User-Maintenance; General Inspection; Cleaning; Lubrication - Powermatic PM3000B Manual De Instrucciones De Operación Y Piezas

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11.0 User-maintenance

Always disconnect power to
machine before performing
Failure to comply may result in serious
personal injury.

11.1 General inspection

Always be aware of the condition of your machine.
Routinely check the condition of the following items
and repair or replace as necessary:
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11.2 Cleaning

Note:
assumes the saw is being used daily.
DAILY:
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WEEKLY:
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PERIODICALLY:
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11.3 Lubrication

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11.4 Arbor/Arbor Bearing Removal

The saw arbor is press fitted in the saw raising arm
housing. If the arbor needs to be removed for
bearing replacement, it should be done by a
qualified service technician. Contact Powermatic
customer service.
maintenance.

11.5 Additional servicing

Any additional servicing should be performed by
authorized service personnel.
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Mounting bolts
Power switch
Saw blade
Blade guard assembly
The following maintenance
Wipe down table surface and T-slots.
Clean pitch and resin from saw blade.
Table surface must be kept clean and free of
rust for best results. To facilitate this, apply a
coat of paste wax to the surface. Alternatively,
commercial spray protectants are available
from local hardware and tool stores. A good
protectant should provide rust protection for
the surface without staining workpieces.
Clean the motor fan housing with compressed
air.
Wipe down fence rails with a dry silicon
lubricant.
Keep cabinet interior and trunnion area clean.
Vacuum dust and chips.
Check for excessive play in tilting and raising
mechanism and in saw arbor, and adjust as
required.
Check belt for proper tension, and for wear,
cracks, frays, etc.
Grease the tilting worm gear, raising worm
gear, and the trunnion areas with a good grade
non-hardening grease.
Check all adjustments after lubricating, such
as handwheel action, blade stops, DRO
setting, etc.
schedule