W1758 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 3/10)
Additional Safety for Wood Lathes
SAFETY
READ and understand this entire instruction manual before using this lathe. Serious personal injury may occur if safety and operational information is not understood and fol- lowed. DO NOT risk your safety by not reading!
Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. No list of safety guidelines can be
1.EYE/FACE PROTECTION. Always wear an approved face shield when operating this lathe.
2.RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. Always wear a respirator rated for wood dust when using this lathe. Wood dust may cause allergies or
3.MOUNTING WORKPIECE. Before starting the lathe, be certain the workpiece has been properly embedded on the headstock and tailstock centers or faceplate, and that there is adequate clearance for full rotation of the workpiece.
4.ADJUSTING TOOL REST. Adjust tool rest to provide proper support for the turning tool in use. Test tool rest clearance by rotating workpiece by hand before starting lathe.
5.TURNING SPEED. Select the correct turning speed for your operation, and allow the lathe to gain the desired speed before applying turning tool.
6.USING SHARP CHISELS. Keep lathe chisels properly sharpened and held firmly in position against the tool rest when using.
7.OPERATING DAMAGED LATHE. Never operate the lathe with damaged or worn parts.
8.ADJUSTMENT/MAINTENANCE. Make sure lathe is disconnected from power and the spindle has come to a complete stop before starting any inspection, adjustment, or maintenance procedures.
9.STOPPING LATHE. DO NOT attempt to stop the lathe by using your hand against the workpiece, face plate, or spindle. Allow the lathe to stop on its own.
10.AVOID ENTANGLEMENT. Keep long hair and loose clothing, belts, jewelry away from lathe during operation. Tie back long hair and button long sleeves. DO NOT wear gloves during lathe operations.
11.FACEPLATE TURNING. When faceplate turning, use lathe chisels on the downward spinning side of the workpiece only.
12.OUTBOARD TURNING. Always use the tool rest and extension to safely support turning tools when doing outboard turning. If the provided tool rest assembly will not safely reach the workpiece, use a
13.WORKPIECE CONDITION. DO NOT turn stock with knots, splits, and other potentially dangerous condi- tions. Make sure glue joints have high quality bonds and will not fly apart during lathe operation.
