Grizzly G9249 - Manual (Page 11)

g9249 12" x 37" Belt drive gap Bed lathe
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Additional Safety Instructions
for Metal Lathes
1. uNDERSTANDING cONTROLS. For effi-
cient and safe use of this machine, make
sure you understand the use and operation
of all controls.
2. SAfETy AccESSORIES. to reduce the
risk of injury from flying chips, always keep
the chuck guard in place over the spindle in
addition to wearing safety glasses or a face
shield when cutting.
3. TOOL SELEcTION. tool breakage is a
potential hazard to the operator and is an
avoidable expense. Always use the proper
tooling for the operation. Make sure the
tooling is sharp and held firmly in place with
the proper device.
4. cHucK KEy. the chuck key could cause
serious personal injury if thrown from the
spinning chuck. never leave the chuck key
in the chuck.
5. SPINDLE SPEED. select the correct speed
for the type of work, material, and tooling.
Allow the lathe to reach full speed before
beginning the cut. turn the lathe
OFF
and allow the spindle to come to a com-
plete stop by itself before changing gears,
speeds, or direction. neVer attempt to
slow the spindle with your hands or a tool.
6. cHANGING cHucKS. lathe chucks are
heavy and awkward to handle, and a falling
chuck can cause serious injury and proper-
ty damage. get assistance and protect the
bedway with a board or chuck cradle when
removing or installing chucks.
7. LATHE WORKING cONDITIONS. protect
yourself and your investment—maintain
your lathe in proper working condition.
never operate the lathe with damaged or
worn parts. perform routine inspections and
maintenance promptly when scheduled or
as needed.
8. MOuNTING WORKPIEcE. Make sure
the workpiece is properly mounted before
starting the lathe. A workpiece thrown from
the machine may severely injure you or a
bystander.
9. SAfETy cLEARANcES. Make sure the
workpiece has adequate clearance on all
sides before starting machine. Check clear-
ances for the tooling and tool holders, and
all parts of the carriage before starting the
lathe.
10. LEAVING LATHE. Always turn the lathe
OFF before leaving it unattended. An unsu-
pervised lathe that is running invites acci-
dents.
11. SuPPORT LONG STOcK. unsupported
long stock mounted on the lathe will begin
to whip when the spindle is turned
ON.
Always properly support long stock and
use a slow spindle speed when cutting.
12. POWER fEEDS. Always release power
feeds after completing the job. power feeds
left engaged can cause a "crash" when
lathe is turned
ON.
13. MAINTENANcE PROcEDuRES. Make
sure lathe is turned OFF, disconnected from
power, and all moving parts have come to
a complete stop before starting any inspec-
tion, adjustment, or maintenance.
14. AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. do not
wear loose clothing, gloves, or jewelry
when operating lathe. tie back long hair
and roll up sleeves.
15. EXPERIENcING DIffIcuLTIES. if at
any time you are experiencing difficulties
performing the intended operation, stop
using the machine! Contact our technical
support at (570) 546-9663.