Delta 43-290C Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 4)

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOOD SHAPERS

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR WOOD SHAPER UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND

INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. If you are not throughly familiar with the operation of

Wood Shapers, obtain advice form your supervisor,

instructor or other qualified person.

2. Follow all wiring codes and recommended electrical

connections. Make certain that the tool is properly grounded.

3. Never turn the tool “ON” before clearing the table of all

objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.).

4. Do not process materials less than 12” in length or 4” in

width without special supporting fixtures. Use push sticks,

featherboards, or hold downs whenever possible.

5. Always use a miter gauge and a clamp attachment when

edge shaping work less than 6” wide. Remove the fence

during this operation.

6. Avoid awkward hand positions. A sudden slip could allow

the hand to contact the cutter.

7. Keep hands away from cutting tool.

8. Never run the stock between the fence and the cutter.

9. Do not feed material that is warped, contains knots, or is

embedded with foreign objects, such as nails or staples.

10. Never start the tool with the stock in contact with the

cutter.

UNPACKING THE MACHINE

Carefully unpack the Delta Shaper and all loose items from the shipping containers. Check to see that you have all of the

items listed in this manual. Do not turn the machine ON if any of these items are missing. You may cause injury to yourself

and also damage the machine.

Figure 2

The basic shaper unit is shipped as shown here. The table

top, table inserts, and operating controls are already

installed. Remove any packing material and tape from inside

and outside of machine.

Fig. 2

11. Never reach under the table while the tool is running.

12. Never perform layout, assembly, or set-up work on the

table while the tools is operating.

13. Keep cutters sharp and free from rust and pitch.

14. Adjust the fence halves so that the cutter opening is

never more than is required to clear the cutter.

15. Always lock the fence hardware after making fence

adjustments.

16. Properly secure the cutters before starting the tool.

17. Do not perform any operation freehand. Always use

the fence for straight shaping and the miter gauge for edge

shaping.

18. Always keep the motor access panels closed while

operating the tool.

19. Before leaving the machine, make sure the work area is

clean.

20. IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch

should be in the “OFF” position and the power cord

disconnected.

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