Grizzly G0516 - Manual (Page 6)

-4- G0516 Lathe/Mill
Additional Safety Instructions For Lathe/Mills
Like all power tools, there is danger asso-
ciated with the Model G0516 Lathe/Mill.
Accidents are frequently caused by lack of
familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use
this tool with respect and caution to lessen
the possibility of operator injury. If normal
safety precautions are overlooked or
ignored, serious personal injury may
occur.
1. MAKE SURE ALL GUARDS are in place
and that the lathe/mill sits on a flat, stable
surface.
2. BEFORE STARTING THE LATHE/MILL
be certain the workpiece has been properly
engaged in the chuck, tailstock, center, or
vise (if in use) and that there is adequate
clearance for full motion.
3. ADJUST TOOL POST to provide proper
support for the turning tool you will be
using. Test tool post clearance by rotating
workpiece by hand before turning lathe on.
4. SELECT THE TURNING SPEED which is
appropriate for the type of work, material,
and tool bit. Allow the lathe or mill to gain its
full speed before beginning a cut.
5. NEVER REVERSE MOTOR DIRECTION
while the lathe/mill is in motion.
6. DO NOT STOP LATHE USING YOUR
HAND against the workpiece or chuck.
7. DO NOT LEAVE LATHE/MILL RUNNING
UNATTENDED for any reason.
8. NEVER LEAVE A CHUCK KEY IN THE
DRILL CHUCK OR LATHE CHUCK.
9. NEVER OPERATE THE LATHE/MILL
WITH DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS.
Maintain your lathe/mill in proper working
condition. Perform routine inspections and
maintenance promptly when called for. Put
away adjustment tools after use.
10. MAKE SURE LATHE/MILL IS TURNED
OFF, disconnected from its power source
and all moving parts have come to a com-
plete stop before starting any inspection,
adjustment, or maintenance procedure.
11. KEEP LOOSE CLOTHING ARTICLES
such as sleeves, belts or jewelry items away
from the lathe and drill spindles.
12. ALWAYS USE THE PROPER CUTTING
TOOLS for the material you are turning,
make certain they are sharp and that they
are held firmly in the tool post.
13. ALWAYS PLACE A BOARD OR PIECE
OF PLYWOOD ACROSS THE BEDWAY
when removing or installing chucks to avoid
the possibility of a finger pinch occurring
between a loose chuck and the edges of the
bedway.
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.