General Safety Rules
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL. Learn the machine's application, limitations, and specific hazards peculiar to it.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Safety glasses (must comply with ANSI STANDARD Z87.1 -USA) Everyday eye-glasses usually are impact resistant; they are not safety glasses.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewellery which may get caught in moving parts. Non slip footwear is recommended. Wear hair covering to contain long hair.
USE EAR PROTECTORS. Use ear muffs for extended period of operation. Use muffs rated to 103 DBA LEQ (8 hour).
DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain.
KEEP WORK AREA WELL LIT.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Build up of sawdust is a fire hazard.
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Large lathes are not recommended for children and infirm. Keep onlookers a safe distance from work area.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with locks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
GROUND ALL TOOLS. If the tool is equipped with a three prong plug, it should be plugged into a three hole electrical receptacle. If an adaptor is used to accommodate a two prong receptacle, the adaptor lug must be attached to a known ground. Never remove the third prong.
DISCONNECTED FROM POWER SUPPLY while the motor is being mounted, connected, or reconnected.
DISCONNECT TOOLS from wall socket before servicing and when changing.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in the Off position before plugging in power cord.
NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED. Leave machine turned off and at a complete stop.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Do not use a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of improper accessories may cause hazards.
DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was designed.
MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
ATTENTION TO WORK. Concentrate on your work. If you become tired or frustrated, leave it for awhile and rest.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vice to hold work. It's safer than using your hand and frees hands to operate tool.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Any part that is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it will operate properly. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, mounting, and anything that may affect its operation. Any damaged part should be properly repaired or replaced.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
DUST WARNING. Dust generated by certain woods and wood products can be harmful to your health. Operate machinery in well-ventilated areas and provide means for proper dust removal. Use wood dust collection systems whenever possible.
Safety Rules for Woodlathes
DO NOT MODIFY OR USE LATHE FOR USES OTHER THAN FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED.
SEEK INSTRUCTION. If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of woodlathes, obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor, or other qualified person. Instruction from a qualified person is strongly recommended.
DO NOT OPERATE LATHE until it is completely assembled and installed follow instructions and recommendations.
FOLLOW ELECTRICAL CODES. Make sure wiring codes and recommended electrical connections are followed and that the machine is properly grounded.
WHEN REPLACING A FUSE. Completely isolate power when removing the fuse. It is imperative the plug is removed from the mains supply before the fuse is removed. Replace fuse cap before reconnecting to mains.
WHEN SPINDLE REVERSE IS ENGAGED DO NOT USE CHISELS - USE FOR SANDING ONLY.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Do not turn the lathe On before clearing the lathe of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.). Keep the nearby area and floor clear of debris.
CHECK SET-UP with lathe off. Examine the set-up and rotate the work piece by hand to check clearance and check speed is correctly selected before turning on the lathe.
DO NOT MAKE ADJUSTMENTS when the lathe or work piece is turning. Make all adjustments with the lathe stopped.
TIGHTEN ALL CLAMP HANDLES on the headstock, tailstock, and toolrest before operating lathe.
EXAMINE WORK PIECE and glue joints to make sure it has no defects that would cause it to break when turning.
ALWAYS CHECK CORRECT SPEED IS SELECTED BEFORE SWITCHING ON SPINDLE.
USE LOWEST SPEED when turning a new or unbalanced work.
TURN AT RECOMMENDED SPEED. Always operate the lathe at the recommended speeds.
ADJUST TOOLREST close to the work piece. Before turning, revolve the stock by hand to make sure it clears the rest. At intervals, stop the lathe and readjust the toolrest.
KEEP TOOL ON TOOLREST. The lathe tool or chisel should be on the toolrest before the lathe is turned On. Tools should remain on the toolrest whenever the tool is engaged in contact with the work piece.
REMOVE TOOLREST when sanding or polishing so fingers do not get pinched.
USE CORRECT LATHE TOOLS. Do not use spindle turning chisels for faceplate mounted work, and vice versa. Spindle turning tools used for faceplate mounted work may grab the work piece and pull the chisel from your control.
WHEN ROUGHING STOCK do not jam the lathe tool or chisel into work piece or take too big a cut.
DO NOT POUND WORK PIECE into headstock drive (spur) centre when turning between centres. Pound the drive centre into the work piece with a soft mallet before installing it between centres in the lathe.
DO NOT USE TAILSTOCK to drive work piece into the drive (spur) centre. Secure work between centres with light pressure from the tailstock quill action.
FASTEN STOCK SECURELY BETWEEN CENTERS. Make sure the tailstock is locked before turning on the power.
NEVER LOOSEN TAILSTOCK spindle while work is turning.
CORRECTLY USE FACEPLATE. Make sure work piece is securely fastened to the faceplate and that appropriate size faceplate is used. Any screw fasteners must not interfere with turning tool at the finished dimension of the work piece. Rough-cut the work piece as close as possible to finished shape before installing on faceplate.
DO NOT OPERATE LATHE IF DAMAGED OR FAULTY. If any part of your lathe is missing, damaged or broken, in any way, or any electrical component fails, shut off the lathe and disconnect the power supply. Replace missing, damaged, or failed parts before resuming operation.
