Additional Safety Rules For Band Saws - Delta ShopMaster 638518-00 Instruction Manual

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is
assembled and installed according to the
instructions.
2. OBTAIN ADVICE
instructor, or another qualified person if you are
not familiar with the operation of this tool.
3. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended
electrical connections.
4. ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD. Check to see that
they are in place, properly adjusted, secured, and
working correctly.
5. USE PROPER BLADE SIZE and type.
6. ADJUST THE UPPER BLADE GUIDE so that it is
about 1/8" above the workpiece.
7. PROPERLY ADJUST the blade tension, tracking,
blade guides, and blade support bearings.
8. KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from
the blade.
9. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS and hand
positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to
move into the blade.
10. NEVER START THE MACHINE before clearing the
table of all objects (tools, scrap pieces, etc.).
11. NEVER START THE MACHINE with the workpiece
against the blade.
12. HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the table. DO
NOT attempt to saw a workpiece that does not have
a flat surface against the table.
13. HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY and feed into blade at
a moderate speed.
14. NEVER REACH UNDER THE TABLE while the
machine is running.
15. TURN THE MACHINE "OFF" to back out of an
uncompleted or jammed cut.
16. MAKE "RELIEF" CUTS prior to cutting long curves.
17. 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
BAND SAWS
from your supervisor,
Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others
18. NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY, or set-up
work on the table/work area when the machine is
running.
19. TURN THE MACHINE "OFF" AND DISCONNECT
THE MACHINE from the power source before
installing or removing accessories, before adjusting
or changing set-ups, or when making repairs.
20. TURN THE MACHINE "OFF", disconnect the
machine from the power source, and clean the
table/work area before leaving the machine. LOCK
THE SWITCH IN THE "OFF" POSITION to prevent
unauthorized use.
21. THIS BAND SAW IS INTENDED FOR
USE ONLY.
22. YOUR BAND SAW MUST be securely fastened to a
stand or workbench. If there is any tendency for the
stand or workbench to move during operation, the
stand or workbench MUST be fastened to the floor.
23. MAKE SURE blade is properly tensioned before
operating saw.
24. MAKE SURE the blade teeth point downward toward
the table.
25. DO NOT cut material that is too small to be safely
supported.
26. NEVER attempt to cut a curve that is too tight for the
blade being used.
27. THE USE of attachments and accessories not
recommended by Delta may result in the risk of
injuries.
28. SHOULD any part of your Band Saw be missing,
damaged or fail in any way, or any electrical
component fail to perform properly, shut off switch
and remove plug from power supply outlet. Replace
missing, damaged or failed parts before resuming
operation.
29. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe
and proper operation of power tools (i.e. a safety
video) is available from the Power Tool Institute,
1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851
(www.powertoolinstitute.com). Information is also
available from the National Safety Council, 1121
Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please
refer to the American National Standards Institute
ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking
Machines and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA
1910.213 Regulations.
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