Delta 23-197 User Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting

YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the

symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

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 potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in property damage.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE

UNIT. Learn the unit’s application and limitations as well as the specific hazards peculiar to it.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use this unit in damp or wet locations, or expose it to rain. Keep

work area well-lighted.
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
DISCONNECT UNIT before servicing.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the unit, properly repair or replace any part that is damaged.

1. Read and understand the warnings posted on the

machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all

of these warnings may cause serious injury.

2. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured

or removed.

3. This machine is designed and intended for use by

properly trained and experienced personnel only.

If you are not familiar with the proper and safe

operation of a bench grinder, do not use until proper

training and knowledge have been obtained.

4. Do not use this machine for other than its intended

use. If used for other purposes, DELTA

Power

Equipment Corporation disclaims any real or implied

warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that

may result from that use.

5. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields

while using this grinder.

6. Before operating this grinder, remove tie, rings,

watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past

the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine

long hair. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are

recommended. Do not wear gloves.

7. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended

periods of operation.

8. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,

grinding, drilling and other construction activities

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples

of these chemicals are:
Lead from lead based paint.
Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry

products.
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk of exposure 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, such as face or

dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out
microscopic particles.

9. Do not operate this machine while tired or under the

influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.

10. Make certain the switch is in the OFF position before

connecting the machine to the power source.

11. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.
12. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with

the machine unplugged from the power source.

13. Form a habit of checking to see that all extra

equipment such as adjusting keys, wrenches, scrap,

stock, and cleaning rags are removed away from the

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