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For your own safety, read the instruction manual 1. before operating the machine. Learning the machine’s
application, limitations, and specific hazards will greatly
minimize the possibility of accidents and injury.
Wear eye and hearing protection and always use 2. safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are not safety
glasses. Use certified safety equipment. Eye protection
equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards.
Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.19
standards.
Wear proper apparel. 3. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which
may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip protective
footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
Donotusethemachineinadangerousenvironment.4. The use of power tools in damp or wet locations or in
rain can cause shock or electrocution. Keep your work
area well-lit to prevent tripping or placing arms, hands,
and fingers in danger.
Maintain all tools and machines in peak condition. 5. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Poorly maintained tools and
machines can further damage the tool or machine and/
or cause injury.
Check for damaged parts. 6. Before using the machine,
check for any damaged parts. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or any other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced with Delta or
factory authorized replacement parts. Damaged parts
can cause further damage to the machine and/or injury.
Keep the work area clean. 7. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
Keepchildren and visitors away.8. Your sh op is a
potentially dangerous environment. Children and visitors
can be injured.
Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. 9. Make sure
that the switch is in the “OFF” position before plugging
in the power cord. In the event of a power failure, move
the switch to the “OFF” position. An accidental start-up
can cause injury. Do not touch the plug’s metal prongs
when unplugging or plugging in the cord.
Use the guards. 10. Check to see that all guards are in
place, secured, and working correctly to prevent injury.
Removeadjustingkeysandwrenchesbeforestarting11. the machine. Tools, scrap pieces, and other debris can
be thrown at high speed, causing injury.
Use the right machine. 12. Don’t force a machine or an
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
Damage to the machine and/or injury may result.
Use recommended accessories. 13. The use of
accessories and attachments not recommended by
Delta may cause damage to the machine or injury to the
user.
Use the proper extension cord. 14. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss
of power and overheating. See the Extension Cord
Chart for the correct size depending on the cord length
and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
Secure the workpiece. 15. Use clamps or a vise to hold
the workpiece when practical. Loss of control of a
workpiece can cause injury.
Feed the workpiece against the direction of the 16. rotationof theblade, cutter,orabrasive surface.
Feeding it from the other direction will cause the
workpiece to be thrown out at high speed.
don’t force the workpiece on the machine. 17. Damage
to the machine and/or injury may result.
Don’toverreach.18. Loss of balance can make you fall
into a working machine, causing injury.
Neverstandonthe machine.19. Injury could occur if the
tool tips, or if you accidentally contact the cutting tool.
Neverleave themachine runningunattended.20. Turn
the power off. Don’t leave the machine until it comes to
a complete stop. A child or visitor could be injured.
Turn the machine “21. OFF”, and disconnect the
machine from the power source before installing or
removingaccessories,changing cutters,adjusting
or changing set-ups. When making repairs, be sure
to lock the start switch in the “OFF” position. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Make your workshop childproof with padlocks, 22. masterswitches, orby removingstarter keys.The
accidental start-up of a machine by a child or visitor
could cause injury.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use 23. common sense. Do not use the machine when you
are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in injury.
24. Use of this tool can generate and
disburse dust or other airborne particles, including
wood dust, crystalline silica dust and asbestos dust.
Direct particles away from face and body. Always
operate tool in well ventilated area and provide for
proper dust removal. Use dust collection system
wherever possible. Exposure to the dust may cause
serious and permanent respiratory or other injury,
including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and
death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged
contact with dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth
or eyes, or lay on your skin may promote absorption of
harmful material. Always use properly fitting NIOSH/
OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for
the dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap
and water.
gENERAL SAFETY RULES

Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.