English; Objective Of The Operating Manual; Safety; Correct Use - Mapal HydroChuck Short Manual

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Objective of the operating manual

This manual describes the correct operation of the hydraulic chuck with axial and radial tool
length adjustment, referred to below as a hydraulic chuck. You will find detailed information
on how to clamp and unclamp a tool using the hydraulic chuck. In addition, the most
important safety instructions on handling the hydraulic chuck are explained.
Section 4 provides you with a detailed description of the individual actions necessary to
successfully clamp and unclamp tools using the hydraulic chuck.
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Safety

2.1

Correct use

The MAPAL hydraulic chuck is used only for clamping tools on machines for machining.
The hydraulic chuck has been specially designed for clamping rotating tools on machine
tools automatic tool changing.
Hydraulic chucks may only ever be employed within the restrictions of its technical
specifications (see section "3.2 Technical data"). Using the system with disregard to even a
minor specification will be deemed inappropriate use. The manufacturer assumes no liability
for any injury or damage resulting from inappropriate use.
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Target group

The hydraulic chuck is only allowed to be used by trained, authorised and dependable
specialist personnel. The specialist personnel must be able to recognise and avoid hazards.
The health and safety regulations, safety stipulations and instructions from the machine
manufacturer are familiar to the specialist personnel and are to be followed and observed
during the operation of the hydraulic chuck.
2.3

General warnings and safety instructions

Warning
Warning
Kurzanleitung / Short manual
Dehnspannfutter HydroChuck / Hydraulic chuck HydroChuck
Failure to comply with the technical data in section 3.2
may result in injuries ranging from slight to serious.
 Ensure the technical data in section 3.2 are not exceeded.
There are no guards on the machine.
Using the hydraulic chuck in the machine without guards could result
in serious injuries to the operator.
 When using the hydraulic chuck all guards as per the EC
Machinery directive point 1.4.2.2. must be fitted and the machine
area door must be closed.
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