Empire Comfort Systems 23-700 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DATED 6-7-96 PART NO. 1340208

©Delta International Machinery Corp. 1996

Universal

Wet/Dry

Grinder

(Model 23-700)

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SAFETY RULES

Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are certain
hazards involved with the operation of the product. 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.
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. Alw

ays 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 certain applications only. Delta 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 particular applica­tion, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Delta to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.

DELTA INTERNATIONAL MACHINERY CORP.
MANAGER OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
246 ALPHA DRIVE
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15238

(IN CANADA: 644 IMPERIAL ROAD, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES

MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY

1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION

MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL. Learn the

tool’s application and limitations as well as the specific
hazards peculiar to it.

2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

3. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

4. GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three­prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical
receptacle. If an adapter is used to accommodate a two­prong receptacle, the adapter lug must be attached 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 WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.

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 AND VISITORS AWAY. All children
and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

9. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF – with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.

10. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be
safer at the rate for which it was designed.

11. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do
a job for which it was not designed.

12. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. 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. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Wear safety glasses.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they are not safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if
cutting operation is dusty.

14. SECURE WORK. 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 OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.

16. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP 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, bits, cutters, etc.

18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta
may cause hazards or risk of injury to persons.

19. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL START-
ING. Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging
in power cord.

20. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally
contacted.

21. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be care­fully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function – check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting,
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 OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

23.

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN

POWER OFF

. 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. MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER

SUPPLY

while motor is being mounted, connected or re-

connected.

26. WARNING: 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.

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Fig. 4

Fig. 2

ASSEMBLING AND
ADJUSTING EYE SHIELD

1. Fasten the eye shield (A) Fig. 2, to mounting bracket
(B) using the two screws (C) and nuts (D).

2. Assemble eye shield and mounting bracket assembly
(E) Fig. 3, to side of grinding wheel guard (F) using lock
knob screw and washer (G) Figs. 2 and 3.

3. The eye shield (A) Fig. 4, is fully adjustable so it can
be put in any desired position by loosening lock knob (H)
and moving the shield (A).

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WET/DRY GRINDERS

1. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the opera-
tion of the Wet/Dry Grinder, obtain advice from your
supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.

2. MAKE SURE the wheel guards and eye shields are
in place and are properly adjusted and tightened.

3. BE SURE blotter and wheel flanges are used to
mount the grinding wheels onto the shaft of the grinder.

4. ADJUST distance between wheels and tool rests to
maintain 1/8" or less separation as the diameter of the
wheels decrease with use. Securely tighten tool rests so
they cannot shift position while in use.

5. INSPECT THE WHEELS before turning on the power.
REPLACE cracked or chipped wheels immediately.

6. STAND to one side of the wheel when turning on the
power.

7. DRESS the wheel on the face only. Dressing on the
side of the wheel would cause it to become too thin for
safe use.

8. WHEN GRINDING use the face of the wheel only.

9. DO NOT use a wheel that vibrates. Dress wheel,
replace the wheel, or replace the bearings of the shaft if

these are worn. Grinding creates heat; don’t touch
ground portion of workpiece until you are sure workpiece
has cooled.

10. HOLD work firmly against tool rests.

11. KEEP hands away from grinding wheels.

12. USE grinding wheel suitable for speed of grinder.

13. DISCONNECT machine from power source when
making repairs or adjustments.

14. WARNING: The use of accessories or attachments
not recommended by Delta may result in risk of injury.

15. ADDITIONAL information regarding the safe and
proper operation of this product is available from the
National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca,
IL 60143-3201 in the Accident Prevention Manual for
Industrial Operations and also in the Safety Data Sheets
provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the American
National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Require­ments for Woodworking Machinery and the U.S. Depart­ment of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.

16. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.

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