HM Machinery SBM 28B, Manual, Page: 7 / 76

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1. SAFETY
A drilling machine, due to its purpose, is considered an “open machine” Therefore, some
safety measures have to be taken to avoid accidents.
Bear in mind the following safety instructions:
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The machine must always be operated for the purpose for which it was designed.
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Do not ever stand under a hanging machine or nearby, when it is being loaded for
transportation.
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Connect the machine to an exclusive electric connection, which includes differential
switch of protection. First plug in the green-yellow protection wire and then the others.
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The piece must always be fastened with suitable devices. Do not ever handhold the
workpieces.
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Sharpened tools in good condition must always be used.
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Appropriate tools must always be used, Do not ever adapt a tool for a use for which it
was not designed.
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Use the correct speeds and feeds for the material being machined as well as for the
tool being used.
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Use glasses to prevent small chips from getting into the eyes.
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Insert the tools correctly in the tool holder cone.
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Fix the work piece fastening devices to the machine table.
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Do not wear baggy clothes, loose gloves, etc, which can be caught by the tool while
drilling.
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Keep the working place clean.
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Gather the chips with suitable instruments (brush, gloves, etc.)
Before carrying out any operation which is not strictly drilling,