ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR

WOOD LATHES

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is assembled and installed according to the instructions.

2.OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation of this machine.

3.FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections.

4.ROUGH CUT THE WORKPIECE as close as possible to the finished shape before installing it on the faceplate.

5.EXAMINE THE WORKPIECE FOR FLAWS and test glue joints before mounting the workpiece on machine. DO NOT mount a split workpiece or one containing a knot.

6.SECURELY FASTEN THE WORKPIECE to the faceplate prior to faceplate turning. Use the appropriate size faceplate to properly support the workpiece. Do not let the screw fasteners interfere with the turning tool at the finished dimension of the workpiece.

7.NEVER DRIVE THE WORKPIECE into the drive center while the drive center is in the headstock. Set the drive center into the workpiece with a soft mallet prior to installing it on the headstock.

8.SNUG THE TAILSTOCK CENTER against the workpiece and lock it. Lubricate the tailstock center if it is not a ball bearing center.

9.PROPERLY ADJUST THE TOOL REST HEIGHT.

10.ADJUST THE TOOL REST so it is as close to the workpiece as possible.

11.TIGHTEN ALL CLAMP LOCKING HANDLES before operating.

12.ROTATE THE WORKPIECE BY HAND to check clearance before turning the machine “ON”.

13.CLEAR THE LATHE BED OF ALL OBJECTS (tools, scraps of wood, etc.) before turning the machine “ON”.

14.EXAMINE THE SET-UP CAREFULLY before turning the machine “ON”.

15.STAND CLEAR, AND KEEP ALL OBSERVERS AND PASSERSBY clear of rotating path of workpiece to avoid injury from flying debris.

16.USE THE LOWEST SPEED when starting a new workpiece. NEVER EXCEED recommended speeds.

17.NEVER ADJUST THE TOOL REST while the workpiece is turning.

18.NEVER LOOSEN THE TAILSTOCK SPINDLE or the tailstock while workpiece is turning.

19.MOVE THE CUTTING TOOL INTO THE WORKPIECE SLOWLY, and cut small amounts when roughing.

20.REMOVE THE TOOL REST before sanding or polishing.

21.NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, assembly, or set-up work on the table/work area when the machine is running.

22.TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE from the power source before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing set- ups, or when making repairs.

23.TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, disconnect the machine from the power source, and clean the table/work area before leaving the machine. LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION to prevent unauthorized use.

24.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of power tools (i.e. a safety video) is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner

Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 (www.powertoolinstitute.com). Information is also available from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.

POWER CONNECTIONS

A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3- prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. Before connecting the machine to the power line, make sure the switch (s) is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of the same characteristics as indicated on the machine. All line connections should make good contact. Running on low voltage will damage the machine.

DO NOT EXPOSE THE MACHINE TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE MACHINE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Your machine is wired for 110-120 volt, 50/60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the machine to the power source, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position.

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