parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If dam- aged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f.Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g.Use the power tool and its acces- sories in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5.Service
a.Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Lathe Safety Warnings
1.Maintain labels and nameplates on the Lathe. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
2.Do not run the Lathe without its cov- ers and guards in place.
3.Tighten all locks before operating.
4.Do not mount a split workpiece.
5.Use the lowest speed when starting a new workpiece.
6.Always stop the Lathe at its slow- est speed. If the Lathe is run so fast that it vibrates, there is a risk that the workpiece will be thrown or the cut- ting tool jerked from your hands.
7.Always rotate the workpiece by hand before turning on the Lathe. If the workpiece strikes the tool rest, it could split and be thrown out of the Lathe.
8.Do not allow cutting tools to bite into the workpiece. The wood could be split or thrown from the Lathe.
9.Always position the tool rest above the centerline of the Lathe when shaping a piece of stock.
10.Before attaching a workpiece to the faceplate, always rough it out to make it as round as possible. This minimizes the vibrations while the piece is being turned. Always fasten the workpiece securely to the face- plate. Failure to do so could result in the workpiece being thrown away from the Lathe.
11.Remove all loose knots in the work- piece before mounting between the centers or on the faceplate.
12.Position your hands so they will not slip onto the workpiece when the Lathe is running.
13.Use a brush or compressed air to remove wood shavings; never your hands. The wood shavings will be sharp.
14.The cutting tool must always be tight within the tool post or chuck and adjusted to limit projection from the post. This will reduce the possibility of the tool breaking or bending.
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