Teknatool NOVA TL1200, Instruction Manual

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOODLATHES
1. WARNING: DO NOT operate your lathe until it is
completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions.
2. IF YOU ARE N O T thoroughly familiar with the
operation of wood lathes, obtain advice from your
supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.
I n s t r u c t i o n f r o m a p r o f e s s i o n a l w o o d t u r n i n g
instructor is strongly recommended.
3. M A K E SURE w i r i n g codes a n d r e c o m m e n d e d
electrical connections are followed and that the
machine is properly grounded.
4. NEVER turn the before clearing the lathe of
all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc).
5. ALWAYS stand t o one side of revolving wood where
possible.
EXAMINE set-up carefully before turning on the
.,.,power.
7. MAKE SURE tool rest height is adjusted properly.
8. MAKE SURE tool rest is adjusted as close to the
9. ROTATE workpiece by hand to check clearance
10.
NEVER adjust the tool rest while workpiece is turning.
11. REMOVE the tool rest before sanding or polishing.
12.
WHEN TURNING between centres MAKE SURE the
tailstock centre is snug against the workpiece and
locked. The tailstock centre should be lubricated i f it
is not a
bearing centre. Suitable
lubricants are beeswax or wax.
13. NEVER drive workpiece into drive centre when drive
centre is in headstock. Set drive centre into workpiece
with a soft
prior t o installing i t into the
headstock.
NEVER attempt to drive centre pieces into wood using
he tailstock quill action. Impaction of centre into
must be done with a mallet prior t o installation
between centres in the lathe. Secure work between
centres with light pressure from tailstock quill action.
See operation section.
15. NEVER loosen tailstock spindle or tailstock while
workpiece is turning.
16. WHEN faceplate turning, MAKE SURE workpiece is
f a s t e n e d t o t h e f a c e p l a t e a n d t h a t
appropriate size faceplate is used to properly support
workpiece.
workpiece as possible.
before engaging power.
17. WHEN faceplate turning, MAKE SURE the
fasteners d o not interfere with the turning tool at the
finished dimension of the workpiece.
18. ROUGH CUT workpiece as close as possible to
finished shape before installing
on faceplate.
19. TIGHTEN all clamp handles before operating.
20. EXAMINE workpiece for flaws and test glue joints
before placing workpiece in lathe.
21. NEVER use spindle turning chisels for faceplate/
headstock o n l y m o u n t e d work. U s i n g them f o r
faceplate
turning c o u l d result in spindle chisel
grabbing the workpiece pulling the chisel from your
control and being flung
in any direction.
22. WHEN roughing off, DO NOT jam tool (chisel) into
workpiece or take too big a cut.
23. USE lowest speed when starting a new workpiece.
24. ALWAYS operate the lathe at the recommended
speeds. C o n s u l t owner's manual f o r suggested
speeds.
25. MAKE all adjustments with the power
26. DISCONNECT lathe from power source when making
27.
DISCONNECT lathe from and clean the
28. MAKE SURE the work area is cleaned before leaving
29. SHOULD any part of your lathe be missing. damaged
or fail
in any way, or any electrical component fail to
perform properly, shut off switch and remove plug
from the power supply outlet. Replace missing,
,
damaged or failed parts before resuming operation.
repairs.
machine before leaving it.
the machine.
30. reduce the risk of injury, ALWAYS wear
safety glasses and face and head protection when
operating woodlathe.
31. INFORMATION regarding the safe and
proper operation o f this product is available from the
National Safety Council,
444
N. Michigan Avenue,
Chicago,
in
the Accident Prevention Manual
of Industrial Operations and also in the Safety Data
Sheets provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the
American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1
Safety
Machines and
t h e
U.S.
Department o f Labour OSHA 1910.213
Regulations.