Additional Safety Instructions For The Lathe
1.MAKE SURE ALL GUARDS are in place and that the Lathe sits on a flat, stable sur- face.
2.ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION or a face shield when operating the Lathe. Use a respirator to avoid inhaling dust. All safety equipment should be ANSI approved.
3.BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE be certain the workpiece has been properly imbedded on the headstock and tailstock centers and that there is adequate clearance for the full rotation.
4.ADJUST TOOL REST to provide proper support for the turning tool you will be using. Test tool rest clearance by rotating work- piece by hand before turning lathe on.
5.SELECT THE TURNING SPEED which is appropriate for the type of work. Allow the lathe to gain its full speed before using the lathe.
6.ALWAYS INSPECT THE CONDITION of the materials you are turning. Pay particular attention to knots, splits and other potential- ly dangerous conditions.
7.KEEP LATHE TOOLS PROPERLY SHARPENED and hold firmly in the proper position when turning.
8.NEVER OPERATE THE LATHE WITH DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS. Maintain your lathe in proper working condition. Perform routine inspections and mainte- nance promptly when called for. Put away adjustment tools after use.
9.MAKE SURE YOUR WOOD LATHE IS TURNED OFF, disconnected from its power source and all moving parts have come to a complete stop before starting any inspec- tion, adjustment, or maintenance procedure.
10.DO NOT LEAVE LATHE RUNNING UNAT- TENDED for any reason.
11.DO NOT STOP LATHE USING YOUR HAND against the workpiece.
12.KEEP LOOSE CLOTHING ARTICLES such as sleeves, belts or jewelry items away from the lathe spindle.
13.WHEN FACE PLATE TURNING, use lathe chisels on the downward spinning side of the workpiece only.
14.REMOVE THE TOOL REST when perform- ing sanding or polishing operations on the rotating spindle.
15.ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE too much material at once may cause work material to fly out of the lathe.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious per- sonal injury, damage to equipment or poor work results.
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