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blades. A machine under repair should be
RED TAGGED to show it should not be used
until the maintenance is complete.
14. Maintain tools in top condition. Keep all
tools sharp and clean for the best and safest
performance, and follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories. Never
stand on the machine. Serious injury could
occur if the sander is tipped or if the sanding
belt is accidentally contacted.
15. Job completion. The operator of the sander
is responsible for shutting the machine down
when it is not in use. CAUTION: The abrasive
belt will coast to a stop in normal conditions,
and will only break to a stop when the
emergency devices are pressed! IT IS
DANGEROUS TO LEAVE A MACHINE
UNATTENDED. Persons not familiar with the
sander's operation could injure themselves or
others. NEVER clean the sander with power
"ON" and never use the hands to clear
sawdust and debris; use a brush or
compressed air.
16. Replacement parts. Use only Powermatic or
factory authorized replacement parts and
accessories; otherwise the warranty and
guarantee is null and void.
17. Misuse. Do not use this Powermatic open-
end 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.
18. If you are not thoroughly familiar with the
operation of wide belt sanders, obtain advice
from your supervisor, instructor or other
qualified person.
19. Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate
this machine while under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
20. 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.
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.
4.0 About this manual
This manual is provided by Powermatic, covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a
Powermatic Model 1632 Open-End 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 years of trouble-free operation if used in accordance with the
instructions as set forth in this document.
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!