Additional Safety For Wood Lathes - Grizzly H2669 Owner's Manual

Additional Safety for Wood Lathes

1. KEEPING GUARDS IN PLACE. Make sure
all guards are in place and that the lathe sits
on a flat, stable surface.
2. EYE/FACE PROTECTION. Always wear
eye protection or a face shield when operat-
ing the lathe.
3. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. Always
wear a respirator when using this machine.
Wood dust may cause allergies or long-
term respiratory health problems.
4. MOUNTING WORKPIECE. Before starting,
be certain the workpiece has been properly
embedded on the headstock and tailstock
centers and that there is adequate clear-
ance for the full rotation.
5. WORKPIECE CONDITION. Always inspect
the condition of your workpiece. DO NOT
turn pieces with knots, splits, or other poten-
tially dangerous conditions. Make sure joints
of glued-up pieces have high quality bonds
and won't fly apart during operation.
6. ADJUSTING TOOL REST. 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 turn-
ing lathe ON.
7. TURNING SPEED. Select the correct turn-
ing speed for your work, and allow the lathe
to gain full speed before using.
Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine
with respect and caution to lessen the pos-
sibility of operator injury. If normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri-
ous personal injury may occur.
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8. USING SHARP CHISELS. Keep lathe chis-
els properly sharpened and held firmly in
position when turning.
9. OPERATING DAMAGED LATHE. Never
operate the lathe with damaged or worn
parts.
10. ADJUSTMENTS/MAINTENANCE. Make
sure your wood lathe is turned OFF, dis-
connected from the power source, and all
moving parts have come to a complete stop
before starting any inspection, adjustment,
or maintenance procedure.
11. STOPPING LATHE. DO NOT stop the lathe
by using your hand against the workpiece.
Allow the lathe to stop on its own.
12. AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Keep long
hair and loose clothing articles such as
sleeves, belts, and jewelry items away from
the lathe spindle.
13. FACEPLATE TURNING. When faceplate
turning, use lathe chisels on the downward
spinning side of the workpiece only.
14. SANDING/POLISHING. Remove the tool
rest when performing sanding or polishing
operations.
15. MATERIAL REMOVAL RATE. Attempting
to remove too much material at once may
cause workpiece to fly out of the lathe.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
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