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SAFETY RULES
Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper
operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery,
there are certain 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 over- looked or
ignored, personal injury to the operator 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, careless or inattention.
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 modified and /or used for any application other than
for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative
to a particular 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
505 Southgate Drive
Guelph, ONTARIO N1H 6M7
1.
For your own safety, read instruction manual before
operating the tool. Learn the tool’s application and
limitations as well as the specific hazards peculiar 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 a 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 welllighted.
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 safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
10. Use the right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do
a job fro which it was not designed.
11. Wear proper apparel. No loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get caught in
moving 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 changing
accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
16. Use recommended accessories. The use of
accessories 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.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
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 futher 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,
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.
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 inattentioin while
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
23. Make sure tool is disconnected from power supply
while 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-base paints
• Crystalline silica form bricks and cement and other masonry
products.
• 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.
