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Additional.Safety.Instructions.for.6".x.10".
READ.and.understand.this.
entire. instruction. manual.
before.using.this.machine..
Serious. personal. injury.
may. occur. if. safety. and.
operational.information.is.
not. understood. and. fol-
lowed.. DO. NOT. risk. your.
safety.by.not.reading!
1... LEARNING.ABOUT.THE.LATHE..Read and understand this manual before operating this machine.
2... CLEANING.THE.LATHE..Never clean chips by hand, use a brush, and never clear chips while the
lathe is turning.
3.. USING.LATHE.CUTTING.TOOLS..Always use the right cutter for the job, and make sure they are
sharp. The right tool decreases strain on the lathe components and provide a better finish.
4.. USING.THE.CHUCK.KEY. Always remove the chuck key after use, and never walk away from the
lathe when the key is in the chuck.
5.. USING.THE.CHUCK. Make sure the chuck securely holds the workpiece before starting lathe. A
workpiece thrown from the chuck will severely injure you or a bystander.
6.. CHANGING.GEARS. The lathe must be turned OFF and the spindle brought to a complete stop
before opening the gear cover and starting to change gears.
7... PROTECTING.YOUR.FINGERS.AND.THE.BEDWAY. When removing the chuck, wear gloves and
always place wood or rags on the bedway to protect it from the chuck if dropped.
8... PREVENTING.CHUCK.CRASH. Check tool and tool post clearance, chuck clearance, and saddle
clearance, and make sure that the auto feed is disengaged before starting the lathe.
9... AVOIDING.MOTOR.OVERLOAD..Always use the appropriate feed and speed rates..
10... A VOIDING.HAND.INJURY..Keep hands clear of rotating chuck, and never attempt to slow or stop
the lathe chuck by using your hand.
11... O PERATING.THE.LATHE.SAFELY..Never walk away while the lathe is running, always turn it OFF
first.
12... A VOIDING.HAIR.AND.CLOTHING.ENTANGLEMENT..Tie up long hair. Hair hanging down in a ponytail
still poses a risk of entanglement with moving parts. Roll up or button loose sleeves, and tuck in
loose shirts.
Mini-Lathes
USE.this.and.other.machinery.with.caution.
and. respect.. Always. consider. safety. first,.
as. it. applies. to. your. individual. working.
conditions..No.list.of.safety.guidelines.can.
be. complete—every. shop. environment. is.
different..Failure.to.follow.guidelines.could.
result. in. serious. personal. injury,. damage.
to.equipment.or.poor.work.results.
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M1015 6" x 10" Mini-Lathe
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