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Safety warnings
1. Read and understand the entire owner's
manual before attempting assembly or
operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on
the machine and in this manual. Failure to
comply with all of these warnings may cause
serious injury.
3. Replace the 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 lathe for other than its intended
use. Do not turn materials other than wood on
this lathe. If used for other purposes, Walter
Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., disclaims any real
or implied warranty and holds itself harmless
from any injury that may result from that use.
6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face
shields while using this lathe. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they are
not
safety glasses.
7. Before operating this lathe, remove tie, rings,
watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up
past the elbows. Remove all loose clothing
and confine long hair. Non-slip footwear or
anti-skid floor strips are recommended. Do not
wear gloves.
8. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contain chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
•
Lead from lead based paint.
•
Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and
other masonry products.
•
Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals, work in a
well-ventilated area and work with approved
safety equipment, such as face or dust masks
that are specifically designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
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.
11.
Make certain the machine is properly
grounded.
12. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance
with machine unplugged from 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
completion of maintenance.
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.
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 the right tool at the correct speed and
feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to
do a job for which it was not designed. The
right tool will do the job better and more safely.
23.
Use recommended accessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.
24. Maintain tools with care. Keep turning chisels
sharp and clean for the best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
