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Important Safety Instructions
Nomad 3 is a serious machine that should be treated like any other power tool. Always follow safe-machining
practices:
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Always wear safety glasses when your Nomad 3 is on.
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Always wear appropriate hearing protection. Hearing damage is cumulative and irreversible, so it is
important to always err on the side of caution.
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Always keep the protective door closed while your Nomad 3 is machining.
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Never leave your Nomad 3 unattended while it is machining.
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Never reach into the machine while it is running.
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End mills are sharp and should be handled with care.
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Always ensure the end mill is securely held by the collet before machining.
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Always use common sense.
In the event that you need to stop the machine right away, press the Power Switch to turn off the Nomad 3.
Additional Safety Recommendations
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Consider the possibility of a fire caused by friction from the spindle and take suitable fire prevention
precautions (e.g. having a fire extinguisher handy and other suitable precautions).
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Plug Nomad 3 into an outlet that has a dedicated on/off switch. Be sure this is accessible while the machine
is running, in case you should need to shut the machine off immediately.
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Recycle or safely dispose of milling debris and dust, keeping in mind flammability, (potential) spontaneous
combustion, and chemical considerations. Even natural materials can have surprising disposal implications.
For example, walnut wood dust is allelopathic (it inhibits plant growth), an irritant to the skin and
respiratory tract, and potentially poisonous to some animals. All of these possible disposal implications are
in addition to the spontaneous combustion hazard posed by all types of sawdust.
