Many thanks for the confidence you have shown in us with the purchase of your new POWERMATIC-machine. This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a POWERMATIC PM2244 drum sander to promote safety during installation, operation and maintenance procedures. Please read and understand the information contained in these operating instructions and the accompanying documents.
responsibility is transferred exclusively to the 1. Declaration of conformity operator. On our own responsibility we hereby declare that 3.2 General safety notes this product complies with the regulations* listed on page 2. Designed in consideration with the Woodworking machines can be dangerous if not standards**.
Use common sense. Do not operate the machine when you are tired. Keep an ergonomic body position. Maintain a balanced stance at all times. Do not operate the machine under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication. Be aware that Protect the environment, dispose of the packing in medication can change your behaviour.
4.0 Specifications Model number ............................. PM2244 Stock number............................1792244MP Motor and electricals: Drum motor: Motor type ..........................induction motor Motor power ..........................1kW (1.3 HP) Voltage ............................ 1~230V, PE, 50Hz Listed full load amps............................7A Motor speed ............................1400 1/min Starting amps ............................... 38 A Running amps (no load) ..........................
The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous improvement, Powermatic reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring obligations. 5.0 Setup and assembly Figure 2 5.2 Tools required for assembly...
4. Continue to wrap abrasive in spiral fashion by rotating drum with one hand and guiding strip Dust collection is mandatory for a safe work with the other. See Figure 6. environment and extended abrasive life. The PM2244 is equipped with a 100mm dust collection...
Failure to Figure 7). comply may result in serious injury. The PM2244 Sander is rated at 230-volt power only. The sander comes with a plug designed for use on a circuit with a grounded outlet. Before connecting to power source, be sure switch is in off position.
Adjust take-up screw nuts (Figure 11) with a 7.0 Adjustments 17mm wrench. Do this on both sides of conveyor to obtain approximately equal tension Disconnect sander from power on both sides of sanding belt. source before making adjustments. 7.1 Depth scale NOTE: Insufficient belt tension will cause slippage of conveyor belt on drive roller during The depth scale indicates distance between bottom...
reversed by turning it over. See sect. 11.0 Tracker 7.4.1 Verifying drum alignment Kit for more information about re-setting trackers. Note: This is an operational test. Perform this procedure only after you have become familiar with sander operation. When sanding boards wider than the drum, table alignment is critical and table must be adjusted exactly level to slightly lower on the outboard end.
side of machine to receive and control board as it exits. 8.2 Controls and LED display Figure 16 shows control panel functions. Figure 14 Too much tension roller pressure can result in a “snipe” mark, which is a visible line running across the width of the board and located approximately 60mm from end of board.
6. Turn off drum motor switch (B). – “ON” will go The E-stop is designed for emergency shut-off. dark. Circle (J) will continue running for 5 Under normal circumstances, use the other seconds while drum slows to a stop. Then circle switches on the control panel to turn off machine (J) will stop running.
For sanding with grits coarser than 80, you can optimum feed rate. If problems occur, first inspect lower the drum slightly. and adjust feed rate, referring to sect. 12.0 “Troubleshooting.” Always maintain control of stock. Through practice you will learn the proper depth of cut considering 8.13 Maximum performance tips the variables above.
more than 50mm high, it is good procedure to stack 9.1 Cleaning and lubrication and clamp several pieces together to prevent them For best results, make cleaning the sander a regular from slipping or tipping on the conveyor belt. shop procedure. Allowing excess build-up of dust 8.13.5 Sanding imperfect stock and debris can adversely affect performance through loading of the abrasives, slippage on the...
Do not allow the Trackers to drop, as they may break. 10.0 Abrasive dimensions Use this diagram to cut after-market abrasive strips to fit (or use a new Powermatic-supplied strip as a template). Figure 20...
7. With first tracker installed, slide conveyor belt 11.0 Tracker kit into bottom slot of tracker. Note: When installed properly, only bottom lip of tracker Stock No.: PM2244-213 will be visible. The top slot can be used if Trackers dramatically reduce tracking adjustments bottom slot wears out.
12.2 Cleaning abrasive strips Figure 22 – Underside of Regularly clean the abrasive strip on the drum with conveyor shown12.0 commercially available cleaning sticks, following the manufacturer’s directions. When cleaning, also Abrasives brush the stick crumbs from the drum while it is still rotating.
13.0 Troubleshooting the PM2244 Drum Sander Symptom Possible Cause Correction * Drum motor won’t start No incoming current. Check connections at plug or circuit panel. when ON button is Safety key missing from switch. Install safety key. pushed. E-stop still engaged (racetrack is Disengage E-stop by rotating clockwise.