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If the machine is operated with the interlocks released, it may operate in an
unexpected manner, causing accidents involving serious injuries or damage to
the machine.
The door interlock function serves only to protect the machine operator from
accidents that can be prevented by inhibiting manual and automatic operation
of the spindle/axis movement and all other operations in automatic operation
when the door is opened and while it is open; it will not afford protection
against other hazards.
For example, each machine user will machine a variety of workpiece types and
use a variety of workpiece holding fixtures, cutting tools, and cutting conditions;
you are still responsible for ensuring safety with regard to the hazards that can
arise from these specific conditions.
Never attempt to move the machine whilst the machine is in operation.
The machine is not be used in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
If the door interlock function is released, the machine is able to operate with
some limitations while the door is open, exposing you to danger.
When aligning the workpiece, measuring the tool offset data, or carrying out
other setup work, it may be necessary to release the door interlock function. If
you have to carry out work while the interlock function is released, you must
recognize that there are many hazards involved and pay particular attention to
safety. When the door interlock function is released, the warning lamp blinks in
red and a warning buzzer sounds intermittently. You must recognize that the
door interlock function is released when the warning lamp is blinking in red
Before operating the machine, memorize the locations of the emergency stop
buttons so that you can press one immediately from any location and at any
time while operating the machine. The emergency stop buttons are used to stop
all operations in the event of an emergency. If there is an obstacle in front of an
emergency stop button it will not be possible to press immediately when an
emergency occurs and this could cause an accident involving serious injuries
damage to the machine.
To prevent hazardous situations, the plant or equipment supervisor must bar
entry the plant or the vicinity of the machine to anyone with insufficient safety
training. Allowing persons without sufficient safety training unhindered into the
plant and the vicinity of the machine could cause accidents resulting in serious
injures or damage to the machine.
Because of the inertia of the moving parts of the machine, they may not be
stopped instantly when the emergency stop button is pressed. Always confirm
that all operations have stopped before going near these parts. If you approach
the moving parts of the machine without due care you may be entangled in
them and be seriously injured.
Do not leave articles such as tools and rags inside the machine. If the machine
is operated with such articles inside it they may become entangled with a tool
and thrown out of the machine, and this could cause serious injuries or damage
to the machine.
