General Safety Notes; Remaining Hazards; Machine Specifications; Technical Data - Promac GH-1440W Operating Instructions Manual

3.2 General safety notes

Metalworking machines can be
dangerous if not used properly.
Therefore the appropriate general
technical rules as well as the
following notes must be observed.
Read and understand the entire
instruction manual before
attempting assembly or operation.
Keep this operating instruction close
by the machine, protected from dirt
and humidity, and pass it over to the
new owner if you part with the tool.
No changes to the machine may
be made.
Daily inspect the function and
existence of the safety appliances
before you start the machine.
Do not attempt operation in this case,
protect the machine by unplugging
the power cord.
Remove all loose clothing
confine long hair.
Before operating the machine, remove
tie, rings, watches, other jewellery, and
roll up sleeves above the elbows.
Wear safety shoes; never wear
leisure shoes or sandals.
Always wear the approved
working outfit.
Do not wear gloves.
Wear goggles when working
Install the machine so that there is
sufficient space for safe operation
and work piece handling.
Keep work area well lighted.
The machine is designed to operate
in closed rooms and must be placed
stable on firm and levelled ground.
Make sure that the power cord does
not impede work and cause people
to trip.
Keep the floor around the machine
clean and free of scrap material,
oil and grease.
Never reach into the machine while
it is operating or running down.
Stay alert!
Give your work undivided attention.
Use common sense. Do not operate
the machine when you are tired.
Keep an ergonomic body
position. Maintain a balanced
stance at all times.
Do not operate the machine under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication. Be aware that medication
can change your behaviour.
Keep children and visitors a safe
distance from the work area.
Never leave a running
machine unattended.
Before you leave the workplace
switch off the machine.
Do not operate the electric tool near
inflammable liquids or gases.
Observe the fire fighting and fire
alert options, for example the fire
extinguisher operation and place.
Do not use the machine in a dump
environment and do not expose it
to rain.
Work only with well sharpened tools.
Always close the chuck guard
and pulley cover before you start
and
the machine.
Remove the chuck key and
wrenches before machine operation.
Specifications regarding the
maximum or minimum size of the
work piece must be observed.
Do not remove chips and work
piece parts until the machine is at a
standstill.
Do not stand on the machine.
Connection and repair work on the
electrical installation may be carried
out by a qualified electrician only.
Have a damaged or worn power
cord replaced immediately.
Never place your fingers in a
position where they could contact
any rotating parts or chips.
Check the save clamping of the work
piece before starting the machine.
Don't exceed the clamping range
of the chuck.
Work pieces longer than 3 times the
chucking diameter need to be
supported by the tailstock or a
steady rest.
Avoid small chucking diameters at
big turning diameters.
Avoid short chucking lengths.
Avoid small chucking contact.
Never exceed the max speed
limitation of the work holding device.
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Choose a small spindle speed when
working unbalanced work pieces and
for threading and tapping operations.
Any work piece stock extending the
rear end of the headstock must be
covered on its entire length.
High danger of injury!
Long work pieces may need a
steady rest support. A long and thin
work piece can suddenly bend at
high speed rotation.
Never move the tailstock or tailstock
quill while the machine is running.
Remove cutting chips with the aid
of an appropriate chip hook when
the machine is at a standstill only.
Never stop the rotating chuck or
work piece with your hands.
Measurements and adjustments
may be carried out when the
machine is at a standstill only.
Setup, maintenance and repair
work may only be carried out after
the machine is protected against
accidental starting by pulling the
mains plug.

3.3 Remaining hazards

When using the machine according
to regulations some remaining
hazards may still exist.
The rotating work piece and chuck
can cause injury.
Thrown and hot work pieces and
cutting chips can lead to injury.
Chips and noise can be health
hazards. Be sure to wear personal
protection gear such as safety
goggles and ear protection.
The use of incorrect mains supply or
a damaged power cord can lead to
injuries caused by electricity.

4. Machine specifications

4.1 Technical data

Swing over bed
Swing over bed gap
Swing over cross slide
Centre distance
Width of bed
Spindle taper
Spindle nose DIN 55029
(Camlock)
Hole through spindle
Spindle speeds...12 40-1800 rpm
356mm
508mm
216mm
1015mm
267mm
MT-5
D1-4
38 mm