Woodstock W1866, Owner'S Manual

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Model W1866 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/18)

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Additional.Safety.for.Wood.Lathes

VERIFY.WORKPIECE.INTEGRITY

. Verify each 

workpiece is free of knots, splits, nails, or 

foreign material to ensure it can safely rotate 

on spindle without breaking apart or causing 

tool kickback.

PROPERLY.PREPARE.WORKPIECE

. Before 

mounting, cut off waste portions to balance 

workpiece for safe rotation and removal of 

large edges that can catch on tooling.

SECURE.LOCKS

. Verify tool rest, headstock, and 

tailstock are secure before turning lathe 

ON

.

SECURE.WORKPIECE

. Use proven setup 

techniques and always verify workpiece (and 

centers/tooling holding workpiece) are well-

secured before starting lathe. Only use high-

quality fasteners with non-tapered heads for 

faceplate attachment.

ADJUST.TOOL.SUPPORT

. An improperly 

supported tool may be grabbed or ejected. 

Adjust tool rest approximately 

1

⁄

4

" away from 

workpiece and 

1

⁄

8

" above workpiece center 

line to provide proper support for turning 

tool. Firmly hold turning tool with both hands 

against tool rest.

REMOVE.ADJUSTMENT.TOOLS

. Remove all chuck 

keys, wrenches, and adjustment tools before 

turning lathe 

ON

. These items can become 

deadly projectiles when spindle is started.

WEAR.PROPER.PPE

. Always wear a face shield 

and safety glasses when operating lathe. Do 

not wear gloves, necktie or loose clothing. 

Keep long hair away from rotating spindle. 

CHECK.CLEARANCES

. Before starting spindle, 

verify workpiece has adequate clearance by 

hand-rotating it through its entire range of 

motion.

TEST.NEW.SETUPS

. Test each new setup by 

starting spindle rotation at lowest speed and 

standing to side of lathe until workpiece 

reaches full speed and you can verify safe 

rotation.

USE.CORRECT.SPEEDS

. Select correct spindle 

speed for workpiece size, type, shape, and 

condition. Use low speeds when roughing or 

when turning large, long, or non-concentric 

workpieces. Allow spindle to reach full speed 

before turning. 

AVOID.TOOL.KICKBACK

. This occurs when turning 

tool is grabbed or ejected from workpiece 

with great force. Commonly caused by poor 

workpiece selection/preparation, improper tool 

usage, or improper machine setup or tool rest 

adjustment.

SAFELY.PERFORM.ROUGHING

. Use correct tool. 

Take light cuts, use low speeds, and firmly 

support tool with both hands.

USE.SHARP.TOOLS

. Sharp tools cut with less 

resistance than dull tools. Using dull tools 

increases the risk of tool kickback or grabbing.

SAFELY.STOPPING.ROTATION

. Always allow 

rotating workpiece to stop on its own. Never 

put hands or another object on workpiece to 

stop it.

SAFELY.MEASURE.WORKPIECE

. Only measure 

mounted workpiece after it has completely 

stopped. Trying to measure a spinning 

workpiece increases entanglement risk.

SANDING/POLISHING

. To reduce entanglement 

risk, remove tool rest before sanding. Never 

completely wrap sandpaper around workpiece.

Serious.injury.or.death.can.occur.from.getting.entangled.in,.crushed.between,.or.struck.by.rotating.

parts.on.a.lathe!.Rotating.workpieces.can.come.loose.and.strike.operator.or.bystanders.with.deadly.

force.if.they.are.improperly.secured,.rotated.too.fast,.or.are.not.strong.enough.for.the.rotational.

forces.required.for.turning..Improper.tool.setup.or.usage.can.cause.tool.kickback.or.grabbing,.

resulting.in.impact.injury.or.entanglement..To.reduce.the.risk.of.operator.(or.bystander).injury.or.

death,.anyone.operating.this.machine.MUST.completely.heed.the.hazards.and.warnings.below.