OVERBECK MACHINE LT-1BR - General Safety Precautions; Prohibited Operational Conditions; Required Safety Gear and Practices; Spindle and Collet Handling Rules

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Read this complete manual before attempting to operate your Twister

Speed Lathe!

We urge you to review the following warnings, procedures and operations. All

persons involved in setting up, operating, or servicing the machine are required to

read this manual prior to starting any service work or use.

If you have any questions about this machine, call us at 1-831-425-5912

We strongly suggest that anyone who will set-up, operate, or be in the vicinity of the Twister

Speed Lathe while it is being used should read all of the following recommendations:

! WARNING this machine can expose you to chemicals that are known to the State of California

to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to

https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/

! NEVER attempt to operate this machine in a damp or wet area.

! NEVER use liquid of any type in your use of the Twister machine.

! NEVER operate the Twister machine unless you are using approved safety glasses, hearing

protection and a dust mask. Consult with your safety manager for proper or approved PPE.

! NEVER attempt to operate this machine without first having its installation and your set-up

checked by a person qualified to do so.

! NEVER service or maintain the Twister machine without first disconnecting the machine from

the power source. Modification of the Twister in any way will void your warranty. Use of non-

factory replacement parts will also void your warranty and lead to degraded or unsafe

mechanical or electrical function. Use of non-factory parts can lead injury, including death.

! NEVER use chucks or fixtures in the spindle of the Twister machine.

! NEVER wear gloves while operating the Twister machine.

! NEVER open or close the collet closer while the spindle is rotating.

! NEVER start the Twister machine unless the collet lever is in the closed position.

! NEVER start the Twister machine unless a collet is in the spindle.

! NEVER press the spindle lock plunger with the Twister spindle still rotating.