Use and Care Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES:
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Warning! Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.
1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL.
Learn the machine’s applications, limitations
and the specific hazards particular to it.
2. ALWAYS USE A FULL FACE SHIELD-
Strongly recommended and must comply with
ANSI STANDARD Z87.1 –USA. Everyday
eyeglasses usually are only impact resistant
and safety glasses only protect eyes. A full face
shield will protect the eyes and face. Also use a
face and dust mask if the cutting operation is
dusty.
3. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is
also recommended. Wear a protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
4. USE EAR PROTECTORS. Use ear protection,
plugs or muffs, for extended periods of
operation. Use ear plugs/muffs rated to 103
DBA LEQ (8 hour).
5. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in
damp/ wet locations or expose them to rain.
Keep work area well lit.
6. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas
and benches invite accidents. Build-up of
sawdust is a fire hazard.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
children and visitors should be kept at a safe
distance from the work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with locks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
9. GROUND ALL TOOLS. This tool is equipped
with a three prong plug. It should be plugged
into a three hole electrical receptacle. If an
adapter is used to accommodate a two-prong
receptacle, the adapter lug must be attached to
a known ground. Never remove the third prong!
10. MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED
FROM THE POWER SUPPLY while the motor
is being mounted, connected, or reconnected.
11. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and
when changing accessories such as blades,
bits cutters, etc.
12. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure
switch is in the “Off” position before plugging in
the power cord.
13. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING
UNATTENDED. Do not leave tool unless it is
turned “Off” and has come to a complete stop.
14. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
15. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not use a tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
intended or designed.
16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use
of improper accessories may cause hazards and
could result in serious personal injury.
17. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
18. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep
tools sharp and clean for the best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
19. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injury
could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool
is accidentally contacted.
20. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning it “On”.
21. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
22. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade
or cutter only.
23. ATTENTION TO WORK. Concentrate on your
work. If you become tired or frustrated, leave it for
a while and rest.
24. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vice to hold
your work when practical. It’s safer than using your
hand and frees both hands to operate the tool.
25. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, any part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to ensure that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. Any damaged part(s) should
be properly repaired or replaced.
26. DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR MEDICATION. Do not
operate the tool while under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or any medication(s).
27. DUST WARNING. The dust generated by certain
woods and wood products can be hazardous to
your health. Always operate machinery in well
ventilated areas and provide for proper dust
removal. Use wood dust collection systems and
approved dust masks whenever possible.
Caution:
Extreme care must be taken when handling the spindle threads. The spindle threads are very
sharp and should not be used to lift the lathe, to stop or manually rotate the spindle.