Flow MACH 300 - Safety During Operation

Safety during operation
General
• The waterjet stream can sever or severely injure human extremities. Do not allow the waterjet
stream to touch any part of your body. Do not point the waterjet stream at anyone. Do not put
anything in its path that you do not intend to cut.
• Don’t start the system unless you know how to stop it.
• Do not leave the machine unattended. Be alert at all times while the machine is in operation. If
there are people in the vicinity of the waterjet system, make sure they are clear of the hazard
area before the waterjet it activated or the part program is run. Clear communication helps
prevent unexpected movement/activation of the waterjet.
• Do not touch high-pressure components when they are pressurized.
• Never try to support the workpiece by holding it with your fingers, either above or below the
workpiece—the jet retains almost all of its cutting power below the work.
• Never put your hands in the tank when the machine is operating. Plan material clamping—in
advance—so that you don't handle material or parts while the machine is in operation.
• Never climb on or around the equipment on makeshift devices. Use only approved catwalks,
ladders, or platforms.
• Never walk directly on the catcher tank slats to remove parts. Slats can weaken over time fail.
• Always use the appropriate lifting equipment to move material on and off the work platform.
For the CF900 hopper
• Never operate the ADS unless the abrasive outlet hose is connected to the waterjet machine.
• Always keep the lid on, except when adding abrasive. The lid prevents abrasive from spraying
from the silo when the vessel releases pressure before entering the fill cycle.
For machines with a spreader bar
• Using the spreader bar increases the likelihood of a pinch point hazed with the side of the
catcher tank.
• Make sure that the ultra-high pressure water is off and that a part program is not running before
you toggle the on/off switch on the spreader bar.
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Retrieved from Flow KB on April 12, 2021 PST
Safety