Delta 31-552 instruction manual Refer to them often Use them to instruct others

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR

ABRASIVE BELT FINISHING MACHINES

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY

1.DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is assembled and installed according to the instructions.

2.OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation of this machine.

3.FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections.

4.COVER POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT when not using accessories. Unguarded rotating shafts can create an entanglement hazard which can result in injury.

5. USE A DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM with this machine.

6.THIS MACHINE CAN BE USED FOR PROCESSING WOOD OR METAL PRODUCTS: However, combining both wood dust and metal filings can create a fire hazard. In addition combining aluminum dust with metal dust can create a fire hazard. Before processing different types of materials, such as wood, steel, and aluminum, clean machine and dust collector to avoid a fire hazard. DO NOT sand or polish magnesium. It could catch on fire.

7.CHECK THE TABLE BELT TRACKING to prevent belt run-off.

8.CHECK BELTS FOR WEAR and for tension.

9.CLEAR THE SANDING AREA and infeed/outfeed tables of all objects (tools, scrap pieces, etc.) prior to starting machine.

10.DO NOT sand pieces of material that are shorter than 7" in length or thinner than 1/32".

11.PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT at table height when sanding large work pieces.

12.SUPPORT ALL SANDING WORKPIECES with a table or additional support at table height. Curved work on an outer sanding drum is the only exception.

13.PREVENT THE WORKPIECE FROM CONTACTING THE SANDING BELT before starting the machine.

14.AVOID AWKWARD HAND POSITIONS. A sudden slip could cause a hand to contact the sanding belt.

15.NEVER WEAR GLOVES or hold the work with a rag when sanding.

16.HOLD THE WORK FIRMLY when sanding.

17.SAND with the grain of the wood

18.FEED WORK against the drum rotation.

19.NEVER perform layout, assembly, or set-up work on the tables when the machine is operating.

20.DISCONNECT THE MACHINE from the power source before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing set-ups, or when making repairs.

21.DISCONNECT THE MACHINE from the power source, and clean the table/work area before leaving the machine. LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION to prevent unauthorized use.

22.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this machine is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Summer Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851. Information is also available from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.

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