Powermatic PM2014, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
LATHE.
WARNING – To reduce risk of injury:
1. Read and understand entire owner’s manual
before attempting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on
the machine and in this manual.
3. Replace warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
4. This lathe is designed and intended for use by
properly trained and experienced personnel
only. If you are not familiar with the proper and
safe operation of a lathe, do not use until proper
training and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this machine for other than its
intended use. If used for other purposes,
Powermatic disclaims any real or implied
warranty and holds itself harmless from any
injury that may result from that use.
6. Always wear protective eye wear when
operating machinery. Eye wear shall be impact
resistant, protective safety glasses with side
shields which comply with ANSI Z87.1
specifications. Use of eye wear which does not
comply with ANSI Z87.1 specifications could
result in severe injury from breakage of eye
protection. (Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses; they are NOT safety
glasses.)
7. Before operating this machine, remove tie,
rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll
sleeves up past the elbows. Do not wear loose
clothing. Confine long hair. Non-slip footwear or
anti-skid floor strips are recommended. Do not
wear gloves.
8. Wear hearing protection (plugs or muffs) if
noise exceeds safe levels.
9. Do not operate this machine while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication.
10. Make certain the switch is in the OFF position
before connecting the machine to the power
supply. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
11. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.
Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See
Grounding Instructions.
12. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance
with the machine unplugged from the power
source.
13. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the machine
before turning it on.
14. Keep safety guards in place at all times when
the machine is in use. If removed for
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution
and replace the guards immediately after
maintenance is complete.
15. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
machine, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
16. Provide for adequate space surrounding work
area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
17. Keep the floor around the machine clean and
free of scrap material, oil and grease.
18. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area. Keep children away.
19. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
Disconnect machine from power source when
not in use.
20. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-
play” are careless acts that can result in serious
injury.
21. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that
you do not fall into the spindle or other moving
parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force
to perform any machine operation.
22. Use recommended accessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.
23. Maintain tools with care. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
24. Turn off machine and disconnect from power
before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air
to remove chips or debris; do not use bare
hands.
25. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury
could occur if the machine tips over.
26. Keep turning tools sharp and clean for the best
and safest performance, and position the tools
properly in relation to the workpiece.