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SAFETY RULES
Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, certain
hazards are 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 overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the
operator may result. Safety equipment (guards, push sticks, hold-downs, featherboards, goggles, dust masks and hearing
protection) can reduce your potential for injury However, the best guard is no protection against poor judgment, carelessness
or inattention. Always use common sense and exercise caution in the workshop. If a procedure feels dangerous, don’t try it.
Use an alternative procedure that is safer.
REMEMBER:
Your personal safety is your responsibility.
This machine was designed for certain applications only.
DO NOT
be modify and/or use it for any application other than that
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
Delta Machinery
4825 Highway 45 North
Jackson, TN 38305
(IN CANADA: 505 SOUTHGATE DRIVE, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
1.
F O R Y O U R O W N S A F E T Y, R E A D I N S T R U C T I O N
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
.
4.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
. Form
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 well-lighted.
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 be safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
10.
USE RIGHT TOOL
. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a
job for 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. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
12.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES
. 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.
13.
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.
14.
DON’T OVERREACH
. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
15.
MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION
. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
16.
DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
17.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
. The use of
accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta may
cause hazards or risk of injury to persons.
18.
IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the
switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to
prevent unauthorized use.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNIN-
TENTIONAL STARTING
.
19.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL
. Serious injury could occur if the
tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
20.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
. Before further 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, bind-
ing 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.
21.
DIRECTION OF FEED
. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
22.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
POWER OFF
. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop.
23.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION
. Do not operate tool
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
24.
MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER
SUPPLY
while motor is being mounted, connected or re-con-
nected.
25.
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.
26. 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-based paints,
· crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
· 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.
