1: SAFETY
1. WARNING! Crush Hazard. Moving parts can entangle,
pinch, or cut you, causing death or serious injury. Before
operating this machine in any way, you must verify that
all body parts, long hair, and clothes are clear of the
machine's extent of motion.
2. WARNING! Cut Hazard. Tools and swarf can cut you.
Only hold tools by the tool holder. Before inserting or
removing tools from the machine, you must verify that
all motion is completely stopped.
1.3.3 Information Decals
Before operating the machine in any way, you must locate and
become familiar with all installed information decals on the
machine and equipment.
Serial Number Plate
The serial number plate is on the side of the electrical cabinet,
near the Main Disconnect switch.
Figure 1-4: Example of the serial number plate on the side
of the electrical cabinet.
1.4 MACHINE SAFETY
Before operating the machine in any way, you must
read and understand this section.
Safe operation of the machine depends on its proper use and
the precautions you take. Only trained personnel — with a
clear and thorough understanding of its operation and safety
requirements — shall operate this machine.
1.4.1 General Shop Safety 23
1.4.2 Operational Safety 24
1.4.3 Electrical Safety 25
1.4.1 General Shop Safety
Verify that only qualified machinery maintenance
professionals install, set up, or perform maintenance on
this machine.
Keep the work area well-lit. Use additional lighting if
needed. The work area should be illuminated to a
minimum of 500 lx.
Keep the work area temperature- and humidity-controlled.
Remove loose-fitting clothing, neckties, gloves, and
jewelry.
Tie up long hair and secure it under a hat.
Wear safety eye protection rated for ANSI Z87+.
Wear closed-toed safety shoes.
Wear ear protection when you expect the machine or the
machining processes to exceed safe exposure limits.
For information, see"Noise Exposure" (page25).
Keep the work area clean and free of clutter. Machine
motion can occur if controls are accidentally activated.
Immediately clean up spills after they occur.
Never operate the machine after consuming alcohol or
taking medication that could prevent you from safely
operating the machine.
Never operate the machine while tired or otherwise
impaired.
Never operate the machine in an explosive (ATEX)
atmosphere. Such explosive atmospheres include
explosive gases, vapors, mists, powders, and dusts.
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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