Harbor Freight Tools 34706 User Manual - Page 3

. General safety rules Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your wood lathe works. WARNING: TO AVOID MISTAKES THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DO NOT PLUG THE WOOD LATHE IN UNTIL THE FOLLOWING STEPS HAVE BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD. 1. READ and become familiar with this entire instruction manual. Learn the tool's applications, limitations, and possible hazards. 2. AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. DO NOT use power tools in wet or damp areas or expose them to rain. Keep work area well tit. 3. DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. 4. ALWAYS keep your work area clean, uncluttered and well lit. DO NOT work on floor surfaces that are slippery with sawdust or wax. 5. KEEP BYSTANDERS AT A SAFE DISTANCE'FROM the work area, especially when tool is operating. NEVER allow children near the tool. 6. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to do a job for which it was not designed. 7. DRESS FOR SAFETY. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry (rings, watches) when operating tool. They can get caught and draw you into moving parts. ALWAYS wear non-slip footwear, and tie back long hair. 8. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Wood lathe operation produces dust. 9. ALWAYS remove the power cord plug from the electrical outlet when making adjustments, changing parts, cleaning or working on tool. 10. AVOID ACCIDENTAL START-UPS. Make sure that the power switch is in the "OFF" position before plugging in the power cord. 11. REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all tools are removed from the wood lathe before turning it on. 12. NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED. Turn the power switch to "OFF." DO NOT leave tool until it has come to a complete stop. 13. NEVER STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury could result if the tool tips or is accidentally hit. DO NOT store anything above or near the tool. SAVE THESE SAFETY RULES