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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
SCROLL SAWS
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.
1.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE
until it is
assembled
and
installed
according to the instructions.
2.
OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR,
instructor, or another qualified person
if you are not
familiar with the operation of this machine.
3.
FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES
and recommended
electrical connections.
4.
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.
5.
THIS SCROLL SAW
is intended for indoor use only.
6.
MAKE SURE
blade is properly tensioned before
operating saw.
7.
TO AVOID
blade breakage
ALWAYS
adjust blade
tension correctly.
8.
MAKE SURE
the blade teeth point downward
toward the table.
9.
NEVER
turn the saw
"ON"
before clearing the table
of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.).
10.
DO NOT
cut material that is too small to be safely
supported.
11.
AVOID
awkward hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause a hand to move into the blade.
12.
ALWAYS
keep hands and fingers away from blade.
13.
ALWAYS
adjust holddown foot for each new
operation.
14.
DO NOT USE
dull or bent blades.
15.
DO NOT
attempt to saw material that does not have
a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.
16.
MAKE
"relief" cuts before cutting long curves.
17.
NEVER
attempt to cut a curve that is too tight for
the blade being used.
18.
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
workpiece.
19.
THE USE
of attachments and accessories not
recommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries.
20.
ALWAYS
hold the work firmly against the table.
21.
DO NOT
feed the material too fast while cutting.
Only feed the material fast enough so that the blade will
cut.
22.
NEVER
start the Scroll Saw with the stock pressed
against the blade.
23.
WHEN
cutting a large workpiece
MAKE SURE
the
material is supported at table height.
24.
USE CAUTION
when cutting material which is
irregular 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.
25.
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.
26.
ALWAYS
release blade tension before removing the
blade from the upper or lower blade holders.
27.
MAKE CERTAIN
table tilting lock is tightened
before starting the machine.
28.
NEVER
reach under the table while the machine is
running.
29.
NEVER
perform layout, assembly or set-up work on
the table while the saw is operating.
30.
ALWAYS STOP
the saw before removing scrap
pieces from the table.
31.
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.
32.
TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”,
disconnect the
machine from the power source, and clean the
table/work area before leaving the machine. LOCK THE
SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION
to prevent
unauthorized use.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
regarding the safe
and proper operation of this tool is available from the
Power Tool Institute, 1300 Summer Avenue, Cleveland,
OH 44115-2851. Information is also available from the
National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca,
IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the American National
Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for
Woodworking Machines and the U.S. Department of
Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.
