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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE.
Learning
the machine’s application, limitations, and specific
hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of accidents
and injury.
2.
WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION. ALWAYS
USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Everyday eyeglasses are NOT
safety glasses. USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI
Z87.1 standards. Hearing equipment should comply
with ANSI S3.19 standards.
3.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip
footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
4.
DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN A DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENT.
The use of power tools in damp or wet
locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution.
Keep your work area well-lit to prevent tripping or
placing arms, hands, and fingers in danger.
5.
MAINTAIN ALL TOOLS AND MACHINES IN PEAK
CONDITION.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Poorly maintained tools and machines can further
damage the tool or machine and/or cause injury.
6.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before using the machine,
check for any damaged parts. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or any other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced.
Damaged
parts can cause further damage to the machine and/or
injury.
7.
KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
8.
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.
Your shop is a
potentially dangerous environment. Children and visitors can be
injured.
9.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF” position
before plugging in the power cord. In the event of a
power failure, move the switch to the “OFF” position. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
10.
USE THE GUARDS.
Check to see that all guards are in
place, secured, and working correctly to reduce the risk
of injury.
11.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE.
Tools, scrap
pieces, and other debris can be thrown at high speed,
causing injury.
12.
USE THE RIGHT MACHINE.
Don’t force a machine or
an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
Damage to the machine and/or injury may result.
13.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
The use of
accessories and attachments not recommended by
Delta may cause damage to the machine or injury to the
user.
14.
USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.
Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of
power and overheating. See the Extension Cord Chart
for the correct size depending on the cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
15.
SECURE THE WORKPIECE.
Use clamps or a vise to hold
the workpiece when practical. Loss of control of a
workpiece can cause injury.
16.
FEED THE WORKPIECE AGAINST THE DIRECTION OF
THE ROTATION OF THE BLADE, CUTTER, OR ABRASIVE
SURFACE.
Feeding it from the other direction will cause
the workpiece to be thrown out at high speed.
17.
DON’T FORCE THE WORKPIECE ON THE MACHINE.
Damage to the machine and/or injury may result.
18.
DON’T OVERREACH.
Loss of balance can make you
fall into a working machine, causing injury.
19.
NEVER STAND ON THE MACHINE.
Injury could occur if the
tool tips, or if you accidentally contact the cutting tool.
20.
NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF.
Don’t leave the machine until it
comes to a complete stop. A child or visitor could be injured.
21.
TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, AND DISCONNECT THE
MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE
before installing
or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing
set-ups, or when making repairs. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
22.
MAKE YOUR WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF WITH
PADLOCKS, MASTER SWITCHES, OR BY
REMOVING STARTER KEYS.
The accidental start-up
of a machine by a child or visitor could cause injury.
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. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND
USE COMMON SENSE. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE
WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE
OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICAT-ION.
A moment
of inattention while operating power tools may result in
injury.
24.
USE OF THIS TOOL CAN GENERATE
AND DISBURSE DUST OR OTHER AIRBORNE
PARTICLES, INCLUDING WOOD DUST, CRYSTALLINE
SILICA DUST AND ASBESTOS DUST.
Direct particles
away from face and body. Always operate tool in well
ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use
dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the
dust may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other
injury, including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer,
and death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged
contact with dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth
or eyes, or lay on your skin may promote absorption of
harmful material. Always use properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA
approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust
exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
