outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do
not change the plug in any way.
DO NOT touch the plug's metal prongs when
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unplugging or plugging in the cord.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. If you use an
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extension cord, make sure it is in good condition and
heavy enough to carry the current your product will
draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating.
See Extension Cord Chart for correct size depending
on cord length and data plate ampere rating. If in
doubt, use the next smaller gauge number. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
When working outside, make sure the extension cord
is rated for outdoor use. Consult power connection
section of this manual for Extension Cord Chart and
power connection safety.
DO NOT ABUSE POWER CORDS. NEVER yank
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cord to disconnect from receptacle, crush cord, or
expose it to heat, oil or sharp objects.
USE PROPER TOOL. Do not force tool to do a task
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for which it was not designed.
SECURE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or a vise to hold
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the workpiece when practical. It is safer than using
Dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemical
known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples are:
Lead from lead-based paints
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Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
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Asbestos dust
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Arsenic and chromium chemically-treated lumber
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Your risk from these exposures 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 with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are
specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
If you have any questions or concerns relative to the use of your tool or the contents of this manual, stop using the
tool and call Delta Power Equipment Company Customer Care at 1-800-223-7278.
TERMINOLOGY
THE FOLLOWING TERMS WILL BE USED THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL AND YOU SHOULD BECOME
FAMILIAR WITH THEM.
THROUGH-CUT - any cut that completely cuts
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through the workpiece.
NON-THROUGH CUT - any cut that does not
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completely cut through the workpiece.
PUSH STICK - a wooden or plastic stick, usually
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homemade, that is used to push a small workpiece
through the saw and keeps the operator's hands clear
of the blade.
KICKBACK - when the saw blade binds in the cut or
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the workpiece binds between the blade and the fence
and the workpiece is thrust back toward the operator.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
TABLE SAW SAFETY RULES
your hands and frees both hands to operate tool.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
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Form habit of checking to see that all adjusting keys
and wrenches are removed before starting tool.
STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING,
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AND USE COMMON SENSE. Do not use power
tools when tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in injury.
USE PROPER FEED DIRECTION. Feed workpiece
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against the direction of rotation of the tool's blade,
cutter, or abrasive surface. Feeding in the other
direction may cause the workpiece to be thrown at
high speed.
DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
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balance to maintain control.
DO NOT FORCE TOOL OR WORKPIECE. Operate
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tool at intended speed and feed rate for better and
safer operation.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
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TURN POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it comes
to a complete stop. In the event of a power failure,
move switch to "OFF" position.
SERVICE PARTS. Use only identical replacement
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parts when servicing your tool.
FREEHAND - cutting without the use of a miter gauge
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or rip fence or any other means of guiding or holding
the workpiece other than the operator's hand.
PLUNGE CUTTING - blind cuts in the workpiece
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made by either raising the blade through the
workpiece or lowering the workpiece down to the
blade.
RE-SAWING - flipping the workpiece to complete a
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cut the saw is not capable of making in one pass.
COVE CUTTING - an operation where the work is fed
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at an angle across the blade. (Also known as "coving")
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