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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR SCROLL SAWS
1.
DO NOT OPERATE
your scroll saw until it is com-
pletely assembled and installed according to the instruc-
tions.
2.
IF YOU ARE NOT
thoroughly familiar with the oper-
ation of Scroll Saws, obtain advice from your supervisor,
instructor or other qualified person.
3.
YOUR SCROLL SAW MUST
be securely fastened
to a stand or workbench. If there is any tendency for the
stand or workbench to move during operation, the stand
or workbench
MUST
be fastened to the floor.
4.
THIS SCROLL SAW
is intended for indoor use only.
5.
MAKE SURE
blade is properly tensioned before
operating saw.
6.
TO AVOID
blade breakage
ALWAYS
adjust blade
tension correctly.
7.
MAKE SURE
the blade teeth point downward
toward the table.
8.
NEVER
turn the saw
"ON"
before clearing the table
of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.).
9.
DO NOT
cut material that is too small to be safely
supported.
10.
AVOID
awkward hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause a hand to move into the blade.
11.
ALWAYS
keep hands and fingers away from blade.
12.
ALWAYS
adjust holddown foot for each new
operation.
13.
DO NOT USE
dull or bent blades.
14.
DO NOT
attempt to saw material that does not have
a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.
15.
MAKE
"relief" cuts before cutting long curves
16.
NEVER
attempt to cut a curve that is too tight for
the blade being used.
17.
WHEN
backing a blade out of a workpiece, the
blade may bind in the saw kerf. This is usually caused by
sawdust in the kerf. If this happens, turn
"OFF"
the
switch and remove plug from power source outlet.
Wedge open the kerf and back blade out of the work-
piece.
18.
THE USE
of attachments and accessories not rec-
ommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries.
19.
ALWAYS
hold the work firmly against the table.
20.
DO NOT
feed the material too fast while cutting.
Only feed the material fast enough so that the blade will
cut.
21.
NEVER
start the Scroll Saw with the stock pressed
against the blade.
22.
WHEN
cutting a large workpiece
MAKE SURE
the
material is supported at table height.
23.
USE CAUTION
when cutting material which is irreg-
ular in cross section which could pinch the blade before
the cut is completed. A piece of moulding for example
must lay flat on the table and not be permitted to rock
while being cut.
24.
USE CAUTION
when cutting round material such as
dowel rods or tubing. They have a tendency to roll while
being cut causing the blade to "bite." Use a V-block to
control the piece.
25.
ALWAYS
release blade tension before removing the
blade from the upper or lower blade holders.
26.
MAKE CERTAIN
table tilting lock is tightened
before starting the machine.
27.
NEVER
reach under the table while the machine is
running.
28.
NEVER
perform layout, assembly or set-up work on
the table while the saw is operating.
29.
ALWAYS STOP
the saw before removing scrap
pieces from the table.
30.
WHEN THE TOOL IS NOT IN USE
, the switch
should be locked in the
“OFF”
position to prevent unau-
thorized use.
31.
SHOULD
any part of your Scroll Saw 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.
32.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
regarding the safe
and proper operation of this product is available from
the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive,
Itasca, IL 60143-3201, in the Accident Prevention
Manual for Industrial Operations and also in the Safety
Data Sheets provided by the NSC. Please also refer to
the American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1
Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machinery and
the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213
Regulations.
33.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.
UNPACKING AND CLEANING
Your new scroll saw is shipped complete in one carton; carefully unpack the saw and all loose items. Remove the pro-
tective coating from the saw table surface. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do
not use acetone, gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the table surface with a good qual-
ity paste wax. Buff out the wax thoroughly to prevent it from rubbing into your workpieces.
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.