Powermatic PM1500 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual
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- Page 1 This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 15-inch Woodworking Band Saw Model PM1500 Powermatic 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-1791500 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision A3 01/2014 www.powermatic.com Copyright © 2014 Powermatic...
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Page 2: Warranty And Service
1.0 Warranty and Service Powermatic warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday. Warranty Period The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official Powermatic branded website. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.0 About this manual ............................6 5.0 Features and Terminology ..........................7 6.0 Specifications ..............................8 6.1 Base Hole Centers (PM1500 Band Saw) ....................9 7.0 Setup and assembly ............................. 10 7.1 Unpacking ..............................10 ... - Page 4 15.3.1 Upper Wheel Assembly – Exploded View ................... 37 15.3.2 Upper Wheel Assembly – Parts List ....................37 15.4.1 Lower Wheel Assembly – Exploded View ................... 37 15.4.2 Lower Wheel Assembly – Parts List ....................37 ...
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Page 5: Safety Warnings
Do not use this band saw for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, • Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and Powermatic disclaims any real or implied other masonry products. warranty and holds itself harmless from any •... -
Page 6: About This Manual
4.0 About this manual This manual is provided by Powermatic covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic model PM1500 Band Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. Your machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble-free operation if used in accordance with the instructions as set forth in this document. -
Page 7: Features And Terminology
39. Guide post locking knob 20. Warning label The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous improvement, Powermatic reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring obligations. -
Page 8: Specifications
6.0 Specifications Model number ............................PM1500 Stock number ............................1791500 Motor and electricals: Motor type ............... totally enclosed fan cooled, induction, capacitor start Horsepower ..............................3 HP Phase ................................ single Voltage ............................... 230V Cycle ................................60Hz Listed FLA (full load amps) .......................... 12A Starting amps ............................... -
Page 9: Base Hole Centers (Pm1500 Band Saw)
Dust port outside diameter ....................two at 4” (100mm) Minimum extraction volume required ....................600 CFM Weights: Net weight (fully assembled) ...................... 394 lb (179 kg) Shipping weight .......................... 502 lb (228 kg) 6.1 Base Hole Centers (PM1500 Band Saw) Figure 2... -
Page 10: Setup And Assembly
– 400 CFM is recommended. Tools required for set up and assembly: Powermatic has a line of dust collection systems Hoist or forklift, with straps available; see your dealer or visit our website listed Machinist square on the cover. -
Page 11: Extension Cords
equipment-grounding conductor on the machine’s motor plate. An undersized cord grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of matching outlet that is properly installed and power and overheating. grounded in accordance with all local codes and Use Table 1 as a general guide in choosing the ordinances. -
Page 12: Fence To Table Clearance
Figure 8 8.4 Setting Cursor (Zero) Position Refer to Figure 9. 1. The fence must be set so that cursor reads Figure 6 – vertical position zero at line of blade. The fence plate must be The aluminum fence plate can be installed in one installed on fence body in vertical position, and of two positions;... -
Page 13: Setting Fence Parallel To Blade
Figure 12 Figure 10 5. Use a gauge to carefully measure distance from miter slot to straight edge. Take measurements at both front and back of table – these should be identical. 6. If miter slot is not parallel to blade, loosen four screws (E, Figure 11) that secure table to trunnion, and shift table as needed until miter slot is parallel to blade. -
Page 14: Table Tilt
you should inspect fence-to-blade relationship, as explained in section 8.6. 8.8 Table Tilt Refer to Figure 15. 1. Loosen lock handle (A). 2. For right tilt (as viewed from front or operator’s side of saw), push on table while rotating knob (B) clockwise to tilt table up to 45°. -
Page 15: Blade Tension
4. Adjust upper and lower blade guides away from blade (see sections 8.13 and 8.15). Figure 19 Figure 18 4. Open upper door. 5. Move quick tension lever to “Full Release (Blade Change)” position. 5. Rotate tension handwheel (A, Figure 20) until scale pointer (B) indicates width of installed 6. -
Page 16: Blade Tracking
7. If blade tends to move toward edge of wheel, 8.12 Blade Tracking set lever to “Partial Tension-Idle/Tracking.” Refer to Figures 21 and 22. 8. Loosen lock handle (D, Figure 21) and slightly rotate tracking knob (E) with your right hand After proper tensioning, the blade must be tracked. -
Page 17: Upper Thrust Bearing
