Powermatic 2000 - Manual (Page 12)

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Blade Installation/Replacement
Use care when working with or
around sharp saw blade to prevent injury!
To install or replace a blade (refer to Figure 6):
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Raise the blade height all the way up and set
the blade tilt to 0º (refer to Handwheel
Adjustments on page 14).
3. Press the arbor lock (D) in the direction shown
by the arrow to engage it into the slot in the
arbor (C). At the same time remove the arbor
nut (loosen with a 27mm wrench if necessary).
4. Remove the collar (B).
5. Install the blade, making sure the cutting teeth
at the top of the blade point toward the front of
the saw. If unsure, refer to Figure 10 for the
proper blade orientation.
6. Replace the collar (B) and arbor nut (A).
7. Engage the arbor lock (D) and tighten the nut
(A) with a 27mm wrench.
8. Lower the blade below the table.
Mounting Rails and Accu-Fence

With the extension wings properly aligned, the rail,
guide tube and fence assembly can now be
mounted to the saw. Consult the Accu-Fence

Owner's Manual (Part No. M-0460284) for
instructions.
Optional Wood Extension Table
For instructions on mounting the accessory wood
extension table, or router table, consult the
Accu-Fence

Owner's Manual (Part No.
M-0460284) for instructions.
Switch Installation
Referring to Figure 7:
1. Place the switch assembly (A) under the rail
(B) and guide tube (C) so that the two holes in
the switch bracket (D) line up with the left two
holes in the rail and guide tube.
Note: The screws and lock washers may
already have been installed when the rail and
guide tube were installed and need to be
removed for this operation.
2. Secure with two 1/4 lock washers (E) and
1/4 x 3/4 hex cap screws (F).
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Motor Cover
Line up the door hinges (A. Fig. 8) with the cabinet
hinges (B, Fig. 8) and insert hinge pins (C, Fig. 8).
Note: The locking mechanism may require
adjustment to insure proper alignment.