SAFETY IS A COMBINATION OF OPERATOR
COMMON SENSE AND ALERTNESS AT ALL
TIMES WHEN THE LATHE IS BEING USED.
WARNING: For your own safety, do not attempt to operate your
lathe until it is completely assembled and installed according to
the instructions.
SAFE OPERATION
1. Lathe and motor must be bolted down to a stand or
workbench for stability.
2. Before attaching workpiece to faceplate always “rough-out” to
as “true round” as possible. This will minimise vibration while
turning.
3. Always rough out “out of round” workpieces at slow speed.
Running lathe too fast could cause workpiece to be thrown from
lathe or turning tool to be jerked from your hands.
4. Always rotate workpiece by hand before starting the lathe. If
workpiece strikes tool rest, it could be split and thrown out of the
lathe.
5. Do Not allow turning tool to “bite” into workpiece, which could
result in splitting or ejection of workpiece from lathe. Always
position tool rest at the correct height such that the tool cutting
edge is on or above workpiece centre.
6. Do Not apply turning tool to workpiece below centreline of
lathe.
7. When using faceplate always ensure workpiece is well
secured.
8. Avoid awkward hand positions, where a sudden slip could
cause a hand to move into workpiece.
9. Remove all loose knots and bark before installing workpiece.
10. If turning tools are stored near lathe, hang them on wall
near tailstock end of lathe. Do not lay them on bench so that you
must reach over revolving workpiece to select them.
11. Keep firm hold and control of the turning tool at all times.
Use extreme caution when knots and voids are exposed. Turning
tool could be grab and be thrown, or dig into workpiece and
break it apart.
12. Find and read the WARNING label incorporated within the
Machine Label mounted on the lathe motor.
13. Finish all hand sanding BEFORE removing workpiece from
lathe. Do not exceed speed used for last cutting operation.
14. DO NOT remount faceplate turned workpiece to faceplate
unless you are deliberately turning eccentric work.
15. DO NOT remount between-centres turning if original centres
have been altered or removed, unless you are deliberately
turning eccentric work. Set to lowest speed when remounting a
between-centres turning.
16. Use extra caution when mounting a between-centres or
spindle turning to faceplate, or a faceplate turning to between-
centres, for subsequent operations. ENSURE lathe is set at
lowest speed before switching ON.
17. DO NOT mount a workpiece that contains excessive splits,
shakes, or loose knots to a faceplate or between centres.
18. DO NOT perform any operations when hand holding the
workpiece.
19. DO NOT mount a reamer, milling cutter, wire wheel, buffing
wheel, drill bit or any other tool to headstock spindle.
20. ALWAYS ensure that the turning tool is in contact with the
tool rest before commencing the cut.
21. When the tool rest base unit is not in use (as when sanding),
it should be moved away from the headstock, and the tool rest
removed.
22. It is normal for the motor to run hot. Therefore care should be
taken to avoid touching the motor, particularly when changing
speed.
23. Warning Labels – It is important that labels bearing Health &
Safety Warnings are not removed or painted over. New labels
are available from Customer Services.
24. Mechanical Safety – The security of all clamps, guards and
work holding devices should be checked before switching on.
25. Wood Dust – The fine particles of dust produced in sanding
operations can be a long-term health hazard if excessive. Some
woods do give off irritant dust that may cause a burning
sensation. We therefore strongly recommend the use of a dust
collector on your lathe and suitable dust mask / visor. Our
Customer Services will be happy to advise you on the correct
unit for your needs.
26. Machine falls under the scope of the ‘Health & Safety at
Work etc. Act 1974’, and the ‘Provision & Use of Work
Equipment Regulations 1998’. We recommend that you study
and follow these regulations. Further guidance can be found in
the Safe Use of Woodworking Machinery code of practice
booklet (L114) published by Health & Safety Executive.
For further help on any of the above matters please contact our
Customer Services Department at :-
Tel: 0870 770 1777 Fax: 0870 770 1888
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of
your machine) to become commonplace. Always remember that
a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
2. Additional Safety Instructions
For Woodturning Lathes
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