Cincinnati 175 CB - Operator Safety Practices

the proper containers and keep stock and finished
work neatly arranged. Be sure slippery surfaces are
cleaned up properly. Stumbling and slipping can
result in painful and perhaps even fatal injuries.
Put all tools and equipment away when you are not
using them. Only the part you are working with
should be on the machine when it is operating.
Even a screwdriver can be deadly if left on the press
brake or lower die.
PROPER TOOLS ARE IMPORTANT
Use the proper tools when working on the press
brake. An improper tool might slip and cause lacer-
ations. When making repairs on the machine, dis-
connect the power source and be sure the ram is at
the bottom of the stroke or blocked in place.
ELIMINATE lOOSE AND FLOWING CLOTHING
Loose or flowing clothes may be comfortable, but if
they are caught on the machine, it could result in
an injury to you. Keep jewelry to a minimum. That
link. I.D. bracelet you got for Christmas could cost
you your hand or finger.
LOOK THINGS OVER CAREFULLY
Before operating your CINCINNATI hydraulic press
brake
t
look to see if your machine is in proper con-
dition. Are the dies worn? Are the machine's covers
and guards securely in place? Is the machine
securely anchored to the floor? Are all nuts, bolts
and screws tight? Is everything in proper operating
condition? If not, report any unsafe condition or
needed repair to your supervisor and be sure the
problem is corrected before beginning operations.
The CINCINNATI hydraulic press brake you are oper-
ating will not produce a tonnage greater than the
maximum rated machine capacity (see capacity
plate). However, when using short or small area dies,
the tonnage must be reduced to avoid damage to the
tooling or the bed and ram of the machine. Too
much tonnage may also cause a die to rupture and
cause injury. If your machine is eqUipped with ton-
nage control, consult the Press Brake Capacities bul-
letin for the load reqUired to do the job. If this is less
than maximum machine capacity, set the control so
not to exceed the required force by more than 100/0.
FOR THE SAFE OPERATION OF
YOUR CI·NCINNATI PRESS BRAKE,
FOLLOW THESE RULES:
1. Never place any part of your body in the point-
of-operation (Die area). Placing your hands or
any part of your body in the point-of-operation
may result in serious injury or amputation.
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2.. Evaluate each operation to determine the point-
of-operation safeguarding to be used ..
3. Use the point-of-operation safeguarding select-
ed~ or method of operation selected to minimize
the exposure to potential hazards at the point-
of-operation.
4. For small part insertion and removal, use a
hand tooL DO NOT place your hands in the
point -of-operation.
5. Know how to safely operate and adjust your
CINCINNATI press brake. Review the Operation
and Maintenance sections of this manual.
6. Maintain proper lighting levels and eliminate
light glare to prevent eye strain and eye fatigue.
7. Protect your eyes from flying pieces of metal by
always wearing your safety glasses.
8. Always wear safety shoes. A heavy or pointed
piece of stock could fall and cause serious
injury to your foot.
9. Wear snug fitting hand and arm protection
when handling rough or sharp edged stock.
10. Keep die area free of loose tools and materials.
When placing stock in the machine for forming,
be certain the gages and stops are correctly set
and the edge of the stock is against the gages.
11. Stand clear of the workpiece with your arms
slightly extended to avoid being hit if the stock
whips up or down as the bend is made. Be sure
you know how the workpiece will react to the
bend being made. If the workpiece whips-up,
place your thumbs and fingers below the mate-
rial. If the workpiece whips-down~ use the
clamp/stop feature of the machine control so