General Safety Rules
Warning! Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.
DANGER: THIS CHUCK IS CAPABLE OF CONTRIBUTING TO SERIOUS INJURY, AS WITH ANY OTHER POWERTOOL ACCESSORY, IF
USED IMPROPERLY ON THE LATHE. ONLY USE GENUINE NOVA CHUCKS, NOVA PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. USE OF ANY OTHER
CHUCK BRANDS OR PARTS ON OTHER CHUCK BRANDS MAY BE UNSAFE AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL. Learn the machine’s
application and limitations plus the specific hazards
peculiar to it.
1. ALWAYS USE A FULL FACE SHIELD-Strongly
recommended (must comply with ANSI STANDARD
Z87.1 -USA) Everyday eye-glasses usually are only
impact resistant and safety glasses only protect eyes. A
full face shield will protect the eyes and face. Also use
face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
2. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which
may get caught in moving parts. Non slip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
3. USE EAR PROTECTORS. Use ear muffs for extended
period of operation. Use muffs rated to 103 DBA LEQ (8
hour).
4. 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 lighted.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents. Build up of sawdust is a fire
hazard.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children
and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with locks, master
switches, or by removing starter keys.
8. GROUND ALL TOOLS. This tool is equipped with a three
prong plug, it should be plugged into a three hole
electrical receptacle. If an adapter is used to
accommodate a two-prong receptacle, the adapter lug
must be attached to a known ground. Never remove the
third prong.
9. MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM
POWER SUPPLY while the motor is being mounted,
connected, or reconnected.
10. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits cutters, etc.
11. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in
the Off position before plugging in power cord.
12. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED.
Do not leave tool unless it is turned off and has come to a
complete stop.
13. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
14. USE RIGHT TOOL.
Do not use a tool or attachment to do a
job for which it was not designed. Wherever possible
stand to one side of the revolving wood
15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
improper accessories may cause hazards.
16. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
17. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the
tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
19. 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.
20. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
21. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
22. ATTENTION TO WORK. Concentrate on your work. If you
become tired or frustrated, leave it for awhile and rest.
23. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vice to hold work when
practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both
hands to operate tool.
24. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool,
any part that is damaged should be carefully checked to
ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. Any damaged part should be properly
repaired or replaced.
25. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate tool
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
medication.
26. DUST WARNING. The dust generated by certain woods
and wood products can be injurious to your health. Always
operate machinery in well ventilated areas and provide for
proper dust removal. Use wood dust collection systems
whenever possible.
27. Ensure the jaw engaged in place before operating the
NOVA Infinity Quick Change.
Warning! ONLY use the NOVA Chuck handle supplied to tighten the jaws. DO NOT use longer arm hex
wrenches, ratchets, or other devices which may over tighten and cause excessive and unnecessary torque.
It can be dangerous to over tighten, causing excessive stress on product and on the project itself. The
NOVA chuck handle supplied is sufficient to tighten the Infinity Chuck Jaws for normal turning operations.
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