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IMPORTANT SAFETY R U L E S
As with all machinery there are certain hazards involved with operation and use of the machine. 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.
This machine was designed for certain applications only. Delta Machinery strongly recommends that this machine
N O T be modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions rel-
ative to its application, DO N O T use the machine until you have first contacted Delta Machinery and we have advised you.
Technical Service Manager
Delta Machinery
4825 Highway 45 North
P.O. Box 2468
Jackson, TN 38302-2468
(IN CANADA: 505 SOUTHGATE DRIVE, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)
W ARNING: FAILURE TO F O L L O W T H E S E R U L E S
M AY R E S U LT IN SERIOUS P E R S O N A L INJURY
1. F O R Y O U R O W N S A F E T Y, READ INSTRUCTION
M A N U A L B E F O R E O P E R ATING T H E TO O L. Learn the
tool s application and limitations as well as the specific
hazards peculiar to it.
2. K E E P G U A R D S IN P L A C E and in working order.
3. A LW AY S W E A R E Y E PROTECTION.
4. G R O U N D ALL TO O L S. If tool is equipped with three-
prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical
receptacle. If an adapter is used to accommodate a two-
prong receptacle, the adapter lug must be attached to a
known ground. Never remove the third prong.
5. R E M O V E A D J U S T I N G K E Y S A N D W R E N C H E S.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
6. K E E P W O R K A R E A C L E A N. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents
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7. DON T U S E IN D A N G E R O U S E N V I R O N M E N T.
Don t
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them
to rain. Keep work area well-lighted.
8. K E E P CHILDREN A N D VISITO R S AW AY.
All children
and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
9. M A K E W O R K S H O P CHILDPROOF
with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
10. DON T FORCE TO O L. It will do the job better and be
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
11. U S E RIGHT TO O L. Don t force tool or attachment to do
a job for which it was not designed.
12. W E A R P R O P E R A P PA R E L. No loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get caught in
moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
13. A LW AY S U S E SAFETY GLASSES.W ear safety glasses
(must comply with ANSI Z87.1). Everyday eyeglasses only
have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
14. S E C U R E W O R K. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It s safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate tool.
15. DON T O V E R R E A C H. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times.
16. MAINTAIN TO O L S IN TO P CONDITION. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
17. D I S C O N N E C T TO O L S before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
18. U S E R E C O M M E N D E D ACCESSORIES.
The use of
accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta
may cause hazards or risk of injury to persons.
19. AVOID ACCIDENTA L STARTING. Make sure switch is
in OFF position before plugging in power cord.
20. N E V E R STA N D O N TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally
contacted.
21. C H E C K D A M A G E D PA R T S. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be care-
fully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function check for alignment of mov-
ing parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mount-
ing, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced.
22. DIRECTION O F F E E D. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter
only.
23. N E V E R L E AV E TO O L RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
P O W E R O F F. Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop.
24. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate
tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication.
25. M A K E S U R E TO O L IS D I S C O N N E C T E D F R O M
P O W E R S U P P LY while motor is being mounted, connected
or reconnected.
26. W ARNING: 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.
