Grizzly Gear-Head G9036 - Manual (Page 10)

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Model g9036 Mfg. 7/08+
additional safety for metal lathes
1. clearing chips. Metal chips can easily
cut bare skin—even through a piece of cloth.
Avoid clearing chips by hand or with a rag.
use a brush or vacuum to clear metal chips.
2. chucK Key safety. A chuck key left in
the chuck can become a dangerous pro-
jectile when the spindle is started. Always
remove chuck key after using it. develop a
habit of not taking your hand off of a chuck
key unless it is away from the machine.
3. tool selection. Cutting with an incorrect
or dull tool increases the risk of accidental
injury because extra force is required, which
increases risk of breaking or dislodging com-
ponents. Always select the right cutter for
the job, and make sure it is sharp. A correct,
sharp tool decreases strain and provides a
better finish.
4. securing the WorKpiece. Make sure
workpiece is properly secured in the chuck or
faceplate before starting the lathe. A thrown
workpiece may cause severe injury or even
death.
5. large chucKs. large chucks are very
heavy and difficult to grasp, which can lead
to crushed fingers or hands if mishandled.
get assistance when installing or remov-
ing large chucks to reduce this risk. protect
your hands and the precision ground ways
by using a chuck cradle or piece of plywood
over the ways of the lathe when servicing
chucks.
6. safe clearances. Workpieces that
crash into other components on the lathe
may throw dangerous projectiles in all direc-
tions. Before starting the spindle, make sure
workpiece has adequate clearance by rotat-
ing it through its entire range of motion. Also,
check tool and tool post clearance, chuck
clearance, and saddle clearance.
7. speed rates. operating the lathe at the
wrong speed can cause nearby parts to
break or the workpiece to come loose, which
could result in them becoming dangerous
projectiles. large workpieces must be turned
at slow speedsAlways use the appropriate
feed and speed rates.
8. stopping lathe by hand. stopping
the spindle by putting your hand on the
workpiece or chuck creates an extreme risk
of entanglement, impact, crushing, friction,
or cutting hazards. never attempt to slow
or stop the lathe chuck by using your hand.
Allow the spindle to come to a stop on its
own or use the brake (if equipped).
9. crashes. driving the cutting tool or other
lathe component into the chuck may cause
an explosion of metal fragments, which can
result in severe impact injuries and major
damage to the lathe. reduce this risk by
releasing automatic feeds after use, not leav-
ing lathe unattended, and checking clear-
ances before starting the lathe. Make sure no
part of the tool, tool holder, compound slide,
cross slide, or carriage will contact the chuck
during operation.
10. long stocK safety. long stock can
whip violently if not properly supported, caus-
ing serious impact injury and damage to the
lathe. reduce this risk by supporting any
stock that extends from the chuck/headstock
more than three times its own diameter.
Always turn long stock at slow speeds.
11. coolant safety. Contaminated coolant
is a very poisonous biohazard that can cause
personal injury from skin contact alone.
incorrectly positioned coolant nozzles can
splash on the operator or the floor, result-
ing in an exposure or slipping hazard. to
decrease your risk, change coolant regularly
and position the coolant nozzle where it will
not splash or end up on the floor.