1.4.2 Operational Safety
General
Understand that the machine is automatically controlled
and can start at any time.
If anyone enters the machining envelope during operation,
immediately push in the Emergency Stop button. In case
of a power loss, turn the Door Switch Override to the
Unlocked position and open the enclosure doors.
Become familiar with all physical and software controls.
Always use a chip scraper or brush when clearing away
chips, oil, or coolant.
Examine all tools, fixtures, workpieces, and guarding for
signs of damage. Replace any damaged components as
soon as you find them.
The enclosure and other guards may not stop all types of
projectiles, like broken tools or loose workpieces.
Stop the machine and verify that all machine motion has
completely stopped before doing any of the following:
Adjusting a part, fixture, or coolant nozzle.
Changing belt or pulley positions.
Changing tools or parts.
Clearing away chips, oil, or coolant.
Reaching into any part of the machine's motion
envelope.
Removing protective shields or safeguards.
Taking measurements.
Doing any other action inside the machine enclosure.
Use flood or MQL (mist) coolant as required by the
machining operation.
Only use coolants designed for metal working applications
such as soluble oils, semi-synthetic, or synthetic coolants.
Read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for all workpiece
materials, coatings, coolants (flood or MQL), lubricants,
and other consumables. Chips, dust, and vapors from
certain materials can be toxic or otherwise harmful.
Dispose of scrap and swarf according to local regulations
and guidelines.
Thoroughly read all safety precautions and instructions.
When machining an unproven program, use feed, speed,
and maximum velocity overrides, Distance-to-Go (DTG)
displays, single block, feed hold, and other control
features.
Follow all appropriate "Machine Standards" (page20).
Never enter the machining envelope.
Never reach around a guard.
Never allow the machine to run unattended.
Never obstruct the Emergency Stop button or any other
controls.
Never allow untrained operators to install, operate, or
maintain the machine.
Never modify, defeat, or bypass safety devices or
interlocks.
Never machine abrasive, carcinogenic, explosive,
flammable, radioactive, or toxic materials. Such materials
include, but are not limited to:
Beryllium and its alloys
Ceramic
Fiberglass
G10 fiberglass laminate
Graphite
Lead and its alloys
Magnesium and its alloys
Never allow swarf to accumulate on or within the
machine.
Never use flammable liquids (like alcohol, diesel fuel, or
kerosene) in the machine’s coolant system.
Never use water, coolants without rust inhibitors, or
straight cutting oil in the machine’s coolant system.
Tooling
Use appropriate speeds, feeds, and cutting parameters for
your machine, machine operation, material, and tooling.
Use tools and tool holders that are suitable for the current
operation.
Examine tools for signs of damage. Replace any damaged
tools as soon as you find them.
The enclosure and other guards may not stop all types of
projectiles, like broken tooling.
Never use unbalanced tooling or spindle fixtures.
Never use tools that are larger or longer than necessary.
Never use tools at speeds above their operational limits.
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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