Gauge”, page 23). 25. Mount the blade hook (C, Fig. 12) with two M4 x 10 pan head screws
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3. Mount front rail (A, Fig. 14) to the band saw table using two M6 x 20 hex cap screws, two 1/4" lock washers and two 1/4" flat washers (B, Fig. 14). Do not tighten yet. 4. Mount guide rail (A, Fig. 15) to the front rail using three M6 x 20 hex cap screws, three 1/4" lock washers and three 1/4" flat washers. Tighten the screws to secure the guide rail to the front fence. 5. Attach the fence to the fence body using four hex cap screws,
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6. Thread a hex nut (A, Fig. 17) onto the sliding pad (B, Fig. 17) and insert through the fence and rear hook (C, Fig. 17). Secure in place using a hex nut, lock washer and flat washer (D, Fig. 17). The hook (C, Fig. 17) should be adjusted so that it overlaps the rear rail by approximately 1/8". 7. When the fence assembly is placed on the table, the rear hook (C, Fig. 17) should engage the rear rail. 8. The gap between the bottom of the rip fence and the table top should be just e
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14. For resawing operations attach the resaw guide (Fig. 20) to the fence with the knob. There is a slotted hole in the fence that will accomodate the resaw kit. Position the resaw guide so that it is centered with the front edge of the saw blade. The resaw guide will give you a taller, single-point contact surface during resawing. Tilting the Table WARNING Unplug the machine from the power source before making any repair or adjustment! Failure to comply may cause
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5. Loosen jam nut (C, Fig. 23) and turn table stop (B, Fig. 23) left or right to raise or lower the stop. Tighten jam nut to hold table stop in place. 6. Unlock the table and tilt it back on to the table stop to confirm table is 90 degrees to the blade. Repeat this process as necessary until table is 90 degrees to the blade. 7. If necessary, adjust pointer (D, Fig. 23) to zero. NOTE: After adjusting the 90-degree stop, it may be necessary to re-set the extension table so it is
