Use and Care Manual
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28. Remove loose items and unnecessary work
pieces from the area before starting the
machine.
29. Don’t use in dangerous environment. Don’t
use power tools in damp or wet location, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well
lighted.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
2.0 About this manual
This manual is provided by Powermatic covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a
Powermatic Model PM2800B Drill Press. 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 consistent, long-term 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!
Record your purchase information here for quick reference:
Stock no.:
Model no.:
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or
machining wood products generates wood
dust and other substances known to the State
of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling
dust generated from wood products or use a
dust mask or other safeguards for personal
protection.
Wood products emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. For more information
go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/wood.
WARNING: This product can expose you
to chemicals including lead which is known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. For
more information go to http://www.
p65warnings.ca.gov.