ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe
-17-
Stock Inspection &
Requirements
Some workpieces are not safe to turn or may require
modification before they are safe to turn. Before
turning a workpiece, inspect all workpieces for
the following:
Workpiece Type: This machine is intended for cut-
ting natural and man-made wood products, and
some plastics. Never attempt to cut any metal, stone,
or rubber workpiece; cutting these materials can lead
to machine damage or severe injury.
Foreign Objects: Nails, staples, dirt, rocks and other
foreign objects are often embedded in wood. While
cutting, these objects can become dislodged and
hit the operator, cause tool grab, or break the turn-
ing tool, which might then fly apart. Always visually
inspect your workpiece for these items. If they can't
be removed, DO NOT turn the workpiece.
Large/Loose Knots: Loose knots can become dis-
lodged during the turning operation. Large knots can
cause a workpiece to completely break in half during
turning and cause machine damage and personal
injury. Choose workpieces that do not have large/
loose knots.
Excessive Warping or Twists: Workpieces with
excessive bowing or twisting are unstable and unbal-
anced. Never turn these workpieces at high speed,
or instability will be magnified and the workpiece
can be ejected from the lathe causing impact injures.
Only turn concentric workpieces!
Disabling Switch
Figure 13. Disabling switch by removing key.
The switch can be disabled by removing the key, as
shown below. Disabling the switch in this manner
can prevent unauthorized operation of the machine,
which is important if it is not kept inside an access-
restricted building or in a location where children
may be present.
IMPORTANT: Disabling the switch only restricts its
function. It is not a substitute for disconnecting
machine from power when adjusting or servicing.
Children or untrained people can be seriously
injured by this machine. This risk increases
with unsupervised operation. To help prevent
unsupervised operation, always disable switch
before leaving machine unattended. Make sure
to place key in a well-hidden or secure location!
