General Instructions For 230V Machines; Specific Safety Instructions For Woodturning Lathes - Axminster AW305WL Originalanleitung

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 230V MACHINES

The following will enable you to observe good
working practices, keep yourself and fellow workers
safe and maintain your tools and equipment in good
working order.
WARNING! KEEP TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE
REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN
KEEP THE WORK AREA AS
UNCLUTTERED AS IS
PRACTICAL, THIS INCLUDES
PERSONNEL AS WELL AS
MATERIAL. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
CHILDREN BE ALLOWED IN
WORK AREAS.
Mains Powered Tools
• Tools are supplied with anattached 13 Amp UK 3 pin
plug, fitted with 13 amp fuse.
• Inspect the cable and plug to ensuree that neither
are damaged. Repair if necessary by a suitably
qualified person.
• Do not use when or where it is liable to get wet.
Workplace
• Do not use 230V a.c. powered tools anywhere
within a site area that is flooded.
• Keep machine clean.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WOODTURNING LATHES

1. Do not use 'split' work pieces.
2. Always start at the lowest speed when starting a
new task.
3. Try to render a new work piece "round" (or as close
as is practical) before turning.
4. Check that the tool rest is at or slightly below the
centre line of the work piece.
5. Check the work piece is securely mounted in the
lathe before switching on the power.
6. Rotate the work piece by hand, to check that it is:-
centralised, clear of the tool rest, not 'split' or has
loose knots.
7. Where lathes have the facility to be reversed; check
the machine is rotating in the correct direction.
8. If your lathe has the facility to run in reverse,
• Leave machine unplugged until work is about to
commence.
• Always disconnect by pulling on the plug body and
not the cable.
• Carry out a final check e.g. check the cutting tool
is securely tightened in the machine and the correct
speed and function set.
• Ensure you are comfortable before you start work,
balanced, not reaching etc.
• Wear appropriate safety clothing, goggles, gloves,
masks etc. Wear ear defenders at all times.
• If you have long hair wear a hair net or helmet to
prevent it being caught up in the rotating parts of
the machine.
• Consideration should be given to the removal of
rings and wristwatches.
• Consideration should also be given to non-slip
footwear etc.
• If another person is to use the machine, ensure they
are suitably qualified to use it.
• Do not use the machine if you are tired or distracted
• Do not use this machine within the designated
safety areas
of flammable liquid stores or in areas where there
may be volatile gases.
• Check cutters are correct type and size, are
undamaged
and are kept clean and sharp, this will maintain their
operating performance and lessen the loading on
the machine.
• OBSERVE.... make sure you know what is happening
around you and USE YOUR COMMON SENSE.
you must ensure that the mounting accessories
(chucks, faceplates etc.,) can be 'locked' onto the
lathe mandrel, and in the case of chucks have
some form of security device to prevent them
'unwinding' during reverse operation.
9. Make sure your tools are stored/racked away from
the turning area of the lathe. Do not reach over a
rotating work piece at any time.
10. Do not 'dig in' or try to take too large a cut.
11. Do not leave the lathe running unattended; or
leave the machine until everything is stopped.
12. If you are turning between centres with 'softish
stuff' , check and reposition the tailstock centre
frequently.
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