Table of Contents
Advertisement
Additional Safety for CNC Lathes
You can be seriously injured or killed by getting clothing, jewelry, or long hair entangled with
rotating cutter/spindle. You can be severely cut or have fingers amputated from contact with
rotating cutters. You can be blinded or struck by broken cutting tools, metal chips, workpieces,
or adjustment tools thrown from the rotating spindle with great force. To reduce your risk of
serious injury when operating this machine, completely heed and understand the following:
UNDERSTAND ALL CONTROLS. Make sure
you understand the function and proper use of all
controls before starting. This will help you avoid
making mistakes that result in serious injury.
AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. DO NOT wear
loose clothing, gloves, or jewelry, and tie back
long hair. Keep all guards in place and secure.
Always allow spindle to stop on its own. DO NOT
stop spindle using your hand or any other object.
EYE INJURIES. Operator and bystanders MUST
wear ANSI-approved safety glasses to help pro-
tect eyes from thrown metal shards and chips.
USE CORRECT SPINDLE SPEED. Follow rec-
ommended speeds and feeds for each size and
type of cutting tool. This helps avoid tool breakage
during operation and ensures best cutting results.
INSPECT CUTTING TOOL. Inspect cutting tools
for sharpness, chips, or cracks before each use.
Replace dull, chipped, or cracked cutting tools
immediately.
UNATTENDED MACHINE. Operator MUST be
present to immediately stop machine in case of
malfunction to prevent injury to bystanders and
machine damage.
LONG STOCK SAFETY. Long stock can whip
violently if not properly supported. Always support
any stock that extends from the chuck/headstock
more than three times its own diameter.
SAFE OPERATING LOCATION. DO NOT place
machine where it can be exposed to rain or mois-
ture. Exposure to water creates a shock hazard
and will reduce life of machine.
-6-
DISCONNECT POWER FIRST. To reduce risk of
electrocution or injury from unexpected startup,
make sure lathe is turned OFF, disconnected
from power, and all moving parts have come to
a complete stop before changing cutting tools or
starting any inspection, adjustment, or mainte-
nance procedure.
CLEAN MACHINE SAFELY. Metal chips or shav-
ings can be razor sharp. DO NOT clear chips
by hand or compressed air that can force chips
farther into machine—use a brush or vacuum
instead. Never clear chips while spindle is turning.
PROPERLY
MAINTAIN
machine in proper working condition to help
ensure that it functions safely and all guards and
other components work as intended. Perform rou-
tine inspections and all necessary maintenance.
Never operate machine with damaged or worn
parts that can break or result in unexpected move-
ment during operation.
POWER DISRUPTION. In event of power outage
during operation, turn spindle switch OFF to avoid
a possible sudden startup once power is restored.
CHUCKS. Chucks can be heavy and difficult to
hold. During installation and removal, protect your
hands and precision bed ways by using a chuck
cradle or piece of plywood over the bed ways. Use
lifting equipment, as necessary, for large chucks.
COOLANT SAFETY. Coolant can become very
toxic through prolonged use and aging. To min-
imize toxicity, change coolant regularly. When
using, position nozzle properly to avoid splashing
operator or causing a slipping hazard on floor.
Model G0884 (Mfd. Since 02/19)
MACHINE.
Keep
Advertisement
Table of Contents
