Folding The Bandsaw Blade; Maintenance And Inspection - Powermatic PM1500 Mode D'emploi

Lock all fasteners.
Test run:
Make sure all fasteners are locked.
Turn the wheels by hand and inspect the adjustments made.
Start the machine with care.

7.6 Folding the bandsaw blade

A folded saw blade needs less space.
Always wear suitable gloves when handling sawblades.
Hold the bandsaw blade in one hand. Let it hang down vertically
and hold it to the floor with a foot. Turn your hand through 360°, a
complete circle, as you move it down towards the floor (Fig 44).

8. Maintenance and inspection

General notes:
Maintenance, cleaning and repair work may only be carried out
after the machine is protected against accidental starting by
pulling the mains plug.
Repair and maintenance work on the electrical system may only be
carried out by a qualified electrician.
Clean the machine regularly.
Fig 43
Fig 44
Inspect the proper function of the dust extraction daily.
All protective and safety devices must be re-attached immediately
after completed cleaning, repair and maintenance work.
Defective safety devices must be replaced immediately.
Inspect the correct blade tension regularly. Take away the blade
tension if the machine is not in use for a longer time period.
Inspect the blade guide adjustment regularly.
Check bandsaw blades regularly for faults. Replace a defective
sawblades immediately.
Wheels:
The rubber tyre of the wheels must be cleaned regularly.
The upper wheel support must be lubricated regularly.
Drive:
The belt tension must be inspected regularly.
The motor brake works electro-mechanically (brake motor).
If braking time should exceed 10 seconds, the motor brake
assembly needs to be replaced. Contact your POWERMATIC
service station immediately.
Belt replacement:
Disconnect machine from power source.
Remove the bolt and washer (F, Fig 45).
Remove the bandsaw wheel.
(you may need to use a pulley puller to remove it).
Install the new belt.
Reassemble.
Table insert:
Replace a worn table insert.
The table insert (Fig 46) must be made out of cut-able material
(e.g. wood, plastic, aluminium)
Fig 45