Woodstock MICRO MILL M1036 - Manual (Page 9)

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M1036 Micro Mill
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Additional Safety Instructions for Micro Mills
USE this and other machinery with caution
and respect. Always consider safety first,
as it applies to your individual working
conditions. No list of safety guidelines can
be complete—every shop environment is
different. Failure to follow guidelines could
result in serious personal injury, damage
to equipment or poor work results.
READ and understand this
entire instruction manual
before using this machine.
Serious personal injury
may occur if safety and
operational information is
not understood and fol-
lowed. DO NOT risk your
safety by not reading!
1. MILL ASSEMBLY. Do not operate until unit is assembled and installed according to instructions.
2. USER TRAINING. This mill is intended to be used by operators who have the proper experience and
training with this type of machine. Make sure you understand the use and operation of all controls.
3. MILL INSPECTION. Inspect the mill for damaged or worn parts before operation. Repair damage or
perform maintenance immediately. Remove chuck key and any service tools immediately after use.
4. CUTTING TOOL INSPECTION. Inspect drills and end mills for sharpness, chips, or cracks before
each use. Replace dull, chipped, or cracked cutting tools immediately. Handle new cutting tools
with care. Leading edges are very sharp and can cause lacerations.
5. SECURING WORKPIECE. Never hold a workpiece by hand for any type of machining operation. Hold
your workpiece secure with a mill vise, step clamps, etc.
6. CUTTING TOOLS. Use the correct tool for the material you are milling. Make sure that the cutting
tool is chucked or secured properly. Cutting tools that are loose or not rotating correctly can come
off and cause serious personal injury.
7. CLEARING CHIPS. Turn machine OFF and wait for cutting tool to come to a complete stop before
clearing away chips. Chips are sharp. Use a brush or vacuum to remove them.
8. FEED AND SPEED RATES. Research the proper feed and speed rate for the material you are
machining. Do not exceed these recommended rates.
9. TURNING OFF MILL. Allow the mill to come to a complete stop before leaving it unattended. DO
NOT stop the spindle with your hand.
10. SERVICING MILL. Make sure mill is turned OFF, unplugged, and the mill has come to a complete
stop before servicing. Perform routine inspections and correct service related issues promptly.
11. CUTTING FLUIDS. Cutting fluids used for machining may contain hazardous chemicals. Read and
understand all user information on the cutting fluid container and take necessary precautions.
12. AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Keep loose clothing articles such as sleeves, belts or jewelry items
away from the mill spindle.