Delta 36-451X Safety Guidelines Definitions, General Safety Rules, Important Safety Instructions

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protect- ing YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

·lead from lead-based paints,

·crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

·arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, always wear MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator when using such tools.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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. 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. For additional information please visit our website www.deltamachinery.com.

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.

Technical Service Manager

Delta Machinery

4825 Highway 45 North

Jackson, TN 38305

(IN CANADA: 505 SOUTHGATE DRIVE, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)

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Contents Contractor’s Saw Important Safety Instructions Safety Guidelines DefinitionsGeneral Safety Rules Stay ALERT, Watch What YOU are DOING, Additional Safety Rules for Contractor SAW Properly Support Long or Wide workpiecesGrounding Instructions Power ConnectionsMotor Specifications Extension Cords Volt Minimum Gauge Extension CordForeword Unpacking and CleaningFunctional Description Unpacking and Cleaning Rear Leg Panel Assembling SAW to Stand SAW AssemblyAssembling SAW Stand Assembling Blade Tilting Handwheel Motor AssemblyDisconnect Machine from the Power Source Assembling Motor to Motor Mounting PlateDisconnect Machine from Power Source Assembling Motor and Motor Mounting Plate to SAWAssembling Motor PULLEY, Belt Pulley GUARD, and Drive Belt To Motor Mounting PlateConnecting Motor Cord to Switch Assembly Illustrates the motor cord connected to the switch assemblyAssembling and Aligning Blade Guard and Splitter Assembly Assembling Blade Guard Splitter AssemblyIf alignment is necessary, loosen the two screws Page Assembling Switch to Cast Iron Extension Wing Extension and Switch AssemblyAssembling Steel Extension Wing and Switch Model 36-441B Assembling Cast Iron ExtensionFastening Stand to Supporting Surface Operating ControlsRaising and Lowering Blade Operation and AdjustmentsAdjusting 90 Degree and 45 Degree Positive Stops Tilting the BladeBlade Alignment Adjusting Blade AlignmentChecking Blade Alignment Changing SAW Blade Backlash AdjustmentsAdjusting Blade Tilting Mechanism Adjusting Table Insert Miter Gage Operation and AdjustmentCROSS-CUTTING Never USE the Fence AS a CUT-OFF Gage When CROSS-CUTTINGCommon Sawing Operations Ripping Constructing a Push StickAccessory Moulding Cutterhead Using Moulding CutterheadAccessory Dado Head Using Dado HeadPower Tool Institute Constructing a FeatherboardPushstick Constructing a Push StickDust Chute MaintenanceStorage Repositioning Motor For StoragePARTS, Service or Warranty Assistance AccessoriesCanadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers