Mini Metal Lathe 7 x 12
OWNER’S MANUAL
Mini Metal Lathe 7 x 12
OWNER’S MANUAL
• Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not
insulated and contact will cause electrical shock.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the power cord. Never use the power cord to carry the tools or pull the plug
from an outlet. Keep the power cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.
Replace damaged power cords immediately. Damaged power cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cords marked “W-A” or “W”.
These extension cords are rated for outdoor use, and reduce the risk of electric shock.
CAUTION:
MINI METAL LATHE USE AND CARE
• Do not force the product. Products do a better and safer job when used in the manner for
which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job.
• Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the product will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately.
Never operate the product with a damaged part.
• Do not use a product with a malfunctioning switch. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the power switch is dangerous and must be repaired by an authorized service
representative before using.
• Disconnect the power/air supply from the product and place the switch in the locked or off
position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store the product when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of
children. Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product.
Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with
another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure
than the tool itself.
• Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the guards in
place.
• Do not leave the tool running unattended.
Specific Operation Warnings
WARNING:
• To prevent serious injury or property damage read owner’s manual before operating.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry, gloves, or unrestrained hair that may get caught in
moving parts of the machine.
• Wear the proper safety gear including ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection.
• Moving Parts Hazard. Keep hands clear of spindle chuck and work piece.
• Remove keys and adjusting wrenches before starting the machine.
• Feed cutter into work piece against direction of rotation.
• Always secure work piece before machining operation.
• DO NOT operate without guards in place.
• Electric shock hazard. Be sure equipment is properly grounded.
• Turn power OFF before servicing.
• Wait for machine to come to a complete stop before changing gears.
• Not for use by or around children.
Grounding
WARNING:
• This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock.
This drill press is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching receptacle that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances.
• DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. If it will not fit the receptacle, have the proper
receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
• CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do not completely understand the
grounding instructions, or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded.
Grounded Tools: Tools with 3-Prong Plugs
Tools marked with Grounding Required have a 3-wire cord and 3-prong grounding plug. The
plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the tool should electrically malfunction
or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the
user, reducing the risk of electric shock. (See Figure A.)
The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the
grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the
tool’s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal.
Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like those in the
following illustration.
Double Insulated Tools: Tools with Two-Prong Plugs
Tools marked Double Insulated do not require grounding. They have a special double insulation
system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical
Code. (See Figure B.)
Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the following
illustration.
Extension Cords
WARNING:
• USE A 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 undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of
power and cause overheating.
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