Powermatic DDS-225, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Warnings 

1.  Read and understand the entire owner's manual before attempting assembly or operation. 

2.  Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with 

all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 

3.  Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed. 

4.  This drum sander 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 drum sander, do not use until 
proper training and knowledge have been obtained. 

5.  As with all machines, there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the use of this drum sander. 

Use the machine with the respect and caution demanded where safety precautions are concerned.  
When normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator can result. 

6.  Do not use this drum sander for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, WMH Tool 

Group disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result 
from that use. 

7.  Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this drum sander. Everyday 

eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses. 

8.  Before operating this drum sander, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up 

past the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor 
strips are recommended. Do 

not

 wear gloves. 

9.  Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation. 

10. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities 

contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples 
of these chemicals are: 

•

  Lead from lead based paint. 

•

  Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other 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. 

11.  Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication. 

12.  Make certain the machine is properly grounded. 

13. Except for the feed rate control, make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine 

unplugged from the power source. A machine under repair should be RED TAGGED to show it must 
not be used until maintenance is complete. 

14. Before turning on machine, remove all extra equipment such as keys, wrenches, scrap, and cleaning 

rags away from the machine. 

15. 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. 

16. 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. 

17.  Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting.