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Read this complete manual before attempting to operate your Twister
Speed Lathe!
We urge you to review the following warnings, procedures and operations
.
All
persons involved in setting up, operating, or servicing the machine are required to
read this manual prior to starting any service work or use.
If you have any questions about this machine, call us at 1-831-425-5912
We strongly suggest that anyone who will set-up, operate, or be in the vicinity of the
Twister
Speed Lathe
while it is being used should read all of the following recommendations:
! WARNING
this machine can expose you to chemicals that are known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/
! NEVER
attempt to operate this machine in a damp or wet area.
! NEVER
use liquid of any type in your use of the Twister machine.
! NEVER
operate the Twister machine unless you are using approved safety glasses, hearing
protection and a dust mask. Consult with your safety manager for proper or approved PPE.
! NEVER
attempt to operate this machine without first having its installation and your set-up
checked by a person qualified to do so.
! NEVER
service or maintain the Twister machine without first disconnecting the machine from
the power source. Modification of the Twister in any way will void your warranty. Use of non-
factory replacement parts will also void your warranty and lead to degraded or unsafe
mechanical or electrical function. Use of non-factory parts can lead injury, including death.
! NEVER
use chucks or fixtures in the spindle of the Twister machine.
! NEVER
wear gloves while operating the Twister machine.
! NEVER
open or close the collet closer while the spindle is rotating.
! NEVER
start the Twister machine unless the collet lever is in the closed position.
! NEVER
start the Twister machine unless a collet is in the spindle.
! NEVER
press the spindle lock plunger with the Twister spindle still rotating.
