Powermatic 1792205HK, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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  IMPORTANT SAFETY 

INSTRUCTIONS 

When using an electrical appliance, basic 
precautions should always be followed, including 
the following: 

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS 
DUST COLLECTOR. 

WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, 
electric shock, or injury: 

1.  Read and understand entire owner’s manual 

before attempting assembly or operation. 

2.  Read and understand the warnings posted on 

the machine and in this manual. 

3. Replace warning labels if they become 

obscured or removed. 

4.  This dust collector is designed and intended for 

use by properly trained and experienced 
personnel only. If you are not familiar with the 
proper and safe operation of a dust collector, do 
not use until proper training and knowledge 
have been obtained. 

5.  Do not use this dust collector for other than its 

intended use. If used for other purposes, 
Powermatic disclaims any real or implied 
warranty and holds itself harmless from any 
injury that may result from that use. 

6. Always wear protective eye wear when 

operating machinery. Eye wear shall be impact 
resistant, protective safety glasses with side 
shields which comply with ANSI Z87.1 
specifications. Use of eye wear which does not 
comply with ANSI Z87.1 specifications could 
result in severe injury from breakage of eye 
protection. (Everyday eyeglasses only have 
impact resistant lenses; they are NOT safety 
glasses.)

7.  Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts 

of body away from openings and moving parts. 

8.  Wear hearing protection (plugs or muffs) if 

noise exceeds safe levels. 

9.  Do not operate this machine while tired or under 

the influence of drugs, alcohol or any 
medication. 

10.  Make certain the switch is in the 

OFF

 position 

before connecting the machine to the power 
supply. Turn off all controls before unplugging. 

11.  Make certain the machine is properly grounded. 

Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See 
Grounding Instructions. 

12.  Make all machine adjustments or maintenance 

with the machine unplugged from the power 
source. 

13.  Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a 

habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting 
wrenches are removed from the machine 
before turning it on.  

14.  Keep safety guards in place at all times when 

the machine is in use. If removed for 
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution 
and replace the guards immediately after 
maintenance is complete. 

15.  Check damaged parts. Before further use of the 

machine, a guard or other part that is damaged 
should be carefully checked to determine that it 
will operate properly and perform its intended 
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, 
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, 
mounting and any other conditions that may 
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is 
damaged should be properly repaired or 
replaced. 

16. Provide for adequate space surrounding work 

area and non-glare, overhead lighting. 

17. Keep the floor around the machine clean and 

free of scrap material, oil and grease. 

18. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work 

area. 

Keep children away.

19.  Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, 

master switches or by removing starter keys. 

20. Give your work undivided attention. Looking 

around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-
play” are careless acts that can result in serious 
injury. 

21.  The dust collector is intended for indoor use. To 

reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use 
outdoors or on wet surfaces. 

22. Do not use this dust collector for anything 

except wood dust. Materials such as liquids, 
metal shavings, metal dust, screws, glass, 
plastic or rock can cause sparks and/or damage 
when coming into contact with any part of the 
dust collector.  

23.  Do not use to pick up anything that is burning or 

smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot 
ashes. 

24.  Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible 

liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where 
they may be present. 

25. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a 

handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord 
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run dust 
collector over cord. Keep cord away from 
heated surfaces.