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Torchmate Section 1 Getting Started 2
Safety and Usage Guidelines
When running an automated machine tool, safety is of utmost importance.
For proper and safe use of the Torchmate program and your CNC machine,
the following safety guidelines must be followed:
1. Never let the machine tool run unattended.
2. Require any person in the same room as a running machine tool to wear
safety goggles, and to stay a safe distance from the machine.
3. Allow only trained operators to run the machine tool. Any operator must
have:
Knowledge of machine tool operation.
Knowledge of personal computer operation.
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows.
Good common sense.
4. Place safety guards around the machine to prevent injury from flying
objects. It is highly recommended that you build a safety shield around
the entire tool envelope.
5. Never place any part of your body within the tool envelope while the
machine is online, since unexpected machine movement can occur at any
time.
6. Always keep the tool envelope tidy and free of any loose objects.
7. Be on alert for computer crashes at all times.
Applied Robotics, Inc. is not responsible for the safe installation and use of
this product. You and only you are responsible for the safety of yourself and
others during the operation of your CNC machine tool. Applied Robotics
supplies this product but has no control over how it is installed or used.
Always be careful!
Applied Robotics, Inc. is not responsible for damage to any equipment or
workpiece resulting from use of this product.
If you do not understand and agree with all of the above safety guidelines, do
not use this product.