User guide
The following recommendations for safe working procedures are given as an example, on top of all
information and characteristics of this machine.
- When working with the machine, safety equipment must be used.
- Nevertheless, the user must also follow the operating instructions to avoid accidents.
Training of the machine operators
It is essential that the machine operator gets enough training regarding operating and adjusting the
machine. In particular:
- the risks involved in working with the machine;
- the operating principles, the correct use and adjustments of the machine;
- the correct choice of the tool for each operation;
- the safe handling of the parts to be processed;
- the position of the hand in relation to the turning parts;
- storing workpieces safely before and after machining them.
Stability of the machine
In order to use the machine safely, it is essential to place it stable on the ground.
Adjustment and installation
- Disconnect the machine from its power supply for each adjustment.
- The recommendations of the manufacturer should be followed when adjusting and installing the
tools.
- The tools have to be suited to the machine in order to assure a safe and efficient usage.
- The tools have to be correctly sharpened and installed with tool holders that are carefully balanced.
Handling of tools
When touching the tool there is always the danger to get hurt by cutting edges.
- Be cautious when unpacking or packing, as well as handling.
- Do not touch tools at the cutting edges.
- Wear safety gloves when handling tools in your workshop.
- Always put the tools on a soft support.
- Transport clamping adaptors and tools only in a suitable packing.
Machine handling
- Choose for each action the most appropriate safety devices.
- Do not remove chippings, cuttings, dust and waste of wood or particle board by hand.
Installing tools
Special equipment, such as tool setting gauges, are to be used only when the machine isn't operating.
Table insert rings have to be used in order to reduce the space between the table and the spindle
shaft to a minimum.
Adjustment of the fences
Working with the spindle fences requires special attention:
- a false or integrated fence should be used to minimize the opening between the tools and the
fences
- a push stick should be used as often as possible
- a wood pusher should be used, together with protection, to push the piece manually
- long pieces need to be supported with roller supports
Direction of rotation and choice of speed
It is very important that the chosen tool turns in the right direction.
When the piece is presented, the operator must take care that the work piece is fed in the correct
direction at the correct chosen speed. The speed also has to be suited to the tool on the machine.
Functioning of the machine, choice of safety equipment and adjustments
Because of the various tasks that are carried out by various spindle shafts, spindle holders and cutter
blocks, different types of safety equipment have to be used. Every operation has to be examined
separately and the appropriate guarding has to be chosen. The minimal opening in the table also
depends on the type of cutter block, the diameter of the knives and the height which the cutter block is
adjusted in. In that way, the opening is as narrow as possible and the work piece no longer can flip
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