Safety Rules

As with all machines, there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the use of this lathe. Use the machine with the respect and caution demanded where safety precautions are concerned. When normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator can result.

Read, understand and follow the safety and operating instructions found in this manual. Know the limitations and hazards associated with this machine. A warning decal is placed on each machine as a reminder of basic safety practice.

Electrical grounding. Make certain that the machine frame is electrically grounded and that a ground lead is included in the incoming electrical service. In cases where a cord and plug are used, make certain that the grounding plug connects to a suitable ground. Follow the grounding procedure indicated in the National Electrical Code.

Eye safety. Wear an approved safety shield, goggles, or glasses to protect eyes. (NOTE: Common eyeglasses are only impact-resistant, they are not safety glasses.)

Personal protection. Before operating the machine, remove tie, rings, watch and other jewelry and roll up sleeves above the elbows. Remove all loose outer clothing and confine long hair. Protective type footwear should be used. Where the noise exceeds the level of exposure allowed in Section 1910.95 of the OSHA Regulations, use hearing protective devices. Do not wear gloves.

Guards. Keep the machine guards in place, make certain they are operable, and use them at all times. DO NOT operate the machine with guards off.

Don't Overreach. Maintain a balanced stance and keep your body under control at all times. Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any operation.

Maintain Tools in Top Condition. Keep tools sharp and clean for safe and best performance. Dull tools can grab in the work and be jerked from the operator`s hands causing serious injury.

Check the condition of the stock to be turned. Make sure it is free of knots, warpage, checked ends, improperly made or cured glue joints and other conditions which can cause it to be thrown out of the lathe.

Securely fasten spur centers to the material being used.

Check centers and center sockets in the headstock and tailstock to be sure they are free of dirt or rust and oil lightly before inserting centers.

Test each set-upby revolving the work by hand to insure it clears the work rest and bed and check setup at the lowest speed before increasing it to the operating speed.

Use the correct cutting tool for the operation to be performed and keep all tools in a sharpened condition.

Use low speeds for roughing and for long or large diameter work. If vibration occurs, stop the machine and correct the cause. See Table on page 9 for speed recommendations.

When sanding, remove the tool rest from the machine, apply light pressure, and use a slow speed to avoid heat build up.

When turning large diameter pieces, such as bowls, always operate the lathe at low speeds. See Table 1 for speed recommendations.

Never use dull turning tools - sharp tools help to prevent the tool from grabbing in the work and being jerked from the operator's hands.

Take measurements on the part only with the spindle stopped.