Scrit,
I would assume this to be the case, but after looking over the Jet stuff I could only find an output rating. (Unless it was on the motor itself which is of course tucked inside the cabinet, so difficult to get at) Whether this is a loophole in legislation, I don't know, but I can see your point as regards to power requirements for trips etc.
As for the left tilt, yes, it does mean the top of the blade is towards you as you cut, but assuming your crown guard is proprly adjusted it should be no more dangerous.
I thinkl the left tilt is better as you can position the fence closer for narrower bevel rips and the cut piece, while 'dancing' on top of the blade once free of its cut isn't so prone to being trapped against the fence and thrown back.
I would say in my opinion that a long fence that locks back and front with an auxillary fence to slide back for ripping timber so that it doesn't bind at the back of the blade is better than most short fences.
The Jet and DeWalt with the large front shoes they run on keep them parallel and running smoothly, far better than the token efforts some manufacturers make!
I wholeheartedly agree with you about congratulating them for bringing them in to the UK, they have been long overdue.
I still can't believe that the UK branch of Delta hasn't seen the potential in the market and shipped there own cast models over instead of the aluminium ones that everone and their sister seems to think is what we need in the UK.
The price Delta sells for in the USA, even at a £ to $ conversion would still corner the market and it can't be that difficult to stick a 230v motor in and hacksaw the arbor off to meet UK legislation can it? :shock:
Andy