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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
MITER SAWS
1. USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. When
using carbide tipped blades, be certain that they have a neg-
ative hook angle. Do not use blades with deep gullets. These
can deflect and contact the guard.
2. DO NOT OPERATE the miter saw until it is completely
assembled and installed according to the instructions.
3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the opera-
tion of compound miter saws, obtain advice from your
supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.
4. DO NOT perform any operation freehand. Secure or
clamp workpiece firmly against fence.
5. KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH of saw blade. If the
workpiece you are cutting would cause your hand to be
within hazard zone of the saw blade, the workpiece should
be clamped in place before making cut.
6. BE SURE blade is sharp, runs freely and is free of
vibration.
7. ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before
starting cut.
8. KEEP motor air slots clean and free of chips.
9. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all clamp handles are tight
before cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of the
positive stops.
10. BE SURE blade and flanges are clean and that arbor
screw is tightened securely.
11. USE only blade flanges specified for your saw.
12. NEVER use blades larger or smaller in diameter than
ten inches.
13. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is
running.
14. ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage prior
to operating the tool. Replace cracked or damaged blades
immediately.
15. NEVER use blades recommended for operation at less
than 6000 RPM.
16. DO NOT operate the saw without guards in place.
17. ALWAYS keep the lower blade guard in place and
operating properly.
18. NEVER reach around or behind saw blade.
19. MAKE SURE blade is not contacting workpiece before
switch is turned on.
20. NEVER lock the switch in the “ON” position.
21. AFTER COMPLETING CUT, release power switch
and wait for coasting blade to stop before returning saw to
raised position.
22. TURN OFF tool and wait for saw blade to stop before
moving workpiece or changing settings.
23. DO NOT remove jammed or cut-off pieces until blade
has stopped.
24. NEVER cut ferrous metals or masonry.
25. NEVER recut small pieces.
26. PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw
table for long workpieces.
27. NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable
liquids or gases.
28. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents
could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
Only a soft damp cloth should be used to clean plastic
parts.
29. DISCONNECT power before changing blades or
servicing.
30. DISCONNECT saw from power source and clean the
machine before leaving it.
31. MAKE SURE the work area is clean before leaving the
machine.
32. USING attachments and accessories other than those
recommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries.
33. MAKE SURE that the stabilizer bar is fully extended
before operating the tool.
34.
IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the
switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to
prevent unauthorized use.
35. IF ANY PART of this tool is missing, damaged, or fails
in any way, or if any electrical component fails to perform
properly, shut off the switch and remove the plug from the
power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or failed
parts before resuming operation.
36. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and
proper operation of this product is available from the
National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL
60143-3201, in the Accident Prevention Manual for
Industrial Operation and also in the Safety Data Sheets pro-
vided by the NSC. Please also refer to the American
National Standard Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements
for Woodworking Machinery and the U.S. Department of
Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations
.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.