Delta 31-140 Sander User Manual


 
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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 sander is firmly secured 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 sanding disc or other
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 sander 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.