Delta 46-700 - Wood Lathe Specific Safety Rules; Pre-Operation and Usage Guidelines

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR WOOD LATHES
1. WARNING: DO NOT operate your lathe until it is
completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions.
2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the opera¬
tion of wood lathes, obtain advice from your supervisor,
instructor or other qualified person.
3. MAKE SURE wiring codes and recommended elec¬
trical connections are followed and that the machine is
properly grounded.
4. NEVER turn the lathe “ON” before clearing the lathe
bed of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.).
5. EXAMINE set-up carefully before turning on the
power.
6. MAKE SURE tool rest height is adjusted properly.
7. MAKE SURE tool rest is adjusted as close to the
workpiece as possible.
8. ROTATE workpiece by hand to check clearance
before engaging power.
9. NEVER adjust the tool rest while workpiece is turning.
10. REMOVE the tool rest before sanding or polishing.
11. WHEN TURNING between centers MAKE SURE the
tailstock center is snug against the workpiece and locked.
The tailstock center should be lubricated if it is not a ball
bearing center.
12. NEVER drive workpiece into drive center when drive
center is in headstock. Set drive center into workpiece with
a soft mallet prior to installing it into the headstock.
13. NEVER loosen tailstock spindle or tailstock while
workpiece is turning.
14. WHEN faceplate turning, MAKE SURE workpiece
is securely fastened to the faceplate and that appropriate
size faceplate is used to properly support workpiece.
15. WHEN faceplate turning, MAKE SURE the screw
fasteners do not interfere with the turning tool at the
finished dimension of the workpiece.
16. ROUGH CUT workpiece as close as possible to
finished shape before installing on faceplate.
17. TIGHTEN all clamp handles before operating.
18. EXAMINE workpiece for flaws and test glue joints
before placing workpiece in lathe.
19. WHEN roughing off, DO NOT jam tool into work-
piece or take too big a cut.
20. USE lowest speed when starting a new workpiece.
21. ALWAYS operate the lathe at the recommended
speeds. Consult owners manual for suggested speeds.
22. MAKE all adjustments with the power “OFF.”
Change speed only when lathe is running.
23. DISCONNECT lathe from power source when mak¬
ing repairs.
24. DISCONNECT lathe from power source and clean
the machine before leaving it.
25. MAKE SURE the work area is cleaned before leaving
the machine.
26. SHOULD any part of your lathe be missing, dam¬
aged or fail in any way, or any electrical component fail
to perform properly, shut off switch and remove plug from
the power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or
failed parts before resuming operation.
27. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, ALWAYS
wear safety glasses and face and head protection when
operating wood lathe.
28. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe
and proper operation of this product is available from the
National Safety Council, 444 N. Michigan Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60611 in the Accident Prevention Manual for
Industrial Operations and also in the Safety Data Sheets
provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the American
National Standards institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Require¬
ments for Woodworking Machines and the U.S. Depart¬
ment of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.
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