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WOODTURNING SAFETY
Failure to follow safety rules may result in serious personal injury.
1.
READ AND UNDERSTAND
the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation.
2.
READ AND UNDERSTAND
the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to
comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. Replace the warning labels if they
become obscured or removed.
3.
GET TRAINING:
This Lathe is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced
personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a Lathe, do not use
until proper training and knowledge have been obtained.
4.
DO NOT USE THIS LATHE FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED USE.
If used for other purposes,
Robust Tools LLC disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury
that may result from that use.
5.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
and in working order.
6.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
. Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
7.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Keep shop floor free of
tripping hazards. Woodturning generates chips and sawdust. Clean up debris and keep your
work area clean. Sawdust is a fire hazard.
8.
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
9.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
10.
MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF
with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
11.
DON’T FORCE TOOL
. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
12.
USE RIGHT TOOL
. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
13.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD
. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power, overheating or
malfunction. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the
cord. See table below:
Recommended wire size for
extension cords based on length
25 feet
50 feet
100 feet
14 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
NOTE
: Cords longer than 100 feet are not recommended
14.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL
. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair, including beards.
15.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES AND FACE SHIELD
. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
16.
SECURE WORK
. Use appropriate chucks, faceplates or other work holding devices to hold work
when practical.
17.
DON’T OVERREACH
. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
18.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
19.
DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters,
and the like.
