Grizzly G8690 - Manual (Page 6)

-4- G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment or poor
work results.
Additional Safety Instructions For The Lathe
1. MAKE SURE ALL GUARDS are in place
and that the Lathe sits on a flat, stable sur-
face.
2. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION or a
face shield when operating the Lathe. Use a
respirator to avoid inhaling dust. All safety
equipment should be ANSI approved.
3. BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE be
certain the workpiece has been properly
imbedded on the headstock and tailstock
centers and that there is adequate clearance
for the full rotation.
4. ADJUST TOOL REST to provide proper
support for the turning tool you will be using.
Test tool rest clearance by rotating work-
piece by hand before turning lathe on.
5. SELECT THE TURNING SPEED which is
appropriate for the type of work. Allow the
lathe to gain its full speed before using the
lathe.
6. ALWAYS INSPECT THE CONDITION of
the materials you are turning. Pay particular
attention to knots, splits and other potential-
ly dangerous conditions.
7. KEEP LATHE TOOLS PROPERLY
SHARPENED
and hold firmly in the proper
position when turning.
8. NEVER OPERATE THE LATHE WITH
DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS.
Maintain
your lathe in proper working condition.
Perform routine inspections and mainte-
nance promptly when called for. Put away
adjustment tools after use.
9. MAKE SURE YOUR WOOD LATHE IS
TURNED OFF
, disconnected from its power
source and all moving parts have come to a
complete stop before starting any inspec-
tion, adjustment, or maintenance procedure.
10. DO NOT LEAVE LATHE RUNNING UNAT-
TENDED for any reason.
11. DO NOT STOP LATHE USING YOUR
HAND against the workpiece.
12. KEEP LOOSE CLOTHING ARTICLES
such as sleeves, belts or jewelry items away
from the lathe spindle.
13. WHEN FACE PLATE TURNING , use lathe
chisels on the downward spinning side of
the workpiece only.
14. REMOVE THE TOOL REST when perform-
ing sanding or polishing operations on the
rotating spindle.
15. ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE too much
material at once may cause work material to
fly out of the lathe.