Specifications

OCTE SAFEdoc
TRANS
Brake Lathe
1. Accurately measure lathe or rotor before resurfacing and compare with manufacturer’s
specifications.
2. Put on your FACE SHIELD OR SAFETY GLASSES before you start the lathe.
3. Use the correct centering cones. Center the drum or rotor and securely fasten it
according to lathe manufacturer’s procedures and guidelines.
4. NEVER LEAVE A WRENCH or any other tool sitting on the machine. The wrench may
fly out and cause injuries when the machine is started.
5. Do not use a wrench or other object to touch revolving work or parts.
6. Never attempt to measure work, feel the surface, or adjust a cutting tool while the lathe is
running.
7. Always stand erect to keep your head away from flying metal chips.
8. Never stop the drum/rotor with your hands: allow it to stop by itself.
9.
Accurately measure lathe or rotor after resurfacing and compare with manufacturer’s
specifications. A unit that is undersize is unsafe and must be discarded.
AT ALL TIMES – IF IN DOUBT, SEE YOUR INSTRUCTOR
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