Lathe Safety

When operating the lathe you should wear eye protection because

• It looks cool.

• the teacher insists.

• sharp, hot metal chips can fly off.

• it will protect you from bright blinding light.

Close fitting clothes are best because

• they look neater

• loose fitting clothes may get caught in the rotating work

• the are in style.

• you cannot work comfortably in loose fitting clothes.

The work should ________ be clamped securely in the chuck with all THREE jaws of the chuck before starting the lathe.

• sometimes

• always

• never

• only in special cases

Jewelry should be removed because

• it is a school and no jewerly is allowed.

• It may get tangled in the rotating work.

• It cause a magnetic attraction.

• teachers don't like student in jewerly.

Before turning on the lathe, you should ensure that the

• gears are engaged.

• machine is put in reverse.

• chuck key is in the chuck.

• controls are in neutral.

It is best to remove cuttings or swarf when the machine is

• running so that they do not slow down the job.

• off so they do not cut you.

• spinning slowly as you can catch them easier.

• spinning fast so that the finish of the work looks good.

The chuck key should _________ be left in the chuck.

• always

• for in case of emergency

• never

• for safety

Those with long hair should

• not work on the centre lathe.

• tie up or cover it securely.

• keep it behind them when working on the lathe.

• not allow the coolant to touch it.

Short sleeves are preferred when working on the lathe because they

• they make you feel cooler than long sleeves.

• they have no chance of being caught by the rotating machine.

• do not get dirty as easily as long sleeves.

• are more comfortable.

When operating the centre lathe do no put your hand on the

• rotating chuck

• stationary chuck

• switch

• handwheels