General Safety Rules - Porter-Cable 3700L Instruction Manual

1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning the machine's
application, limitations, and specific hazards will greatly minimize
the possibility of accidents and injury.
2. WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION. ALWAYS USE
SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses.
USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Eye protection equipment
should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards. Hearing equipment
should comply with ANSI S3.19 standards.
3. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
4. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
The use of power tools in damp or wet locations or in rain can
cause shock or electrocution. Keep your work area well-lit to
prevent tripping or placing arms, hands, and fingers in danger.
5. MAINTAIN ALL TOOLS AND MACHINES IN PEAK CONDITION.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Poorly maintained
tools and machines can further damage the tool or machine and/or cause
injury.
6. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the machine, check
for any damaged parts. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or any other
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
Damaged parts can cause further damage to the machine and/or
injury.
7. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
8. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Your shop is a potentially
dangerous environment. Children and visitors can be injured.
9. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure
that the switch is in the "OFF" position before plugging in the
power cord. In the event of a power failure, move the switch to
the "OFF" position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
10. USE THE GUARDS. Check to see that all guards are in place,
secured, and working correctly to reduce the risk of injury.
11. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES BEFORE
STARTING THE MACHINE. Tools, scrap pieces, and other debris
can be thrown at high speed, causing injury.
12. USE THE RIGHT MACHINE. Don't force a machine or an
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. Damage to
the machine and/or injury may result.
13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of accessories
and attachments not recommended by Delta may cause damage
to the machine or injury to the user.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
14. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension
cord, be sure to use one 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 the
Extension Cord Chart for the correct size depending on the cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the
cord.
15. SECURE THE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or a vise to hold the
workpiece when practical. Loss of control of a workpiece can
cause injury.
16. FEED THE WORKPIECE AGAINST THE DIRECTION OF THE
ROTATION OF THE BLADE, CUTTER, OR ABRASIVE SURFACE.
Feeding it from the other direction will cause the workpiece to be
thrown out at high speed.
17. DON'T FORCE THE WORKPIECE ON THE MACHINE. Damage to
the machine and/or injury may result.
18. DON'T OVERREACH. Loss of balance can make you fall into a
working machine, causing injury.
19. NEVER STAND ON THE MACHINE. Injury could occur if the tool tips, or
if you accidentally contact the cutting tool.
20. NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE
POWER OFF. Don't leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop.
A child or visitor could be injured.
21. 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. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
22. MAKE YOUR WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF WITH PADLOCKS,
MASTER SWITCHES, OR BY REMOVING STARTER KEYS. The
accidental start-up of a machine by a child or visitor could cause
injury.
23. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND USE
COMMON SENSE. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE WHEN
YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS,
ALCOHOL, OR MEDICAT-ION. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in injury.
24. USE OF THIS TOOL CAN GENERATE AND DIS-
BURSE DUST OR OTHER AIRBORNE PARTICLES, INCLUDING
WOOD DUST, CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST AND ASBESTOS
DUST. Direct particles away from face and body. Always operate
tool in well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal.
Use dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the
dust may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury,
including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid
breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged contact with dust. Allowing
dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin may promote
absorption of harmful material. Always use properly fitting NIOSH/
OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust
exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
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