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IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
W oodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are cert ain
hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possi bility of personal injury . However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result.
Safety equipment such as guards, push sticks, hold-downs, featherboards, goggles, dust masks and hearing protection can reduce
your potential for injury . But even the best guard won t make up for poor judgment, carelessness or inattention. Always use common
sense and exercise caution in the workshop. If a procedure feels dangerous, don t try it. Figure out an alternative procedure that feels
safer . REMEMBER: Your personal safety is your responsibility .
This machine was designed for cert ain applications only . Delt a Machinery strongly recommends that this machine not be modified
and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to a p articular applica tion, DO N O T use the machine until you have first cont acted Delt a to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.
DE LTA INTERNATIONAL MACHINERY CORP.
MANAGER OF TECHNICAL SE RVICES
246 ALPHA DRIVE
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15238
(IN CANADA: 644 IMPERIAL ROAD, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)
W ARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES
M AY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
1. FOR YOUR O W N SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING T H E TO O L. Learn the
tool s application and limit ations as well as the specific
hazards peculiar to it.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3. ALWAYS WEAREYE PROTECTION.
4. GROUND ALLTOOLS. If tool is equipped with threeprong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical
recept acle. If an adapter is used to accommodate a twoprong recept acle, the adapter lug must be att ached to a
known ground. Never remove the third prong.
5. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS A N D WRENCHES. Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on.
6. KEEP WORKAREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accident s.
7. DON T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don t
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them
to rain. Keep work area well-lighted.
8. KEEP CHILDREN A N D VISITO R S A W A Y . All children
and visitors should be kept a safe dist ance from work area.
9. MAKEWORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with p adlocks,
master switches, or by removing st arter 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. US E RIGHT TO O L. Don t force tool or att achment to do
a job for which it was not designed.
12. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelet s, or other jewelry to get caught in
moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. W ear
protective hair covering to cont ain long hair .
13. A LW AYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.W ear safety glasses.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resist ant lenses;
they are not safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if
cutting operation is dusty.
14. SECURE WORK. Use clamp s or a vise to hold work
when practical. It s safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate tool.
15. D O N T O V E R R E A C H . Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
16. MAINTAIN TOOLS INTOP CONDITION. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
17. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, bit s, cutters, etc.
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
accessories and att achments not recommended by Delt a
may cause hazards or risk of injury to persons.
19. REDUCE THE RISK O F UNINTENTIONAL STA R TI N G . Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging
in power cord.
20. NEVER STAND O N TOO L. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accident ally
cont acted.
21. CHECKDAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other p art that is damaged should be care fully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and
perform it s intended function check for alignment of moving
part s, binding of moving p art s, breakage of p art s, mounting,
and any other conditions that may af fect it s operation. A
guard or other p art that is damaged should be properly
rep aired or replaced.
22. DIRECTION O F FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rot ation of the blade or cutter only .
23.
NEVER LEAVE TOO L RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
POWEROFF
. 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. MAKESURE TOO L IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER
SUPPLY
while motor is being mounted, connected or re-
connected.
26. W ARNING: The dust generated by cert ain woods and
wood products can be injurious to your health. Always oper ate machinery in well ventilated areas and provide for proper
dust removal. Use wood dust collection systems whenever
possible.