Grizzly G8691 - Manual (Page 5)

G8691 Wood Lathe w/ Stand
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 and 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 starting lathe.
5. SELECT THE TURNING SPEED which is
appropriate for the type of work. Allow the
lathe to gain full speed before beginning.
6. ALWAYS OBSERVE 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. IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE EXPERIENC-
ING DIFFICULTIES
performing the intended
operation, stop using the machine! Then con-
tact our service department or ask a qualified
expert how the operation should be per-
formed.
9. NEVER OPERATE THE LATHE WITH
DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS.
Maintain
your lathe in proper working condition.
Perform routine inspections and mainte-
nance promptly when needed. Put away
adjustment tools after use.
10. 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.
11. DO NOT LEAVE LATHE RUNNING UNAT-
TENDED for any reason.
12. DO NOT STOP LATHE USING YOUR
HAND against the workpiece.
13. KEEP LOOSE CLOTHING ARTICLES
such as sleeves, belts or jewelry items away
from the lathe spindle.
14. WHEN FACE PLATE TURNING , use lathe
chisels on the downward spinning side of
the workpiece only.
15. REMOVE THE TOOL REST when perform-
ing sanding or polishing operations on the
rotating spindle.
16. ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE too much
material at once may cause work material to
fly out of the lathe.
17. BE AWARE THAT CERTAIN WOODS
MAY CAUSE AN ALLERGIC REACTION
in people and animals, especially when
exposed to fine dust. Make sure you know
what type of wood dust you will be exposed
to, the possibility of a allergic reaction and
always wear an approved respirator.
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