Unpacking – Powermatic DDS-237 User Manual
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Unpacking
Open the shipping crate and check for shipping 
damage. Report any damage immediately. Read 
the owner’s manual thoroughly for assembly, 
maintenance and safety instructions. 
Shipping Contents
Note 1: Some parts are inside a box in the cabinet.
Note 2: Models DDS-225 and DDS-237 Drum 
Sanders come from the factory with the first set of 
abrasive strips installed with 80 grit sandpaper on 
the front drum and 100 grit on the rear drum. 
1 dual drum sander 
1 handwheel 
1 handle assembly 
1 handwheel 
post
2 dust
ports
2 open end wrenches (12-14mm and 17-19mm) 
4 hex wrenches (2, 3, 4, and 5mm) 
1 manual 
1 warranty 
card
Installation and Assembly
Tools needed 
 
1 forklift or hoist with straps
1 14mm open-end wrench (provided)
1 cross-point screwdriver
1 flat head screwdriver
1 set of hex wrenches (provided)
Remove the screws holding the sander to the 
pallet and use a forklift or hoist to lift the sander off 
the pallet. DO NOT lift directly under the drums or 
rollers, as it may damage them. 
The sander should be placed in a well-lit area with 
a sturdy floor and good ventilation. Leave enough 
space around the machine for loading and off-
loading stock and general maintenance work. 
Exposed metal surfaces, such as the shafts on the 
drums and pressure rollers, have been given a 
protective coating at the factory. This should be 
removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene. 
Do not use acetone, gasoline, or lacquer thinner 
for this purpose. Do not use solvents on plastic 
parts, and do not use an abrasive pad because it 
may scratch the surfaces. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
