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HEALTH AND SAFETY
As with all machinery there are certain hazards involved with the operation and use of the
lathe. 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.
This machine was designed for certain applications only. We strongly recommend that the machine is
not modified, and / or used for any application other than which it was designed. If you have any
questions relative to its application do not use the machine, until you have first been in contact
with Chester UK.
The lathe may not arrive with a power socket or plug. In the event of this happening, please inform
Chester UK on Tel: (01244) 531 631.
Safety rules for all tools
User
1. Wear correct apparel
No loose clothing, gloves, rings, bracelets or other jewellery to get caught in moving parts.
Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
2. Always wear eye protection
Refer to ANSLZ87.1 standard for appropriate recommendations. Also use face and / or a dust
mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
3. Don’t overreach
Keep a proper footing and balance at all times.
4. Never stand on a tool
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
5. Never leave the tool running unattended
Turn power off. Leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
6. Drugs, alcohol and medication
Do not operate the tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
7. Make sure the tool is disconnected from the power supply
While motor is being mounted, connected or reconnected.
8. Always
Keep hands and fingers away from any moving parts.
9. Stop
The machine before moving chips.
10. Shut-off
Power and clean the lathe and work area before leaving the machine.
Use of the machine
1. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool
before turning it ‘on’.
2. Don’t force the tool
It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was designed.
3. Use the right tool
Don’t force the tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
4. Secure work
Use clamps or a vice to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hands, and frees
both to operate the machine.
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