Safety Rules - Delta 28-150 Instruction Manual

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 will con-
siderably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, per-
sonal 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 per-
sonal 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 rela-
tive 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 38302-2468
(IN CANADA: 505 SOUTHGATE DRIVE, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL. 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. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
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 well-lighted.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All chil-
dren and visitors should be kept a safe distance from
work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF - with pad-
locks, 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 recom-
mended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
12. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Wear safety
glasses. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses; they are not safety glasses. Also use face or dust
mask if cutting operation is dusty.
13. 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.
14. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times.
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing acces-
sories.
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
accessories and attachments not recommended by
Delta may cause hazards or risk of injury to persons.
18. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch is in "OFF" position
before plugging in power cord.
19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is acci-
dentally contacted.
20. 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 prop-
erly and perform its intended function - check for align-
ment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
21. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
23. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate
tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication.
24. MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM
POWER SUPPLY while motor is being mounted, con-
nected or reconnected.
25. 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 collec-
tion systems whenever possible.
26. WARNING: SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER
SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND
OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chem-
icals 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 chemically-treated lumber.
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