12.USE THE RIGHT MACHINE. 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.
13.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta may cause damage to the machine or injury to the user.
14.USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. 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.
15.SECURE THE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or a vise to hold the workpiece when practical. Loss of control of a workpiece can cause injury.
16.FEED THE WORKPIECE AGAINST THE DIRECTION OF THE ROTATION OF THE BLADE, CUTTER, OR ABRASIVE SURFACE. Feeding it from the other direction will cause the workpiece to be thrown out a high speed.
17.DON’T FORCE THE WORKPIECE ON THE MACHINE. Damage to the machine and/or injury may result.
18.DON’T OVERREACH. Loss of balance can make you fall into a working machine, causing injury.
19.NEVER STAND ON THE MACHINE. Injury could occur if the tool tips, or if you accidentally contact the cutting tool.
20.NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Don’t leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop. A child or visitor could be injured.
21.TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing
22.MAKE YOUR WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF WITH PADLOCKS, MASTER SWITCHES, OR BY REMOVING STARTER KEYS. The accidental
23. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING,
AND USE 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.THE DUST GENERATED by certain woods and wood products can be injurious to your health. Always operate machinery in
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR ABRASIVE FINISHING MACHINES
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.USE THE GUARDS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Check to see that they are in place, secured, and working correctly.
5.CHECK BELTS for wear and tension. If the belt is damaged or can’t be tensioned properly, replace it.
6.CHECK FOR CORRECT BELT INSTALLATION, and insure that the belt is tracking properly.
7.KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from abrasive surfaces.
8.AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause a hand to contact the sanding surface.
9.NEVER WEAR GLOVES or hold the workpiece with a rag when sanding.
10.NEVER START THE MACHINE with the workpiece against the sanding surface.
11.NEVER START THE MACHINE before clearing the table of all objects (tools, scrap pieces, etc.).
12.MAINTAIN MINIMUM CLEARANCE between the table and the sanding surface.
13.USE A BACKSTOP when using the belt finishing machine in a horizontal position.
14.FEED THE WORKPIECE AGAINST THE ROTATION OF THE SANDING SURFACE. Hold the workpiece securely on the table.
15.USE A DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM.
16.CLEAN THE MACHINE AND DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM THOROUGHLY BEFORE AND AFTER SANDING METAL. Combining wood dust and metal filings (or aluminum filings and metal filings) can create a fire hazard. DO NOT sand magnesium. It is highly flammable.
17.FOR DRUM SANDERS, DO NOT SAND WORKPIECES SHORTER THAN 7" or thinner than 1/32".
18.PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE workpieces.
19.DISCONNECT THE MACHINE from the power source before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing
20.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.
21.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this machine is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Summer Avenue, Cleveland, OH
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
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