Hyd-Mech PH 211, Use And Maintenance Manual

Page: 16 / 98

3--4 10
Use and maintenance manual PH211
The operator must not perform any risky operations or operations not
required for the machining operation under way (e.g. remove swarf or
metal shavings from the machine while cutting).
Remove equipment, tools or any other objects from the cutting zone; al-
ways keep the working area as clean as possible.
Before starting any cutting operations, ensure that the workpiece is secu-
rely held in the vice and the machine has been set correctly. A number of
examples of how to clamp different profiles correctly in our machines are
shown below.
Do not use the machine to cut pieces that exceed the capacity of the ma-
chine as listed in the machine specifications.
Never move the machine while it is cutting.
Do not use blades of different sizes to those recommended in the machi-
ne specifications.
When cutting very short pieces, make sure that they are not dragged be-
hind the support shoulder, where they could jam in the blade.
When working on the band saw, wear gloves only when handling mate-
rials and for tool changing or adjustment operations. Only perform one
operation at a time and do not hold more than one item or operate more
than one device simultaneously. Keep hands as clean as possible.
Warning: if the blade jams in the cut, press the emergency stop push---
button immediately. If this does not free the blade, slowly loosen the
vice, remove the piece and check the blade or blade teeth for breakage.
Replace the blade if necessary.
Before carrying out any repair work on the machine, consult the Techni-
cal Assistance Service: this can be done through a representative in the
country of use of the machine.