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Safety Considerations
Always use common sense when using a power tool. Besides the general safety
rules for any power tool, following also are specific considerations for the mini
lathe.
General Safety
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Use common sense. Think through the results of your actions before you
act.
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Understand the operation of the machine. Do not operate the machine if
you do not know what is going to happen.
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Learn, don ’ t experiment. Study, understand, and do things where you have
a clear expectation of the outcome. Don ’ t “ see what will happen. ”
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You are responsible for your own actions. We can ’ t be held responsible for
your actions when you use the machine.
Lathe Safety
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Your mini lathe is just that, a mini , or small lathe. Don’t att empt jobs that
are beyond its capacity.
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Check the workpiece after you place it in the chuck or other work holding
device. Be sure it is secure before turning on the lathe.
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Don’t wea r loose clothing or jewelry when operating the lathe.
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Stop the spindle and make sure the machine is in a safe condition before:
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Opening or removing safety shields
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Reaching into work area
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Changing or adjusting tools
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Changing or adjusting workpieces
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Changing speed ranges
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Clearing chips or coolant
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Inspect cutting tools for sharpness, chips, and cracks before each use.
Replace dull, chipped, or cracked cutting tools immediately.
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Handle cutting tools with care. Cutting edges are very sharp and can cause
lacerations.
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Do not use unbalanced workpieces or fixtures in the spindle
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Remove all tools (wrenches, chuck keys, locking pins, and so on) from the
spindle immediately after using them.
Electrical Safety
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Plug the machine into a grounded receptacle. Note that the machine does
not work properly on a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle.