Delta Miter Saws - Manual

A16526-01-25-06 Rev. A

SAFETY RULES FOR

MITER SAWS

POST THESE SAFETY RULES FOR REFERENCE.

Failure to follow these rules may result in serious injury.

1.

DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE

until it is completely

assembled and installed according to the instructions. A machine
incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury.

2.

OBTAIN

ADVICE

from your supervisor, instructor, or another

qualified person if you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation
of this machine. Knowledge is safety.

3.

FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES

and recommended electrical

connections to prevent shock or electrocution.

4.

DO NOT OPERATE ON ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE
DESIGNATED VOLTAGE

for the saw.

5.

SECURE THE MACHINE TO A STABLE SUPPORTING
SURFACE.

Vibration can possibly cause the machine to slide,

walk, or tip over, causing serious injury.

6

.

USE ONLY CROSSCUT SAW BLADES.

Use only zero-degree

or negative hook angles when using carbide-tipped blades. Do
not use blades with deep gullets. These can deflect and contact
the guard, and can cause damage to the machine and/or serious
injury.

7.

USE ONLY BLADES OF THE CORRECT SIZE AND TYPE

specified for this tool to prevent damage to the machine and/or
serious injury.

8.

MAKE CERTAIN BLADE ROTATES IN CORRECT DIRECTION

and that the teeth at the bottom of the blade point to the rear of
the saw.

9.

USE BLADE GUARD AT ALL TIMES.

Don’t spray any lubricants

or cleaners (particularly spray or aerosol) in the vicinity of the
plastic guard. The polycarbonate material sued in the guard is
subject to attack by certain chemicals.

10.

USE A SHARP BLADE.

Check the blade to see if it runs true and

is free from vibration. A dull blade or a vibrating blade can cause
damage to the machine and/or serious injury.

11.

DON’T WEDGE ANYTHING AGAINST THE FAN

to hold the

motor shaft.

12.

DON’T USE ABRASIVE WHEELS.

The excessive heat and

abrasive particles generated by them will damage the saw.

13.

INSPECT BLADE FOR CRACKS

or other damage prior to

operation. A cracked or damaged blade can come apart and
pieces can be thrown at high speeds, causing serious injury.
Replace cracked or damaged blades immediately.

14.

CLEAN THE BLADE AND BLADE FLANGES

prior to operation.

Cleaning the blade and flanges allows you to check for any
damage to the blade or flanges. A cracked or damaged blade or
flange can come apart and pieces can be thrown at high speeds,
causing serious injury.

15.

ALWAYS USE THE KERF PLATE AND REPLACE THIS PLATE
WHEN DAMAGED.

Small chip accumulation under the saw may

interfere with the saw blade or may cuase instability of workpiece
when cutting.

16.

USE ONLY BLADE FLANGES

specified for this tool to prevent

damage to the machine and/or serious injury.

17.

CLEAR THE AREA OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

and/or gas prior

to operation. Sparks can occur that would ignite the liquids and
cause a fire or an explosion.

18.

CLEAN THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS

of chips and sawdust.

Clogged motor air slots can cause the machine to overheat,
damaging the machine and possibly causing a short which could
cause serious injury.

19.

TIGHTEN THE TABLE CLAMP HANDLE

and any other clamps

prior to operation. Loose clamps can cause parts or the workpiece
to be thrown at high speeds.

20.

NEVER START THE TOOL

with the blade against the workpiece.

The workpiece can be thrown, causing serious injury.

21.

KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS

away from the blade to

prevent severe cuts. Clamp all workpieces that would cause your

hand to be in the “Table Hazard Zone” (within the red lines).

22.

DON’T PLACE HANDS IN THE BLADE AREA

when the saw is

connected to a power source.

23.

DON’T REACH UNDERNEATH THE SAW

unless it is unplugged

or turned off. The saw blade is exposed on the underside of the
saw.

24.

ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME TO FULL SPEED

prior to

starting cut. Starting the cut too soon can cause damage to the
machine or blade and/or serious injury.

25.

NEVER REACH AROUND

or behind the saw blade. A moving

blade can cause serious injury.

26.

NEVER CUT FERROUS METALS

or masonry. Either of these

can cause the carbide tips to fly off the blade at high speeds
causing serious injury.

27.

NEVER CUT SMALL PIECES.

Cutting small pieces can cause

your hand to move into the blade, resulting in serious injury.

28.

NEVER LOCK THE SWITCH

in the “ON” position. Setting up the

next cut could cause your hand to move into the blade, resulting
in severe injury.

29.

NEVER APPLY LUBRICANT

to a running blade. Applying

lubricant could cause your hand to move into the blade, resulting
in serious injury.

30.

DO NOT

PERFORM FREE-HAND OPERATIONS

. Hold the

work firmly against the fence and table. Free-hand operations
on a miter saw could cause the workpiece to be thrown at high
speeds, causing serious injury. Use clamps

to hold the work

when possible.

31.

CUTTINGHEAD MUST RETURN QUICKLY TO THE
FULL UP POSITION

. Failure to do so will not allow the

lower guard to operate properly and may result in personal
injury.

32.

TURN OFF THE MACHINE

and allow the blade to come to

a complete stop

prior to cleaning the blade area or removing

debris in the path of the blade. A moving blade can cause serious
injury.

33.

PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE WORK-PIECES.

Loss of control of the workpiece can cause injury.

34.

NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY, OR SET-UP WORK

on the table/work area when the machine is running. A sudden
slip could cause a hand to move into the blade. Severe injury can
result.

35.

DON’T ALLOW ANYONE

to stand behind the saw.

36.

TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”,

disconnect the machine from the

power source, and clean the table/work area before leaving the
machine.

LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION

to

prevent unauthorized use. Someone else might accidentally start
the machine and cause injury to themselves.

37.

BEFORE OPERATING THE SAW,

check and securely lock the

bevel, miter, and sliding fence adjustments.

38.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

regarding the safe and proper

operation of power tools (i.e. a safety video) is available from
the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH
44115-2851 (www.powertoolinstitute.com). Information is also
available from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake
Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the American
National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements
for Woodworking Machines and the U.S. Department of Labor
regulations.