Milling Machine Safety Instructions
1. Maintenance.
Make sure the mill is turned off and
disconnect from the main power supply and make
sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before any inspection, adjustment or maintenance is
carried out.
2. Mill Condition.
Mill must be maintained for a
proper working condition. Never operate a mill that
has damaged or worn parts. Scheduled routine
maintenance should performed on a scheduled
basis.
3. Leaving a Mill Unattended.
Always turn the mill
off and make sure all moving parts have come to a
complete stop before leaving the mill. Do not leave
mill running unattended for any reason.
4. Avoiding Entanglement.
Remove loose clothing,
belts, or jewelry items. Never wear gloves while
machine is in operation. Tie up long hair and use the
correct hair nets to avoid any entanglement with the
mill spindle or moving parts.
5. Chuck key safety.
Always remove your chuck key,
draw bar wrench, and any service tools immediately
after use. Chuck keys left in the chuck can cause
serious injury.
6. Understand the machines controls.
Make sure you
understand the use and operation of all controls.
7. Tooling selection & holding.
Always use the
correct cutting tool for the job you are milling. Make
sure it is sharp and held firmly in place.
8. Cutting Tool inspection.
Inspect Drill and end mills
for sharpness, chips, or cracks before use. Replace
any cutting tools immediately if dull, chipped or
cracked. Handle new cutting tools with care. Cutting
edges are very sharp and can cause lacerations.
9. Reversing the spindle.
Make sure the spindle
has come to a complete stop before changing the
direction of the spindle. Do not slow or stop the
spindle by using you hand.
10. Stopping the spindle.
Do not slow or stop the
spindle by using you hand.
11. Speed selection.
Select the appropriate speed for
the type of work, material, and tool bit. Allow the
mill to reach full speed before beginning a cut.
12. Clearing chips.
Always use a brush to clear chips.
Never clear chips when the mill is running.
13. Power outage.
In the event of a power failure
during use of the mill, turn off all switches to avoid
possible sudden start up once power is restored.
14. Clean work area.
Keep the area around the mill
clean from oil, tools and chips.
15. Tilting head.
Use an assistant to help support the
head correctly. Make sure bolts that secure the
head for tilting are not loosened to much as head
can slip and cause serious injury. Please refer to
Mill head Tilting Instructions for correct procedure.
16. Call for help.
If at any time you experience
difficulties, stop the machine and call you nearest
branch service department for help.
Machinery House
requires you to read this entire Manual before using this machine.
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Instructions Manual for BM-23A (M595D)
12/02/2018
