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Machine Operating Checklist
1. Be Safe
Always follow the safety guidelines listed at the beginning of this document. Always wear appropriate safety
equipment, especially safety glasses/goggles and hearing protection.
2. Check the Machine
Check that all screws are tight, rails are in good condition with no nicks or other damage, wiring is in good condition
with continuity and securely fastened, and that nothing is frayed or broken and everything is clear and safe.
3. Secure the Workpiece
Secure the workpiece (the material being milled) right-side up and in the desired orientation to the worksurface
using a technique appropriate to the material.
4. Clear the Work Area
Ensure the work area is clear and the spindle can move without interference.
5. Close the Door.
Close the machine’s protective door. You will not be able to connect to or home the machine with the door open.
6. Connect to Your Computer
To connect the Nomad 3 to your computer:
a.
Power up the computer.
b.
Connect the USB cable to your computer.
c.
Start Carbide Motion on your computer.
d.
Press the Power button to turn your Nomad 3 on.
e.
In Carbide Motion, connect to the machine.
f.
Home the machine.
7. Install a Probing Pin and Set Up the BitZero V2
Load a probing pin in the collet and position the BitZero V2 on a corner of your stock.
8. Set Job Zero
Move your spindle to the BitZero V2 and begin the probing sequence.
9. Remove the BitZero V2
Remove the grounding clip and place the BitZero V2 outside the machine enclosure.
10. Double Check the Work Area
Ensure that nothing has been left in the work area. Make sure the door is closed.
11. Examine and Install the End Mill
Examine each end mill prior to use to ensure that it is sharp, in good condition, and not chipped (this is best done
with a loupe or magnifying glass). Install the end mill per the instructions in the
make certain that the collet is tight and will not work loose during operation (it needs to be more than finger-
tight
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the machine will take no notice or care if it works loose).
