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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
10” Contractor’s Tablesaw
Model 64A
Model 1791228K shown (50” rails, wood extension table and legs)
WMH TOOL GROUP, Inc.
2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60124 Part No. M-0460250
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision H 3/08
www.powermatic.com Copyright © 2008 WMH Tool Group, Inc.
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Warranty and Service WMH Tool Group, Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these WMH Tool Group Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and ® major repair on your POWERMATIC tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1
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Table of Contents Warranty and Service ..............................................................................................................................2 Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................................3 Warning...................................................................................................................................................4 Introduction ......
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Warning 1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed. 4. This table saw is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a table saw, d
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19. Be sure the saw blade rotates clockwise when viewed from the motor side (left side) of the machine. 20. Do not attempt to saw boards with loose knots or with nails or other foreign material, on its surface. Do not attempt to saw twisted, warped, bowed or “in wind” stock unless one edge has been jointed for guiding purposes prior to sawing. Do not attempt to saw long or wide boards unsupported where spring or weight could cause the board to shift position. 21. Remove adjusting keys and
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Introduction This manual is provided by WMH Tool Group, Inc. covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic Model 64A 10” Tablesaw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual. If there are any questions or comme
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2. Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for Electrical Connections use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than 150 volts: Electrical connections must This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has be made by a qualified electrician in an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in compliance with all relevant codes. This Figure 1(A). The tool has a grounding plug that machine must be properly grounded to help looks like the plug illustrated in (A). prevent ele
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230 Volt Conversion If 230V single phase operation is desired, follow these instructions: 1. Disconnect tablesaw from power source. 2. Open the motor junction box, and consult the diagrams affixed to the inside of the junction box cover. These diagrams are also shown in Figures 2 and 3. This saw is supplied with four motor leads that are connected for 115V operation (Figure 2). Reconnect these four motor leads for 230V operation (Figure 3). 3. The 115V attachment plug, supplied
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1 Standard Insert - H Unpacking 1 Dado Insert – J 1 Pulley Cover Seat - K Open shipping container and check for shipping 1 Motor Base Plate – L damage. Report any damage immediately to 1 Pulley Cover - M your distributor and shipping agent. Do not 1 Miter Gauge – N discard any shipping material until the Tablesaw 1 Miter Gauge Bar - O is assembled and running properly. 2 Handle Assemblies - P 2 Splitter Mount Bracket Assembly – R Compare the contents of your container with the 1
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Installation and Assembly Tools required: Arbor wrench (supplied) 12mm combination wrench (supplied) 3mm and 4mm hex wrenches (supplied) 8, 10, 14, 15, and 19 mm open-end wrenches Cross point and flat head screwdrivers Some assembly tips: 1. A bowl should be used to hold hardware. 2. To avoid harming the table saw top, a cloth should be placed on the floor first. 3. Do not remove wax coating from table until saw is assembled. 4. Start assembly in the area w
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2. Attach the four short braces to one set of legs as shown in Figure 6. 3. Complete the stand assembly by attaching the other set of legs as shown in Figure 7. 4. To attach rubber feet to each leg, first use a cross-point screwdriver and screw the 1/4- 20 x 1 pan head screw through the recessed hole of the rubber grommet as shown in Figure 8. Push the screw through the hole provided at the bottom of each leg, and tightly fasten down with 1/4 flat washer and 1/4 hex nut. 5. Remember,
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Handwheels and Lock Knobs 1. Attach handwheel knob (A) by inserting screw (B) through hollow knob and into the 3/8" lock nut (C). See Figure 10. Lightly screw assembly into handwheel. 2. Tighten the nut (C) to the handwheel just enough so that there is adequate looseness in the knob (A) to allow free rotation. 3. Attach the elevating and tilting handwheels with lock knobs to the elevating and tilting screws on the machine, as shown in Figure 10. Make sure the slot in both handwh
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6. Install the motor assembly onto the protruding studs at the back of the saw. See Figure 15. 7. Tighten down setscrews in top of cast motor bracket with hex wrench as shown in Figure 15. 8. Use an assistant or get a support block (for example, a 2x4) approximately 21" to 22" long. Lift motor up and position block under the motor to support its weight. 9. Slightly loosen motor base screws. 10. Confirm belt alignment using a straight edge as shown in Figure 16. NOTE: If belt need
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Mounting Blade Guard and Splitter 1. Disconnect saw from power source. 2. Attach splitter mounting bracket to saw trunnion using pin, nut and washer as shown in Figure 18. Insert the pin into the trunnion hole until it is flush on the other side, then hold a wrench on the flat of the pin to stabilize it, while tightening the nut counterclockwise. The upper bracket is Figure 18 secured to the lower bracket with four 5/16- 18 x 1 screws, four 5/16 flat washers, and four 5/16 hex nuts.
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Mounting Table Insert 1. Place the table insert into the table opening. With a straight edge, check to see if the insert is level with the surface of the table. See Figure 22. 2. If the insert is not level, correct it by using the straight edge and turning the four set screws in or out until the insert is flush with the table. Mounting Extension Wings Figure 22 TIP: Use WD-40® to clean table edges. 1. Have an assistant hold the wing in place while the three 7/16-14 x 1-1/4 s
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Installing Dust Shroud TIP: Since the dust shroud is installed from beneath, aid from a helper to install the screws and tabs will make this task much easier. 1. From under the saw, position the dust shroud at an angle to go through the opening between the stand and the saw. Set the lip of the shroud to sit on the top side of the stand as shown in Figure 24. 2. Attach two 3/16-24 x 5/8 pan head screws and two 3/16 star washers to the tabs, and reaching in from the motor side of th
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Dado Insert Dadoing is cutting a rabbet or a wide groove into the workpiece. The dado insert, shown in Figure 27, is included as standard equipment with your saw. Rotate the set screws as needed to level the dado insert with table surface. Do not use the standard table insert for dadoing operations. Adjustments Disconnect motor from Figure 27 power source before making any adjustments. Blade Adjustment 1. To raise and lower the saw blade, loosen the front lock knob (A)
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45 and 90 Degree Positive Stops Convenient access to these adjustments will be from the back side of the saw. 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Raise the saw blade to its maximum height. 3. Set the blade at 90 degrees to the table by turning the blade tilting handwheel clockwise as far as it will go. 4. Place a square on the table and check to see that the blade is at a 90 degree angle to the table. See Figure 30. Figure 30 5. If blade is not at 90 degrees, proceed as
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3. If it does not, loosen lock handle (B - Figure 32). 4. Loosen locknut (E), and adjust the stop screw, (A), so it strikes the stop link (D) when the gauge is at 90 degrees. 5. Retighten both the locknut (E) and lock handle (B). Figure 33 Aligning Splitter to Blade The splitter assembly must be aligned with the saw blade to help prevent kickback. 1. Lay a straight edge against the saw blade and the splitter as shown in Figure 34. 2. If splitter and blade do not line u
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Basic Saw Operation 1. Familiarize yourself with the location and operation of all controls and adjustments and the use of the mitre gauge and rip fence. 2. Serious injury can result from kickbacks which occur when a workpiece binds on the saw blade or binds between the saw blade and rip fence or other fixed objects. This binding can cause the workpiece to lift up and be thrown toward the operator. Listed below are the conditions which can cause kickback and
