Instruction manual

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Technical Service Manager
Delta Machinery
4825 Highway 45 North
Jackson, TN 38305
There are certain applications for which this tool was
designed. Delta strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and/or used
for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions
relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Delta and we
have advised you.
z If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the
back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood caus-
ing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the oper-
ator.
z Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating proce-
dures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as
given below:
14. Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your body and arm in a
way that allows you to resist KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
15. When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason,
release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the workpiece until the
blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from
the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or KICK-
BACK may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the
cause of blade binding.
16. When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the
kerf and check that teeth are not engaged into the workpiece. If saw
blade is binding, it may walk up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the saw
is restarted.
17. Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and
KICKBACK. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must
be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the
edge of the panel.
18. Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding, and KICKBACK.
19. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and
secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it will
cause binding and KICKBACK.
20. Use extra caution when making a “Pocket Cut” into existing walls or
other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause
KICKBACK.
21. Be aware that this tool is always in an operating condition, because it
does not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet. Always set the trigger
switch to the locked “OFF” position when installing or removing the battery
pack or saw blade.
22. Some wood contains preservatives which can be toxic. Take extra care
to prevent inhalation and skin contact when working with these materials.
Request, and follow, all safety information available from your material suppli-
er.