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==Pre-use Checklist ==
 
==Pre-use Checklist ==
 
PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS
 
PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS
Locate and ensure you are familiar with all machine operations and controls.
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* Locate and ensure you are familiar with all machine operations and controls.
Ensure all guards are fitted, secure and functional. Do not operate if guards are missing or faulty.
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* Ensure all guards are fitted, secure and functional. Do not operate if guards are missing or faulty.
Check workspaces and walkways to ensure no slip/trip hazards are present.
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* Check workspaces and walkways to ensure no slip/trip hazards are present.
Ensure the workpiece has been suitably prepared for the lathe operation.
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* Ensure the workpiece has been suitably prepared for the lathe operation.
Workpiece must be securely fastened to face plate, chuck or between centres.
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* Workpiece must be securely fastened to face plate, chuck or between centres.
Adjust speed to suit the diameter of the work and turning operation.
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* Adjust speed to suit the diameter of the work and turning operation.
Rotate the workpiece by hand to check clearance between tool rest and bed.
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* Rotate the workpiece by hand to check clearance between tool rest and bed.
Ensure the cutting tools are sharp and in good condition.
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* Ensure the cutting tools are sharp and in good condition.
As we do not have proper dust extraction you may wish to wear a dust mask – particularly when sanding.
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* As we do not have proper dust extraction you may wish to wear a dust mask – particularly when sanding.
  
 
==Post-use Checklist ==
 
==Post-use Checklist ==
 
ENDING OPERATIONS AND CLEANING UP
 
ENDING OPERATIONS AND CLEANING UP
Switch off the machine when work completed.  
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* Switch off the machine when work completed.  
Return all chisels and other tools to racks.
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* Return all chisels and other tools to racks.
Leave the machine in a safe, clean and tidy state.
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* Leave the machine in a safe, clean and tidy state.
  
 
==Risk assessment==
 
==Risk assessment==
 
OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS
 
OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS
Only one person may operate this machine at any one time.
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* Only one person may operate this machine at any one time.
Before making adjustments, switch off and bring the machine to a complete standstill.
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* Before making adjustments, switch off and bring the machine to a complete standstill.
Keep the tool rest adjusted close to the work and at the correct height.
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* Keep the tool rest adjusted close to the work and at the correct height.
Adjust speed to suit the diameter of the work and turning operation.
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* Adjust speed to suit the diameter of the work and turning operation.
Stop the lathe and remove all tool rests before sanding.
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* Stop the lathe and remove all tool rests before sanding.
 
POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND INJURIES
 
POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND INJURIES
Eye injuries from flying debris or defective timber.
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* Eye injuries from flying debris or defective timber.
Hair/clothing getting caught in moving machine parts.
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* Hair/clothing getting caught in moving machine parts.
Airborne dust.
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* Airborne dust.
  
 
DON’T
 
DON’T

Revision as of 11:38, 24 September 2020


Model: Apollo Wood pecker

Requires induction

Pre-use Checklist

PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS

  • Locate and ensure you are familiar with all machine operations and controls.
  • Ensure all guards are fitted, secure and functional. Do not operate if guards are missing or faulty.
  • Check workspaces and walkways to ensure no slip/trip hazards are present.
  • Ensure the workpiece has been suitably prepared for the lathe operation.
  • Workpiece must be securely fastened to face plate, chuck or between centres.
  • Adjust speed to suit the diameter of the work and turning operation.
  • Rotate the workpiece by hand to check clearance between tool rest and bed.
  • Ensure the cutting tools are sharp and in good condition.
  • As we do not have proper dust extraction you may wish to wear a dust mask – particularly when sanding.

Post-use Checklist

ENDING OPERATIONS AND CLEANING UP

  • Switch off the machine when work completed.
  • Return all chisels and other tools to racks.
  • Leave the machine in a safe, clean and tidy state.

Risk assessment

OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS

  • Only one person may operate this machine at any one time.
  • Before making adjustments, switch off and bring the machine to a complete standstill.
  • Keep the tool rest adjusted close to the work and at the correct height.
  • Adjust speed to suit the diameter of the work and turning operation.
  • Stop the lathe and remove all tool rests before sanding.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND INJURIES

  • Eye injuries from flying debris or defective timber.
  • Hair/clothing getting caught in moving machine parts.
  • Airborne dust.

DON’T Do not use faulty equipment. Immediately report suspect equipment to Brian Norman and put a sign on the lathe saying FAULTY DO NOT USE Never leave the machine running unattended

How to use