Additional Safety for Wood Lathes
1.KEEPING GUARDS IN PLACE. To prevent entanglement hazards, make sure all doors and guards are secured in place and that the lathe sits on a flat, stable surface.
2.EYE/FACE PROTECTION. Airborne wood dust and debris can be hazardous to the eyes/face and may cause allergies or long- term respiratory health problems. Always wear eye protection or a face shield and a respirator when operating the lathe.
3.USING CENTERS. When using centers, be certain the workpiece has been prop- erly embedded on them and that there is adequate clearance for the full rotation.
4.ADJUSTING TOOL REST. To prevent the turning tool and your hands being pulled into the spinning workpiece, always adjust the tool rest to provide proper support for the turning tool you will be using. Test the tool rest clearance by rotating workpiece by hand before connecting the lathe to power.
5.TURNING SPEED. Select the correct turn- ing speed for your work, and allow the lathe to gain full speed before using.
6.USING SHARP CHISELS. Keep lathe chis- els properly sharpened and held firmly on the tool rest when turning.
7.OPERATING DAMAGED LATHE. Never operate the lathe with damaged or worn parts that fly apart during operation.
8.WORKPIECE CONDITION. To prevent the workpiece breaking apart and flying at the operator, always inspect the condition of the workpiece. DO NOT turn pieces with knots, splits, and other potentially danger- ous conditions. Make sure joints of glued- up pieces have high quality bonds and will not fly apart during operation.
9.STOPPING LATHE. DO NOT stop the lathe by using your hand against the workpiece which could cause serious injury. Allow the lathe to stop on its own.
10.SANDING/POLISHING. To maintain an adequate and safe working area, always remove the tool rest when performing sand- ing or polishing operations on the rotating workpiece.
11.MATERIAL REMOVAL RATE. Attempting to remove too much material at once may cause the workpiece to fly out of the lathe.
12.PREVENTING THROWN WORKPIECE.
Make sure that lathe is in its lowest speed when starting up. An
13.FACEPLATE TURNING. When faceplate turning, make sure the faceplate is securely attached to the workpiece and it is properly attached to the spindle. Always use lathe chisels on the downward spinning side of the workpiece only.
Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this lathe. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this lathe with respect and caution to reduce the risk of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.
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