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Read and understand owner’s manual before operating pen lathe.
This lathe is designed to turn wood or wood-like products only. Working with other materials could result
in fire, injury, or damage to the workpiece.
Tighten all locks before operating.
Remove loose wrenches, adjusting tools, cleaning rags from the tool before turning it on.
Do not use tool in a damp or wet location, or expose to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
Don’t force the tool. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An
undersize cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. For runs up
to 25 feet, use an 18 AWG or larger gauge cord.
Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may
get caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Always use safety glasses. (Normal eyeglasses are only impact resistant; they are NOT safety glasses.)
Also use face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Disconnect tool before servicing or when changing accessories.
Do not operate the tool while under the influence of drugs or acohol.
Health hazards. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
* Lead from lead-based paint.
* Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
* Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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