Powermatic DS20 - Manual (Page 6)

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RECEIVING THE SANDER
Remove the DS20 Sander from the shipping con-
tainer. Check for damage and ensure all parts are
intact. Any damage should be reported immedi-
ately to your distributor and shipping agent. Be-
fore assembling, read the manual thoroughly, fa-
miliarizing yourself with correct assembly and
maintenance procedures and proper safety precau-
tions.
INSTALLATION
Remove the protective coating from exposed metal
surfaces with kerosene or a good quality solvent.
Do not use acetone, lacquer thinner, or gasoline,
as these may harm the paint finish.
Remove the bolts holding the sander to the skid,
and install the machine in a level, well-lighted lo-
cation. Secure it to the floor with good quality an-
chor bolts.
ADJUSTMENTS
The working table (A) can be tilted 30 degrees to-
ward the sanding disc, and 45 degrees away from
the sanding disc, see Figure 1. Simply loosen the
knob (B), and turn the handwheel (C). After table
is adjusted, retighten the knob (B).
FIGURE 1
The working table can also be raised or lowered
on the column, Figure 2. Loosen the knob (D) and
adjust the table height with the handwheel (E).
When satisfied, retighten knob (D).
FIGURE 2
CHANGING THE DISC
Before changing the abrasive disc, lower the work-
ing table (A) and push back the guard (F), Figure
1. The sander takes standard 20" diameter cloth
or paper-back discs. We recommend 60 grit for
coarse or rough sanding, 80 grit for general pur-
pose medium duty sanding, and 100 grit for fine
sanding.
Use a putty knife to remove the old abrasive
from the platen. Clean the platen with solvent and
allow to dry. Apply disc cement to the platen and
mount the new sanding disc; or use pressure-sen-
sitive discs.
DUST COLLECTION
The DS20 comes standard with a 4" diameter dust
outlet (G), Figure 2. To attach a dust collection
system, simply slide the hose over the outlet and
secure with a hose clamp.
MITRE GAUGE
The mitre gauge is equipped with individually ad-
justable index stops at 90 degrees and 45 degrees
right and left. The index stops can be adjusted by
tightening or loosening the three adjusting screws
(H), Figure 3.