Additional Safety Instructions For Lathes; Additional Safety Instructions For The Lathe - Grizzly G1495 Instruction Manual

Additional Safety Instructions For The Lathe

1. MAKE SURE ALL GUARDS are in place
and that the Lathe sits on a flat, stable sur-
face.
2. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION or a
face shield when operating the Lathe. Use
a respirator to avoid inhaling dust. All safe-
ty equipment should be ANSI approved.
3. BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE be
certain the workpiece has been properly
imbedded on the headstock and tailstock
centers and that there is adequate clear-
ance for the full rotation.
4. ADJUST TOOL REST to provide proper
support for the turning tool you will be
using. Test tool rest clearance by rotating
workpiece by hand before turning lathe on.
5. REMOVE INDEXING PIN before turning
lathe on.
6. SELECT THE TURNING SPEED which is
appropriate for the type of work. Allow the
lathe to gain its full speed before beginning
turning.
7. ALWAYS OBSERVE THE CONDITION of
the materials you are turning. Pay particu-
lar attention to knots, splits and other
potentially dangerous conditions.
G1495 Heavy-Duty Wood Lathe
Like all power tools, there is danger asso-
ciated with the Model G1495 Heavy-Duty
Lathe. Accidents are frequently caused by
lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention.
Use this tool with respect and caution to
lessen the possibility of operator injury. If
normal safety precautions are overlooked
or ignored serious personal injury may
occur.
8. NEVER OPERATE THE LATHE WITH
DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS. Maintain
your lathe in proper working condition.
Perform routine inspections and mainte-
nance promptly when called for. Put away
adjustment tools after use.
9. MAKE SURE YOUR WOOD LATHE IS
TURNED OFF, disconnected from its
power source and all moving parts have
come to a complete stop before starting
any inspection, adjustment, or mainte-
nance procedure.
10. DO NOT LEAVE LATHE RUNNING
UNATTENDED for any reason.
11. DO NOT STOP LATHE USING YOUR
HAND against the workpiece.
12. KEEP LOOSE CLOTHING ARTICLES
such as sleeves, belts or jewelry items
away from the lathe spindle.
13. WHEN FACE PLATE TURNING, use lathe
chisels on the downward spinning side of
the workpiece only.
14. REMOVE THE TOOL REST when per-
forming sanding or polishing operations on
the rotating spindle.
15. KEEP LATHE
SHARPENED and hold firmly in the prop-
er position when turning.
TOOLS PROPERLY
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