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General Safety and Warnings
• Wear appropriate safety glasses.
• Install machine on a sturdy surface and bolted to the tabletop using 3/8x16 machine screws.
• Ensure that the work piece and cutter are mounted securely before taking a cut.
• Check that work is mounted squarely.
• Mount work in a vise that is bolted or held magnetically to the table. Use proper hand tools to
make adjustments.
• Hold milling cutters with a cloth to avoid being cut when handling them.
• Move table as far as possible from cutter while setting up work to avoid injuring your hands.
• Mill the largest surface first.
• Keep hands, brushes and rags away from the revolving milling cutter.
• Use a vacuum, brush or rake to remove cuttings only after the cutters have stopped moving.
• Change cutting compounds periodically.
• Keep cutters sharpened correctly and in good condition.
• Keep working surface clear of scraps, tools and materials.
• Keep floor around the milling machine free of oil and grease.
• Use lifting equipment when appropriate to move heavy work to or from milling machines.
Before starting, make sure that:
• All guards are in place
• Work is properly secured in place
• Bolts used to hold down work clear the tooling
• Tooling and supporting pieces are properly tightened in position
• Table stops are secured properly
• Handles on all feed screws are in neutral
• Table is free of stock, tools or other loose material
• The arbor and arbor support are clear of the work
Ensure that the following factors are considered when setting cutting speed:
• Material to be machined
• Type of cutter
• Finish required
• Depth of cut
• Rigidity of machine and work piece
• Do not wear gloves, rings, watches or loose clothing. Tie back long hair.
• Do not attempt to mount, measure or adjust work until cutter is completely stopped.
• Do not use an excessively heavy cut or feed as it can cause the cutter to break. The flying pieces
could cause serious injury.
• Do not reach over or near a revolving cutter. Keep hands at least 30 cm (12 in.) from a revolving
cutter.
• Do not lean or rest hands on a moving table.
• Do not make any adjustments while the machine is running.
• Do not use paper shims to check the distance from the cutter to the stock.
