GENERAL 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 oper-
ator may result. Safety equipment such as guards, push sticks, hold-downs, featherboards, goggles, dust masks, and hear-
ing protection can reduce the potential for injury, but even the best safety measures, will not make up for poor judgment,
carelessness or inattention. Always use common sense and exercise caution in the workshop. If a procedure feels danger-
ous, don’t try it. Select an alternate procedure that is safer.
REMEMBER:
Your personal safety is your responsibility.
This machine was designed for certain applications only.
DO NOT
modify and/or use it for any application other than that for
which it was designed. If you have 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!
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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 pecu-
liar 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 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 mov-
ing 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 chang-
ing 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. 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 contact-
ed.
19.
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.
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 MEDICA-
TION.
A moment of inattention 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 re-con-
nected.
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 possi-
ble.
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-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.