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! DO NOT
allow any material or your part to protrude more than three (3”) inches from the
Twister spindle end or closer end at any time.
! DO NOT
attempt to polish or deburr out-of-balance or out-of-round parts.
! DO NOT
operate this machine while wearing a ring, a watch, jewelry, a tie, loose clothing, or
long hair, which is not contained by a hair net or shop hat.
! DO NOT
leave the Twister machine unattended while it is running.
END OF DAY CLEAN UP:
At the end of your day or shift, take a few moments to wipe the
Twister machine down to remove any dust or debris that has built up. Remove the collet that
was used for your work and wipe the inside of the spindle taper. Note any functional or safety
issues observed and report them to the shift manager or responsible party. Doing this on a
daily basis will keep your machine in a safe and good state of operation. Best of all, you will
start your day using a clean machine.
1.
SAFETY and SAFEGUARDS
1.1
Dangers Associated With This Machine
The Twister polishing/deburring machine is designed exclusively for the applications
outlined in this manual. Any circumstances interfering with the safe use of this
machine are to be remedied immediately. Any modification to the machine by the
end-user can create safety issues that can lead to injury including death. Modifications
to the Twister machine by the end-user are expressly not approved and not the
responsibility of Overbeck Machine Tools.
1.2
Appropriate Use of This Machine
The Twister Speed Lathe is designed and intended for sanding, polishing, deburring,
filing, scraping, gauging and assembly operations. Any use outside of the above
intended purposes is not approved and is done at your own risk.
1.3
Emissions
The Twister Speed Lathe has an operational noise level of approximately 68 db(A).
Also, there are dust and fumes associated with polishing and sanding materials.
1.4
Hazards and Dangers
Warning !
The Twister Speed Lathe has unguarded, spinning parts:
Any attached work holding devices (collets), the collet closer assembly and knurled
ring. Those parts and assemblies can inflict injury to hands, fingers and eyes.
Insufficient clamping force on a part or an unbalanced part that may be thrown off the
machine can cause serious injury. Keep your fingers and hands away from the above
noted spinning parts.
1.5
Safety Requirements During Use
To avoid accidents by inadvertently knocking the Twister Speed Lathe off the work
surface or work bench, it is recommended to bolt the machine to the table and/or
place the machine no less than three inches (3”) from the forward edge of the work
surface.
