Wood Lathe Safety - Powermatic 45 Maintenance Instructions And Parts List

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MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
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1.
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW the safety and operating instructions found in this manual. Know
the limitations and hazards associated with this Wood Lathe. A safety decal is placed on each machine as
a reminder of basic safety practice.
2.
GROUN DING OF T HE LA T HE: M a ke certai n th at t h e m a ch in e f r a m e i s e le c t ri c a l ly g r o u n ded
and that a grounding lead is included in the incoming electrical service. In cases where a cord and
plug are used, make certain that the grounding lug connects to a suitable ground. Follow the
grounding procedure indicated by the National Electrical Code.
3.
EYE SAFETY: Wear an approved safety shield, goggles or glasses to protect the eyes when operat-
ing the wood lathe.
4.
PERSON AL PRO T ECT I O N: Be fo re o perat i ng t he ma c h i n e , r e mo ve t ie , ri n g s , w a t c h e s, a n d ot he r
jewelry, and roll up sleeves above the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair. Pro-
tective type foot wear should be lvorn and hearing protectors should be worn where noise exceeds
the level of exposure allowed in section 1910.95 of the OSHA regulations. Do Not Wear Glovesl
5.
WORK AREA: Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, saw dust, oil
or grease to m inim i ze t he da nge r o f t ri ppi ng or si i pp in g . P o w e rm a t ic r e co m m e n d s th e u se of an ti -
skid floor strips on the floor area where the operator normally stands. Provide ample unobstructed
floor area around the machine. Mark off the machine area. Make certain that the work area is well
lighted and that a proper exhaust system is used to minimize dust.
6.
GUARDS: Keep t h e m a chi ne g uar ds i n pl ace, m ake c e r ta i n th e y a r e o p e r a b l e , a n d u s e th e m at al l t im es
times. Do Not op era t e t he m a chi ne w i th gu ards of f.
7.
DON'T OVERREACH: lVlaintain a balanced stance and keep your body under control at all times.
Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any operation.
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9.
CH EC K THE CO NT DI T I ON OF THE S T OC K T O B E TU R N E D: B e su r e i t is f r e e o f kn o t s , w ar pag e,
checked ends, improperly made or cured glue joints and other conditions which can cause it to be
thrown out of the lathe.
1 0. SECURELY FAS T EN SP UR CENT E RS t o t he ma te r i a l b e i n g u se d .
1 1. CHECK CENTERS A ND CENTE R S O C K E T S i n the h e a d s to c k a n d t a i ls t o ck to b e su r e t h e y ar e
free of dirt or rust and oil lightly before inserting centers.
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check setup at the lowest speed before increasing it to the operating speed.
1 3. U SE TH E CORRE CT CUT T I NG T O OL for t he oper a t i o n t o b e p e r f o r me d a n d k e e p a l l t o o l s in a
sharpened condition.
14 . USE LOWSPEEDS F O R ROUG HI _I{ I A ME TE R WO R K : lf
vibration occurs. stop the machine and correct the cause. See Table 1 for speed recommendations.
1 5. WHEN SAND IN G , RE M OV E THE T O OL RE S T F R OM TH E M A C H IN E , a p p ly li g h t p r e ssu r e , and
use a slow speed to avoid heat build up.
16. WHEN TU RNTNG L ARG E p T AM E TE R P T E C E S . S U C H A T F O W| - S . n l W n V S O p r n
LATH E AT LOW SP EE DS. See T a bl e 1 for spe ed r e c o mm e n d a ti o n s .
17 . NEVER USE DU LLT _URNI NG T O OLS - s harp to ol s h e l p t o p re ve n t th e t o o l g r a b b in g in t he w or k
and being jerked from the operator's hands.
1 8. TAKE MEASURE M EN T S ON T HE P 48 r9 \LL _Y W r r H TH E S P I N p L E S T O P P E D ,
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lf l eaving the m achi ne ar ea , t ur n it off a nd wai t un ti l t h e sp in d le s to p s b e fo r e d e p a r t in g .
20. GIVE TH E WOR K Y CU A RE DOI NG Y OU R U N DI V I DE D A TT E N T IO N . L o o ki n g a r o u n d, ca r r y -
ing on a conversation and "horseplay" are careless acts that can result in serious injury.
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