Specific Safety Instructions For Woodturning Lathes; General Instructions For 240V Machines - Axminster AWSL User Manual

General Instructions for 240V Machines...

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Make sure when the machine is placed that it sits firmly on the bench or stand, that it does not rock,
that it is sufficiently clear of adjacent obstacles so that you have unimpeded access to all parts of the
machine. The machine is designed for indoor use, do not use when or where it is liable to get wet.
Keep the machine clean; it will enable you to more easily see any damage that may have occurred.
Clean the overall machine with a damp soapy cloth if needs be, do not use any solvents or cleaners,
as these may cause damage to any plastic parts or to the electrical components. Clean the machined
components with a lightly oiled cloth. If the machine is liable to be standing idle for any length of time
a light coat of machine or spray oil will minimise rusting.
Keep the work area as uncluttered as is practical, this includes personnel as well
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as material. Under no circumstances should CHILDREN be allowed in work areas.
It is good practice to leave the machine unplugged until work is about to commence, also
make sure to unplug the machine when it is not in use, or unattended. Always disconnect
by pulling on the plug body and not the cable. Once you are ready to commence work,
remove all tools used in the setting operations (if any) and place safely out of the way.
Re-connect the machine.
Carry out a final "tightness" check e.g. chuck or face plate, workpiece, tool rest, etc.,
check that the correct speed has been selected.
Make sure you are comfortable before you start work, balanced, not reaching etc.
If the work you are carrying out is liable to generate flying grit, dust or chips, wear the
appropriate safety clothing, goggles, gloves, masks etc. If the work operation appears to be
excessively noisy, wear ear-defenders. If you wear your hair in a long style, wearing a cap,
safety helmet, hairnet, even a sweatband, will minimise the possibility of your hair being
caught up in the rotating parts of the tool, likewise, consideration should be given to the
removal of rings and wristwatches, if these are liable to be a 'snag' hazard. Consideration
should also be given to non-slip footwear, etc.
Do not work with cutting tools of any description if you are tired, your attention is wandering
or you are being subjected to distraction. A deep cut, a lost fingertip or worse; is not worth
it! Above all, OBSERVE.... make sure you know what is happening around you, and
USE YOUR COMMON SENSE.
Specific Safety Instructions for Woodturning Lathes..
1. Do not use 'split' work pieces.
2. Always start at the lowest speed when starting a new task.
3. Try to render a new workpiece "round" (or as close as is practical) before turning.
4. Check that the tool rest is at or slightly below the centre line of the workpiece.
5. Check the workpiece is securely mounted in the lathe before switching on the power.
6. Rotate the workpiece by hand, to check that it is:- centralised, clear of the tool rest, not
'split' or has loose knots.
7. Where lathes have the facility to be reversed; check the machine is rotating in the correct
direction.
8. If your lathe has the facility to run in reverse, you must ensure that the mounting
accessories (chucks, faceplates etc.,) can be 'locked' onto the lathe mandrel, and in the
case of chucks have some form of security device to prevent them 'unwinding' during
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reverse operation.
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