Additional Safety Instructions For Lathes - Grizzly g4003g Owner's Manual

additional safety instructions for lathes

understanding the machine. read
and understand this manual before operating
machine.
cleaning machine. to avoid entanglement
and lacerations, do not clear chips by hand. use
a brush, and never clear chips while the lathe is
operating.
using correct tooling. Always select
the right cutter for the job, and make sure cutters
are sharp. the right tool decreases strain on the
lathe components and reduces the risk of unsafe
cutting.
eliminating a proJectile hazard.
Always remove the chuck key, and never
walk away from the lathe with the chuck key
installed.
securing a WorKpiece. Make sure
workpiece is properly held in chuck before start-
ing lathe. A workpiece thrown from the chuck
could cause severe injury.
avoiding overloads. Always use the appro-
priate feed and speed rates.
maintaining a safe WorKplace. never
leave lathe unattended while it is running.
like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. use this machine
with respect and caution to lessen the pos-
sibility of operator injury. if normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri-
ous personal injury may occur.
Model g4003g (Mfg. since 4/08)
preventing a cutting tool/chucK
crash. Always release automatic feeds after
completing a job.
avoiding startup inJuries. Make sure
workpiece, cutting tool, and tool post have
adequate clearance before starting lathe. Check
chuck clearance and saddle clearance before
starting the lathe. Make sure spindle rpM is set
correctly for part diameter before starting the
lathe. large parts can be ejected from the chuck
if the chuck speed is set too high.
chucK safety. Chucks are surprisingly heavy
and awkward to hold, so protect your hands and
the lathe ways. Always use a chuck cradle or
piece of plywood over the lathe ways.
WorKpiece support. support a long
workpiece if it extends from the headstock so it
will not wobble violently when the lathe is turned
on. if workpiece extends more than 2.5 times its
diameter from the chuck, support it by a center
or steady rest, or it may deflect and fall out of the
chuck while cutting.
avoiding entanglement inJuries. never
attempt to slow or stop the lathe chuck or mill
spindle by hand; and tie back long hair, pony-
tails, loose clothing, and sleeves so they do not
dangle.
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.
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