Townlabs TL518, Instruction Manual

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General Safety and Warnings
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Wear appropriate safety glasses.
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Install machine on a sturdy surface and bolted to the tabletop using 3/8x16 machine screws.
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Ensure that the work piece and cutter are mounted securely before taking a cut.
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Check that work is mounted squarely.
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Mount work in a vise that is bolted or held magnetically to the table. Use proper hand tools to
make adjustments.
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Hold milling cutters with a cloth to avoid being cut when handling them.
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Move table as far as possible from cutter while setting up work to avoid injuring your hands.
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Mill the largest surface first.
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Keep hands, brushes and rags away from the revolving milling cutter.
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Use a vacuum, brush or rake to remove cuttings only after the cutters have stopped moving.
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Change cutting compounds periodically.
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Keep cutters sharpened correctly and in good condition.
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Keep working surface clear of scraps, tools and materials.
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Keep floor around the milling machine free of oil and grease.
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Use lifting equipment when appropriate to move heavy work to or from milling machines.
Before starting, make sure that:
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All guards are in place
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Work is properly secured in place
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Bolts used to hold down work clear the tooling
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Tooling and supporting pieces are properly tightened in position
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Table stops are secured properly
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Handles on all feed screws are in neutral
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Table is free of stock, tools or other loose material
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The arbor and arbor support are clear of the work
Ensure that the following factors are considered when setting cutting speed:
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Material to be machined
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Type of cutter
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Finish required
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Depth of cut
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Rigidity of machine and work piece
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Do not wear gloves, rings, watches or loose clothing. Tie back long hair.
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Do not attempt to mount, measure or adjust work until cutter is completely stopped.
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Do not use an excessively heavy cut or feed as it can cause the cutter to break. The flying pieces
could cause serious injury.
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Do not reach over or near a revolving cutter. Keep hands at least 30 cm (12 in.) from a revolving
cutter.
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Do not lean or rest hands on a moving table.
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Do not make any adjustments while the machine is running.
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Do not use paper shims to check the distance from the cutter to the stock.