General Safety Rules - Delta 28-276 Instruction Manual

1. For your own safety, read the instruction manual
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
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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.
3. Wear proper apparel.
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.
4. Do not use the machine in a dangerous environment.
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.
5. Maintain all tools and machines in peak condition.
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.
6. Check for damaged parts.
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.
7. Keep the work area clean.
benches invite accidents.
8. Keep children and visitors away.
potentially dangerous environment. Children and visitors
can be injured.
9. Reduce the risk of unintentional starting.
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.
11. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before starting
the machine. Tools, scrap pieces, and other debris can
be thrown at high speed, causing injury.
Use the right machine.
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attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
Damage to the machine and/or injury may result.
Use recommended accessories.
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accessories and attachments not recommended by
Delta may cause damage to the machine or injury to the
user.

gENERAL SAFETY RULES

Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.
Do not wear loose clothing,
Before using the machine,
Cluttered areas and
Your shop is a
Make sure
Don't force a machine or an
The use of
Use the proper extension cord.
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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.
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 at high speed.
17. don't force the workpiece on the machine.
to the machine and/or injury may result.
Don't overreach.
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into a working machine, causing injury.
19. Never stand on the machine.
tool tips, or if you accidentally contact the cutting tool.
20. Never leave the machine running unattended.
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 "
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,
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master switches, or by removing starter keys. The
accidental start-up of a machine by a child or visitor
could cause injury.
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.
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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.
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Make sure your
Use clamps or a vise to hold
Loss of balance can make you fall
Injury could occur if the
OFF", and disconnect the
Use of this tool can generate and
Damage
Turn