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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.
1.
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE
MACHINE.
Learning the machine’s application, limitations,
and specific hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of
accidents and injury.
2. WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION. ALWAYS
USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses
are NOT safety glasses. USE CERTIFIED SAFETY
EQUIPMENT.
Eye protection equipment should comply
with ANSI Z87.1 standards. Hearing equipment should
comply with ANSI S3.19 standards.
3. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may
get caught in moving parts. Nonslip protective footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
4. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN A DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENT.
The use of power tools in damp or wet
locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution. Keep
your work area well-lit to prevent tripping or placing arms,
hands, and fingers in danger.
5. MAINTAIN ALL TOOLS AND MACHINES IN PEAK
CONDITION.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and
safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Poorly maintained tools and machines
can further damage the tool or machine and/or cause injury.
6. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before using the
machine, check for any damaged parts. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A
guard or any other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced with DELTA® or factory authorized
replacement parts. Damaged parts can cause further damage
to the machine and/or injury.
7. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
8. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.
Your shop is
a potentially dangerous environment. Children and visitors
can be injured.
9. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING.
Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF”
position before plugging in the power cord. In the event of
a power failure, move the switch to the “OFF” position. An
accidental start-up can cause injury. Do not touch the plug’s
metal prongs when unplugging or plugging in the cord.
10. USE THE GUARDS.
Check to see that all guards are in
place, secured, and working correctly to prevent injury.
11. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE.
Tools, scrap
pieces, and other debris can be thrown at high speed,
causing injury.
12. USE THE RIGHT MACHINE.
Don’t force a machine or
an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
Damage to the machine and/or injury may result.
13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
The use
of accessories and attachments not recommended by
DELTA® may cause damage to the machine or injury to the
user.
14. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.
Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry
the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and
overheating. See the Extension Cord Chart for the correct
size depending on the cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller
the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
15. SECURE THE WORKPIECE.
Use clamps or a vise to
hold the workpiece when practical. Loss of control of a
workpiece can cause injury.
16. FEED THE WORKPIECE AGAINST THE DIRECTION
OF THE ROTATION OF THE BLADE, CUTTER, OR
ABRASIVE SURFACE.
Feeding it from the other direction
will cause the workpiece to be thrown out at high speed.
17. DON’T FORCE THE WORKPIECE ON THE
MACHINE.
Damage to the machine and/or injury may
result.
18. DON’T OVERREACH.
Loss of balance can make you fall
into a working machine, causing injury.
19. NEVER STAND ON THE MACHINE.
Injury could occur
if the tool tips, or if you accidentally contact the cutting tool.
20.
NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE RUNNING
UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF.
Don’t leave
the machine until it comes to a complete stop. A child or
visitor could be injured.
21. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, AND DISCONNECT
THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE
before installing or removing accessories, changing
cutters, adjusting or changing set-ups.
When making
repairs, be sure to lock the start switch in the “OFF”
position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
22. MAKE YOUR WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF WITH
PADLOCKS, MASTER SWITCHES, OR BY
REMOVING STARTER KEYS.
The accidental start-up
of a machine by a child or visitor could cause injury.
23. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING,
AND USE COMMON SENSE. DO NOT USE THE
MACHINE WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR
MEDICATION.
A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in injury.
24.
USE OF THIS TOOL CAN GENERATE
AND DISBURSE DUST OR OTHER AIRBORNE
PARTICLES, INCLUDING WOOD DUST,
CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST AND ASBESTOS
DUST.
Direct particles away from face and body. Always
operate tool in well ventilated area and provide for proper
dust removal. Use dust collection system wherever
possible. Exposure to the dust may cause serious and
permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a
serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing
the dust, and avoid prolonged contact with dust. Allowing
dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin
may promote absorption of harmful material. Always
use properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust exposure, and wash
exposed areas with soap and water.
