Delta ShopMaster MM300, Instruction Manual

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
HOLLOW CHISEL MORTISERS
1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is
assembled and installed according to the instructions.
2. OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR,
instructor, or another qualified person if you are not
familiar with the operation of this machine.
3. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended
electrical connections.
4. MAKE CERTAIN the machine is fastened to a supporting
surface to prevent it from tipping over during operation.
5. NEVER turn the mortiser “ON” before clearing the
table of all objects (tools, scrap pieces, etc.).
6. ALWAYS keep hands, fingers and hair away from
the rotating bit.
7. DO NOT attempt to mortise material that does not
have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.
8. ALWAYS position holddown directly over workpiece
to prevent workpiece from lifting during operation.
9. ALWAYS support workpiece securely against fence
to prevent rotation.
10. BE SURE drill bit is sharp, not damaged, and properly
secured in the chuck before operation.
11. MAKE SURE chuck key is removed before starting
machine.
12. NEVER turn on the power with the drill bit or chisel
contacting the workpiece.
13. NEVER perform layout, assembly, or set-up work on
the table while the mortiser is operating.
14. ADJUST the depth stop to avoid drilling into the
table.
15. ALWAYS turn off the power before removing scrap
pieces from the table.
16. SHUT-OFF the power, remove the drill bit and chisel,
and clean the table before leaving the machine.
17. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY – Don’t wear gloves when
operating the machine.
18. SHOULD any part of your tool be missing, damaged, or
fail in any way, or any electrical component fail to perform
properly, shut off switch and remove plug from power
supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged, or failed parts
before resuming operation.
19. THE USE of attachments and accessories not
recommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries.
20. 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.
21. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, disconnect the
machine from the power source, and clean the
table/work area before leaving the machine. LOCK THE
SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION
to prevent
unauthorized use.
22. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe
and proper operation of this tool is available from the
Power Tool Institute, 1300 Summer Avenue, Cleveland,
OH 44115-2851. Information is also available from the
National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca,
IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the American National
Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for
Woodworking Machines and the U.S. Department of
Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.