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8.
Verifies spindle direction switch is set in neu-
tral "O" position.
9.
Puts on safety glasses, face shield, and
respirator.
10.
Turns spindle direction switch to forward
(FWD) or reverse (REV), adjusts lathe speed,
and carefully begins turning operation, keep-
ing chisel against tool rest entire time it is
cutting.
11.
Turns lathe OFF when cutting operation is
complete.
Basic Controls
Refer to Figure 16 and the list below to famil-
iarize yourself with the lathe controls. You will
find that understanding the names and descrip-
tions of the controls is useful when reading this
OPERATIONS section.
A
D
Figure 16. Control panel and RPM Readout.
A. Spindle RPM Readout: Indicates the spindle
speed in RPM (rotations per minute).
B. Spindle Direction Switch: Toggles the spin-
dle direction between forward or reverse.
C. Speed Control Knob: Adjusts the spindle
speed from low to high within the range gov-
erned by the pulley belt position.
D. ON/OFF Switch
Button: Turns the lathe ON and OFF.
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B
C
w/Emergency STOP
Stock Inspection &
Requirements
Some workpieces are not safe to turn or may
require modification before they are safe to
turn. Before turning a workpiece, 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, tramp metal, 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 twist-
ing 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!
Model G0733 (Mfd. Since 5/19)
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