RIDGID WL1200LS1 - Manual (Page 4)

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Safety Instructions For Wood Turning Lathe (continued)
When Installing Or Moving the Lathe
Reduce the Risk of Dangerous
Environment.
• Use the lathe in a dry, indoor place
protected from rain.
• Keep work area well lighted.
To reduce the risk of injury from
unexpected lathe movement.
• The lathe and motor must be bolted
down to a stand or workbench for
stability.
• To reduce the risk of injury from
electrical shock, make sure your fin-
gers do not touch the plug’s metal
prongs when plugging in or unplug-
ging the lathe.
• Turn off and unplug the lathe before
moving it to a new area. To reduce
the risk of back injury, get help when
you need to lift or move the lathe.
• Never Stand On Tool. Serious
injury could occur if the tool tips or
you accidentally hit the cutter head.
Do not store anything above or
near the tool where anyone might
stand on the tool to reach them.
Before Each Use
Inspect your lathe.
• To reduce the risk of injury from
accidental starting, turn the switch
off, unplug the lathe, and remove
the switch key before changing the
speeds, changing the setup, or
adjusting anything.
• Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, unit stability, and
any other conditions that may affect
the way the lathe works.
• If any part is missing, bent or broken
in any way, or any electrical part
does not work properly, turn the
lathe off and unplug the lathe.
• Replace damaged, missing or failed
parts before using the lathe again.
• Keep lathe interior free of wood
chips and dust buildup around
motor and switch box.
• Keep turning tools sharp. Dull or
nicked tools tend to dig in the wood,
causing the tool or workpiece to be
thrown.
• To reduce the risk of injury from
unsafe accessories, use only rec-
ommended accessories.
Use Recommended Accessories.
• To avoid injury from unsafe acces-
sories, use only recommended
accessories.
• Consult the operator’s manual for
recommended accessories.
• Follow the instructions that accom-
pany the accessories.
WARNING: Use only accesso-
ries recommended for this lathe.
(Using other accessories may be
dangerous.)
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces
(Kickbacks Or Throwbacks)
When turning between centers or on
the faceplate: - Always rough-out "out of round"
workpieces at slow speed.