Operation Manual

3 Commissioning
If the lathe is not to be mounted on the metabo
Workstand HDM, place on another suitably stable
table or workbench. The tool rest is not installed
when packed for shipping. Place tool rest into tool
rest holder and attach tool rest holder to the
machine bed.
4 Connection to Power Mains
Ensure that the supply voltage and frequency
matches the voltage/frequency stated on the motor
label.
This machine must be connected to an earthed
outlet. If necessary, fit a Schuko type cable socket
to a power cable with a plug matching your local
standard outlet. Fit a BS 1362 13 A fuse to your
plug. This appliance must be safety earthed. The
Earth wire is coloured green and yellow. Do not
connect the earth lead to one of the current
carrying conductors or terminals of the cable
socket.
The outlet this machine is connected to must be
earthed and each phase protected by a 10 A time-
lag fuse or miniature circuit breaker. Extension cables should have a minimum lead cross section of 1.0 mm
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Start the lathe by pressing the green button, switch off by pressing the red button. A solenoid in the switch prevents
starting after a power failure.
5.2 Accident Prevention
- Do not use wood blocks or discs with shrinkage cracks, as there is a high bursting risk caused by the centrifugal
force.
- Only work wood whose fibers run in longitudinal direction to the axis of rotation.
-When turning bowls do not stand in their possible path of travel
- Set tool rest as close as practical against the workpiece (approx. 5 - 10 mm).
- Start turning a new workpiece at the lowest speed setting.
-When turning stock between centres drill locating holes of at least 5 mm diameter.
- Use 3- or 4-jaw chucks only with chuck guard.
5 Safety Information
5.1 Personal Protection
Do not operate this woodturning lathe HDM 1000 without wearing proper protective apparel and gear.
- To prevent eye injury always wear safety glasses or face shields or visors.
-Wear a suitable head protection, e.g. a hard hat or a visor with head protection. Wood disks with cracks can
burst when worked, causing serious head injury.
- To protect your respiratory tracts wear breathing equipment (particle filter). The dust of beech and oak can be
carcinogenic.
-Wear tight-fitting shirt or jacket, or a woodturner’s smock. A wide sleeve can get caught by the rotating
workpiece.
5.4 Industrial Use
When in industrial use, this machine falls under the scope of the 1974 Woodworking Machinery Regulations. In
the interests of health & safety of the machine user we recommend you study and follow these regulations.
We would also draw your attention to the booklet "Woodworking Machines Regulations 1974 - Guidance on
Regulations" ref L4 (ISBN 0118855921) published by HMSO.
5.3 Accessories and Spare Parts
Use only genuine spare parts and accessories recommended by metabo.
We strongly recommend the use of a Dust Collector with this machine. Our Sales Department will be happy to
offer you advice on the correct collector.
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