Delta Band Saws Merkblatt

A16352 - 01-20-06 Rev. A

1.  DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is as-

sembled and installed according to the instructions.

2.  OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or 

another qualified person if you are not familiar with 
the operation of this tool.

3.  FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended 

      

electrical connections.

4.  USE THE GUARDS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Check to 

see that they are in place, properly adjusted, secured, and 
working correctly.

5.  USE PROPER BLADE SIZE and type.

6.   ADJUST THE UPPER BLADE GUIDE so that it is about 

1/8" above the workpiece.

7. PROPERLY 

the blade tension, tracking, blade 

guides, and blade support bearings. 

8.  KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from the 

blade.

9.  AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS and hand positions 

where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into 
the blade.

10.  NEVER START THE MACHINE before clearing the ta-

ble of all objects (tools, scrap pieces, etc.).

11. NEVER START THE MACHINE with the workpiece 

against the blade.

12. HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the table. DO 

NOT attempt to saw a workpiece that does not have a 
flat surface against the table.

13. HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY and feed into blade at a 

moderate speed.

14. NEVER REACH UNDER THE TABLE while the ma-

chine is running.

15.  TURN THE MACHINE "OFF" to back out of an uncom-

pleted or jammed cut.

16.  MAKE "RELIEF" CUTS prior to cutting long curves.

17. TURN THE MACHINE "OFF" and wait for the blade 

to stop prior to cleaning the blade area, removing de-
bris near the blade, removing or securing workpiece, or 
changing the angle of the table. A coasting blade can 
be dangerous. 

18. NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY, or set-up 

work on the table/work area when the machine is run-
ning.

19. 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.

20.  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. 

21.  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.powertoolin-
stitute.com). Information is also available from the Na-
tional 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 OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.