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IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
As with all machinery there are cert ain 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 cert ain 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 it s application, DO N O T use the machine until you have first cont acted Delt a Machinery and we have advised you.
Technical Service Manager
Delt a 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 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 INPLACE and in working order .
3. ALWAYSWEAREYEPROTECTION.
4. GROUND ALL TOOLS. 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 AND 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 AN D VISIT O R S A W AY . 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. U S E RIGHT TOO L. Don t force tool or att achment to do
a job for which it was not designed.
12. WEARPROPER 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 glasse
s
(must comply with ANSI Z87.1). 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. DON T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and bal ance at all times.
16. MAINTAIN TOOLSIN TO P 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. AVOID ACCIDENTA L STARTING. Make sure switch is
in OFF position before plugging in power cord.
20. NEVER STAND O N TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accident ally
cont acted.
21. CHECK DAMAGED 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 mov ing p art s, binding of moving p art s, breakage of p art s, mount ing, and any other conditions that may af fect its
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 TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
POWEROFF. Dont 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. MAKE SURE TO OL IS DISCONNECTED F R O M
POWERSUPPLY while motor is being mounted, connected
or reconnected.
26. W ARNING: The dust generated by cert ain 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.