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Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance, or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. Our tools and equipment are designed for certain applications. DO NOT modify and/or use this product for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the product until you have written Delta Machinery and we have advised you. Contact us online at or by mail at Technical Service Manager, Delta Machinery, 4825 Highway 45 North, Jackson, TN 38305. In Canada,125 Mural St. Suite 300, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1M4) 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 • 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 -ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines • U.S. Department of Labor regulations SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals 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. 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 ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, al ways wear NIOSH/OSHA approved, properly fit ting face mask or res pi ra tor when us ing such tools. 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES GENERAL SAFETY RULES Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury. 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 protective 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 with Delta or factory authorized replacement parts. 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. Do not touch the plug’s metal prongs when unplugging or plugging in the cord. 10. USE THE GUARDS. Check to see that all guards are ...