General Power Tool Safety Rules - Delta HOMECRAFT H26-260L Instruction Manual

Additional information regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is available from the following sources:
• Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851or online at www.powertoolinstitute.com
• National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201
• American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4 floor, New York, NY 10036 www.ansi.org - ANSI 01.1 Safety
Requirements for Woodworking Machines
• U.S. Department of Labor regulations www.osha.gov

GENERAL POwER TOOL SAFETY RULES

1. READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND KNOW YOUR
TOOL. Read and familiarize yourself with entire
instruction manual. Learning the tool's proper
applications, limitations, and specific potential
hazards will greatly minimize the possibility
of accidents and injury. Make sure all users are
familiar with its warnings and instructions before
using tool.
2. KEEP GUARDS AND SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE
and working properly.
3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that all adjusting
keys and wrenches are removed before starting
tool.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT.
Cluttered or poorly lit work areas, surfaces and
benches can lead to accidents.
5. DO NOT USE OR STORE TOOL IN DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTS. Exposure to rain and damp or
wet locations can result in shock or electrocution,
or damage the tool. Do not operate electric tools
near flammable liquids or in gaseous or explosive
atmospheres. Motors and switches in these tools
may spark and ignite fumes.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY from
work area.
7. LOCK TOOLS AND WORK AREA. Use padlocks,
and master switches, or remove and store starter
keys to prevent operation by children and other
unauthorized users.
8. DO NOT FORCE TOOL OR WORKPIECE. Operate
tool at intended speed and feed rate for better and
safer operation.
9. USE PROPER TOOL. Do not force tool to do a task
for which it was not designed.
10. DO NOT ABUSE POWER CORDS. NEVER yank
cord to disconnect from receptacle, crush cord, or
expose it to heat, oil or sharp objects.
11. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. If you use an
extension cord, make sure it is in good condition
and 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 Extension Cord Chart for correct
size depending on cord length and data plate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next smaller
gauge number. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord. When working outside, make sure
extension cord is rated for outdoor use. Consult
power connection section of this manual for
Extension Cord Chart and power connection safety.
FAILURE TO FOLLOw ThESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INjURY.
12. SECURE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or a vise to
hold the work piece when practical. It is safer than
using your hands and frees both hands to operate
tool.
13. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance to maintain control.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOL from power source before
servicing, adjusting or changing set-ups or blades,
bits, cutters and other accessories.
16. TO REDUCE RISK OF ACCIDENTAL STARTING,
make sure power switches are in "OFF" position
before plugging tool in.
17. DO NOT touch the plug's metal prongs when
unplugging or plugging in the cord.
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult
manual for recommended accessories. Use of
inappropriate accessories may cause personal
injury or property damage.
19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool tips or if you unintentionally
contact the cutting surface.
20. CHECK TOOLS FOR DAMAGE. Before using,
and after tool or accessory has been dropped or
damaged, check guards and affected parts for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that
may affect its operation to make sure tool will
operate properly and all parts will perform their
intended function. Do not use a damaged product.
A guard or any other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced using factory
approved service parts.
21. USE PROPER FEED DIRECTION. Feed work piece
against the direction of rotation of the tool's blade,
cutter, or abrasive surface. Feeding in the other
direction may cause the work piece to be thrown at
high speed.
22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it comes
to a complete stop. In the event of a power failure,
move switch to "OFF" position.
23. STAY ALERT; WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING,
AND USE COMMON SENSE. Do not use power
tools when tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in injury.
24. SERVICE PARTS. Use only identical replacement
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