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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION MAN-
UAL 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
S3.19standards.
3.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which
may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is rec-
ommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
4.
DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN A DANGEROUS ENVI-
RONMENT.
The use of power tools in damp or wet loca-
tions 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 prop-
erly repaired or replaced.
Damaged parts can cause fur-
ther 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 poten-
tially 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 plug-
ging 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.
10.
USE THE GUARDS.
Check to see that all guards are in
place, secured, and working correctly to reduce the risk of
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 exten-
sion 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 small-
er 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 work-
piece can cause injury.
16.
FEED THE WORKPIECE AGAINST THE DIRECTION OF THE
ROTATION OF THE BLADE, CUTTER, OR ABRASIVE SUR-
FACE.
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, before adjusting or changing set-
ups, or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can
cause injury.
22.
MAKE YOUR WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF WITH PAD-
LOCKS, MASTER SWITCHES, OR BY REMOVING
STARTER KEYS.
The accidental start-up of a machine by
a child or visitor could cause injury.
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. 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 wherev-
er possible. Exposure to the dust may cause serious and per-
manent 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.