Additional Safety For Wood Lathes - Grizzly G0632 Owner's Manual

Additional Safety for Wood Lathes

KEEPING GuARDS IN PLAcE. make sure all
guards are in place and that the lathe sits on a
flat, stable surface.
EyE/fAcE PROTEcTION. Airborne wood dust
and debris can be hazardous to the eyes/face
and may cause allergies or long-term respiratory
health problems. Always wear eye protection or a
face shield when operating the lathe.
RESPIRATORy PROTEcTION. Always wear a
respirator when using this machine. Wood dust
may cause allergies or long-term respiratory
health problems.
MOuNTING WORKPIEcE. Before starting, be
certain the workpiece has been properly imbed-
ded on the headstock and tailstock centers and
that there is adequate clearance for the full rota-
tion.
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 turning lathe ON.
TuRNING SPEED. select the correct turning
speed for your work, and allow the lathe to gain
full speed before using.
uSING SHARP cHISELS. Keep lathe chisels
properly sharpened and held firmly in position
when turning.
OPERATING DAMAGED LATHE. never oper-
ate the lathe with damaged or worn parts.
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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WORKPIEcE cONDITION. Always inspect the
condition of your workpiece. do not turn pieces
with knots, splits, and other potentially dangerous
conditions. make sure joints of glued-up pieces
have high quality bonds and won't fly apart during
operation.
ADJuSTMENTS/MAINTENANcE. 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 maintenance procedure.
STOPPING LATHE. do not stop the lathe by
using your hand against the workpiece. Allow the
lathe to stop on its own.
AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Keep long hair
and loose clothing articles such as sleeves, belts,
and jewelry items away from the lathe spindle.
fAcEPLATE TuRNING. When faceplate turning,
make sure the faceplate is securely attached to
the workpiece and it is properly attached to the
spindle. When faceplate turning, use lathe chisels
on the downward spinning side of the workpiece
only.
SANDING/POLISHING. remove the tool rest
when performing sanding or polishing operations
on the rotating spindle.
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.
Model G0632 (Mfg. 4/12+)