Safety Instructions - Craftsman 113.228000 Owner's Manual

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WOOD LATHE
If Within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Wood Lathe fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship, Sears will repair it. free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR
SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dept. 698/731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684
general safety instructions for
1. KNOW YOUR LATHE 13.
Read and understand owner's manual and labels affixed to
the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as its
specific potential hazards peculiar to this toot.
14.
2. GROUND THE LATHE
This Lathe is equipped with an approved 3-conductor 15.
cord and a 3:prong grounding type plug to fit the proper
grounding type receptacle. The green conductor in the
cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the green wire
to a live terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
- n working order, and n proper adjustment and align-
ment.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
17.
wrenches are removed from toot before turning it on.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas an_ benches invite accidents. Floor must
not be sl ippery due to wax or sawdust. 18.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose
them to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Provide ade-
quate surrounding work space.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
Alt visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF
-- with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter
keys,
9. USE PROPER SPEED
The Lathe will do the job better and safer when operated
at the proper speed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed.
11, WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
_rings; wristwatches) to get caught in moving parts.
21.
NONSLIP footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair. Roll long sleeves
above the elbow.
12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection) 22.
Wear safety goggles (must comply wilh ANSI Z87.1) at alt
times. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant len-
ses, they are NOT safety glasses. Also, use face or dust
mask if; cutting operation is dusty, and ear protectors
(plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operat on.
power tools
SECURE WORKPIECE
Mount workpiece securely between centers.
DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at at_ times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest perform-
ance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
16. DISCONNECT YOUR LATHE
before servicing; when changing accessories or attach-
ments.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging
in
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult this owner's manual for recommended accessories.
FoIIow the instructions that accompany the accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause hazards.
19. NEVER STAND ON LATHE
Serious injury could occur if the Lathe tips over.
Do not store materials such that it is necessary to stand
on the toot to reach them.
20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before further use of the Lathe, a guard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it
will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding,of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other con-
ditions that may affect its operation, A guard or other
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
DIRECTION OF FEED
Apply cutting tool to the workp[ece against the direction
of spindle ro_ation
NEVER LEAVE LATHE RUNNING
ATTENDED
Turn power "OFF". Don't leave Lathe until it comes to a
complet_ stop.