Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
®
Accu-Fence
for Models 66, 72A, PM2000, PM3000
Powermatic
427 New Sanford Rd.
LaVergne, TN 37086
Ph.: 800-274-6848
Part No. M-2195079Z
Revision C 01/2015
Copyright © 2015 Powermatic
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Service ..............................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................3
Specifications..........................................................................................................................................3
Unpacking...............................................................................................................................................4
Rail Installation on a Powermatic Table Saw............................................................................................4
Installing the Front Rail.........................................................................................................................5
Installing the Back Rail.........................................................................................................................5
Installing the Wood Extension Table.....................................................................................................6
Securing Wood Table to Front Rail.......................................................................................................7
Securing Wood Table to Back Rail .......................................................................................................8
Installing the Guide Tube .....................................................................................................................8
Mounting the Accu-Fence ....................................................................................................................9
Side Plate Replacement.....................................................................................................................11
Rail Installation on a non-Powermatic Table Saw...................................................................................12
Installing the Front Rail.......................................................................................................................12
Installing the Back Rail.......................................................................................................................13
Replacement Parts................................................................................................................................14
Rail Assembly....................................................................................................................................14
Accu-Fence Parts ..............................................................................................................................15
Accu-Fence Assembly........................................................................................................................16
Specifications
Fence side plate length:
For 10” cabinet saws.............................................................................................................37-3/8”
For 12” and 14” cabinet saws................................................................................................45-5/8”
Fence width......................................................................................................................................4-1/2”
Fence height:
For 10”, 12” and 14” cabinet saws...........................................................................................2-1/2”
Head length:
For 10”, 12” and 14” cabinet saws...............................................................................................16”
The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published, 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.
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Unpacking
Open shipping cartons and check that all parts
are intact. Report any damage immediately to
your distributor. Read the instruction manual
thoroughly for assembly, alignment, and
maintenance instructions.
Contents of Box 1
Box contents
Box One
1 Accu-Fence (A)
1 Lock Lever Knob (B)
2 Plastic Shims (not shown)
1 Owner’s Manual (not shown)
Box Two
1 Front Rail (C)
1 Back Rail (D)
1 Guide Tube (E)
2 End Caps (not shown)
1 Hardware Bag (see contents below)
Contents of Hardware Bag (shown at right)*
02 5/16-18 x 7/8" Hex Cap Screw
06 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" Hex Cap Screw
14 5/16" Flat Washer
Contents of Box 2
08 5/16" Lock Washer
06 5/16" Hex Nut
10 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Flat Head Screw
08 1/4-20 x 3/4" Hex Cap Screw
10 1/4" Flat Washer
18 1/4" Lock Washer
10 1/4" Hex Nut
* NOTE: Hardware bag is shipped inside the
guide tube.
Rail Installation on a
Powermatic Table Saw
Tools required
‰ 10mm and 12mm wrenches
‰ Cross-Point (“Philips”) screwdriver
‰ 5mm hex wrench
‰ Adjustable square
‰ Rubber mallet (or hammer and wood block)
‰ Straight edge
The following instructions are for installing the
Accu-Fence and Rail System on a Powermatic
Model 66, 72A, PM2000 or PM3000 table saw.
The rails should bolt up to the Powermatic saw
without any drilling.
Contents of Hardware Bag
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Installing the Front Rail
1. Identify the front rail, which is 3" x 3" with
notches on one side.
2. Align the holes on the notched side of the
front rail to the holes in the front edge of the
table saw top, as shown in Figure 1. The
notches should fall below the miter slots in
the table.
Note: The rail's second hole from the left
should line up with the first hole in the table
top as shown. The saw's extension wings
are not pre-drilled at the factory, so use of
the first hole on the rail is optional.
Figure 1
3. Lightly secure the front rail to the saw table
with four 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 flat head screws,
four 1/4 flat washers, four 1/4 lock washers,
and four 1/4 hex nuts (Figure 2). Finger-
tighten only.
The front rail must be parallel to the table top in
order for the Accu-Fence system to function
properly.
1. Place an adjustable square on the table as
shown in Figure 3.
Figure 2
2. Check the height of the front rail at several
locations along the surface of the saw table.
The measurements should be the same
along the length of the rail. (Generally, this
dimension will be about 2-27/32”.)
3. When the front rail has been correctly
positioned, tighten all mounting screws
securely with a screwdriver and 10mm
wrench.
Figure 3
Installing the Back Rail
1. Locate the back rail which is 2" x 2" with
holes running along one side only. The back
rail should be installed parallel to the table
top.
2. Align the holes in the back rail to the holes in
the table top, as shown in Figure 4.
Note: The rail's second hole from the right
should line up with the first hole in the table
top as shown. The saw's extension wings
are not pre-drilled at the factory, so use of
the first hole on the rail is optional.
Figure 4
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Referring to Figure 5:
3. Secure the back rail (A) to the pre-tapped
holes in the saw table (B) in two places with
5/16-18 x 7/8 hex cap screws (C), 5/16 lock
washers (D), and 5/16 flat washers (E).
Finger tighten only.
4. Use the adjustable square to measure at
several points along the rail to achieve
parallel with table. Tighten screws securely
with a 12mm wrench.
Important: If you are installing an optional wood
extension table on your saw, it should be
installed first before mounting the guide tube.
This will prevent having to mount and align the
guide tube twice.
Figure 5
If you are not mounting an optional wood table,
proceed to Installing the Guide Tube on page 8.
Installing the Wood Extension Table
The wood extension table is an optional
accessory.
Tools required:
‰ Electric drill
‰ Philips screwdriver
‰ 10mm and 12mm wrenches
‰ Four clamps
‰ Straight edge
‰ Hammer (or rubber mallet)
Installing the Legs
Legs are optional accessories. If your wood
table does not require legs, proceed to
“Installing the Table.”
1. Place the optional wood extension table
upside down. (Use a mat or cloth to protect
the surface). Position the legs at the inside
corners of the wood table at the end where
the Powermatic logo is placed. See Figure
6.
Note: If you are using a mobile base under
your saw, you may need to shift the
placement of the legs so that they rest
properly upon the shelves of the base.
Figure 6
2. Drill pilot holes, making sure not to drill
completely through the table and sides.
3. Secure with the eight screws provided.
4. Turn the wood table right-side up.
5. The footpads on the legs can be rotated to
help level the wood table with the saw
during the following procedure. Tighten the
nut against the end of the leg to secure a
footpad’s position.
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Installing the Table
The optional wood extension table (including the
optional router table) sits flush against the saw
table and along the inside of the rails. The
Powermatic logo (or warning label on the router
table) should face outward. The extension table
is not bolted to the saw table. It is bolted only to
the rails.
The extension table and saw table must be
aligned properly so the Accu-Fence will slide
smoothly from one to the other.
1. Place the extension table between the rails
and up against the saw table, leaving the
extension table raised just slightly above the
saw table. Clamp the extension table to the
front and back rails as shown in Figure 7.
Clamping pressure should be enough to
secure the table yet allow minor
adjustments.
Figure 7
2. Use a rubber mallet (or a hammer and block
of wood) to tap the extension table up flush
against the cast iron saw table (Figure 6).
Then tap down the extension table at
various points along its edge where it meets
the saw table, until it is level with the saw
table (Figure 8).
3. As one part of the edge becomes level with
the table, tighten the clamp on that side.
Then move to the other side and repeat,
until the full length of the edge is level with
the saw table.
Figure 8
4. Lay a straight edge across both extension
table and saw table to ensure proper
leveling.
5. When extension table is properly aligned,
drill holes into the wood table using the
holes in the rails as your guide. See Figure
9. (You may wish to drill 3/32" pilot holes
first.) Drill 1/4" holes into the front edge of
the table using the holes in the front rail as a
guide. Drill 5/16" holes into the back edge
of the table using the holes in the back rail
as a guide.
Figure 9
Securing Wood Table to Front Rail
Referring to Figure 10:
Insert six flat head screws (A) through the front
rail and wood extension table and secure with
six each flat washers (B), lock washers (C) and
hex nuts (D). Finger-tighten only.
Figure 10
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Securing Wood Table to Back Rail
Referring to Figure 11:
1. Insert six hex head screws (E) and flat
washers (F) through the back rail and
wooden extension table and secure with six
flat washers (F), lock washers (G) and hex
nuts (H). Finger-tighten only at this time.
2. Re-check the table for alignment along the
front and back rails. Make further
adjustments if necessary, then tighten all
screws and nuts.
Installing the Guide Tube
Figure 11
1. The guide tube mounts to the front rail with
the scale facing toward the operator (Figure
12). Align the holes in the bottom of the
guide tube with the holes in the front rail.
When properly positioned the guide tube
should extend beyond the front rail about 6"
in both directions.
2. Fasten the guide tube to the rail from
beneath, with eight 1/4-20 x 3/4 hex cap
screws and eight 1/4 lock washers (Figure
13). Finger-tighten only.
3. The holes in the front rail are over-sized to
allow slight adjustment of the guide tube.
