8
8
6.
Stopping the Lathe. DO NOT
try and stop the lathe by using your hand against the piece
part.
Always
allow the lathe to stop on its own.
7.
Respiratory Protection.
Wear an approved dust mask or respirator while using this
machine. Continued exposure to wood dust can cause allergies or long term respiratory
problems.
8.
Dress appropriate.
DO NOT
wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in
moving machine parts. Protective clothing and steel toe shoes are recommended when
using machinery. Wear a restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
9.
Mounting Piece Part.
Before starting the machine, make sure the piece part has been
properly secured to the headstock and tailstock of the lathe.
Check
for adequate clearance
as the piece rotates.
10.
Adjusting Tool Rest.
Adjust the tool rest to provide for proper support of the tool you will be
using. Test clearance of the tool rest by rotating the piece part by hand before turning the
lathe
ON
.
11.
Remove any adjusting tools.
Before operating the machine, make sure any adjusting tools
have been removed.
12.
Sanding Polishing.
Remove the
tool rest before
performing polishing or sanding operations.
13.
Keep work area clean.
Cluttered areas invite injuries.
14.
Overloading machine.
By overloading the machine you may cause injury from flying parts.
DO NOT
exceed the specified machine capacities.
15.
Material Removal Rate.
Attempting to remove too much material at once can cause the
piece part to fly out of the lathe causing
severe bodily injury.
16.
Turning Speed.
Select the correct turning speed for your work. Always allow the lathe to
reach full speed before beginning an operation.
17.
Use Sharp Tooling.
Keep chisels and other tooling properly sharpened and held firmly while
turning.
18.
Do not overreach
. Maintain proper footing and balance at all times.
DO NOT
reach over or
across a running machine.
19.
Stay alert
. Watch what you are doing and use common sense.
DO NOT
operate any tool or
machine when you are tired.
20.
Maintenance and Adjustments.
Before starting any inspection, adjustment, or maintenance
procedure
MAKE SURE
the lathe is
OFF
, has come to a complete stop, and the electrical
has been properly
LOCKED OUT
.
21.
Check for damaged parts
. Before using any tool or machine, carefully check any part that
appears damaged. Check for binding of moving parts that may affect proper machine
operation.
Summary of Contents for WL-1847VS
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Page 31: ...29 29 STAND AND BED ASSEMBLY...
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