
OCTE SAFEdoc
FAB
Metal Lathe
1. Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, safety goggles, face
shields, gloves and proper clothing as appropriate. No loose clothing, long hair or jewelry
is allowed in the shop.
2. Do not operate the lathe without the instructor’s permission.
3. Be aware of the position of the on/off switches and emergency STOP button.
4. Make sure headstock, tailstock and tool rests are tight before operating.
5. Ensure your material is secure before starting motor.
6. Ensure all tool bits are sharp and without nicks. Show your instructor any problems with
the tooling.
7. Do not operate lathe till you have established proper speeds, stops, tool heights and
angles.
8. Make sure you have proper speeds and feeds for the type of material and tool bits, type of
operation, and diameter of material. When in doubt, ask.
9. Assume a solid position with your body to the side of the tool. Be sure to have firm footing
when operating the lathe.
10. Remove cut off material with a brush. Never use your hand.
11. Turn the lathe off immediately if it does not sound right or if there is excessive vibration.
AT ALL TIMES – IF IN DOUBT, SEE YOUR INSTRUCTOR
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