blade’s gullet (curved area at base of tooth). 8.14 Upper Thrust Bearing See Figure 24. Refer to Figures 23 and 26: 1. The thrust bearing prevents backward deflection of blade during cutting. A groove provided in the bearing surface helps stabilize the moving blade. -
Page 18: Guide Post
8.17 Guide Post Parallelism The guide post should be parallel to blade throughout vertical travel of the guide post; thus the guide bearings will maintain their relationship to blade at any height from the table and won’t require re-setting each time guide post is moved. This setting has been accurately made by the manufacturer and should not require immediate attention, but may be checked in future as follows:... -
Page 19: Miter Gauge
See section 10.4 for further information about using 3. Flip stop plate (C) back down, and loosen 90° resaw pin. stop hex nut. Adjust screw until it contacts 90° stop plate. 8.19 Miter Gauge 4. Re-tighten hex nut. Refer to Figures 31 and 32. 5. -
Page 20: Brushes
8.21 Brushes Refer to Figure 35. Two adjustable brushes are located in lower wheel housing. They should remain in constant contact with blade or wheel to prevent buildup of gum and debris. Figure 33 4. Loosen motor lock handle (G, Figure 34). 5. -
Page 21: Safety Key
before opening guards/doors, making adjustments, or leaving the area. 10.0 Operation The following section contains basic information, and is not intended to cover all possible applications or techniques using the band saw. Consult published sources of information, acquire formal training, and/or talk to experienced band saw users to gain proficiency and knowledge of band saw operations. -
Page 22: Ripping
10.2 Ripping The ideal blade for resawing is the widest one the machine can handle, as the wider the blade the Ripping is cutting lengthwise down the workpiece, better it can hold a straight line. along the grain of wood. See Figure 38. Always Resawing can be performed using the aluminum use a push stick or similar device when ripping fence plate or the resaw pin. -
Page 23: Maintenance
11.0 Maintenance Before doing maintenance on the machine, disconnect it from electrical supply by pulling out plug or switching off main switch! Failure to comply may cause serious injury. Clean band saw regularly to remove any resinous deposits and sawdust. Keep miter slot, and guide bearings, clean and free of resin. -
Page 24: Blade Selection
Width Band saw blades come in different standard widths, measured from back edge of blade to tip of tooth. Generally, wider blades are used for ripping or making straight cuts, such as resawing. Narrower blades are often used when the part being cut has curves with small radii. - Page 25 Material The Hook type blade has larger teeth and gullets and a positive rake angle for more aggressive, faster cutting when resawing or ripping thick stock, Band saw blades can be made from different types especially hardwoods. of metals. The most common include spring steel, carbon steel, bimetal (alloy steel equipped with a Variable-tooth blades combine features of the other high speed cobalt steel edge welded to it), or...
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Page 26: Blade Selection Guide
13.0 Blade Selection Guide Identify the material and thickness of your workpiece. The chart will show recommended PITCH, blade TYPE, and FEED RATE. Key: H – Hook L – Low S – Skip M – Medium R – Regular H – High Example: 10/H/M means 10 teeth per inch / Hook Type Blade / Medium Feed Tables 3 and 4 For Radius Cutting... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting The Pm1500 Band Saw
14.0 Troubleshooting the PM1500 Band Saw 14.1 Operational Problems Table 5 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Table tilt does not hold Lock handle not tight. Tighten lock handle. position under load. Trunnion locking mechanism is broken Replace trunnion locking mechanism. or worn. - Page 28 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Blade sharpened incorrectly, becomes Sharpen blade properly or replace. overheated. Band wheels have become misaligned. Contact service representative. Cracks on back edge Reduce feed speed to lessen strain on Workpiece being fed too quickly. of blade. blade.
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Page 29: Mechanical And Electrical Problems
14.2 Mechanical and Electrical Problems Table 6 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Machine will not Verify machine is connected to power start/restart or No incoming power. source, and safety key is installed on repeatedly trips circuit switch. breaker or blows Cord damaged. Replace cord. -
Page 30: Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1- 800-274-6848 Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.powermatic.com). Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly... -
Page 31: Complete Machine With Accessories - Exploded View
15.1.1 Complete Machine with Accessories – Exploded View... -
Page 33: Complete Machine With Accessories - Parts List
19 ....PM1500-019....Upper Wheel Assembly ........... Ø15” ......1 20 ....PM1500-020....Lower Wheel Assembly ........... Ø15” ......1 21 ....PM1500-021....Saw Blade………………………………...153"L / 3/8"W / 0.65mm Thk ... 1 22 ....TS-1504041 ....Hex Socket Screw ........... M8x20 ...... - Page 34 ....PM1500-081-01 ..Motor Fan (not shown)................... 1 ....PM1500-081-02 ..Motor Fan Cover (not shown) ................ 1 ....PM1500-081-03 ..Start Capacitor (not shown) ........200MFD, 250VAC ..1 ....PM1500-081-04 ..Running Capacitor (not shown) ....... 60µF, 300VAC ....1 ....
