Hurco AB6, Installation Manual

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Installation Manual
1-12 Revision E Hurco
System Operation
When operating an AB6, always follow these safety rules:
Warning
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Review all safety information and operating instructions the
press brake manufacturer provides before attempting any
operation.
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Use the press brake’s Emergency Stop circuits to control
emergency situations involving the AB6 and the press brake.
•
Use the AB6’s Stop button to control emergency situations
involving the AB6 and the press brake.
•
Turn the operator control(s) to Off before attempting to
adjust the system.
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Use proper point of operation safeguarding.
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Adjust the gauging system from the rear of the press brake.
•
Keep hands out of the point of operation and clear of the
press brake’s forming tools.
•
Never reach across the press brake tooling to make any
adjustment.
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Never attempt to make any adjustment to the system by
reaching through the press brake’s point of operation.
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Check the installation of the carriage arrestor bars before
operating the system.
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Be sure that the gauge bar and flip fingers are correctly
referenced to the press brake’s tooling before attempting
operation.
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When testing the AB6, check the ram adjustment before
stroking the press brake. Set the down limit switch as
required per the press brake’s manufacturer. Tooling must
not bottom out before the ram reaches the low end of its
stroke.