Wood lathe safety rules:
1. Operate only with instructor’s permission and after you have received instruction. 2. Remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing, and confine long hair. 3. Make sure all guards are in place and operating correctly. 4. Always use proper eye protection. 5. The tool rest must be close to the work when cutting tools are being used. 6. The cutting tools must be kept sharp. 7. Do not feel for smoothness of work while the machine is running. 8. Work must be centered, balanced, and secured. 9. The tool rest must be removed while sanding. 10. Examine set up and turn work by hand before turning on power. 11. Shut off power while cleaning machine. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-101/pdfs/safe.pdf P 310 Wood Lathe Notes Requirements: Proper eye protection must be worn—operate only with instructor’s permission and after proper instructions have been received. Wear ANSI Safety Glasses and a Faceshield. 1. When operating this machine you must wear proper eye protection, a face shield, pass ALL tests with 100 percent, and have your teacher’s permission to operate it. 2. Carefully examine all wood for checks, knots, or other defects before putting it on the lathe. 3. Work must be balanced and securely held between centers or mounted on a faceplate. 4. Rotate spindle by hand to check to make sure that you have enough clearance before starting the turning. 5. Tool rest must be set 1/8” away from the work piece and adjusted to the proper height for the tool being used. 6. Be sure the lathe is running at the proper speed for the operation. 7. You should use caution and common sense to prevent turning tools from catching in the stock. 8. Select and use the correct tool for the cut you plan to make. 9. Even when wearing a face shield, you should also make sure that the safety shield is properly in place. 10. Remove tool rest and base before sanding or polishing. 11. Use a table broom brush to clean off the lathe when finished. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-101/pdfs/safe.pdf p.307 Wood Lathe Parts - Mini lathe |
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