Tormach 8L - 1.4 Machine Safety

6. Don't Use Extended Jaws. You must not use jaws other
than those made specifically for this machine. Extended
jaw can cause the jaws to break or the chuck to fail. If
you use extended jaws, there's a risk of property
damage, serious injury, or death.
7. Don't Wear Gloves. You must not operate this machine
while wearing gloves. If you do, the rotating components
could draw you into the machine while it's powered on
and operating.
8. Personal Protective Equipment:Eyes. Prevent injury by
always wearing protective safety eyewear. Before
operating this machine in any way, you must verify that
your eyewear is impact-resistant and rated for
ANSI787+.
9. Operator Knowledge. Before operating this machine in
any way, you and all other operators must read and
understand all instructions. If you don't, there's a risk of
voided warranty, property damage, serious injury, or
death.
On the Rear of the Headstock
Figure 1-3: Example of safety decals on the rear of the
headstock.
1. WARNING!Bar Whip Hazard. Unsupported bar stock
that extends from the rear of the drawtube can bend
during operation, causing it to whip unpredictably. Never
extend an unsupported bar stock past the left end of the
spindle bore. If you do, there's a risk of serious injury or
death.
2. WARNING! Entanglement / Entrapment Hazard. The
machine operates under automatic control — it can start
at any time and crush, cut, entangle, or pinch body
parts.Always keep clear of positions on the machine
where unexpected or unintended machine motion could
cause harm. Before operating this machine in any way,
you must verify that all operators know the location of
the machine's Emergency Stop button.
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 14
1.4.2 Operational Safety 15
1.4.3 Electrical Safety 16
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.
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