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2-9 Safety Equipment
This machine is provided with various safety equipment to protect the operator and the machine.
The safety equipment includes interlock devices and emergency stop switches, as well as doors and
covers.
WARNING
l The machine is provided with various devices for the operator’s safety.
Never cancel any of the devices.
Failure to observe this instruction could result in serious harm to a human life or body.
Arrangement of Safety Devices
No. Name Function
1 Operator’s door interlock 1. If the operator’s door is opened during automatic operation, the machine enters
the feed hold state with the spindle stopped.
2. While the operator’s door is open, spindle speed is restricted by the preset
safety speed.
2 Magazine door interlock 1. If the magazine door is opened while the magazine is operating, the magazine
stops operating.
2. While the magazine door is open, the magazine cannot be operated.
3. While the magazine door is open, the magazine stops and the axes stop
movements.
3 Emergency stop buttons
(2 places) 1. The emergency stop button is provided on each operation panel.
2. When the emergency stop button is pressed, the machine stops in the
emergency stop state independent of the selected operation mode (automatic,
manual).
4 Safety plate 1. A safety plate is fixed to the machine with screws to give operators and persons
nearby warning information that standing near the movable area of equipment
and devices is dangerous.
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