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 proper tools when working on the press brake.
An improper tool might slip and cause lacerations.
When making repairs on the machine, disconnect
the power source and lock it out. 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 FM Press Brake,
look to see if your machine is in proper condition.
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 con-
dition? If not, report any unsafe condition or need-
ed repair to your supervisor and be sure the prob-
lem is corrected before beginning operations. The
CINCINNATI FM Press Brake you are operating will
not produce a tonnage greater than the maximum
rated machine capacity (see capacity plate). Howev-
er, 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.
Consult the Press Brake Capacities bulletin for the
load required to do the job. If this is less than max-
imum machine capacity, program the control not to
exceed the required force by more than 10%.
FOR SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR
CINCINNATI FM 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.
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
FM Press Brake
. Review the Oper-
ation 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 the die area free of loose tools and materi-
als. When placing stock in the machine for
forming, be certain the gages and stops are cor-
rectly 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-
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