General Safety Instructions; Safety Symbols; Work Area Safety; Extension Cords - Delta 96-107 Manual De Instrucciones

Be sure to read and understand all instructions in this manual before using this Wet Tile/ Stone Saw. Failure to
follow all instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Some dust created by using
power tools contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Safety
is a combination of using common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your tile saw works. Read this manual to understand this
tile saw and how to use it safely.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations that
accompany them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings DO NOT, by themselves, eliminate any
danger. There are no substitutes for proper accident-prevention measures.
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.
Additional information regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is available from the following sources:
• Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 or on-line at www.powertoolinstitute.com
• National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201
• American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4 floor, New York, NY 10036 www.ansi.org - ANSI 01.1 Safety
Requirements for Woodworking Machines
• U.S. Department of Labor regulations www.osha.gov
Damage Prevention and Information Messages
These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment or other property damage if they
are not followed. Each message is preceded by the word "NOTE," as in the example below:
NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.
WORK-AREA SAFETY
• KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT.
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
• DON'T USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose them to rain. Don't operate power tools in
potentially explosive environments, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools
create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• OPERATE THE TOOL IN WELL-VENTILATED
AREAS, and provide proper dust removal. Dust generated
from some materials can be hazardous to your health.
Use dust-collection systems whenever possible.
• KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY. All visitors
should be kept a safe distance away from the work area.
• USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force a tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
• MAKE THE TILE SAW CHILD AND TAMPER PROOF Use
padlocks, master switches, or lock by removing starter keys.
Electrical Safety
To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections dry
and off the ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands.
• Voltage Don't use power tools in damp or wet
locations or expose them to rain. Don't operate power
tools in potentially explosive environments, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power
tools create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Do not use "AC Only" Rated tools
with a DC power supply.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock. If operating the power tool in damp locations is
unavoidable, always use a verified functioning Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter to supply power to your tool.
Always wear insulated footwear in damp conditions.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to
carry the tools or to pull the plug from the outlet.
Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or
moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• Use grounded circuit Use only 3-wire receptacles and
extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and
3-pole receptacles to accept the tool's three prong plug.
• Use the proper extension cord.
Extension Cord Safety
•Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor
use. These extension cords are marked "W-A" or "W" and
are identified by a marking "Acceptable for use with
• Use only extension cords having an electrical rating equal
to or greater than the rating of the product. Do not use
damaged extension cords. Examine the extension cord
before using, and replace it if it is damaged. Do not abuse
extension cords, and do not yank on any cord to disconnect
it. Keep the cord away from heat and sharp edges. Always
disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before
disconnecting the product from the extension cord.
•Make sure that your extension cord is in good condition.
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