Specifications

Southwestern Industries, Inc.

TRAK LPM Programming, Safety, & Operating Manual

2.3 Safety Precautions

1. Do not operate this machine before the LPM Installation, Maintenance, Service and

Parts List Manual, Operating & Care Manual have been studied and understood.

2. Do not run this machine without knowing the function of every control key, button, knob,

or handle. Ask your supervisor or a qualified instructor for help when needed.

3. Protect your eyes. Wear approved safety glasses (with side shields) at all times.

4. Don't get caught in moving parts. Before operating this machine remove all jewelry

including watches and rings, neckties, and any loose-fitting clothing.

5. Keep your hair away from moving parts. Wear adequate safety headgear.

6. Protect your feet. Wear safety shoes with oil-resistant, anti-skid soles, and steel toes.

7. Take off gloves before you start the machine. Gloves are easily caught in moving parts.

8. Remove all tools from the machine before you start. Loose items can become dangerous

flying projectiles.

9. Never operate a milling machine after consuming alcoholic beverages, or taking strong

medication, or while using non-prescription drugs.

10. Protect your hands. Stop the machine spindle and ensure that the CNC control is in the

stop mode:

 Before changing tools

 Before changing parts

 Before you clear away the chips, oil or coolant. Always use a chip scraper or brush.

 Do not used compressed air to clean the machine.

 Before you make an adjustment to the part, fixture, coolant nozzle or take

measurements.

 Do not attempt to disable any safety interlock. Never reach around a safeguard.

11. Protect your eyes and the machine as well.

12. Disconnect power to the machine before you change belts, pulley, and gears.

13. Keep work areas well lighted. Ask for additional light if needed.

14. Do not lean on the machine while it is running.

15. Prevent slippage. Keep the work area dry and clean. Remove the chips, oil, coolant and

obstacles of any kind around the machine.

16. Avoid getting pinched in places where the table, saddle or spindle head create "pinch

points" while in motion.

17. Securely clamp and properly locate the workpiece in the vise, on the table, or in a fixture.

Use stop blocks to prevent objects from flying loose. Use proper holding clamping

attachments and position them clear of the tool path.

18. Use correct cutting parameters (speed, feed, depth, and width of cut) in order to prevent

tool breakage due to premature wear.