RIDGID WL1200 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 18)

On-off Switch

WARNING: Don't connect power cord to electrical

outlet in your shop until you are sure that motor

rotation is correct (see page 6).

The On-Off Switch has a locking feature. This Feature Is

Intended To Prevent Unauthorized And Possible Haz-

ardous 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... re-

tighten it.

4. To lock switch in Off position... Hold switch In with one

hand, Remove key with other hand.

WARNING: For your own safety, always lock the

switch “OFF". When lathe is not in use... remove

key and keep it in a safe place... also... in the event

of a power failure (all of your lights go out) turn

switch off... lock it and remove the key. This will pre-

vent the lathe from starting up again when the pow-

er comes back on.

Speed Chart

WARNING: Always use lowest speed when starting

a new workpiece, using faceplate, or turning be-

tween centers to avoid possible injury.

Getting To Know Your Wood Lathe (continued)

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RIDGID WL1200 Owner's Manual Page 18