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unless workpiece is firmly clamped.
WARNING LATHE SPEED:
Excessive speed is a serious lathe hazard. Always turn
at
the slowest speed possible. Speed will vary with wood blank size. The larger the blank
the slower the speed. Consult your lathe manual or lathe information plate for speed
guidelines. Do not attempt to use the chuck unless the recommended lathe speeds
to size of wood blank are known. In addition, you must strictly follow the maximum
speed limits set out in the operating section of this manual.
Do not exceed them
under any circumstances.
CHECK WORKPIECE:
Examine wood blank carefully before mounting on chuck/lathe.
Only mount wood that has no cracks, splits, holes, or weaknesses (e.g. rotten or
spongy sections).
Do not use poorly jointed or laminated wood. Irregular or out of balance stock needs
to be turned at the slowest possible speed until it is in balance.
Make sure wood is clamped firmly. Follow mounting instructions for different
gripping modes and jaw types. In the expansion mode do not use undue force or jaws
may split the wood.
As above Do not exceed maximum guidelines in this manual for wood blank
diameters/length set out in this manual for different modes and jaw types.
Check wood is securely held in chuck before operation. Check grip by vigorously
wrenching wood blank back and forth. If any loosening occurs, re-examine holding
area for adequate grip (Following mounting guidelines) and any damage to holding
area. Rotate manually to make sure of clearance before switching power on.
DUPLICATOR OR JIGS:
Do not use chuck for work holding with a duplicator or jigs.
Safe Practice:
CHISEL USE:
Use only handheld woodturning chisels to shape wood being held in
chuck. Use the recommended chisel for the job. Use safe and commonly approved
techniques.
WARNING:
Never attempt to place hands on a moving chuck on a lathe. Wait for the
chuck to come to a complete stop before hands are anywhere near the chuck. Trying
to grab at a moving chuck could result in SERIOUS INJURY.
JAW SLIDES:
For safe operation do not extend the jaw slides beyond the chuck body
under any circumstances.
Wherever possible stand to one side of the revolving wood.
