Powermatic PWBS-14 - Manual (Page 3)

An easy-to-use pushbutton on/off switch is mounted on the frame within easy reach from the
normal operating position. To ease assembly, the electrical connections between the bandsaw
itself and the closed stand involve a single three-pole plug.
Blade Tensioning
For bandsaw blades to perform correctly they
must be properly tensioned. The
POWERMATIC PWBS-14 Bandsaw system
allows precise blade tensioning of the blade
according to its characteristics. Handy blade
width markings on the tensioning block makes
adjusting the POWERMATIC PWBS-14
Bandsaw for blade widths from 1/8”to ¾” fast
and simple. The infinite adjusting system also
lets you dial in the correct tension for
specialty blades that may require non-standard
tension settings.
When not in use the tremendous forces of a
tensioned blade will shorten the life of the
blade itself, drive wheel tires and bearings.
The POWERMATIC PWBS-14 Bandsaw comes with the legendary Carter  quick release
handle assembly that features three positions; full tension, relaxed tension and full release. You
can move the Carter
 between all three positions without losing the tension setting. Use the
relaxed tension position when the saw is not being used but when the POWERMATIC PWBS-14
Bandsaw is needed again, move the quick release lever into the operating position and the
original blade tension is restored.
A Carter Quick Release lever (left) is standard on the
Powermatic PWBS-14 and makes fully relaxing blade
tension quick and easy. The Quick Release lever works
independently of the blade tensioning block (right) so
the setting is not lost between uses.
Roller Guides
The most popular
aftermarket bandsaw
accessory is roller bearing
guides but the
POWERMATIC PWBS-
14 Bandsaw includes full
dual bearing upper and
lower guides as standard
equipment and takes this
concept a step further.
Easy to use finger-
operated dials make ultra-precise positioning of the side and thrust bearings fast, simple and tool
free. Adjusting the side clearances is also done quickly using a 3mm hex wrench.
Full roller guides upper (left) and lower (right) are standard equipment. Both
feature easy-to-adjust dials for making precise, tool-free adjustments of the side
and thrust bearings.