Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
6
Time Required
- Metal Lathe 6 steps
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User-Contributed Guide
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Approved safety glasses must be worn at all times with this equipment.
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Gloves must not be worn when using this equipment.
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Close fitting protective clothing or a suitable workshop apron is advisable.
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Contain or restrain long and loose hair, and remove exposed rings or jewellery
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Rotating parts – Entanglement
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Ejected material and particles
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Eye injuries
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Hot metal – Burn
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Noise
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Sharp edges and burs
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Move the carriage saddle and tailstock along the bed to allow room and clearance to the lathe chuck.
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place round stock securely in the 3 jaw chuck, tightening with the chuck key
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Turn lathe chuck and workpiece slowly by hand to ensure clearance and correct fitment in the chuck
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Keep all body parts well clear (at least 150mm) of the rotating chuck and the tool post.
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Use cutting fluid as required to prevent workpiece from heating.
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Using the carriage/saddle handwheel, cross slide and compound handwheels to make cuts of the workpiece
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Take caution to not drive tool post into the chuck!
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Switch off the power to the machine when work is completed.
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Never leave chuck key in the chuck.
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Clean up all debris using a brush and dispose of appropriately
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Put away all accessories and tooling.
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Dispose of any waste material in the appropriate bins provided.
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