About This Manual - Powermatic PM2244 Manual De Instrucciones De Operación Y Piezas

27. Maintain tools with care. Keep conveyor and
abrasives clean for the best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
28. Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a
brush or compressed air to remove chips or
debris — do not use bare hands.
29. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury
could occur if the machine tips over.
30. Never leave the machine running unattended.
Turn the power off and do not leave the
machine until it comes to a complete stop.
31. Remove loose items and unnecessary work
pieces from the area before starting the
machine.
32. Stand out of the path of workpiece when
feeding a board.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or possible
machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly even
death.

2.0 About this manual

This manual is provided by Powermatic covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a
Powermatic Model PM2244 Drum Sander. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions,
general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. Your machine has been designed
and constructed to provide consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with the instructions as set forth
in this document.
This manual is not intended to be an exhaustive guide to sanding methods, choice of stock, selection of
abrasives, etc. Additional knowledge may be obtained from experienced users or trade articles. Whatever
accepted methods are used, always make personal safety a priority.
If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or Powermatic. Powermatic can also be
reached at our web site: www.powermatic.com.
Retain this manual for future reference. If the machine transfers ownership, the manual should accompany it.
Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or
operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
33. Always feed stock against the rotation of drum.
34. Keep hands clear when feeding parts onto the
conveyor. The part will be forced down as it
begins to feed, causing a pinching action
between the part and the conveyor bed. Never
reach into a running machine. Turn off sander,
allow it to come to a complete stop, and
disconnect from power, before attempting to
retrieve parts from beneath the drum.
35. Pay particular attention to instructions on
reducing risk of kickback.
36. Don't use in dangerous environment. Don't use
power tools in damp or wet location, or expose
them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
37. Tighten the caster lock knobs before operating
the sander.
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