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3. Additional Health & Safety Guidance for
Woodturning Lathes
headstock spindle.
• Always ensure that the turning tool is in contact with
the tool rest and fully supported before applying the
tool to the work piece.
• When the tool rest base unit is not in use (e.g.
when sanding), it should be moved away from the
headstock, and the tool rest removed.
4. Maintenance
• Before attempting any maintenance and particularly
when cleaning the machine, always remove any
accessories and tooling from the machine.
• Always ensure that any accessories used on the lathe
are kept clean and free from rust and deposits of resin.
• Keep all turning tools sharp and in good condition.
Check that the handles are secure and not split or
damaged.
5. This machine falls under the scope of the ‘Health &
Safety at Work etc. Act 1974’, and the ‘Provision &
Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998’. In addition
the elimination or control of risks from wood dust is
included in the above regulations and the ‘Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations
2002’. We recommend that you study and follow these
regulations.
Further guidance is available from The Health & Safety
Executive and their website www.hse.gov.uk and from
the authorised distributor in your country (details on
back cover of the manual).
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