Health&Safety
Aswithallmachinerytherearecertainhazardsinvolvedwiththeoperationanduseofthelathe.
Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of person injury.
However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may
result.
Thismachinewasdesignedforcertainapplicationsonly.Westronglyrecommendthatthemachineisnot
modified,and/orusedforanyapplicationotherthanwhichitwasdesigned.Ifyouhaveanyquestions
relativetoitsapplicationdonotusethemachine,untilyouhavefirstbeenincontactwithChester
UK.
The lathe may not arrive with a power socket or plug. In the event of this happening, please inform
ChesterUKonTel:(01244)531631.
Safetyrulesforalltools
User
1. Wearcorrectapparel
Nolooseclothing,gloves,rings,braceletsor otherjewellerytoget caughtinmovingparts.Non
slipfootwearisrecommended.Wearprotectivehaircoveringtocontainlonghair.
2. Alwaysweareyeprotection
Refer to ANSLZ87.1 standard for appropriate recommendations. Also use face and / or a dust
maskifthecuttingoperationisdusty.
3. Don’toverreach
Keepaproperfootingandbalanceatalltimes.
4. Neverstandonatool
Seriousinjurycouldoccurifthetoolistippedorifthecuttingtoolisaccidentallycontacted.
5. Neverleavethetoolrunningunattended
Turnpoweroff.Leavetooluntilitcomestoacompletestop.
6. Drugs,alcoholandmedication
Donotoperatethetoolwhileundertheinfluenceofdrugs,alcoholoranymedication.
7. Makesurethetoolisdisconnectedfromthepowersupply
Whilemotorisbeingmounted,connectedorreconnected.
8. Always
Keephandsandfingersawayfromanymovingparts.
9. Stop
Themachinebeforemovingchips.
10.Shutoff
Powerandcleanthelatheandworkareabeforeleavingthemachine.
Useofthemachine
1. Removeadjustingkeysandwrenches
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool
beforeturningit‘on’.
2. Don’tforcethetool
Itwilldothejobbetterandbesaferattherateforwhichitwasdesigned.
3. Usetherighttool
Don’tforcethetoolorattachmenttodoajobforwhichitwasnotdesigned.
4. Securework
Useclampsoravicetoholdworkwhenpractical.It’ssaferthanusingyourhands,andfreesboth
tooperatethemachine.
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