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14. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the
machine is in use. If removed for maintenance
purposes, use extreme caution and replace the
guards immediately when maintenance is complete.
15. Make sure the tool is firmly secured to the floor
before use.
16. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
machine, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and
any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced.
17. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area
and non-glare, overhead lighting.
18. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of
scrap material, oil and grease.
19. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area.
Keep children away.
20. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
21. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-
play" are careless acts that can result in serious
injury.
22. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you
do not fall or lean against the tool or its moving
parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to
perform any machine operation.
23. Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed
rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job
for which it was not designed. The right tool will do
the job better and safer.
24. Use recommended accessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.
25. Maintain machinery with care. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
26. Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush
or compressed air to remove dust or debris — do
not use your hands.
27. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could
occur if the machine tips over.
28. Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn
the power off and do not leave the machine until it
comes to a complete stop.
29. At all times, hold the stock firmly.
30. Do not use this tool for other than it intended use. If
used for other purposes, DELTA
®
Power Equipment
Corporation disclaims any real or implied warranty
and holds itself harmless for any injury or damage
which may result from that use.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices
used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may
result in minor injury and/or possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may
result in serious injury or possibly even death.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1. Use proper blade size and type.
2. Adjust the upper blade guide so that it is about
1/8” above the workpiece.
3. Properly adjust the blade tension, tracking, blade
guides, and blade support bearings.
4. Never start the machine with the workpiece
against the blade.
5. Hold workpiece firmly and feed into blade at a
moderate speed.
6. Turn the machine “off” to back out of an
uncompleted or jammed cut.
7. Make “relief” cuts prior to cutting long curves.
8. Turn the machine “off” and wait for the blade to
stop prior to cleaning the blade area, removing
debris near the blade, removing or securing
workpiece, or changing the angle of the table. A
coasting blade can be dangerous.