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Spindle turning safety tips – Grizzly G0632 User Manual

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G0632 16" x 42" Variable Speed Wood Lathe

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Spindle Turning Safety Tips:

When turning the lathe

ON, stand away from

the path of the spinning workpiece until the
lathe reaches full speed and you can verify
that the lathe will not throw the workpiece.

Use the slowest speed when starting or stop-
ping the lathe.

Select the right speed for the size of workpiece
that you are turning:

—Use the slower speeds for large workpieces

(diameters of 4" and over) and for rough
cutting.

—Use the middle range speeds for workpiece

diameters of 2–4".

—Use the faster speeds for workpieces under

2".

Keep the turning tool on the tool rest the
ENTIRE time that it is in contact with the
workpiece.

Learn the correct techniques for each tool
you will use. If you are unsure about how to
use the lathe tools, read books or magazines
about lathe techniques and seek training
from experienced and knowledgeable lathe
users.

Keep the lathe tool resting on the tool

rest the ENTIRE time that it is in contact

with workpiece or when preparing to make

contact between lathe tool and workpiece.

Otherwise, the spinning workpiece could

force the lathe tool out of your hands or

entangle your hands with the workpiece.

Failure to heed this warning could result in

serious personal injury.

11. Position the tool rest approximately

1

4

" away

from the workpiece and approximately

1

8

"

above the workpiece center line (see

Figure

42).

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Figure 42. Tool rest position relative to

workpiece.

12. Before beginning lathe operation, rotate the

workpiece by hand to ensure that there is
safe clearance on all sides.

Tool Rest