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UM10349_PCNC1100_Manual_0916A
Preface
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
This manual contains important safety warnings and operang instrucons for the Tormach PCNC
1100 mill. Refer to these instrucons before aempng installaon, operaon or maintenance.
Keep these instrucons together with your PCNC 1100 mill so they are readily accessible. The most
recent version of this manual is available at: www.tormach.com/tormach_product_manuals
Read Before Operating
Read and follow all warnings, cauons, and operang instrucons before operang this mill. Failure
to do so may result in voided warranty, property damage, serious injury or death.
Symbol Description Example
WARNING! Indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING! Ejection Hazard: Tools and
workpieces must be clamped properly. Failure to do
so may result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION! Indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in injury or mill damage.
CAUTION! Sharp Objects: Be sure to wear
gloves when uncrating mill. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury.
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT! Addresses important practices not
related to personal injury.
IMPORTANT! Damage to mill may occur if
motor weight is supported by motor wires.
NOTE:
NOTE: Provides additional information, clarication,
reminders, or helpful hints.
NOTE: For further information on automatic oiler
troubleshooting, refer to operator manual.
Safety Overview
Any machine tool is potenally dangerous. The automaon inherent in a CNC machine presents
added risk not present in a manual mill. Tormach CNC mills can deliver sucient force to break
brile tools, crush bones, and tear esh.
This manual provides guidance on safety precauons and techniques, but because the specics of
any one workshop (or other local condions) can vary greatly, Tormach accepts no responsibility for
machine performance or any damage or injury caused by its use. It is your responsibility to ensure
you understand the implicaons of what you are doing and comply with any legislaon and codes
of pracce applicable to your city, state or naon.