Operation; Stock Inspection - Craftex CX Series User Manual

OPERATION

The first thing to do is to inspect the
workpiece and make sure it is suitable for
turning. The workpiece should not have
any extreme bows, knots, or cracks.
Trim the workpiece to make sure it is
roughly concentric.
Install the workpiece between the centers
or attach it to the faceplate or chuck.
Adjust the tool rest to 1/8" above the
workpiece and make sure the clearance
between the workpiece and the tool rest
lip is 1/4".
Rotate the workpiece by hand to make
sure the workpiece rotates freely.
Position the dust collection hood close to
the workpiece to collect the chips.
Make sure to tie back loose hair and
clothing.
Wear safety glasses and a respirator.
Turn the lathe ON and adjust the speed
using the variable speed knob. Carefully
begin turning.
WARNING!
Before operating the lathe, make sure
that you have read and understood the
instructions given in the user manual
and you are familiar with the functions
and safety features on this machine.

STOCK INSPECTION

Before cutting any wood, make sure to
inspect the workpiece for nails, staples,
small pieces of stone or metal and any
other foreign object which is dangerous to
come in contact with the blade.
If the wood contains any of these objects
and it comes in contact with the cutting
tool, the object might fly and hit the
operator or seriously damage the blade.
For safety, always inspect your workpiece
carefully before cutting and wear eye
protection.
Some woods with excessive twisting or
warping are un-stable while cutting and
are dangerous to cut because during
operation the workpiece can move un-
expectedly which can either damage the
blade or hurt the operator.
If a workpiece has large knots. When
turning, the workpiece completely breaks
into half and cause personal injury to the
operator and damage to the machine.
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