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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 PM15 Planer-Molder. 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 comments, 
please contact either your local supplier or WMH Tool Group. WMH Tool Group can also be reached at 
our web site: www.wmhtoolgroup.com. 

 

Specifications 

Model Number.................................................................................................................................. PM15 
Stock Number...............................................................................................................................1120003 
Table overall size (in.).........................................................................................................27-1/2 x 15-3/4 
Maximum cutting width (in.) ................................................................................................................... 15 
Maximum thickness (in.) .................................................................................................................... 6-1/2 
Full width depth of cut (in.).................................................................................................................... 1/8 
Minimum planning length (in.) .................................................................................................................. 8 
Number of planing knives ........................................................................................................................ 3 
Cutterhead speed (RPM) ................................................................................................................... 4500 
Cuts per minute.............................................................................................................................. 13,500 
Cutterhead diameter (in.)............................................................................. 2-7/8 (3” with knives installed) 
Feed rate (FPM) .........................................................................................................................10 and 20 
Overall dimensions (LxWxH)(in.)........................................................................... 31-1/2 x 27-1/2 x 50-1/2 
Motor........................................................................................................................ 5HP, 1PH, 230V only 
Net Weight (lbs.).................................................................................................................................. 423 
Shipping weight (lbs.) .......................................................................................................................... 550 
 

The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published, but because of our policy of 
continuous improvement, WMH Tool Group reserves the right to change specifications at any time and 
without prior notice, without incurring obligations. 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for PM15

Page 1: ...r Molder Model PM15 Manual Revision F for machines with serial number 0412PM15488 and higher WMH TOOL GROUP Inc 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60124 Part No M 0460264 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision F 9 07 www powermatic com Copyright 2007 WMH Tool Group Inc ...

Page 2: ...or examination postage prepaid to a location designated by us For the name of the location nearest you please call 1 800 274 6848 You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection discloses a defect we will repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price at our option We will return the repaired product o...

Page 3: ...ntroduction to Molding 17 Pattern Knives 17 Optional Bedboard and Guide 17 Homemade Bedboard 17 Homemade Featherboard 17 Homemade Guide Set Up for Edge Molding 18 Installing Single Pattern Knives 18 Installing Three Knife Set 18 Pattern Knife Clearance 19 Installing Bedboard 19 Face Molding with pattern knives 20 Edge Molding with pattern knives 20 Edge Planing 20 Common Molding Applications 21 Ma...

Page 4: ...masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk of exposure varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles 10 Do not operate this machine while tired or ...

Page 5: ...tools with care Keep knives sharp and clean for the best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 27 Turn off the machine and disconnect from power before cleaning Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris do not use your hands 28 Do not stand on the machine Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over 29 Never leave the machine runni...

Page 6: ...be reached at our web site www wmhtoolgroup com Specifications Model Number PM15 Stock Number 1120003 Table overall size in 27 1 2 x 15 3 4 Maximum cutting width in 15 Maximum thickness in 6 1 2 Full width depth of cut in 1 8 Minimum planning length in 8 Number of planing knives 3 Cutterhead speed RPM 4500 Cuts per minute 13 500 Cutterhead diameter in 2 7 8 3 with knives installed Feed rate FPM 10...

Page 7: ... of the machine to the skid and lift the planer molder off the skid The machine area should be clean dry well ventilated and well lighted Since planers can create noise problems the site selection should be one which minimizes reverberant sound from walls ceilings and other equipment The machine s wheels should be in the locked position prior to use Electricals should be installed so that they are...

Page 8: ... to whether the tool is properly grounded Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately Make sure the voltage of your power supply matches the specifications on the motor plate of the planer molder Extension Cords If an extension cord is necessary make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage listed on the machine s motor plate An undersize cord will cause a drop in line voltage re...

Page 9: ...d cutterhead slot with a non flammable solvent to remove all pitch and gum residue 4 Install the gibs back into their original slots then install the planer knives 5 Place the knife setting gauge on the cutterhead centered over the knife See Figure 6 Check the height of the knife at several locations along the length of the knife At all points it should just contact the center of the gauge 6 Tight...

Page 10: ...lly be ground out in the sharpening process if your planer knives are to do an effective job of planing This type of knife damage usually nicks the knives in the same cutting circle A simple way to remedy this is to stagger the knives on the cutterhead move one knife 3 32 to the left the next knife 3 32 to the right leaving the third knife in its original position If only one knife is nicked the o...

Page 11: ...y gravity and should be inspected before each day s use for pitch or gum buildup The fingers must operate freely and move independently for correct operation Infeed Roller The function of the infeed roller is to feed the material into the machine To provide proper drive it should be set so that the bottom of its arc is 1 16 1 6mm below the arc of the cutterhead knives The infeed roller is under sp...

