Warranty
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2
Safety
Rules ....................................
2-3
Unpacking
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3
Assembly
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4
Installation
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4-6
Operation
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6-20
Maintenance
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20-21
Troubleshooting
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22
Parts
Illustration
and List ........................
24-27
Espa_ol
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FULL
ONE
YEAR
WARRANTY
ON
CRAFTSMAN
VARIABLE
SPEED
WOOD
LATHE
If this Craftsman
wood
lathe fails to give complete
satisfaction
within
one full year from the date of purchase,
return
it to the
nearest
Sears
Service
Center
in the United
States
and Sears
will repair
it free of charge.
Warranty
service
is available
by contacting
Sears in-home
major
brand repair service. This warranty
gives you specific
legal rights
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
If this wood
lathe is used for commercial
purposes,
this war-
ranty
applies
for only 90 days from the date
of purchase.
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman
Estates,
IL
60179
CAUTION:
Always
follow proper
operating
procedures
as
defined
in this manual
-- even if you are familiar
with use of
this or similar
tools. Remember
that being careless
for even a
fraction
of a second
can result
in severe
personal
injury.
BE
PREPARED
FOR
JOB
•
Wear proper
apparel.
Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves,
neckties,
rings,
bracelets
or other jewelry
which
may get
caught
in moving
parts
of machine.
•
Wear protective
hair covering
to contain
long hair.
•
Wear safety shoes
with non-slip
soles.
•
Wear safety glasses
complying
with United
States
ANSI
Z87.1.
Everyday
glasses
have only impact
resistant
lenses.
They are NOT safety
glasses.
•
Wear face mask or dust mask
if operation
is dusty.
Be alert and think clearly.
Never operate
power
tools when
tired,
intoxicated
or when taking
medications
that cause
drowsiness.
PREPARE WORK AREA FOR JOB
Keep work area clean. Cluttered
work areas
invite accidents.
Do not use power
tools in dangerous
environments.
Do not
use power
tools in damp
or wet locations.
Do not expose
power
tools to rain.
•
Work
area should
be properly
lighted.
Keep visitors
at a safe distance
from work area.
Keep children
out of workplace.
Make
workshop
childproof.
Use padlocks,
master
switches
or remove
switch
keys to
prevent
any unintentional
use of power tools.
© Sears, Roebuck and Co.
2
Keep power
cords from coming
in contact
with sharp
objects,
oil, grease,
and hot surfaces.
TOOL SHOULD BE MAINTAINED
Always
unplug
tool prior to inspection.
Consult
manual
for specific
maintaining
and adjusting
pro-
cedures.
Keep tool lubricated
and clean for safest operation.
Keep all parts
in working
order.
Check to determine
that
the guard
or other parts
will operate
properly
and perform
their
intended
function.
Check for damaged
parts.
Check
for alignment
of moving
parts,
binding,
breakage,
mounting
and any other
condition
that may affect
a tool's operation.
A guard
or other part that is damaged
should
be properly
repaired
or replaced.
Do not perform
makeshift
repairs.
(Use parts
list provided
to order
replacement
parts.)
Never adjust attachments
while
running.
Disconnect
power
to avoid accidental
start-up.
Have damaged
or worn
power
cords
replaced
immediately.
Keep cutting
tools sharp
for efficient
and safest operation.
KNOW
HOW
TO
USE
TOOL
Use right tool for job. Do not force
tool or attachment
to do
a job for which
it was not designed.
Disconnect
tool when changing
attachments.
Avoid
accidental
start-up.
Make sure that the tool is in the
"off" position
before
plugging
in, turning
on safety
discon-
nect or activating
breakers.
Do not force tool. It will work
most efficiently
at the rate for
which
it was designed.
Keep hands away from chuck, centers
and other moving parts.
Never leave tool running
unattended.
Turn the power
off
and do not leave tool until it comes
to a complete
stop.
Do not overreach.
Keep proper
footing
and balance.
Never stand on tool. Serious
injury could
occur if tool is
tipped
or if centers
are unintentionally
contacted.
Know your
tool. Learn
the tool's operation,
application
and
specific
limitations.
Handle
workpiece
correctly.
Mount
firmly
in holding
devices.
Protect
hands from
possible
injury.
Turn machine
off if workpiece
splits or becomes
loose.
Use cutting
tools as recommended
in "Operation."
WARNING:
For your own safety, do not operate
your wood
lathe until it is completely
assembled
and installed
according
to
instructions.
PROTECTION:
EYES, HANDS, FACE, BODY,
EARS
If any part of your lathe
is missing,
malfunctioning,
or has
been damaged
or broken,
cease operating
immediately
until the particular
part is properly
repaired
or replaced.
Wear safety goggles
that comply with United States ANSI
Z87.1 and a face shield or dust mask if operation
is dusty.
Wear ear plugs or muffs during extended
periods
of operation.
Small
loose pieces
of wood
or other objects
that contact
a
spinning
workpiece
can be propelled
at very high speed.
This can be avoided
by keeping
the lathe
clean.
Never turn the lathe ON before clearing
the bed, head and
tailstock
of all tools, wood scraps,
etc., except
the workpiece
and related support
devices for the operation
planned.
Never place your face or body
in line with the chuck
or
faceplate.