STEPCRAFT 420 - Safety; General Notes; Responsibility of the Operator and Working Safety

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3. Control software with cycle direction output signals, i.e. WinPC-NC or UCCNC
4. Suitable PC
5. Connection cable
Please find further information for optional accessory under item 5.6 of these instructions.
1.4 INTENDED USE
The STEPCRAFT machine series is designed for private users (e.g. model-makers) and piece productions or
productions of small series in the industrial area. It is not suitable for the production of large series or to integrate
it in production lines
The torsion-resistant structure allows to process plastic materials, wood and non-ferrous metals. The following
manufacturing methods are possible:
- Machining, i.e. milling, plotting, cutting, engraving, scratching
- Generative manufacturing process like 3D printing
- Every type of process that requires a precise 3D positioning, i.e. measuring, dosing
2 SAFETY
Beside the general safety precautions and warnings there are additional safety notes important to consider.
2.1 GENERAL NOTES
CAUTION: Please read this manual completely before the first commissioning of your machine! Any person
operating this machine must have read these instructions! In order to minimize the risks of injury and/or material
damages only operate the machine and the corresponding control when you are sure that you have completely
understood the instructions!
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further questions. Please find our contact data in item 10.1 of these
instructions.
Please always keep these instructions nearby the machine. You should always have them readily to hand when
you want to look up something.
WARNING: Please only use this machine according to its intended use (refer to item 1.3). If the
machine is not used as intended there is a risk for persons and of material damages!
NOTICE: It is not allowed to modify and/or retrofit the machine unless this has been expressively authorized by us
in individual cases.
The STEPCRAFT is designed and constructed according to the currently applicable state-of-the-art.
2.2 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR AND WORKING SAFETY
When you operate the machine you should have the minimum age of 14 years and be technically experienced.
Always keep children out of the vicinity of this product well out of the reach of children.
Being the operator you are responsible that you have read and understood all relevant operating instructions of
the machine and all relevant accessories and to keep them nearby the machine.
CAUTION: You have to make sure that you operate the machine only when it is in a technically proper status.
WARNING: The emergency-stop switch and if applicable other safety equipment must always be well
attainable and operable.
CAUTION: Being the operator you have to wear the personal protective equipment described under item 2.3
when you work on the machine.