RIDGID WL1200LS1 Lathe User Manual


 
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On-off Switch
WARNING: To prevent serious
personal injury, do not connect pow-
er cord to electrical outlet in your
shop until you are sure that motor ro-
tation is correct (see page 9).
The On-Off Switch has a locking feature.
This Feature Is Intended To Prevent
Unauthorized And Possible Hazard-
ous Use By Children And Others.
1. Insert key into switch.
NOTE: Key is made of yellow plastic.
2. To turn lathe On... Insert finger under
switch lever and pull End of switch out.
3. To turn lathe Off... Push lever in.
Never leave the lathe unattended until it
has come to a complete stop and you
have removed the switch key.
Do not cycle the motor switch on and off
rapidly, as this may cause the faceplate or
sanding disc to loosen. In the event this
should ever occur, stand clear of the face
plate or sanding disc until it has come to a
complete stop... retighten it.
4. To lock switch in Off position... Hold
switch In with one hand, Remove key
with other hand.
WARNING: To prevent unautho-
rized use, always lock the switch
“OFF". When lathe is not in use...
remove key and keep it in a safe
place.
Speed Chart
(Illustration for reference only.) See chart on belt guard assembly.
WARNING: Always use lowest speed when starting a new workpiece,
using faceplate, or turning between centers to avoid possible injury.
Yellow
Switch Key
WARNING: In the event of a
power failure (all of your lights go
out) turn switch off... lock it and
remove the key. This will prevent
the risk of injury from the lathe
starting up again when the power
comes back on.