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In This Section, You'll Learn:
About the standards and safety precautions associated with this machine.
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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.
Intended Use
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This machine is intended for general-purpose, computer numerical control (CNC) machining in the following applications:
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To safely operate products, you must obey all safety precautions and warnings that are on the machines and in the documentation.
Machine Standards
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When installed and operated as intended (see "Intended Use"), this machine complies with the following standards. You must follow the requirements listed in the standards so that the machine remains compliant.
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OSHA 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines
OSHA 3067 Concepts and Techniques of Machine Safeguarding
Safety Overview
Any machine tool is potentially dangerous. A CNC machine's automation presents added risk not present in a manual machine.
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Read and understand all safety messages used in this document.
Locate and understand all safety decals on the machine.
Locate and become familiar with all information decals on the machine.
Safety Messages
The following examples show the standard safety message types used to draw your attention to important information. The standards distinguish between personal injury safety messages and property damage warning messages.
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NOTICE! Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, can cause property damage.
Safety Decals
Before operating the machine in any way, you must read and understand all installed safety decals on the machine and equipment. Do not remove any safety decals. If any safety decals become worn or damaged, contact Tormach Technical Support for guidance on receiving replacement decals.
The following types of safety symbols are on the decals:
Warning
This symbol indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, can result in personal injury or property damage.
Prohibition
This symbol indicates an action that shall not be taken or that shall be stopped.
Mandatory Action
This symbol indicates an action that you must take to avoid a hazard.
On the Electrical Cabinet Door
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WARNING! Electrocution Hazard. Points in the electrical cabinet contain high voltages, which can electrocute or shock you, causing death or serious injury. Even after the machine is powered off, electronic devices in the electrical cabinet can retain dangerous electrical voltages. Use caution when servicing the machine inside the electrical cabinet.
Lockout/Tagout. Before servicing the machine, you must power off the machine and use an approved lockout/tagout device to secure the Main Disconnect switch in the OFF position. Points in the electrical cabinet contain high voltages, which can electrocute or shock you, causing death or serious injury.
Next to the Main Disconnect
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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.
WARNING! Ejection Hazard. Fixtures, tooling, workpieces, or other loose items can become dangerous projectiles and can cause death or serious injury. Before operating this machine in any way, you must verify that you have appropriately secured all components.
WARNING! Fire Hazard.The machine and its enclosure are not designed to contain fire or explosions. Only use materials and coolants that are intended for the specific machining operation. Never use flammable or explosive items. Before operating the machine in any way, you must read all Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for any workpiece materials, coatings, coolants, lubricants, and other consumables used.
WARNING! Inhalation Hazard. The machine and its enclosure do not protect you from airborne particulates. Chips, dust, and vapors from certain materials can be toxic or otherwise harmful. Before operating the machine in any way, you must read all Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for any workpiece materials, coatings, coolants, lubricants, and other consumables used.
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+.
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 Spindle Nose
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WARNING! Crush Hazard. Moving parts can entangle, pinch, or cut you, causing death or serious injury. Before operating this machine in any way, you must verify that all body parts, long hair, and clothes are clear of the machine's extent of motion.
WARNING! Cut Hazard. Tools and swarf can cut you. Only hold tools by the tool holder. Before inserting or removing tools from the machine, you must verify that all motion is completely stopped.
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.
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The serial number plate is on the side of the electrical cabinet, near the Main Disconnect switch.
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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.
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.
Tie up long hair and secure it under a hat.
Wear safety eye protection rated for ANSI Z87+.
Wear closed-toed safety shoes.
Wear ear protection when you expect the machine or the machining processes to exceed safe exposure limits.
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Keep the work area clean and free of clutter. Machine motion can occur if controls are accidentally activated.
Immediately clean up spills after they occur.
Never operate the machine after consuming alcohol or taking medication that could prevent you from safely operating the machine.
Never operate the machine while tired or otherwise impaired.
Never operate the machine in an explosive (ATEX) atmosphere. Such explosive atmospheres include explosive gases, vapors, mists, powders, and dusts.
Operational Safety
General
Understand that the machine is automatically controlled and can start at any time.
If anyone enters the machining envelope during operation, immediately push in the Emergency Stop button. In case of a power loss, turn the Door Switch Override to the Unlocked position and open the enclosure doors.
Become familiar with all physical and software controls.
Always use a chip scraper or brush when clearing away chips, oil, or coolant.
Examine all tools, fixtures, workpieces, and guarding for signs of damage. Replace any damaged components as soon as you find them.
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For more information, see Electrical and Power Requirements.
Confirm that the machine installation meets all codes and regulations of your locality.
Confirm that electrical connections are performed by a certified electrician.
Lock the electrical cabinet door and remove the keys when the machine is not being serviced to prevent unqualified or unauthorized personnel from accessing the electrical cabinet.
Never operate the machine with the electrical cabinet door open.
Never reach into the electrical cabinet with the machine powered on.
Never modify the machine's electronics.
Never drill into the electrical cabinet.
Noise Exposure
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CAUTION! Noise Exposure Hazard: If you expect the machine or the machining processes to exceed safe exposure limits, you must wear ear protection.
With the axes moving and the spindle rotating (but not cutting), the emission sound pressure level at the operator control station is 70 dB(A).
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This is a section of the 770MX operator's manual. To view the whole manual, go to Tormach document UM10587.
If you have additional questions, we can help. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for guidance on how to proceed.