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Southwestern Industries, Inc.
ProtoTRAK SMX K2, K3, K4 & Retrofit Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List Manual
1.0 Safety
The safe operation of the TRAK K Mills depends on its proper use and the precautions taken by
each operator.
• Read and study this manual and the ProtoTRAK SMX Programming, Operating, and Care
Manual. Be certain every operator understands the operation and safety requirements of
this machine
before its use.
• Always wear safety glasses and safety shoes.
• Always stop the spindle and check to ensure the CNC control is in the stop mode before
changing or adjusting the tool or workpiece.
• Never wear gloves, rings, watches, long sleeves, neckties, jewelry, or other loose items
when operating or around the machine.
• Use adequate point of operation safeguarding. It is the responsibility of the employer to
provide and ensure point of operation safeguarding per OSHA 1910.212 - Milling
Machine.
1.1 Safety Publications
Refer to and study the following publications for assistance in enhancing the safe use of this
machine.
Safety Requirements for Manual Milling, Drilling and Boring Machines with or without
Automatic Control (ANSI B11.8-2001). Available from The American National Standards
Institute, 1819 L Street N.W., Washington D.C. 20036
Concepts And Techniques Of Machine Safeguarding (OSHA Publication Number 3067).
Available from The Publication Office - O.S.H.A., U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 0210.
1.2 Danger, Warning, Caution, and Note Labels & Notices
As Used In This Manual
DANGER - Immediate hazards that will result in severe personal injury or death. Danger labels
on the machine are red in color.
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which
could result in severe personal injury and/or
damage to the equipment. Warning labels on the machine are orange in color.
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices, which
could result in minor personal injury or
equipment/product damage. Caution labels on the machine are yellow in color.
NOTE - Call attention to specific issues requiring special attention or understanding.