Delta 46-455, 46-460ST Operation, Unpacking and Cleaning, Assembly Items Required

UNPACKING AND CLEANING

Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the rust-preventative oil from unpainted surfaces using a soft cloth moistened with mineral spirits, paint thinner or denatured alcohol.

To reduce the risk of injury, do not use highly volatile solvents such as gasoline, naphtha, acetone or lacquer thinner for cleaning your machine.

To reduce the risk of injury, always use at least two people when lifting.

After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household floor paste wax.

ASSEMBLY

To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before installing and remov- ing accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

ASSEMBLY ITEMS REQUIRED

3/8" hex head screws for bolting lathe down (not supplied)

Wrench for 3/8" hex head screws (not supplied)

ASSEMBLY TIME ESTIMATE

Assembly for this machine takes less than 30 minutes.

To reduce the risk of injury, the lathe must be bolted to a secure work bench or other sturdy surface.

Bolt lathe down using four 3/8" hex head screws (not supplied) at the four holes in lathe base, two of which are shown at (K) Fig. 1.

K

Fig. 1

OPERATION

To reduce the risk of injury:

•Turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

•Tighten all screws and levers securely when adjusting any part of the lathe. Also, be sure any lathe accessories are fastened and tightened before turning on the lathe.

•When using the included 3" (76 mm) faceplate (B) Fig. 2, do not mount pieces larger than 6" (152 mm) in diameter and up to 6" (152 mm) in length. For mounting larger pieces, be sure to use an appropriately sized faceplate.

•Keep hands off workpiece when it is spinning.

•Use only accessories recommended for this product and follow all instructions included with the accessories.

•Be sure cord is not in the way of the spinning workpiece or spinning lathe parts.

•Do not touch the tip of your turning tool directly after it has been used on the workpiece as it may be hot.

•Do not apply water or other coolants to lathe when it is spinning.

•Do not turn materials other than wood on this lathe. This lathe was designed for turning wood only.

•Be sure any chuck keys or wrenches are out of the chuck before operating the lathe.

•FOR THE DELTA® MODEL 46-460MIDI-LATHE ONLY: Be sure to only use accessories equipped with locking set screws for turning the lathe in reverse. Also, do not switch lathe turning directions until the workpiece comes to a complete stop.

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