MAKE CERTAIN that all guards are in good condition and are functioning properly before op
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erating the machine.
INSPECT ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND GUARDS to make certain that they are in good con
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dition and are functioning properly before the cycle is started.
CHECK THE POSITION of the tool top plate before pressing the Cycle Start push button.
CHECK SETUP, TOOLING, AND SECURITY OF THE WORKPIECE if the machine has been
OFF for any length of time.
DRY CYCLE a new setup to check for programming errors.
MAKE CERTAIN that you are clear of any “pinch point” created by moving slides before start
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ing the machine.
DON’T OPERATE any equipment while any part of the body is in the proximity of a potentially
hazardous area.
DON’T REMOVE CHIPS with hands. Use a hook or similar device and make certain that all
machine movements have ceased.
BE CAREFUL of sharp edges when handling a newly machined workpiece.
DON’T REMOVE OR LOAD a workpiece while any part of the machine is in motion.
DON’T OPERATE ANY MACHINE while wearing rings, watches, jewelry, loose clothing, neck-
ties, or long hair not contained by a net or shop cap.
DON’T ADJUST tooling or coolant hoses while the machine is running.
DON’T LEAVE tools, workpieces or other loose items where they can come in contact with a
moving component of the machine.
DON’T CHECK finishes or dimensions of workpiece near running spindle or moving slides.
DON’T JOG SPINDLE in either direction when checking threads with a thread gage.
DON’T ATTEMPT to brake or slow the machine with hands or any makeshift device.
ANY ATTACHMENT, TOOL, OR MACHINE MODIFICATION not obtained from Hardinge Inc.
must be reviewed by a qualified safety engineer before installation.
USE CAUTION around exposed mechanisms and tooling especially when setting up. Be care
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ful of sharp edges on tools.
DON’T USE worn or defective hand tools. Use the proper size and type for the job being per
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formed.
USE ONLY a soft-faced hammer on tooling and fixtures.
DON’T USE worn or broken tooling on machine.
MAKE CERTAIN that all tool mounting surfaces are clean before mounting tools.
INSPECT ALL CHUCKING DEVICES daily to make certain that they are in good operating
condition. Replace any defective chuck before operating the machine.
USE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE gripping pressure on the chuck. Consider weight, shape, and
balance of the workpiece.
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