5699-E P-(iv)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
5. Before Starting Operation
• Always follow the instructions in the operation manual.
• Always make sure that all of the protective covers including the front door and the chuck cover
are in place before operating the machine.
• Always close the front shield before starting operation.
• Never attempt to run a new program without checking its operation. Run the program without a
workpiece set in the chuck and make sure that there is no interference. After making sure that
the program has no bugs, cut a workpiece in the single block mode. If no problems are discov-
ered, automatic operation may be started.
• Before attempting the following operations, make sure that they can be accomplished safety.
a. Spindle rotation
b. Turret indexing
c. Axis movement
• Never touch chips or the workpiece while the spindle is rotating.
• Never attempt to stop a moving object by hand or with a tool.
• Check the jaw installation conditions, the hydraulic pressure, and the maximum allowable spin-
dle speed for the power chuck.
• Check the installation and arrangement of the tools.
• Check the tool offset settings.
• Check the zero offset settings.
• Make sure that the spindle speed and feedrate override settings are at 100%.
• Check the X- and Z-axis software limits before moving the turret to avoid interference with the
chuck.
• Check the turret index/rotation position.
• Make sure the cutting operation is within the allowable transmission power and torque ranges.
• Make sure that the workpiece securely fitted in the chuck or fixture.
• Check the cutting fluid nozzle positions. They must be set to properly supply cutting fluid to the
appropriate points.
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