Additional Milling Machine Safety - Southbend SB1063 Owner's Manual

Model SB1063

Additional Milling Machine Safety

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:
Understanding Controls:
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.
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.
Wear Face Shield.
Always wear a face shield
in addition to safety glasses. This provides
more complete protection for your face than
safety glasses alone.
Use Correct Spindle Speed.
recommended 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.
sharpness, chips, or cracks before each use.
Replace dull, chipped, or cracked cutting
tools immediately.
Properly Secure Cutter.
tool or drill bit so it does not fly out of
spindle during operation.
Power Disruption.
In the event of a local power
outage during operation, turn spindle switch
OFF to avoid a possible sudden startup once
power is restored.
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S A F E T Y
Make sure you
DO NOT wear loose
Follow
Inspect cutting tools for
Firmly secure cutting
For Machines Mfd. Since 5/19
Clean Machine Safely.
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.
Secure Workpiece To Table.
to table or secure in a vise mounted to
table, so workpiece cannot unexpectedly
shift or spin during operation. NEVER hold
workpiece by hand during operation.
Properly Maintain Machine.
in proper working condition to help ensure
that it functions safely and all guards and
other components work as intended. Perform
routine inspections and all necessary
maintenance. Never operate machine with
damaged or worn parts that can break or
result in unexpected movement during
operation.
Disconnect Power First.
electrocution or injury from unexpected
start- up, make sure mill/drill is turned
OFF, dis- connected from power, and all
moving parts have come to a complete stop
before changing cutting tools or starting
any inspection, adjustment, or maintenance
procedure.
Remove Chuck Key & Spindle Tools.
remove chuck key, drawbar wrench, and
other tools used on the spindle immediately
after use. This will prevent them from being
thrown by the spindle upon startup.
Metal chips or shavings
Clamp workpiece
Keep machine
To reduce risk of
Always