equipment such as adjusting keys, wrenches,
scrap, stock, and cleaning rags are removed away
from the machine before turning on.
14. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the
machine is in use. If removed for maintenance
purposes, use extreme caution and replace the
guards immediately when maintenance is complete.
15. Make sure the tool is firmly secured to a stable work
surface before use.
16. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
machine, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding 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.
17. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area
and non-glare, overhead lighting.
18. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of
scrap material, oil and grease.
19. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area.
Keep children away.
20. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
21. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-
play" are careless acts that can result in serious
injury.
22. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you
do not fall or lean against the tool or its moving
parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to
perform any machine operation.
23. Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed
rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job
for which it was not designed. The right tool will do
the job better and safer.
24. Use recommended accessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.
25. Maintain machinery with care. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
26. Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush
or compressed air to remove dust or debris — do
not use your hands.
27. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could
occur if the machine tips over.
28. Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn
the power off and do not leave the machine until it
comes to a complete stop.
29. At all times, hold the stock firmly.
30. Do not use this tool for other than it intended use. If
used for other purposes, DELTA
®
Power Equipment
Corporation disclaims any real or implied warranty
and holds itself harmless for any injury or damage
which may result from that use.
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.
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ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE
until it is
completely assembled and installed according to
the instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled
can cause serious injury.
2.
OBTAIN ADVICE
from your supervisor, instructor, or
another qualified person if you are not thoroughly
familiar with the operation of this machine.
Knowledge is safety.
3.
FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES
and recommended
electrical connections to prevent shock or
electrocution.
4
. KEEP KNIVES SHARP
and free from rust and pitch.
Dull or rusted knives work harder and can cause
kickback.
5.
TIGHTEN THE INFEED/OUTFEED TABLES
before starting the machine. Loss of control of the
workpiece can cause serious injury.
6.
PROPERLY SECURE THE BLADES IN THE
CUTTERHEAD
before turning the power “ON”.
Loose blades may be thrown out at high speeds.
7.
NEVER TURN THE MACHINE “ON”
before clearing
the table of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.).
Flying debris can cause serious injury.
8.
NEVER TURN THE MACHINE “ON”
with the
workpiece contacting the cutterhead. Kickback can
occur.
9.
AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS.
A sudden slip could cause a hand to
move into the cutterhead.
10.
KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS
away from
the cutterhead to prevent severe injury.
11.
NEVER MAKE CUTS deeper than 1/8" (3.2mm) to
prevent kickback.
Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.
