Woodstock M1001 manual Additional Safety Instructions for Vertical Mills

M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill

Additional Safety Instructions for Vertical Mills

READ and understand this entire instruction manual before using this machine. Serious personal injury may occur if safety and operational information is not understood and fol- lowed. DO NOT risk your safety by not reading!

Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. No list of safety guidelines can be complete—every shop environment is different. Failure to follow guidelines could result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment or poor work results.

SAFETY

MILL ASSEMBLY. Do not operate until unit is assembled and installed according to instructions.

UNDERSTANDING CONTROLS. Make sure you understand the use and operation of all controls.

SECURING WORKPIECE. Never hold a workpiece by hand for any type of machining operation. Hold your workpiece secure with a mill vise, step clamps, etc.

SECURING CUTTING TOOLS. Make sure that the cutting tool is chucked or colleted properly. Cutting tools that are loose or not rotating correctly can come off and cause serious personal injury.

CUTTING TOOL INSPECTION. Inspect drills and end mills for sharpness, chips, or cracks before each use. Replace dull, chipped, or cracked cutting tools immediately. Handle new cutting tools with care. Leading edges are very sharp and can cause lacerations.

USING GUARDS. Make sure cover is closed and latched before turning the machine ON.

CHUCK KEY SAFETY. Always remove your chuck key, draw bar wrench, and any service tools immediately after use.

CLEARING CHIPS. Turn off machine and wait for cutting tool to come to a complete stop before clearing away chips. Chips are sharp. Use a brush to remove them.

FEED AND SPEED RATES. Research the proper feed and speed rate for the material you are machining. Do not exceed these recommended rates.

CHANGING SPINDLE DIRECTION. Never reverse motor direction while the spindle is in motion.

TURNING OFF THE MILL. Allow the mill to come to a complete stop before leaving it unattended.

SERVICING THE MILL. Make sure mill is turned OFF, unplugged, and the machine has come to a complete stop before servicing. Perform routine inspections and correct service related issues promptly.

HAZARDOUS COOLANTS. Coolants used for machining may contain hazardous chemicals. Read and understand all user information on the coolant container and take any necessary precautions.

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