Page 12: ...ck nut A Fig 14 clockwise to increase tension counterclockwise to decrease Do not over compress the spring on the infeed roller Carefully observe the following instructions 2 Notice that as the spring tension is adjusted the infeed roller moves up or down This will affect the height of the roller which was previously set After tensioning is done the height adjustment elements B C Figure 14 should ...

Page 13: ...ter it leaves the infeed roller The correct position of the outfeed roller is 1 32 below the arc of the cutterhead knives If the board halts or bumps when it first contacts the outfeed roller tension should be reduced If the board stops or does not continue feeding smoothly after starting under the outfeed roller then tension should be increased As with the infeed roller height and tension of the ...

Page 14: ...wer that edge of the table NOTE This adjustment is sensitive and it should not be necessary to turn the sprocket more than one or two teeth 5 After checking with the gauge to make sure the adjustments are correct place chain back on sprocket re tension idler sprocket tighten cap screws B Fig 17 and secure head assembly back on to the stand with the four hex head screws A Fig 16 Interlock Switch Th...

Page 15: ...oard is to joint the board flat on one side on a jointer Then the board can be thickness planed Twist or twisted lengthwise Twisted lumber is the most difficult warpage to plane to thickness In some cases the twisting is so great that planing to thickness is impossible In this case you might saw the board into smaller pieces and see if planing to thickness can be achieved Planing to Desired Thickn...

Page 16: ...ides to the desired thickness Then the moisture content will be uniform and the drying process will not warp the board For example if 3 16 thickness is desired remove 3 32 from each side 3 Stand to one side of the machine and start the board under the infeed roller so that it travels in a straight line As the infeed roller takes hold let go and remain standing to one side of the unit never directl...

Page 17: ... mandatory in keeping the tips of the custom pattern knives away from the cast planer bed Always use a bedboard with a custom pattern knife or damage to the knives planer bed and cutterhead can result Homemade Bedboard A homemade bedboard can be made as shown in Figure 25 Permanent guide rails are mounted as shown Homemade Featherboard For face molding a homemade guide and comb or featherboard can...

Page 18: ...erhead slots See Figure 28 Tighten the gib set screws Double check during this tightening to insure against the knife creeping up during the tightening process If necessary tap the knife down with a hard wood block until it has bottomed out in the cutterhead slot 4 Install one steel gib and the steel counterweight in the second slot Tighten the gib set screws The steel gib and counterweight are gr...

Page 19: ...head slot Re tighten the gib set screws when the knife has been properly adjusted Also the rear chip deflector A Fig 32 must be set properly There must be no contact between the pattern knife and the chip deflector Rotate the cutterhead by hand to make sure there is clearance This is especially important when the operator has inserted a pattern knife and left the planer blades in the cutterhead Th...

Page 20: ... in width also as shown in Figure 34 Before you begin molding you must also consider the hardness of the board its moisture content straightness grain direction and grain structure All of these factors will play a part in the quality of your molding Stand to one side of the machine and start the board under the infeed roller so that it travels in a straight line When the feed roller takes hold let...

Page 21: ... a molding as shown in Figure 37 It is commonly used where pieces of wood are being butted against and or overlapped such as in ship lap and bevel siding Always set your guide against the side being rabbeted The rabbet cut should be completed before the exposed side of the molding is finished Parting Bits Parting bits will do a very smooth job of sawing soft wood up to 3 4 thick They are installed...

Page 22: ... it is recommended that the knives be staggered by placing only one knife per slot as shown in Figure 40 This helps reduce load vibration and noise Maintenance Build up of sawdust and other debris can cause your machine to plane and mold inaccurately Periodic cleaning and waxing is not only recommended but necessary for accurate work Always disconnect machine from power source before performing ma...

Page 23: ...oated with grease or a rust preventative 4 The oil in the gearbox should be drained and replaced about every 2 500 hours of use Multi purpose 70 to 90 weight gearbox oil is suitable Figure 41 Troubleshooting Mechanical and Electrical Problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Knife projection incorrect Adjust height of knives see page 9 Uneven depth of cut side to side Cutterhead not level with bed Le...

Page 24: ...on the motor starter inside the electrical box Planer frequently trips One cause of overload trips which is not electrical in nature is too heavy a cut The solution is to take a lighter cut If too deep a cut is not the problem then check the amp setting on the overload relay Match the full load amps on the motor as noted on the motor plate If amp setting is correct there is probably a loose electr...

