Safety Instructions For Wood Turning Lathe (continued)
When Installing Or Moving the Lathe
Reduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment.
•Use the lathe in a dry, indoor place protected from rain.
•Keep work area well lighted.
To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected lathe movement.
•The lathe and motor must be bolted down to a stand or workbench for stability.
•To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, make sure your fin- gers do not touch the plug’s metal
prongs when plugging in or unplug- ging the lathe.
•Turn off and unplug the lathe before moving it to a new area. To reduce the risk of back injury, get help when you need to lift or move the lathe.
•Never Stand On Tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutter head. Do not store anything above or near the tool where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.
Before Each Use
Inspect your lathe.
•To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, turn the switch off, unplug the lathe, and remove the switch key before changing the speeds, changing the setup, or adjusting anything.
•Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, unit stability, and any other conditions that may affect the way the lathe works.
•If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any electrical part does not work properly, turn the lathe off and unplug the lathe.
•Replace damaged, missing or failed parts before using the lathe again.
•Keep lathe interior free of wood chips and dust buildup around motor and switch box.
•Keep turning tools sharp. Dull or nicked tools tend to dig in the wood, causing the tool or workpiece to be thrown.
•To reduce the risk of injury from unsafe accessories, use only rec- ommended accessories.
Use Recommended Accessories.
•To avoid injury from unsafe acces- sories, use only recommended accessories.
•Consult the operator’s manual for recommended accessories.
•Follow the instructions that accom- pany the accessories.
WARNING: Use only accesso- ries recommended for this lathe. (Using other accessories may be dangerous.)
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks)
When turning between centers or on | - Always |
the faceplate: | workpieces at slow speed. |
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