KARMETAL KMT 180 CRAFT, Operation Manual

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1 SAFETY
1.1 Safety Rules
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Never allow unqualified persons to operate or interfere with the machine.
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It is important to develop personal safety awareness. Observe all related safety
regulations and pay attention for hazardous conditions. Discuss these conditions with
your supervisor.
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You must use personal protective equipment, like safety glasses, gloves, safety work
shoes.
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Do not remove warning signs and/or instruction plates off the machine.
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Do not open/remove any door or guard during operation.
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Make sure that all machine controls are set for the desired mode of operation,
whenever the setting of the machine control is changed, run the machine in slow mode
to make sure it operates as expected.
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Never disable any safety device to avoid its assigned function. These devices are
intended to protect both the machine and its operator.
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Do not load, unload, operate or adjust the machine without proper instructions.
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This machine is specifically designed for cutting general metal material. Do not cut
wood and analogous material, meat, fishery, food and agriculture products, combustible
and radioactive materials.
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Enough space should be provided around the machine to avoid hitting and provide a
convenient operation.
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Do not leave any tool on the machine after use. Do not put work stock or tools around
the machine, to avoid injury.
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Do not operate the machine with its safety guards removed.
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Do not wear gloves when operating through control panel.
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Wear gloves only when loading/unloading the material, changing the blade and chip
brush.
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Never touch the blade, moving work stock, nor put your hands into the vise area or chip
conveyor unit until the machine halts completely.
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When selecting blade, blade speed and coolant, please refer to the operation manual or
related documents.
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Before installation and operate the machine check the sufficiency of the earth of the
machine to your electrician. Do not operate the machine without the earth.
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Determined and declared bench life of the machine by the Ministry of Industry and
Trade is 10 years.
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For longevity please follow the maintenance directions at the manual.