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1.6
Machine Safeguards
The Twister Speed Lathe can be switched off using the front panel ON-OFF switch
during an emergency situation. Further, the spindle can be stopped by lifting off the
foot switch or switching the front panel forward-reverse switch to the neutral position.
1.7
Qualified Personnel
All personnel setting up or operating the Twister Speed Lathe must be qualified and
authorized to do so. The owner’s manual must be provided to the operator. It is the
owner’s responsibility to ascertain the operator’s understanding of the manual.
1.8
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Safety glasses that meet at minimum ANSI Z87+ specification or provided by your
company for use during the operation of the Twister Speed Lathe. Further, use of
hearing protection that meets NRR 32db reduction at minimum or equipment provided
by your company. Last, a dust respirator that meets the N95 specification or equipment
provided by your company. Use of the above three (3) safety items are required during
the use of the Twister Speed Lathe. Use of the above three (3) items does not
guarantee your safety or impact to your health. Improper use of the Twister machine
can cause injury or death. It is your responsibility to work in a safe manner using
proper PPE.
2.0
Installation
Have you read and fully understand Section 1, Safety and Safeguards? The Twister
Speed Lathe may not be operated without doing so.
Note: The foot switch will start the LT-1BR and LT-2AR any time the power switch is in
the
ON
position and the Forward/Reverse switch is in FORWARD or REVERSE position.
2.1
Setting up and mounting the LT-1BR (See figure 1)
The LT-1BR MUST be removed from the shipping base before using it or stability of the
Twister on your work surface will be suspect as well as slippage of the drive belt can
result.
A) Set up the LT-1BR where you need it, make sure it is placed on a clean, dry and
level surface. Do not place the Twister closer than three inches (3”) to the edge of
the mounting surface to minimize accidental contact by surrounding personnel.
B) The machine can be fastened down with a 5/16-18 fastener screwed into the
tapped hole on the bottom of the machine. Drill a 5/16 diameter hole through the
work bench approximately 13 inches (13”) from the front bench edge and located
side-to-side so that it will line up with the center of your LT-1BR. Select a
fastener that has a length equal to the thickness of the work surface plus 1-1/4”
If the mount bolt is too tight, the Twister drive belt will slip. The fastener must
not protrude more than 1-1/2” above the work surface, or damage to the
Twister motor will result.
2.2
Setting up and mounting the LT-2AR (See figure 2)
A) Set up the
LT-2AR
where you need it, making sure it is placed on a clean, dry and
level surface. Do not place the Twister
LT-2AR
closer than three inches (3”) to the
edge of the work surface to minimize accidental contact by surrounding personnel.
B) The
LT-2AR
has three .50” diameter holes available to fasten it down. Since the
casting is a lightweight aluminum alloy, care must be exercised not to distort the
casting when bolting it down. If you are attaching it to a work bench, we
recommend rubber pads under the
LT-2AR
and rubber bushings around the .25”
