PREPARING THE LATHE
1. When transporting the lathe, carry it by the base or
handles. Never carry the device by its guards or its ac-
cessories.
2. Examine the lathe for any damaged or missing parts.
Replace or repair damaged parts before operation. Pe-
riodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fasteners
are properly tightened.
SECURE YOUR WORKPIECE
1. Securely fasten the workpiece to the faceplate prior
to faceplate turning. Use the appropriate size faceplate
to properly support the workpiece. Do not let the screw
fasteners interfere with the turning tool at the finished
dimension of the workpiece.
2. When turning between centers, make sure the head-
stock and tailstock are tight and snug against the work-
piece.
3. Never drive the workpiece into the spur center while
the spur center is in the headstock. Set the drive center
into the work piece with a soft mallet prior to installing
it on the headstock.
DURING CUTTING OPERATIONS
1. Make sure the spindle lock is DISENGAGED before
starting the lathe. Never start the lathe with the spindle
lock in the locked position.
2. Rotate the workpiece by hand to check clearance with
the tool rest before turning the machine on.
3. Ensure hands are away from the turning area.
4. If you are interrupted when operating the lathe, com-
plete the process and switch the lathe OFF before look-
ing up.
5. Do not use the lathe unless all guards are in place.
Do not operate with any guard disabled, damaged, or
removed. Moving guards must move freely and close
instantly.
6. Turn on the lathe and let it reach full speed, then
slowly slide your tool into the workpiece. This will help
produce safer and cleaner cuts.
7. Never apply coolants, water, or other liquids to a
spinning workpiece.
8. Turn off the lathe and wait for your workpiece to stop
rotating before moving workpiece or changing settings.
Never stop a rotating workpiece with your hand.
9. Turn off the machine before changing the spindle ro-
tation direction.
10. Turn off and unplug the machine before doing any
cleaning or maintenance. Use a brush or compressed
air to remove chips or debris. Never use your hands to
remove excess material and debris.
SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR LATHE
WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions
and the warning labels.
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