Grizzly G9247 - Manual (Page 5)

G9247 Mini Wood Lathe -3-
Additional Safety Instructions For Lathes
No list of safety guidelines can be com-
plete. 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 personal injury, damage to equip-
ment or poor work results. Operating this equipment has the potential
to propel debris into the air which can
cause eye injury. Always wear safety glass-
es or goggles when operating equipment.
Everyday glasses or reading glasses only
have impact resistant lenses, they are not
safety glasses. Be certain the safety glass-
es you wear meet the appropriate stan-
dards of the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI).
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 safe-
ty 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 clear-
ance 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
workpiece 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 beginning
turning.
6. ALWAYS OBSERVE THE CONDITION of
the materials you are turning. Pay particu-
lar attention to knots, splits and other
potentially dangerous conditions.
7. WHEN FACE PLATE TURNING , use
lathe chisels on the downward spinning
side of the workpiece only.
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 proce-
dure.
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. REMOVE THE TOOL REST when perform-
ing sanding or polishing operations on the
rotating spindle.
14. KEEP LATHE TOOLS PROPERLY
SHARPENED and hold firmly in the proper
position when turning.