General Safety Instructions - Craftsman 113.238180 Owner's Manual

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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WOOD LATHE
" _ :_|f within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Wood Lathe fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship, Seers will repair it, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR
SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
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general safety instructions for power tooms
1. KNOW YOUR LATHE 13. SECURE WORKPIECE
Read the owner's manual carefu!ly. Learn its application
and limitations as well as its specific potential hazards.
2.,GROUND THE LATHE
This Lathe is equipped with an approved 3_conductor
cordand a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper
grounding type receptacle, The green conductor in the
cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the green wire
to a live terminal.
3, KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
- in working order, and in proper adjustment and align-
men_.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents, Floor must
not be sl_ppewdue to wax Or sawdust.
6_ AVOIDDANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
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Mount workpiece securely between centers
DON'T OVERR EACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest perform-
ance, Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
16. DISCONNECT YOUR LATHE
before servicing; when changing accessories or attach-
ments,
17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging
in.
18. USE RECOMM ENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult this owner's manual for recommended accessories,
Follow the instructions that accompany the accessories.
Don't Qse power" tools it_ damp Or wet locations Or expose
them tO rain. Keep _ork area we/{: lightedi Provide ade- The use of improper accessor es may cause hazards.
quate
surrounding wofkspace: _
19 NEVER STAND ON LATHE
7, KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
: : Se_'i0us injury col,ld occur if the Lathe tips over.
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area ....
8, MAKE WORKSHOP KID,PROOF
Do not store mater als such that il is necessary to stand
on. the tool to reach them,
- with padlocks, master switches, or ay removing starter
keys. 20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
9. USE PROPER SPEED
Before further use of the Lathe, a guard or other part that
is damaged should be carefu3}V checked to ensure that it
The Lathe win do the job better and safer when Operated
at the proper speed, will operate properly and perform its intended function.
10, USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for which it
was no_ designed.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewetry
(rings; wristwatchest to get caught in moving parts.
NONSLIP footwear is recommended. Wear orotective
hair covering to contain long hair. Roll long sleeves
aoove the elbow.
1Z USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Z87.1) at all
times. Everyday eyeglasses only have im pact resistant len-
ses, they are NOT safety glasses. Also, use face or dust
mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear protectors
(plugs or muffs) durin_ extended periods of operation.
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Check for alignment of moving parts, binding.of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, ann any other con-
ditions that may affect its operation, A guard or other
par1 that Is damaged should [_e properly repaired or
replaced.
21. DIRECTION OF FEED
Apply cutting too{ [o the workpiece against the direction
of spind{e rotation.
22. NEVER LEAVE LATHE RUNNING
ATTENDED
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Turn power "OF F". Don't leave Lathe untd it comes to a _
comp',ete stoP.