
4© NEUREITER | Original Operating Manual Version 1.0
This handbook contains instructions for assembly, safety
notices, general operating and maintenance instructions and
spare parts lists. The design and construction of the Stratos
230 are intended to enable you to work with the machine wi-
thout problems for many years, if you comply with the recom-
mendations specified in this manual.
Serious injuries can be caused by non-compli-
ance with the following rules and warnings as
well as with the safety notices specified in this
operating manual and on the machine itself.
•In the interest of your own safety. Read the operating
instructions before starting the assembly and before
commissioning the machine. Store these operating ins-
tructions in a safe place and also pass them on if you hand
over the wood turning lathe to someone else.
• Do not make technical changes. The machine has
been designed for working exclusively with wood. Fa-
miliarize yourself with the applications and restrictions of the
machine and associated risks. If the machine is not used
for its intended purpose, the vendor will not bear any direct
or indirect warranty claims. Furthermore, the vendor is not
liable for injuries caused by the non-intended use of the ma-
chine.
•Get informed before the initial use of the machine. If
you are not familiar with the functions of a wood turning
lathe, find competent help. We urgently recommend an in-
troduction to handling a wood turning lathe by an expe-
rienced person. Drechselbedarf Schulte offers appropriate
courses.
• Minimum age. The minimum age of a wood turning lathe
user is 16.
• Physical suitability. Users have to be physically fit and be
introduced to the use of a wood turning lathe by a compe-
tent person prior to initial use. Handicapped persons may
use the machine only after previous consultation by a spe-
cialist and with auxiliary resources, if applicable.
• Keep children and visitors away from the work place.
Children and visitors must stay in a safe zone outside the
working area. Make the working area child-proof by locking
the workshop and by disconnecting the supply line or ma-
king sure it can be isolated.
• Wear suitable clothing.
There is a risk of injury from rotating parts.
Wear tight-fitting clothing. Take off scarves,
rings, bracelets and other jewelry and gar-
ments that could get caught by the rotating
parts. Wear sturdy protective footwear and
ensure the floor is non-slip. Wear headgear/a
hair net to protect long hair. Avoid wearing
gloves which may be caught during the wood
turning process.
•Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Hearing protection: For extended periods
on the wood turning lathe, wear hearing pro-
tection. Different materials can generate in-
creased noise levels during wood turning.
Safety goggles/face mask: Always wear
safety goggles when working with the machi-
ne. Always use adequate eye/face protection.
Conventional eyeglasses are generally only
shock-resistant and safety goggles only pro-
tect the eyes. Face protection protects the
eyes and the face.
Breathing protection: Different types of
wood, exotic wood materials and other
harmful substances as well as tasks such
as sanding, sawing and drilling can generate
harmful dust. Therefore, only ever operate the
machine in well-ventilated rooms and wear
breathing protection (PPE). Also use suitable
dust extraction and/or filtration of the circula-
ting air.
If you are using the wood turning lathe commercially, an ex-
tractor for wood chippings and dust, that can be activated
automatically and has been tested by an employers‘ liability
insurance association, must be available.
•Do not work in a damp and dangerous environment.
The Stratos Wood Turning Lathe has been exclusively de-
signed for use indoors. Protect the wood turning lathe from
damp and humid locations. Do not subject the machine to
moisture. Ensure the working environment is sufficiently lit
and ventilated. Avoid areas with an explosive atmosphere.
Non-compliance with these rules can lead to loss of warran-
ty.
• Keep your work place clean. Untidy work places and
surfaces can cause accidents. Only after all objects (tools,
pieces of wood etc.) have been removed from the wood
turning lathe, should you turn on the machine. Keep the
immediate working area and the floor free from dirt and off-
1. Basic health and safety notices
Introduction