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1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation.
2. This wood lathe is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel
only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a wood lathe, do not use it until
the proper training and knowledge have been obtained.
3. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this machine.
4. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.
5. Before operating the machine, remove tie, rings, watches, other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past
the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair. Do not wear gloves.
6. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
7. Keep machine guards in place at all times when the machine is in use. If removed for
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately.
8. Do not over reach. Maintain a balanced stance at all times, so that you do not fall or lean against
blades or other moving parts.
9. Make all machine adjustments or maintenanc e with the machine unplugged from the power
source.
10. Use the right tool. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job that it was not designed t o do.
11. Replace warning labels if they become obscured or r em ov ed.
12. Make certain the switch is in the OFF posit ion before connecting the machine to the power
supply.
13. Give your work undivided attenti on. Looki ng around, carrying on a conversation and "horse-play"
are careless acts that can result in serious injury.
14. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area.
15. Use recommended accessories; im pr oper accessories may be hazardous.
16. Read and understand warnings posted on the machine and in t his manual. Failure to comply with
all of these warnings may cause serious injury.
17. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, gri nding, drilling and other construction activities
contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles
18. Do not operate this lathe while under the infl uence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
19. Keep tools sharp and clean for safe and best perform ance. Dull tools can grab in the work and be
jerked from the operator`s hands causing serious injury.
20. Check the condition of the stock to be turned. Make sure i t 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.
21. Securely fasten spur/liv e center s t o the material being used.
22. Check centers and center sockets in the headstock and tail stock to be sure they are free of dirt or
rust and oil lightly before inserting centers.
23. Test each set-up by revolving the work by hand to insure it clears the tool rest and bed. Check the
setup at the lowest speed before increasing it to the operating speed.
24. Use the correct cutting tool for the operati on to be performed and keep all tools sharp.
25. Use low speeds for roughing and for long or large diameter work. If v ibr ati on occurs, stop the
machine and correct the cause. See the speed recommendation chart on the next page.