WMH Tool Group PERFORMAX 22-44 Plus, Owner'S Manual

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1.  Read and understand the entire owners 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.  Do not use this machine 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. 

6.  Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this machine. Everyday 

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

7.  Before operating this machine, 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 is 
recommended. 

8.  Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation. 
9.  This drum sander is to be used with wood and wood products only. Use of this drum sander and 

a dust collector with metal products is a potential fire hazard. 

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: 

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Lead from lead based paint. 

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Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products. 

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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 sander while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication. 
12. Make certain the switch is in the 

OFF

 position before connecting the machine to the power 

supply. 

13.  Always sand with the grain of the wood. 
14.  Always feed stock against the rotation of the drum. 
15.  Do not sand pieces of material that are too small to be safely supported. 
16.  When sanding a large piece, provide additional support at table height. 
17.  Always connect and use a dust collector to the drum sander while operating. 
18.  Make certain the machine is properly grounded. 
19. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power 

source. 

20. 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. 

21. Keep machine 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. 

22.  Make sure the drum sander is firmly secured to the stand or bench before use. 
23. 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. 

24.  Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting. 
25.  Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease. 
26.  Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. 

Keep children away.

27.  Make your workshop kid proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. 
28. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” 

are careless acts that can result in serious injury. 

Warnings