Page 25: ...failure from a motor failure by first verifying incoming voltage at 220 20 and second checking the voltage between starter motor at 220 20 If incoming voltage is incorrect you have a power supply problem If voltage between starter and motor is incorrect you have a starter problem If voltage between starter and motor is correct you have a motor problem Motor failure If electric motor is suspect you...

Page 26: ...ossible Torn grain Dull knives Sharpen or replace knives Dull knives Sharpen or replace knives Too heavy a cut Adjust proper depth of cut Rough Raised grain Moisture content too high Remove moisture from wood or use different stock Rounded glossy surface Dull knives Sharpen or replace knives Improper guide set up Review proper guide set up Wavy molding pattern Horizontal play of planer bed Remove ...

Page 27: ...To order parts or reach our service department call 1 800 274 6848 Monday through Friday see our website for business hours www powermatic com Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately ...

Page 28: ... 1 22 6296237 Round Head Screw M4 x 0 7P x 12Lg 8 23 6296238 Start Switch 1 24 6296239 Stop Switch 1 25 6296240 Washer 4mm x 10 x 1T 6 26 6296241 Left Side Cover 1 27 6296242 Switch Box 2 28 TS 1540021 Hex Nut M4 x 0 7 7 29 6296243 Contact Cord 1 30 6296244 Chain 410 146P 1 31 6296245 Sprocket 4 32 6296246 Lock Nut M10 x 1 25 4 33 6296247 Washer 8mm x 19 x 2T 2 34 6296248 Bracket 1 35 6296249 Shaf...

Page 29: ...29 Base Assembly ...

Page 30: ...BB 6000ZZ Ball Bearing 6000ZZ 1 17 BB 6201ZZ Ball Bearing 6201ZZ 1 18 6296316 Oil Seal TC12 x 22 x 7 2 19 6296317A Packing 1 20 6296318 O Ring P9 1 21 6296210 Sprocket 1 22 6296211 S Ring STW 17 1 23 6296281 Knob 1 24 6286490 Socket Head Cap Screw M6 x 1 0P x 15 7 25 6296283 Clutch 1 26 6296284 Rod 1 27 6296319 Bracket 1 28 6296320 Shaft 1 29 6296321 Idle 2 30 6296322 Shaft 2 31 6296323 Bracket 1 ...

Page 31: ...31 Gearbox Assembly ...

Page 32: ...B9R 2 2 18 TS 1540071 Hex Nut M10 x 1 5 2 19 6296295 Washer 10mm x 28 x 3 2 20 6296296 Adjustment Bolt 1 21 TS 1523011 Socket Set Screw M6 x 1 0P x 6Lg 4 22 6296213 Eccentric Cam 2 23 6296297 Spring 2 24 6296298 Spring Pin 4 x 20 2 25 6296299 Shaft 1 26 6296300 Power Cord 1 27 6296301 Lock Nut M4 x 0 7 2 28 6296302 Door 1 29 6286639 Round Head Screw M6 x 1 0P x 12Lg 4 30 6296303 Round Head Screw M...

Page 33: ...33 Stand Assembly ...

Page 34: ...ocating Rod 2 26 6296186 Ball Bearing 6205 2NSE 1 27 6012165 Key 8 x 7 x 30 1 28 6296055 Pan Head Screw M5 x 0 8P x 12Lg 6 29 6296188 Cutterhead 1 30 6296189 Knife Lock Bar 6 31 TS 1524031 Socket Set Screw M8 x 1 25P x 12Lg 27 32 6296190 Knife set of 3 1 33 6296191 Knife Lock Bar 3 34 6296192 Lock Bar Spacer 9 35 TS 0207011 Socket Head Cap Screw 1 4 20NC x 3 8 2 36 6296193 Bracket 3 37 6296194 Chi...

Page 35: ... 1 65 6296217 Hex Cap Screw M6 x 1 0P x 20Lg 1 66 6296218 Right Support Plate 1 67 TS 1540031 Hex Nut M5 x 0 8 1 68 6296219 Sponge 2 69 6296312 Chain gearbox to outfeed roll 06B 37P 1 70 6296313 Sprocket 2 71 6296314 Oil Seal 1 72 6012192 Warning Label not shown 1 73 6284833 Shaft 1 74 6284832 Blade Adjuster 2 75 6284834 E Ring ETW9 4 6284802 Knife Setting Gauge Assembly Items 73 thru 75 1 ...

Page 36: ...36 Cutterhead Hood and Table Assembly ...

Page 37: ...37 Accessories Knives and Moldings for PM15 Planer Molder ...

Page 38: ...38 Accessories Knives and Moldings cont ...

Page 39: ...39 Electrical Connections ...

Page 40: ...40 WMH Tool Group Inc 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60124 Phone 800 274 6848 www wmhtoolgroup com ...

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