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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are cer-
tain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen
the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the opera-
tor may result. Safety equipment such as guards, push sticks, hold-downs, featherboards, goggles, dust masks and hearing
protection can reduce your potential for injury. But even the best guard won’t make up for poor judgment, carelessness or inat-
tention. Always use common sense and exercise caution in the workshop. If a procedure feels dangerous, don’t try it. Figure
out an alternative procedure that feels safer.
REMEMBER:
Your personal safety is your responsibility.
This machine was designed for certain applications only. Delta Machinery strongly recommends that this machine not be mod-
ified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to a particu-
lar application,
DO NOT
use the machine until you have first contacted Delta to determine if it can or should be performed on
the product
.
Technical Service Manager
Delta Machinery
4825 Highway 45 North
Jackson, TN 38305
(IN CANADA: 505 SOUTHGATE DRIVE, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY!
1.
F O R Y O U R O W N S A F E T Y, R E A D I N S T R U C T I O N
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL
. Learn the tool’s
application and limitations as well as the specific hazards pecu-
liar to it.
2.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
and in working order.
3.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION
. Wear safety glasses.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; they
are not safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty. These safety glasses must conform to
ANSI Z87.1 requirements. Note: Approved glasses have Z87
printed or stamped on them.
4.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
. Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it “on”.
5.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.
6.
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use
power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain.
Keep work area well-lighted.
7.
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY
. All children and
visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
8.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF
– with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
9.
DON’T FORCE TOOL
. It will do the job better and be safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
10.
USE RIGHT TOOL
. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a
job for which it was not designed.
11.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL
. No loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get caught in mov-
ing parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
12.
SECURE WORK
. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when
practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to
operate tool.
13.
DON’T OVERREACH
. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
14.
MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION
. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
15.
DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing and when chang-
ing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
16.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
. The use of acces-
sories and attachments not recommended by Delta may cause
hazards or risk of injury to persons.
17.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING
.
Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in power
cord. In the event of a power failure, move switch to the
“OFF” position.
18.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL
. Serious injury could occur if the
tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
19.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to ensure that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function – check for alignment of moving parts, bind-
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20.
DIRECTION OF FEED
. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
21.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
POWER OFF
. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
22.
STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND
USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A POWER
TOOL. DO NOT USE TOOL WHILE TIRED OR UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICATION.
A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may result
in serious personal injury.
23.
MAKE SURE THE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE
POWER SUPPLY
while the motor is being mounted, connected,
or reconnected.
24.
THE DUST GENERATED
by certain woods and wood
products can be injurious to your health. Always operate
machinery in well ventilated areas and provide for proper dust
removal. Use wood dust collection systems whenever possible.
25.
WARNING: SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER
SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
· lead from lead-based paints,
· crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
· arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that
are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others
