Additional Safety Instructions For Lathes - Grizzly G9972Z Owner's Manual

Additional Safety Instructions for Lathes

1. UNDERSTANDING THE MAcHINE: read
and understand this manual before operat-
ing the machine.
2. cLEANING MAcHINE: to avoid lacera-
tions, do not clear chips by hand. Use a
brush, and never clear chips while the lathe
is operating.
3. USING cORREcT TOOLING: always select
the right cutter for the job, and make sure
cutters are sharp. the right tool decreases
strain on the lathe components and reduces
the risk of unsafe cutting.
4. ELIMINATING A pROJEcTILE HAZARD:
always remove the chuck key after use,
and never walk away from the lathe with the
chuck key installed.
5. SEcURING A WORKpIEcE: Make sure
the workpiece is properly held in the chuck
before starting the lathe. a workpiece thrown
from the chuck could cause severe injury.
6. AvOIDING OvERLOADS: always use the
appropriate spindle speed and feed rate.
7. AvOIDING ENTANGLEMENT INJURIES:
never attempt to slow or stop the lathe
chuck; and tie back long hair, ponytails,
loose clothing, and sleeves so they do not
dangle.
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 decrease the
risk of operator injury. If normal safety pre-
cautions are overlooked or ignored, serious
personal injury may occur.
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8. pREvENTING A cUTTING TOOL/cHUcK
cRASH: always disengage the power feed
and half-nut after completing a job.
9. AvOIDING STARTUp INJURIES: Make
sure the workpiece, cutting tool, and tool
post have adequate clearance before start-
ing the lathe. Check the chuck saddle
clearance before starting the lathe. Make
sure the spindle rpM is set correctly for
the workpiece diameter before starting the
lathe. Large parts can be ejected from the
chuck if the chuck speed is set too high.
10. cHUcK SAfETY: Chucks are surprisingly
heavy and awkward to hold, so protect
your hands and the bedways. always use
a chuck cradle or piece of plywood over the
bedways.
11. WORKpIEcE SUppORT: support a long
workpiece if it extends outboard from the
headstock so it will not wobble violently
when the lathe is turned ON. if the workpiece
extends more than 2.5 times its diameter
from the chuck, support it by a center or
steady rest, or it may deflect and fall out of
the chuck while cutting.
12. MAINTAINING A SAfE WORKpLAcE:
never leave lathe unattended while it is run-
ning.
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.
G9972Z 11" x 26" Lathe w/Gearbox