Safeguard Devices - Sharp SW-180NC Instruction Manual

SAFEGUARD DEVICES

The safeguard devices incorporated in this machine include the following two main parts:
1. Protection covers & guards
2. Safety-related switches
Protection Covers & Guards
1. Idle wheel housing cover
2. Drive wheel housing cover
3. Gear reducer cover
4. Wire brush belt cover
5. Blade guard cover (left & right)
6. Safety fence (left & right)
7. Chip conveyor cover
The protection devices should always be mounted on the machine whenever the machine is running.
Do not remove any of these safeguard devices under any circumstances except when servicing the
machine. Even skilled service technicians should still take cautions when performing repairs or service
on the machine with any of these protectors removed. It is the responsibility of the user to make sure
all these elements are not lost and damaged.
Take note of the following main moving parts on the machine prior to and during machine operation:
 Saw bow assembly
 Drive and idle wheels
 Blade guide arm
 Saw blade guide rollers
 Quick approach device (optional)
 Wire brush
 Chip conveyor (optional)
 Workpiece clamping vises
 Shuttle vises and workbed rollers
 Top clamps (optional)
 Gear reducer
(CE model only, as shown in Illustration: Safety Fence)
(CE model only)
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