8 Operating milling unit
8.1 Safety instructions for operation
WARNING
Risk of injury due to improper operation!
Serious injury and considerable damage could result from improper
operation.
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Follow all of the operating steps set out in these safety instructions
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Pay attention to the following points before commencing work:
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Make sure that all covers and safety devices are installed and
working properly
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Never disable or bridge safety devices during operation
8.2 Procedure prior to operation
Follow the steps below before using the unit:
1. Make sure that all of the unit’s covers are installed.
2. Make sure that all connections are seated properly.
3. Make sure that the emergency stop switch is released.
4. Check the room temperature.
NOTE
The individual parts of the unit have different coefficients of expansion.
Inaccurate operation can only be prevented at a room temperature of 18 - 30
°C.
Consequently only operate the unit at an ambient temperature of 18 - 30 °C.
8.3 Switching unit on
Authorised personnel: User
Follow the steps below to switch on the unit:
1. Turn the main switch located in the connection panel of the unit to ON.
2. Start the control software from the desktop.
3. Close the lid.
4. Press the POWER button.
5. Start the referencing of the unit when prompted by the control software.
8.4 Switching unit off
1. End the control software by selecting End from the File menu.
2. Shut down the control PC in the customary manner (Windows® start
button > shut down)
3. Now switch off the main switch on the milling unit’s connection panel
4. If necessary, also switch off additional accessories (e.g. extraction
system)
5. If necessary, perform cleaning or maintenance work.
8 Operating milling unit
44 Planmeca PlanMill 50 S
User's manual
