MODEL
45 -12''
{:O+.gmm)WOON
LITHr
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
woop LATHE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONq
''
1.
READ,
UNDERSTAND
AND FOLLOW the safety and operating
instructions
found
in
this
manual. Know
the
limitations
and
hazards associated with this Wood
Lathe.
A
safety
decal
is
placed
on each
machine
as
a
reminder
of basic safety
practice.
2. GROUNDING
OF THE
LATHE: Make
certain that the
machine
frame is electrically
grounded
and
that a
grounding
lead is included in the incoming electrical
service.
In
cases
where a cord and
plug
are
used,
make
certain
that the
grounding
lug
connects
to a suitable
ground.
Follow
the
grounding
procedure
indicated by the
National Electrical Code.
3.
EYE
SAFETY:
Wear an approved
safety shield,
goggles
or
glasses
to
protect
the
eyes when operat-
ing the
wood lathe.
4.
PERSONAL PROTECTION: Before operating
the machine,
remove tie,
rings,
watches, and other
jewelry,
and roll up sleeves above
the
elbows. Remove all
loose
clothing
and confine
long hair.
Pro-
tective type
foot wear
should
be lvorn
and
hearing
protectors
should
be worn
where
noise exceeds
the
level of exposure
allowed
in
section
1910.95
of the OSHA
regulations.
Do Not Wear
Glovesl
5.
WORK AREA: Keep
the
floor
around
the
machine
clean and
free of
scrap
material, saw dust,
oil
or
grease
to
minimize the
danger of tripping or siipping.
Powermatic recommends
the
use
of
anti-
skid
floor strips on the
floor area where the
operator normally
stands.
Provide ample
unobstructed
floor area around the
machine. Mark off the
machine
area.
Make
certain
that the
work area
is well
lighted and that a
proper
exhaust system
is used to minimize dust.
6. GUARDS: Keep
the machine
guards
in
place,
make
certain
they are operable,
and
use them at all
times
times. Do Not operate
the machine
with
guards
off.
7.
DON'T OVERREACH:
lVlaintain
a
balanced stance and
keep
your
body
under control
at all times.
Do
not
overreach
or use excessive
force
to
perform
any operation.
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7a"ce@th.*"'t.'"dbejerkedfromtheoperator'shandscausingseriousinjury.
9. CHECK
THE CONTDITION OF
THE STOCK TO BE TURNED: Be
sure it
is free
of
knots, warpage,
checked ends,
improperly
made
or cured
glue
joints
and other
conditions
which can cause
it
to be
thrown out of the
lathe.
10.
SECURELY
FASTEN SPUR CENTERS to the
material being used.
11. CHECK CENTERS
AND
CENTER
SOCKETS
in the
headstock and tailstock
to be sure they are
free of dirt or
rust and
oil
lightly before
inserting
centers.
12.Wbyrevo|vingtheworkbyhandtoinsureitc|earstheworkrestandbedand
check setup at the
lowest
speed
before increasing
it
to the operating
speed.
13.
USE THE CORRECT
CUTTING
TOOL
for
the operation to
be
performed
and
keep all tools
in
a
sharpened condition.
14. USE
LOWSPEEDS
FOR
ROUGHI_I{
IAMETER
WORK: lf
vibration occurs. stop the
machine
and correct the
cause. See
Table 1 for speed
recommendations.
15. WHEN SANDING,
REMOVE THE TOOL
REST FROM THE MACHINE,
apply
light
pressure,
and
use a slow speed to avoid heat build
up.
16. WHEN
TURNTNG
LARGE
pTAMETER
PTECES.
SUCHAT
FOW|-S.
nlWnVS Oprn
LATHE
AT
LOW SPEEDS.
See
Table
1
for
speed
recommendations.
17.
NEVER
USE
DULLT_URNING
TOOLS
-
sharp tools
help
to
prevent
the tool
grabbing
in the work
and
being
jerked
from
the
operator's
hands.
18. TAKE
MEASUREMENTS
ON THE
P48r9\LL_Y
WrrH THE SPINpLE
STOPPED,
19.
pO
NOT ATTEMPT
Ig
ENGAGE rHqfrlNDLE LOCK
PrN
UNTrL
THE SPTNDLE
HAS
STOPPEp.
lf leaving the
machine
area,
turn it off and
wait until the spindle stops before departing.
20. GIVE
THE
WORK
YCU
ARE DOING
YOUR
UNDIVIDED ATTENTION. Looking around, carry-
ing on a conversation
and
"horseplay"
are careless acts that can result
in serious injury.
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