1: SAFETY
Examine all blades, fixtures, workpieces, and guarding for
signs of damage. Replace any damaged components as
soon as you find them.
Guards may not stop all types of projectiles, like broken
blades or loose workpieces.
Stop the machine and verify that all machine motion has
completely stopped before doing any of the following:
Adjusting a part, fixture, or coolant nozzle.
Changing blades or parts.
Clearing away chips, oil, or coolant.
Reaching into any part of the machine's motion
envelope.
Removing protective shields or safeguards.
Taking measurements.
Doing any other action inside the guard.
Read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for all workpiece
materials, coolants, lubricants, and other consumables.
Chips, dust, and vapors from certain materials can be toxic
or otherwise harmful.
Thoroughly read all safety precautions and instructions.
Never reach around a guard.
Never allow the machine to run unattended.
Never obstruct the Emergency Stop button or any other
controls.
Never allow untrained operators to install, operate, or
maintain the machine.
Never modify, defeat, or bypass safety devices or
interlocks.
Never machine abrasive, carcinogenic, explosive,
flammable, radioactive, or toxic materials. Such materials
include, but are not limited to:
Beryllium and its alloys
Ceramic
Fiberglass
G10 fiberglass laminate
Graphite
Lead and its alloys
Magnesium and its alloys
Never allow swarf to accumulate on or within the
machine.
Blades
Examine blades for signs of damage or missing teeth.
Replace any damaged blades, or blades with missing
teeth, as soon as you find them.
Wear gloves and safety eye protection when replacing
blades.
Verify that the teeth on the blade point toward the
workpiece.
Never use worn or damaged blades, or blades with
missing teeth. Blades can break and become dangerous
projectiles.
Workholding
Secure workpieces with appropriate workholding devices.
Verify that the workpiece is adequately secured.
Remove cutoff workpieces and other large chips before
starting the machine.
Never leave tools, stock, or other loose items inside the
machine.
Never use your hands to hold the workpiece during
machining operations.
1.2.3 Electrical Safety
WARNING!
Electrical Shock Hazard: You must power
off the machine before making any electrical
connections. If you don't, there's a risk of
electrocution or shock.
Power off the machine before servicing.
Understand that certain electrical components can retain
dangerous electrical voltages, even after the machine is
powered off and all power is removed from the system.
Understand that certain installation, maintenance, and
troubleshooting procedures — for the machine and certain
accessories — require access to or modification of wiring
inside of the electrical cabinet. Only qualified electrical
machinery technicians shall perform these procedures.
Confirm that the mains voltage conforms to requirements
before connecting the machine.
For more information, see "Electrical and Power
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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