Pull the guide tube away from the rail as far
as it will go.
Figure 12
4. Measure the distance from edge of guide
tube to front rail; do this at both ends of the
guide tube to ensure that guide tube is
parallel to front rail. (The distance itself is
not important, but it should be the same
along the length of the guide tube.)
5. Tighten all screws with a 10mm wrench.
Figure 13
6. Insert a plastic end cap into the ends of the
guide tube. Use a rubber mallet if needed to
gently push in the caps.
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Mounting the Accu-Fence
1. Screw the lock lever knob into the threaded
handle on the Accu-Fence (see Figure 14).
The lock lever has three functional positions.
Referring to Figure 15:
•
•
•
The upright position permits mounting
and removal of fence from the saw.
The unlock position permits easy fence
positioning.
The lower position locks the fence to the
front rail. The cam handle should be
pushed down firmly against the pin.
Figure 14
2. Place the Accu-Fence on the table top and
check the height of the side plates from the
table top. The Accu-Fence has been pre-set
at the factory for a side plate height of 1/32"
from the table top of your saw. If, however,
some misalignment has occurred during
shipment, you can easily reset your side
plates to the correct height as described in
the following section.
Figure 15
Setting the Side Plate Height
1. Figure 16 shows
a
fence where
misalignment of the side plates has
occurred; the side plates are in contact with
the front edge of the table saw top.
Fence Side Plate
Table Top
Incorrect contact
Back Rail
2. Turn the Accu-Fence upside down and with
a rubber mallet (or a hammer and block of
wood), gently tap the side plates to create a
height greater than 1/32" from the table top.
Guide Tube
Front Rail
Space should be 1/32"
along entire length of fence
Figure 16
Note: Do not use a steel faced hammer
directly on the side plates as this will
damage them.
3. Reposition the Accu-Fence on the table and
place the plastic shims (included with the
shipping contents) beneath the side plates.
With the hammer and wood block, tap the
sides down until they contact the shims as
shown in Figure 17.
4. Remove the shims. The Accu-Fence should
now have correctly positioned side plates.
Figure 17
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Adjusting Fence Parallel to the Miter Slot
Referring to Figure 18:
1. Place the fence (A) on the table (B). Adjust it
so the edge (C) lines up with the right miter
slot (D) and lock it.
2. The locked fence must be even (parallel)
with the miter slot from front to back.
3. If the fence is not even along the length of
the miter slot, unlock and remove it from the
guide rail (Figure 19).
4. Adjust one of the two setscrews (H, Figure
19) with a 5mm hex wrench until the fence is
even with the miter slot edge along its entire
length when locked.
Figure 18
Note: You may need to re-adjust the clamping
pressure (described below) after aligning the
fence.
Clamping Pressure Adjustment
The Accu-Fence has been adjusted at the
factory to lock securely when the lock handle is
pushed down. If adjustment is needed:
1. Unlock the fence.
2. Remove the fence from the guide rail
(Figure 19).
3. Adjust each of the two setscrews (H, Figure
19) exactly the same number of rotations
until the fence is held securely when the lock
handle is pushed down.
Figure 19
A clockwise rotation of the setscrews will
increase the cam pressure. Counterclockwise
rotation will decrease cam pressure.
90° to the Table Adjustment
1. Place the fence on the saw table and lock it.
2. Place a square (E, Figure 18) on the table
next to the fence. The fence should be 90°
to the table.
3. If adjustment is necessary, unlock the fence,
and turn one of the two nylon adjustment
screws (F, Figure 18) until the fence is 90°
to the table.
4. Lock the fence and check the adjustment
again.
Cursor Adjustment
1. Disconnect the table saw from the power
source.
2. Raise the saw blade above the tabletop.
3. Unlock the fence and slide it to
approximately four inches from the saw
blade.
4. Lock the fence.
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5. Measure the distance between the saw
blade and the inside of the fence.
6. Adjust the cursor (G, Figure 18) to read the
distance just measured and tighten the
cursor assembly to the fence.
7. Take a test cut and confirm that the
adjustment is correct.
Note: If the cursor does not have enough travel
to give the correct measurement, loosen the
guide rail and adjust as needed. If you still do
not get the correct measurement, loosen the
front rail and adjust as needed. If you have to
adjust the front rail you will need to go through
the front rail assembly instructions again.
Figure 20
This adjustment must be checked whenever a
different blade is installed.
Side Plate Replacement
The Accu-Fence is specially designed to save
you many hours of down-time when side plates
need to be replaced. In an operation that can
last an entire day with other fences, the Accu-
Fence side replacement takes only a few
minutes.
