Cnc Shark Hd4 Hardware And Project Safety Instructions - Next Wave Automation CNC Shark HD4 Owner's Manual

8.
Never attempt to remove chips, dust or debris from the machine while it is running with your hands
or fingers, or by placing a vacuum device into the field of operation.
9.
Position LCD Pendant and/or control box (with E-Stop button) in a place that is easy for you to
quickly reach, and out of the path and travel direction of the tool. Chips and debris can travel a good
distance, and cutters can break during use.
10.
Never attempt to manually adjust the work piece while the CNC Shark HD4 and router are running.
Do not attempt to manually feed a work piece 'into' a running cutter – this is not a router table.
11.
Keep the CNC Shark HD4 lubricated and clean. Clean the CNC Shark HD4 and area after each use.
The best lubrication for the CNC Shark HD4 is a dry Teflon, silicone spray applied to the bearings and
lead screws of each axis.

CNC Shark HD4 Hardware and Project Safety Instructions

The Shark HD4 has 3 stepper motors, a Controller Interface Box, and a LCD Color Pendant. These are all
precision electronic devices and are susceptible to damage from power surges, static discharges,
inappropriate power supply, and other unexpected electrical events. It is recommended that the
Controller Interface be plugged into a surge protector to minimize the opportunity for damage to occur
as a result of a power surge. You may also want to use a dedicated electrical circuit for the CNC Shark
HD4. Turning on a shop vac or other power tool on the same leg may cause a momentary change in the
power supplied to the CNC Shark HD4. If you know that the power you receive fluctuates significantly,
you may also want to use a power conditioner and battery backup device. This will ensure the longest
life of your CNC Shark HD4 electronic components. A minimal battery backup will enable you to
gracefully stop the job in progress at the time of the power loss, thus minimizing the possibility of
damage to the CNC Shark HD4, electronics and router.
CNC Shark HD4 users are strongly encouraged to use a power strip with an on/off switch to provide
power to the Controller Interface and power supply. This provides a second means of an emergency
stop if needed.
The CNC Shark HD4 machine is not designed to work with fluids. The router is a 'dry' router. Do not cut
with any misting, cutter lubrication, or wet material as it may cause a fire.
Keep the LCD Color Pendant and the controller vents clear of dust, dirt, shavings and other material.
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