Stock Inspection & Requirements - Woodstock W1866 Owner's Manual

Model W1866 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/18)
Stock.Inspection.&.
Requirements
Some workpieces are not safe to turn or may require
modification before they are safe to turn. Before turning,
inspect all workpieces for the following:
Workpiece.Type.
This machine is intended for turning natural wood
products. Never attempt to turn any composite wood
materials, plastics, metal, stone, or rubber workpieces;
turning these materials can lead to machine damage or
severe injury.
Foreign.Objects.
Nails, staples, dirt, rocks, and other foreign objects are
often embedded in wood. While cutting, these objects
can become dislodged and hit the operator, cause tool
grab, or break the turning tool, which might then fly
apart. Always visually inspect your workpiece for these
items. If they can't be removed, DO NOT turn the
workpiece.
Large/Loose.Knots.
Loose knots can become dislodged during the turning
operation. Large knots can cause a workpiece to
completely break in half during turning and cause machine
damage and injury. Choose workpieces that do not have
large/loose knots.
Excessive.Warping.
Workpieces with excessive bowing or twisting are unstable
and unbalanced. Never turn these workpieces at high
speed, or instability will be magnified and the workpiece
can be ejected from the lathe causing injury. Only turn
concentric workpieces!
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