ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR COMPOUND SLIDE SAWS
1.USE ONLY CROSSCUT SAW BLADES. WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES MAKE SURE THEY HAVE A ZERO DEGREE OR NEGATIVE HOOK ANGLE. DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT GUARD.
2.DO NOT operate the tool until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions.
3.IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of compound slide saws, obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.
4.SLIDE CUTTING BY PULLING the saw towards the operator can be dangerous, causing the saw to kick upwards and towards the operator. Always PUSH the saw forward, away from the operator, and towards the fence when slide cutting.
5.WHEN USING THE SAW AS A MITER SAW AND MAKING CHOP CUTS, MAKE SURE the saw sliding mechanism is locked in place to prevent the saw from kicking towards the operator.
6.BE CAREFUL when folding or unfolding legs. Pivot points are also pinch points.
7.PLACE stand on flat and level surface.
8.MAKE CERTAIN that extension work supports are properly locked in place before operating tool.
9.DO NOT stand on work table or use support extension as a ladder or scaffolding.
10.MAXIMUM workpiece weight limitation – 50 lbs. per table extension.
11.NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS INSIDE the area designated as a hazard zone while the tool is being operated.
12.ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the fence and table. DO NOT perform any operation free hand.
13.IMPORTANT: If the workpiece you are cutting causes your hand to be within 4 inches of the saw blade, the workpiece must be clamped to the table before cutting.
14.BE SURE blade is sharp, runs freely and is free of vibration.
15.ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before starting cut.
16.KEEP the motor air slots clean and free of chips.
17.ALWAYS MAKE SURE all clamp handles are tight before cutting.
18.BE SURE blade and blade flanges are clean and that arbor screw is tightened securely.
19.USE only blade flanges specified for your saw.
20.NEVER use blades larger or smaller in diameter than recommended. Recommended size of blade is 10″ in diameter.
21.NEVER apply lubricants to the blade while it is running.
22.ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately.
23.USE ONLY blades rated for operation of at least 5000 RPM.
24.ONLY use blades with 5/8″ diameter arbor holes.
25.USE the blade guard at all times.
26.ALWAYS keep the lower blade guard in place and operating properly.
27.ALWAYS keep hands out of path of saw blade.
28.NEVER reach around saw blade.
29.MAKE SURE blade is not contacting workpiece before switch is turned on.
30.NEVER lock the switch in the “ON” position.
31.IMPORTANT: After completing cut, release power switch and wait for coasting blade to stop before returning saw to raised position.
32.THE USE of attachments and accessories not recommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries.
33.TURN OFF tool and make sure blade has come to a complete stop before removing or securing workpiece, changing workpiece angle or changing the angle of the blade.
34.NEVER cut ferrous metals or masonry.
35.NEVER recut small pieces.
36.PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw table for long workpieces.
37.NEVER use the tool in an area with flammable liquids or gases.
38.NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Only a soft, damp cloth should be used to clean plastic parts.
39.DISCONNECT tool from power source before servicing or changing blades.
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