Delta BS150LS - Manual (Page 4)

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A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should
be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-
prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. Before connecting the
machine to the power line, make sure the switch (s) is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of
the same characteristics as indicated on the machine. All line connections should make good contact. Running on low
voltage will damage the machine.
DO NOT EXPOSE THE MACHINE TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE MACHINE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
POWER CONNECTIONS
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Your machine is wired for 120 volt, 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the machine to the power source,
make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
BAND SAWS
1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is
assembled
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 ADJUST 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
table 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
machine is running.
15. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” to back out of an
uncompleted 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
debris 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
running.
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.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 OSHA
1910.213 Regulations.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often and
use them to instruct others.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.