© NEUREITER | Original-Manual Version 2.0
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Introduction
This handbook contains instructions for assembly, safety
notices, general operating and maintenance instructions and
spare parts lists. The design and construction of the MIDITEC
FU-175 are intended to enable you to work with the machine
without problems for many years, if you comply with the re-
commendations specified in this manual.
1. Basic health and safety notices
Serious injuries can be caused by non-compli-
ance with the following rules and warnings as
well as with the safety notices specified in this
operating manual and on the machine itself.
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In the interest of your own safety.
Read the operating instructions before starting the assembly
and before commissioning the machine. Store these opera-
ting instructions in a safe place and also pass them on if you
hand over the wood turning lathe to someone else.
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Do not make technical changes.
The machine has been designed for working exclusively with
wood.
Familiarize yourself with the applications and restrictions of
the machine and associated risks. If the machine is not used
for its intended purpose, the vendor will not bear any direct
or indirect warranty claims. Furthermore, the vendor is not
liable for injuries caused by the non-intended use of the ma-
chine.
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Get informed before the initial use of the machine.
If you are not familiar with the functions of a wood turning
lathe, find competent help. We urgently recommend an intro-
duction to handling a wood turning lathe by an experienced
person. Your local reseller is always there to help with any
questions concerning the MIDITEC FU-175 lathe or questions
about “woodturning”.
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When young people are using the machine, the relevant
legal requirements of the respective country must be
complied with.
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Physical suitability. Users have to be physically fit and be
introduced to the use of a wood turning lathe by a com-
petent person prior to initial use. Handicapped persons
may use the machine only after previous consultation
by a specialist and with auxiliary resources, if applicable
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Keep children and visitors away from the work place.
Children and visitors must stay in a safe zone outside the
working area. Make the working area child-proof by locking
the workshop and by disconnecting the supply line or ma-
king sure it can be isolated.
Wear suitable clothing.
There is a risk of injury from rotating parts.
Wear tight-fitting clothing. Take off scarves,
rings, bracelets and other jewelry and gar-
ments that could get caught by the rotating
parts. Wear sturdy protective footwear and
ensure the floor is non-slip. Wear headge-
ar/a hair net to protect long hair. Avoid wea-
ring gloves which may be caught during the
wood turning process.
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Hearing protection: For extended periods on
the wood turning lathe, wear hearing protec-
tion. Different materials can generate increa-
sed noise levels during wood turning.
Safety goggles/face mask: Always wear saf-
ety goggles when working with the machine.
Always use adequate eye/face protection.
Conventional eyeglasses are generally only
shock-resistant and safety goggles only pro-
tect the eyes. Face protection protects the
eyes and the face.
Always use adequate eye/face protection. Conventional
eyeglasses are generally only shock-resistant and safety
goggles only protect the eyes. A face shield protects the
eyes and the face.
Breathing protection: Different types of
wood, exotic wood materials and other
harmful substances as well as tasks such as
sanding, sawing and drilling can generate
harmful dust. Obtain the appropriate infor-
mation you need. Therefore, only ever ope-
rate the machine in well-ventilated rooms
and wear breathing protection (PPE). Also
use suitable dust extraction and/or filtration
of the circulating air.
If you are using the wood turning lathe commercially, sta-
tutory safety regulations of the respective country must be
complied with.
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Do not work in a damp and dangerous environment.
The Stratos Wood Turning Lathe has been exclusively desi-
gned for use indoors.
