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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
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 protective 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 with
Delta or factory authorized replacement parts. 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. Do
not touch the plug’s metal prongs when unplugging or plugging in
the cord.
10. USE THE GUARDS. Check to see that all guards are in place,
secured, and working correctly to prevent 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, changing cutters, adjusting or changing set-ups.
When making repairs, be sure to lock the start switch in the “OFF”
position. 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.
23. 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 MEDICATION. 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.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR
SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or mod er ate injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.
