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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
For more detailed information about California Proposition 65 log onto rikontools.com.
This owner’s manual is not a teaching aid and is intended to show
assembly, adjustments, and general use.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WOOD LATHES
1. Do not operate this machine until you have read all of the following instructions.
2. Do not attempt to operate this machine until it is completely assembled.
3. Do not turn ON this machine if any pieces are damaged or missing.
4. This machine must be properly grounded.
5. If you are not familiar with the operation of the machine, obtain assistance from a qualified person.
6. Always wear approved, safety protective eye wear and hearing protection when operating this machine.
7. Always wear a dust mask and use adequate dust collection and proper ventilation.
8. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating this machine. Keep long hair tied back.
9. Always make sure the power switch is in the OFF position prior to plugging in the machine.
10. Always make sure the power switch is in the OFF position and the machine is unplugged when doing any
cleaning, assembly, setup operation, or when not in use.
11. Use only sharp lathe tools. Dull tools can damage your work and are unsafe to use.
12. When turning between centers, make sure the headstock and tailstock are snug against the work piece.
13. When face plate turning, rough-cut the work close to the finished shape before screwing it to the face plate.
14. Never jam tools into the work piece or take too big of a cut.
15. Make sure there are no loose knots, nails, staples, dirt or foreign objects in the work piece to be turned.
16. Wood should not be warped, cracked or have improperly made or cured glue joints.
17. Test spin the work piece to ensure that it does not hit the lathe bed or tool rest before turning on the lathe.
18. Start the lathe at slow speeds to check the settings, then increase the speed to your desired level for working.
19. Low speeds are best for roughing stock, and for long or large diameter work pieces.
20. If excessive vibration occurs, stop the lathe to check the work piece settings between centers or on face plates.
21. For sanding or applying finishes, remove the tool rest from the machine. Use low speeds to avoid heat build-up.
22. Never stop the machine by grabbing the work piece, faceplate or hand wheel. Let the machine stop on its own.
23. The use of any accessories or attachments not recommended may cause injury to you and damage your
machine.
24. Remove material or debris from the work area. Keep the floor and work area neat and clean.
25. Keep these instructions for future reference.
This machine is intended for the shaping, smoothing and finishing of solid woods and composite materials
made specifically for lathe work. The permissible work piece dimensions must be observed (see Technical
Specification). Any other use not as specified, including modification of the machine or use of parts not tested
and approved by the equipment manufacturer, can cause unforeseen damage and invalidate the warranty.
ATTENTION:
Use of this lathe still presents risks that cannot be eliminated by the manufacturer. Therefore, the
user must be aware that wood working machines are dangerous if not used with care and all safety precautions
are adhered to.
