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10. Always feed workpiece against the cutter rotation.
11. Make sure spindle draw bar and draw bar nuts are securely tightened before operating.
12. Turn the main switch to “O”, indicate so with a sign and padlock the main switch before making all
adjustments or servicing. (CE)
13. The wood dust collection system shall be used during maching. (Please refer to 3-10)
14. Dust extraction equipment shall be switched on before commencing a machining.
15. Make sure power “OFF” before cleaning with vacuum cleaner.
1.6 SAFE WORKING PRACTICE
1. Operator training
It is essential that all operators of vertical spindle molding machines are adequately trained in the use,
adjustment and operation of the machine, this covers in particular:
a) The dangers associated with the operation of the machine.
b) The principles of machine operation, correct use and adjustment of the fence, jigs and safeguards.
c) The correct selection of tools for each operation.
d) The safe handing of the workpiece when cutting.
e) The position of the hands relative to the cutters and the safe stacking of the workpieces before and after
cutting.
f) The dealer should provide the Information that operators are adequately trained in the use, adjustment and
operation of the machine including the correct use, connection instruction for a demountable power feed unit
and positions to be taken by operator. This includes in particular:
1) for training:
i) the principles of machine setting and operation including the correct use and adjustment of workpiece
holding and guiding devices, guards and tool selection.
ii) the safe handing of the workpiece when cutting.
iii) the correct use and adjustment of safety appliances such as jigs, templates, extension tables and end
stops.
iv) the use of personal protective equipment for ear and eye protection.
2) before machine setting to:
i) ensure that the tools used are sharp, selected, maintained and adjusted in accordance with the tool
manufactures instructions.
ii) use table rinfs or table insert to close the gap between the table and the spindle to a minimum.
iii) use special equipment for setting e.g. gauges where practicable.
iv) take care when handing tools.
v) ensure that when using a demountable power feed unit it is plugged into the socket provide for that
purpose on the machine.