Here's how it's done:
1. Turn the fence upside down and loosen the
five 1/4 lock nuts with a 7/16 wrench through
the slots.
Figure 21
Note: A socket wrench can fit into the slot,
and will speed the process (Figure 20).
2. Remove the lock nuts.
3. Turn the fence on its side and pull the side
plate from the main frame (Figure 21).
4. Replacement side plates come with
fasteners already attached. With the fence
still on its side, align the new side plate so
that the attached bolts line up with the holes
on the main frame. See Figure 21. Mount
the new side plate to the main frame.
5. Turn the fence on its back and secure the
side plate by lightly tightening all nuts.
6. Make any necessary adjustments to the side
plate height (see Setting the Side Plate
Height on page 9).
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Rail Installation on a
non-Powermatic Table Saw
The following instructions are for installing the
Accu-Fence and Rail System on a table saw
other than a Powermatic model. Some drilling is
required.
Tools required
‰ 10mm and 12mm wrenches
‰ Philips screwdriver
‰ Adjustable square
Figure 22
‰ Rubber mallet (or hammer and block of
wood)
‰ Straight edge
‰ Electric drill with 1/4" and 5/16" bits
Installing the Front Rail
1. Identify the front rail, which is 3" x 3" with
notches on one side.
2. Place a mark 18" from the left end of the
front rail (Figure 22). This mark will be lined
up with the saw blade.
3. Lay a straight edge flush against the right
side of the saw blade, as shown in Figure
23, and place the notched side of the front
rail against the saw table as shown. Hold
front rail to the saw table with clamps. Make
sure the mark on the front rail lines up with
the left edge of the straight edge (and thus
in line with the blade).
Figure 23
4. The front rail must be parallel to the table
top in order for the Accu-Fence system to
function properly. Place an adjustable
square on the table as shown in Figure 24.
5. Check the height of the front rail at several
locations along the surface of the saw table.
The measurements should be the same
along the length of the rail. Adjust as
needed.
Figure 24
6. When the front rail has been correctly
positioned, and your mark still lined up with
the straight edge, drill 1/4" holes into the lip
of the table saw top, using the holes in the
front rail as a guide (Figure 25).
7. Lightly secure the front rail to the saw table
with four 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 flat head screws,
four 1/4 flat washers, four 1/4 lock washers,
and four 1/4 hex nuts (Figure 26). Finger-
tighten only.
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Installing the Back Rail
1. Locate the back rail which is 2" x 2" with
holes running along one side only. The
height of the back rail when attached to the
saw is not critical, but it should be parallel to
the table top.
2. Position the back rail approximately 9/16"
below the surface of the table top, with the
ends even with those of the front rail
(Figure 27). Hold the back rail to the saw
with clamps.
3. Drill 5/16" holes into the lip of the saw table
using the holes in the back rail as a guide
(see Figure 28).
Figure 25
Referring to Figure 29 :
4. Insert hex cap screws (A) and flat washers
(B) through the back rail and saw table and
secure with flat washers (B), lock washers
(C) and hex nuts (D). Finger-tighten only at
this time.
The rest of the installation is the same as with a
Powermatic table saw. Refer back to page 6 to
mount the optional wood extension table (if
applicable) and the guide tube on page 8, and
proceed from there.
Figure 26
Figure 27
Figure 28
Figure 29
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Replacement Parts
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Rail Assembly
Index No. Part No.
Description
Size
Qty
..................2653031Z............PM2000//PM3000/66/72A Rail Assembly - Standard..... 50” rip............................1
..................2653039Z............PM2000/66 Rail Assembly – Short................................. 30” rip............................1
1 ................3653217 ..............Front Fence Rail – Standard (50” rip)............................. 72” L..............................1
..................3653237 ..............Front Fence Rail – Short (30” rip)................................... 52-1/2” L........................1
2 ................TS-081F081 ........Flat Head Screw ............................................................ 1/4-20 x 1-1/2..............10
3 ................TS-0720071 ........Lock Washer................................................................... 1/4...............................18
4 ................TS-0561011 ........Hex Nut........................................................................... 1/4-20..........................10
5 ................TS-0050031 ........Hex Cap Screw............................................................... 1/4-20 x 3/4...................8
6 ................3254010 ..............Front Fence Guide – Standard (50” rip) ......................... 84” L..............................1
..................3254022 ..............Front Fence Guide – Short (30” rip) ............................... 64” L..............................1
7 ................3653218 ..............Back Fence Rail – Standard (50” rip) ............................. 72” L..............................1
..................3653238 ..............Back Fence Rail – Short (30” rip) ................................... 52-1/2” L........................1
8 ................TS-0051071 ........Hex Cap Screw............................................................... 5/16-18 x 1-1/2..............6
9 ................TS-0680031 ........Flat Washer .................................................................... 5/16.............................14
10 ..............TS-0561021 ........Hex Nut........................................................................... 5/16-18..........................6
11 ..............TS-0720081 ........Lock Washer................................................................... 5/16...............................8
12 ..............6687008 ..............Scale............................................................................... 53" L x 3/4" W ...............1
..................6687013 ..............Scale............................................................................... 32" L x 3/4" W ...............1
13 ..............6166069 ..............Cap Plug......................................................................... ......................................2
14 ..............TS-0051041 ........Hex Cap Screw............................................................... 5/16-18 x 7/8.................2
..................2405120 ..............Hardware Kit (not shown)............................................... ......................................1
15 ..............TS-0680021 ........Flat Washer .................................................................... 1/4...............................10
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Accu-Fence Parts
Index No. Part No.