- Page 35 ....3520B-157....Upper (Narrow) Stripe, 50”L (not shown)............4 ....3520B-158....Lower (Wide) Stripe, 50”L (not shown) ............2 ....PM1500-WL ....Warning Label (not shown) ........4”H x 5-1/4”W....1 ....PM1500-ID ....I.D. Label (not shown)..................1 ....
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Page 36: Upper Wheel Sliding Bracket & Tension Mechanism Assembly - Exploded View
19 ....TS-1523031 ....Socket Set Screw ............ M6x10 ......2 20 ....PM1500-010-20 ..Fixed Block ....................2 21 ....PM1500-010-21 ..Socket Set Screw ............ M10x50 ......2 22 ....TS-1541041 ....Nylon Lock Hex Nut ..........M10 ....... 2 23 .... -
Page 37: Upper Wheel Assembly - Exploded View
Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....PM1500-019-01 ..Upper Wheel ............Dia.15 inches....1 2 ....PM1500-019-02 ..Spacer ......................1 3 ....JWBS20QT-504 ..Retaining Ring ............R52 ....... 2 4 ....BB-6205LLU....Ball Bearing ............. 6205LLU....... 2 5 .... -
Page 38: Trunnion Support Bracket Assembly - Exploded View
5 ....PM1500-085-05 ..Gear Rack...................... 1 6 ....TS-2284061 ....Phillips Flat Head Machine Screw ......M4x6 ......1 7 ....PM1500-085-07 ..Carriage Bolt ............M8x85 ......1 8 ....PM1500-085-08 ..Trunnion Block ....................1 9 .... -
Page 39: Guide Bar Bracket Assembly - Exploded View
6 ....TS-1504031 ....Hex Socket Screw ........... M8x16 ......4 7 ....6286927 ....Phillips Flat Head Machine Screw ......M4x10 ......1 8 ....PM1500-091-08 ..Guide Bar Rack (short) .................. 1 9 ....PM1500-091-09 ..Cover ......................1 10 .... -
Page 40: Upper Blade Guide Assembly - Exploded View
13 ....PM1500-085-25 ..Adjustment Shaft ................... 1 14 ....PM1500-095-14 ..Hex Post ......................1 15 ....PM1500-095-15 ..Upper Blade Guide Support Block ..............1 16 ....PM1500-095-16 ..Lock Knob ...................... 4... -
Page 41: Lower Blade Guide Assembly - Exploded View
Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....PM1500-096-01 ..Lower Blade Guide Support................1 2 ....PM1500-096-02 ..Eccentric Shaft....................2 3 ....PM1500-095-03 ..Retaining Ring ............S12........ 2 4 ....BB-6201ZZ ....Ball Bearing ............. 6201ZZ......4 5 .... -
Page 42: Fence Assembly - Exploded View
19 ....PM1500-107-18 ..Lock Handle ....................1 20 ....PM1500-107-19 ..Knob ................ M8x21 ......1 21 ....PM1500-107-20 ..Fence Plate.............. 19½ “x 6½ “(LxW) ..1 22 ....PM1500-107-22 ..Hex Flange Nut ............M5 ......... 2... - Page 43 27 ....TS-2285121 ....Phillips Flat Head Machine Screw ......M5x12 ......2 28 ....PM1500-107-28 ..Scale Label ....................1 29 ....PM1500-107-29 ..Guide Rail Tube ..................... 1 30 ....PM1500-107-30 ..Tube Plug ..............30x60mm ...... 2 31 ....
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Page 44: Miter Gauge Assembly - Exploded View
3 ....TS-1540031 ....Hex Nut ..............M5 ......... 3 4 ....6295168 ....Steel Pin ......................1 5 ....PM1500-109-05 ..Guide Bar....................... 1 6 ....6295163 ....Guide Disc ..................... 1 7 ....PM1800-461....Flat Head Screw ............M6x8 ......1 8 .... -
Page 45: Electrical Connections - 3Hp 1Ph 230V
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On my 1500 pm the rubber band under to blade on the bottom pulley moves over and the blade ride on the metal then the remission arm drops down blade comes off
The rubber band (tire) under the blade on the Powermatic PM1500 could move off the bottom pulley due to band wheels becoming misaligned. This misalignment can cause improper tracking, leading the blade to ride on metal and the arm to drop down. If this occurs, contacting a service representative is recommended to correct the issue.
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