Sharp SW-180NC, Instruction Manual

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Safety Related Switches
To protect the operator, the following safety related switches on the machine are actuated when the
machine is in operation.
Wheel motion detector This is a proximity sensor used to detect the motion
of the drive wheel. Once the saw blade is broken or
as soon as it starts slipping, the sensor will detect
and stop the drive wheel and the machine.
Power switch Located on the cover of electrical cabinet, the power
switch controls the main power of the machine. Up
to your company
’ s internal rules, this power switch
can be locked with a padlock or a luggage lock to
protect the operator and the machine.
Emergency stop button Located on the control panel, the button when
pressed will stop the machine completely.
Vise clamp switch This switch assures firm clamping of the workpiece. If
the workpiece is not clamped properly, the saw
blade is not allowed to run.
Wheel cover interlock switches
(CE model only)
Located on the two wheel housings, these switches
are used to assure that the machine will stop
whenever the wheel covers are open. This device is
to protect users from being cut by the running saw
blades.
Among all these safety switches, some of them are used to protect the users and some of them are
used to prevent damage to saw blades, the workpiece and the machine itself, etc. We have taken
every precaution to prevent injury or damage and to provide safe and economical operation of the
machine.
EMERGENCY STOP
Designed to be easily accessible, the emergency stop button is located on the left bottom corner on
the control panel and is made in red color and rubber material. For CE models, supplementary
emergency stop button may be available at other area(s) of the machine depending on machine type.
Please refer to
Illustration: Emergency Stop.
When you press the button, the machine will immediately come to a full stop to avoid injury or
damage when an accident occurs. The button will be locked when you press it. To unlock it, turn the
button clockwise.
You should press it immediately without any hesitation when observing:

An emergency situation that would cause any injury or damage

An abnormal situation or problem such as fire, smoke, abnormal noise and etc.