Powermatic 31A operating instructions

Hand safety. Keep fingers and hands away from the belt or disc. DO NOT clear sawdust from the table with the hands; use a brush. On small or thin parts, use a push stick or jig to keep the hands from contacting the abrasive. If using the fence, avoid getting fingers too close to the fence to prevent pinching. Never wear gloves while operating the sander.

Machine capacity. Do not try to force the sander to remove material faster than the power available from the drive motor. The use of light pressure on either disc or belt sanding and moving the part back and forth will maximize belt or disc life, help to minimize the chances of an accident and keep the force within the capacity of the drive motor.

Machine adjustments. Make all machine adjustments with power off except belt tracking. Belt tracking should be checked manually before starting the sander, but final adjustment may have to be made after starting up the sander.

Table safety. Be sure the table is locked in position before placing stock on it and that its front edge is within 1/16” or less, of the disc or belt.

Job completion. If the operator leaves the machine area for any reason, the sander should be turned "off" and the abrasive belt and disc should come to a complete stop before his/her departure. In addition, if the operation is complete, he should clean the sander and the work area. Never clean the sander with power "on" and never use the hands to clear sawdust and debris; use a brush.

Replacement parts. Use only Powermatic or factory authorized replacement parts and accessories; otherwise the warranty and guarantee is null and void.

Misuse. Do not use this Powermatic sander for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, Powermatic disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury or damage which may result from that use.

If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of sanders, obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.

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

Health hazards. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains 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 and cement and other masonry products.

*Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures 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 those dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Prevent unauthorized use: When the machine is not in use, lock out the switch to prevent accidental or unauthorized starting. To do this, either remove the switch key and store in a place inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the machine; or purchase and insert a padlock through the hole in the start switch.

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 or possibly even fatal injury.

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