1.1 SAFETY OVERVIEW
Before operating the machine in any way, you must read and
understand this section.
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Read and understand all safety messages used in this
document.
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Locate and understand all safety decals on the machine.
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Locate and become familiar with all information decals
on the machine.
1.1.1 Safety Messages
The following examples show the standard safety message
types used to draw your attention to important information.
The standards distinguish between personal injury safety
messages and property damage warning messages.
Personal Injury
Personal injury safety messages have safety alert symbols and
the following hazard level labels:
DANGER!
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING!
Indicates a hazard with a medium level
of risk which, if not avoided, can result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION!
Indicates a hazard with a low level of risk
which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate
injury.
Property Damage
NOTICE!
Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, can
cause property damage.
1.2 MACHINE SAFETY
Before operating the machine in any way, you must
read and understand this section.
Safe operation of the machine depends on its proper use and
the precautions you take. Only trained personnel — with a
clear and thorough understanding of its operation and safety
requirements — shall operate this machine.
1.2.1 General Shop Safety
Verify that only qualified machinery maintenance
professionals install, set up, or perform maintenance on
this machine.
Keep the work area well-lit. Use additional lighting if
needed. The work area should be illuminated to a
minimum of 500 lx.
Keep the work area temperature- and humidity-controlled.
Remove loose-fitting clothing, neckties, gloves, and
jewelry.
Tie up long hair and secure it under a hat.
Wear safety eye protection rated for ANSI Z87+.
Wear closed-toed safety shoes.
Wear ear protection when you expect the machine or the
machining processes to exceed safe exposure limits.
Keep the work area clean and free of clutter. Machine
motion can occur if controls are accidentally activated.
Immediately clean up spills after they occur.
Never operate the machine after consuming alcohol or
taking medication that could prevent you from safely
operating the machine.
Never operate the machine while tired or otherwise
impaired.
Never operate the machine in an explosive (ATEX)
atmosphere. Such explosive atmospheres include
explosive gases, vapors, mists, powders, and dusts.
1.2.2 Operational Safety
General
Understand that the machine is automatically controlled
and can start at any time.
Become familiar with all physical controls.
Always use a chip scraper or brush when clearing away
chips, oil, or coolant.
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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