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SKU 67690
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e.
Maintain power tools. Check
for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may
affect the power tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f.
Keep cutting tools sharp and
clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
g.
Use the power tool and its
accessories in accordance with
these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions
and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
5. Service
a.
Have your power tool serviced by
a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
Lathe Safety Warnings
1. Maintain labels and nameplates on
the Lathe. These carry important
safety information. If unreadable or
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools
for a replacement.
2. Do not run the Lathe without its
covers and guards in place.
3. Tighten all locks before operating.
4. Do not mount a split workpiece.
5. Use the lowest speed when starting a
new workpiece.
6. Always stop the Lathe at its slowest
speed. If the Lathe is run so fast
that it vibrates, there is a risk that
the workpiece will be thrown or the
cutting tool jerked from your hands.
7. Always rotate the workpiece by hand
before turning on the Lathe. If the
workpiece strikes the tool rest, it
could split and be thrown out of the
Lathe.
8. Do not allow cutting tools to bite into
the workpiece. The wood could be
split or thrown from the Lathe.
9. Always position the tool rest above
the centerline of the Lathe when
shaping a piece of stock.
10. Before attaching a workpiece to
the faceplate, always rough it out
to make it as round as possible.
This minimizes the vibrations while
the piece is being turned. Always
fasten the workpiece securely to the
faceplate. Failure to do so could
result in the workpiece being thrown
away from the Lathe.
11. Remove all loose knots in the
workpiece before mounting between
the centers or on the faceplate.
12. Position your hands so they will not
slip onto the workpiece when the
Lathe is running.
13. Use a brush or compressed air to
remove wood shavings; never your
hands. The wood shavings will be
sharp.
14. The cutting tool must always be tight
within the tool post or chuck and
