General Safety Rules - Delta ShopMaster 638517-00 Instruction Manual

Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery,
there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will
considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored,
personal injury to the operator may result. Safety equipment such as guards, push sticks, hold-downs, featherboards,
goggles, dust masks and hearing protection can reduce your potential for injury. But even the best guard won't make
up for poor judgment, carelessness or inattention. Always use common sense and exercise caution in the workshop.
If a procedure feels dangerous, don't try it. Figure out an alternative procedure that feels safer. REMEMBER:
Yourpersonal safety is your responsibility.
This machine was designed for certain applications only. Delta Machinery strongly recommends that this machine not
be modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative
to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Delta to determine if it can or should
be performed on the product.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage.
1. F O R Y O U R O W N S A F E T Y, R E A D I N S T R U C T I O N
M A N U A L B E F O R E O P E R AT I N G T H E TO O L. Learn
the tool's application and limitations as well as the
specific hazards peculiar to it.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3. A LWAY S W E A R E Y E P R O T E C T I O N. We a r s a f e t y
g l a s s e s . Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses. Also use
face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. These
safety glasses must conform to ANSI Z87.1
requirements. NOTE: Approved glasses have Z87
printed or stamped on them.
4. R E M O V E A D J U S T I N G K E Y S A N D W R E N C H E S. Form
h a b i t of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it "on".
5. K E E P W O R K A R E A C L E A N. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
6. D O N ' T U S E I N D A N G E R O U S E N V I R O N M E N T. D o n ' t
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose
them to rain. Keep work area well-lighted.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children
and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF – with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
9. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do
a job for which it was not designed.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get caught
in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate tool.
13. D O N ' T O V E R R E A C H. K e e p p r o p e r f o o t i n g a n d
balance at all times.
14. M A I N TA I N TO O L S I N TO P C O N D I T I O N. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. D I S C O N N E C T TO O L S before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Technical Service Manager - Delta Machinery
4825 Highway 45 North Jackson, TN 38305
(IN CANADA: 505 SOUTHGATE DRIVE, GUELPH, ONTARIO
N1H 6M7)
16. U S E R E C O M M E N D E D A C C E S S O R I E S. The use of
accessories and attachments not recommended by
Delta may cause hazards or risk of injury to persons.
17. R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F U N I N T E N T I O N A L S TA RT I N G.
Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging in
power cord. In the event of a power failure, move
switch to the "OFF" position.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally
contacted.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to ensure 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
a ffect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter
only.
21. N E V E R L E AV E TO O L R U N N I N G U N AT T E N D E D .
TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
22.
S TAY A L E R T, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, A N D
USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A
POWER TOOL. DO NOT USE TO O L WHILE TIRED OR
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR
M E D I C AT I O N . A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
23. M A K E S U R E TO O L I S D I S C O N N E C T E D F R O M
P O W E R S U P P LY w h i l e m o t o r i s b e i n g m o u n t e d ,
connected or reconnected.
24. THE DUST GENERATED by certain woods and wood
products can be injurious to your health. Always operate
machinery in well ventilated areas and provide for
proper dust removal. Use wood dust collection systems
whenever possible.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct
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others.