Lathe User Manual

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Safety Instructions for Machinery
For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating this Machine
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This
manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of importance
of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety
messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident
prevention measures.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about
proper operation of the machine.
NOTICE
WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
clothing, apparel, or jewelry that can become
entangled in moving parts. Always tie back or
cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to avoid
accidental slips which could cause a loss of
workpiece control.
HEARING PROTECTION. Always wear hear-
ing protection when operating or observiing loud
machinery. Extended exposure to this noise
without hearing protection can cause permanent
hearing loss.
MENTAL ALERTNESS. Be mentally alert when
running machinery. Never operate under the
influence of drugs or alcohol, when tired, or when
distracted.
OWNER’S MANUAL. Read and understand
this owner’s manual BEFORE using machine.
Untrained users can be seriously hurt.
EYE PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI-
approved safety glasses or a face shield when
operating or observing machinery. to reduce
the risk of eye injury or blindness from fly-
ing particles Everyday eyeglasses are not
approved safety glasses.
HAZARDOUS DUST. Dust created while using
machinery may cause cancer, birth defects,
or long-term respiratory damage. Be aware of
dust hazards associated with each workpiece
material, and always wear a NIOSH-approved
respirator to reduce your risk.
Safety Instructions for Machinery
SECTION 1: SAFETY