Whenever Lathe Is Running - Craftsman 113.228360 Owner's Manual

3) Make sure centers are aligned when
tailstock and ram are locked.
4) Make sure the spur center and cup center
are firmly seated against the workpiece and
that the tail stock is locked in place for spin-
dle turnings.
5) Always center workpiece and use wood
free of checks, splits, cracks or knots. Use
lathe to turn wood and wood-like products
only.
6) Before mounting workpiece "rough it out"
to as "true round" as possible.
7) Always center and fasten the workpiece
securely to the face plate for face plate
turning.
8) Always position the tool rest above the cen-
terllne of the lathe for spindle turning and
lock in place.
9) Do not try any operation when hand holding
the workpiece or applying the turning tool
to the workpiece below the level of the tool
rest.
10) Never try to remount a face plate turning
to the face plate for any reason.
11) Never try to remount spindle turnings be-
tween centers if the original centers in the
turning have been altered or removed.
12) Keep firm hold and control of the turning
tool and do not let the tool "bite" into the
workpiece.
13) Make sure all clamps and locks are tight
and there is no sideplay,
14) Never use lathe to cut workpiece into two
pieces.
15) Before turning lathe on be sure motor cover
Esinstalled and slide closed,
16) Make sure headstock is securely attached
to bed.
e. To avoid being suddenly caught in the lathe:
1) Do not wear gloves, neckties or loose
clothing.
2) Tie back long hair.
3) Remove all jewelry.
4) Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
5) Keep motor cover in place.
6) Do not store turning tools where you must
reach over the revolving workpiece to select
them.
f, To avoid iniury from accidental starting always
turn switch off, unplug power cord, and remove
switch key before removing the guard, installing
or removing the workpiece, accessory or attach-
ment, or making any adjustments:
g. Toavoid losing control of the turning tool causing
Injury:
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h,
1) Use both hands spaced apart and keep a
firm hold of the turning toot.
2) Always support the turning tool directly on
the tool rest.
3) Always operate the lathe so that the top of
the workpiece turns toward you (clockwise
facing the left side of the lathe).
4) Keep turning tools sharp.
5) Never start a cut directly at the end where
it may catch the workpiece.
6) Always use both hands spaced apart along
turning tool for leverage and balance.
Plan your hand placement so your hands will
not be where a sudden slip could cause them
to contact the workpiece.
To avoid an electrical shock, make sure your
fingers do not touch the metal prongs on the
plug when installing or removing the plug to or
from a live outlet.
Never turn your lathe "ON" before clearing the
area of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.).
3, WHENEVER LATHE IS RUNNING
WARNING: Don't let familiarity (gained from fre-
quent use of your wood lathe) cause a careless
mistake. Always remember that a careless frac.
tion of a second Is enough to cause severe Injury.
a, If your lathe makes an unfamiliar noise or if it
vibrates excessively, turn off the lathe im-
mediately. Remove switch key, Do not restart
until the problem is corrected,
b, Position turning tool so it will not chatter or
kickback,
c, Always stand to the side of the turning tool.
d, Never position your face over the turning tool.
e. Avoid awkward hand positions, where a sudden
slip could cause a hand to move into the
workpiece.
f, Complete hand sanding of spindle turnings
BEFORE removing from the lathe using the
same or slower turning speed,
g, Never leave the lathe work area without turning
the lathe off, removing the switch key and wait-
ing for the lathe to come to a complete stop.
4. To avoid injury use only recommended accessories
listed in the accessory section.
a, Do not mount and use a reamer, milling cutter,
wire wheel, buffing wheel or a drill bit on the
headstock spindle.
b, Use the drill chuck accessory on the tall stock
only.
c. Do not mount any drill that extends more than
6" beyond the chuck jaws.