Powermatic DDS-237 User Manual
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Service.................................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................................... 3
Warnings ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Unpacking ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Shipping Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Assembly....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Handwheel Assembly................................................................................................................................ 8
Dust Ports.................................................................................................................................................. 8
Dust Collection .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Electrical Connections................................................................................................................................... 8
Abrasive Paper Installation ........................................................................................................................... 9
Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Drum Height ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Pressure Rollers ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Table Height ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Table Parallelism ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Lead Screw Thread Clearance................................................................................................................ 12
Conveyor Belt .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Drive Belts ............................................................................................................................................... 13
Pulley Alignment...................................................................................................................................... 14
Changing Belts ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Maintenance................................................................................................................................................ 15
Operations................................................................................................................................................... 15
Basic Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Stock Feeding Angle ............................................................................................................................... 15
Multiple-Piece Sanding Runs .................................................................................................................. 16
Edge Sanding .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Sanding Imperfect Stock ......................................................................................................................... 16
Face Frames & Raised Panel Doors....................................................................................................... 16
Reversing Conveyor Direction................................................................................................................. 16
Abrasives..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Maintenance Checklist ................................................................................................................................ 18
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 18
Performance Problems............................................................................................................................ 18
Mechanical & Electrical Problems ........................................................................................................... 19
Parts – DDS-225 Sander ............................................................................................................................ 20
Drum Assembly – DDS-225 .................................................................................................................... 20
Conveyor Assembly – DDS-225.............................................................................................................. 22
Motor & Cabinet Assembly – DDS-225 ................................................................................................... 24
Gearbox Assembly – DDS-225 Drum ..................................................................................................... 27
Parts – DDS-237 Sander ............................................................................................................................ 29
Drum Assembly – DDS-237 .................................................................................................................... 29
Conveyor Assembly – DDS-237.............................................................................................................. 31
Motor and Cabinet Assembly – DDS-237 ............................................................................................... 33
Gearbox Assembly – DDS-237 ............................................................................................................... 36
Optional Accessories .................................................................................................................................. 38
Ready-To-Cut Abrasive Strips................................................................................................................. 38
Other Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 38
Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................................................... 39