Description
Size
Qty
..................2195079Z............. 66 & PM2000 Accu-Fence Assembly .................... .............................................1
..................2195080 ............... 72A & PM3000 Accu-Fence Assembly.................. .............................................1
..................2726008 ............... Fence Side Plate (Models 66, PM2000)................ ......................................1(set)
(includes one side plate (item 1) and items 15, 22)
..................2726009 ............... Fence Side Plate Kit (Models 72A, PM3000) ........ .............................................1
(includes two side plates (item 1) and items 15, 22)
1 ................2726009FSP........ Fence Side Plate (Models 72A, PM3000).............. .............................................2
(includes one side plate only, no fasteners)
2 ................2056033 ............... Fence Body (Weld Models 66, PM2000)............... .............................................1
..................2056034 ............... Fence Body (Weld Models 72A, PM3000)............. .............................................1
4 ................800708950D......... Cursor.................................................................... .............................................1
5 ................800708950C......... Cursor Bracket....................................................... .............................................1
6 ................3575080 ............... Fluoroway Pad....................................................... .............................................2
7 ................6813042 ............... Compression Spring .............................................. .............................................1
8 ................3215301 ............... Foot Cam............................................................... .............................................1
9 ................TS-0152031 ......... Carriage Bolt.......................................................... 5/16-18 x 1-1/2.....................1
10 ..............TS-0151041 ......... Carriage Bolt.......................................................... 1/4-20 x 1-1/2.......................1
11 ..............6626031 ............... Spring Pin .............................................................. .............................................1
12 ..............TS-0640071 ......... Lock Nut................................................................. 1/4-20...................................1
14 ..............TS-0640081 ......... Lock Nut................................................................. 5/16-18.................................1
15 ..............XF2-9 ................... T-Square Bolt (66, PM2000).................................. 1/4-20 x 3/4........................10
..................XF2-9 ................... T-Square Bolt (72A, PM3000) ............................... 1/4-20 x 3/4........................12
17 ..............3076232 ............... Locking Cam.......................................................... .............................................1
19 ..............6430055 ............... Knob w/ Stud ......................................................... .............................................1
21 ..............XF-5 ..................... Nylon Adjustment Screw........................................ .............................................2
22 ..............TS-0640071 ......... Lock Nut (66, PM2000).......................................... 1/4-20.................................10
..................TS-0640071 ......... Lock Nut (72A, PM3000) ....................................... 1/4-20.................................12
23 ..............TS-0271031 ......... Set Screw .............................................................. 3/8-16 x 3/8..........................2
24 ..............6166069 ............... Cap Plug................................................................ .............................................1
25 ..............3312341 ............... Powermatic Logo................................................... .............................................1
26 ..............3408241 ............... Accu-Fence Label.................................................. .............................................1
27 ..............XF2-108 ............... Pad ........................................................................ .............................................1
28 ..............TS-081D021......... Flat Head Machine Screw...................................... 10-32 x 3/8...........................2
29 ..............TS-0733031 ......... Ext. Tooth Lock Washer ........................................ #10.......................................2
30 ..............TS-0560081 ......... Hex Nut.................................................................. 10-32....................................2
31 ..............TS-081D022......... Pan Head Machine Screw ..................................... 10-32 x 3/8...........................2
32 ..............TS-0680021 ......... Flat Washer ........................................................... 1/4........................................2
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Accu-Fence Assembly
427 New Sanford Rd.
LaVergne, TN 37086
Phone: 800-274-6848
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