General Safety Rules - Delta ShopMaster MS350 Instruction Manual

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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 wiii
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: Your
personal 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.
Technical Service Manager
Delta Machinery
4825 Highway 45 North
Jackson, TN 38305
(IN CANADA: 505SOUTHGATEDRIVE,GUELPH,ONTARIO NIH 6M7)
WARNmNG: FAmLURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT mNSERmOUS PERSONAL mNJURY
1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ mNSTRUCTmON
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL. Learn the tool's
application and limitations as well as the specific hazards
pecuIiar to it,
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Wear safety
glasses. Everyday eyegIasses onIy have impact resistant
lenses; they are not safety glasses. Atso 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. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it "on',
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
6. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use
power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain_
Keep work area weIHighted,
7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. AiI 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,
I0, USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a
job for which it was not designed,
I1. 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.
I2. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when
practica!, it's safer than using your hand and frees both hands
to operate tool.
I3. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
I4, MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
I5, DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
I6, USE RECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES, The use of
accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta may
cause hazards or risk of injury to persons,
17. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
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 iniury could occur if
the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
19, CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
too!, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to ensure that it will operate properiy 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 propedy 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,
2!. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
POWER OFR Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop_
22. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND
USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A POWER
TOOL. DO NOT USE TOOL WHILE TIRED OR UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR
MEDICATION. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personai injury.
23_ MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER
SUPPLY while motor is being mounted, 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_
25_ _--_WARNING: SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER
SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicais known
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
lead from lead-based paints,
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
arsenic and chromium from chemicaIIy-treated Iumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventiiated area, and work
with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particbs.