Additional Safety for Metal Lathes

Serious injury or death can occur from getting entangled in, crushed between, or struck by rotating parts on a lathe! Unsecured tools or workpieces attached to rotating objects can also strike nearby operators with deadly force. To minimize the risk of getting hurt or killed, anyone operating this machine MUST completely heed the hazards and warnings below.

CLOTHING, JEWELRY & LONG HAIR. Tie back long hair, remove jewelry, and do not wear loose clothing or gloves. These can easily get caught on rotating parts and pull you into lathe.

ROTATING PARTS. Always keep hands and body at a safe distance from rotating parts—especially those with projecting surfaces. Never hold any- thing against rotating workpiece, such as emery cloth, that can pull you into lathe.

GUARDING. Guards and covers protect against entanglement or flying objects. Always ensure they are properly installed while machine is running.

ADJUSTMENT TOOLS. Remove all chuck keys, wrenches, and adjustment tools before turning lathe ON. A tool left on the lathe can become a deadly projectile when spindle is started.

SAFE CLEARANCES. Before starting spindle, verify workpiece has adequate clearance by hand- rotating it through its entire range of motion.

NEW SETUPS. Test each new setup by starting spindle rotation at the lowest speed and standing to the side of the lathe until workpiece reaches full speed and you can verify safe rotation.

SPINDLE SPEEDS. Using spindle speeds that are too fast for the workpiece or clamping equipment can cause rotating parts to come loose and strike nearby people with deadly force. Always use slow spindle speeds with large or non-concentric work- pieces. Never exceed rated RPM of the chuck.

CHUCKS. Chucks can be heavy and difficult to hold. During installation and removal, protect your hands and precision bed ways by using a chuck cradle or piece of plywood over the bed ways. Use lifting equipment, as necessary, for large chucks.

LONG STOCK SAFETY. Long stock can whip violently if not properly supported. Always support any stock that extends from the chuck/headstock more than three times its own diameter.

CLEARING CHIPS. Metal chips can be razor sharp. Avoid clearing them by hand or with a rag. Use a brush or vacuum instead.

SECURE WORKPIECE. An improperly secured workpiece can fly off spindle with deadly force. Make sure workpiece is properly secured before starting the lathe.

STOPPING SPINDLE. Always allow spindle to completely stop on its own, or use a brake, if provided. Never put hands or another object on a spinning workpiece to make it stop faster.

CRASHING. A serious explosion of metal parts can occur if cutting tool or other lathe component hits rotating chuck or a projecting part of work- piece. Resulting metal fragments can strike nearby people and lathe will be seriously damaged. To reduce risk of crashing, ALWAYS release automat- ic feeds after use, NEVER leave lathe unattended, and CHECK all clearances before starting lathe.

TOOL SELECTION. Cutting with incorrect or dull tooling increases risk of injury from broken or dis- lodged components, or as a result of extra force required for operation. Always use sharp tooling that is right for the job.

SANDING/POLISHING. To reduce risk of entan- glement, never wrap emery cloth around rotating workpiece. Instead, use emery cloth with the aid of a tool or backing board.

MEASURING WORKPIECE. To reduce risk of entanglement, never measure rotating workpieces.

-12-	Model G0765 (Mfd. Since 12/13)