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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
1.
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUC-
TION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE
MACHINE.
Learning the machine’s application,
limitations, and specific hazards will greatly mini-
mize the possibility of accidents and injury.
2.
USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
Eye
protection equipment should comply with ANSI
Z87.1 standards, hearing equipment should
comply with ANSI S3.19 standards, and dust
mask protection should comply with
MSHA/NIOSH certified respirator standards.
Splinters, air-borne debris, and dust can cause
irritation, injury, and/or illness.
3.
DRESS PROPERLY.
Do not wear tie, gloves, or
loose clothing. Remove watch, rings, and other
jewelry. Roll up your sleeves. Clothing or jewelry
caught in moving parts can cause injury.
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
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 recommend-
ed 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 UNATTEN-
DED. 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
MEDICATION.
A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in injury.
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.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.