Machine Safety

When machine is running, keep clear of any rotating or moving parts eg. the cutting bit, spindle moving gantry and head parts.

Do not lean on machine whilst in operation.

Parts of the machine , particularly cutting bits, will get hot so you may need gloves when handling/ or changing tooling.

Maintain a clean workspace-check that the gantry and rails for tooling/materials left behind.

Clean up as you work. The machine does the messy work for you to clean up!

Use the right tool for the job. Different tooling pieces have a specific purpose and material.

Safety - Emergency Stop

The CNC is fitted with an emergency stop.

This can be activated to bring the machine to an immediate stop in an emergency.

Note -if the machine is turned OFF mid operation, wait 1 minute to turn ON. After activating emergency stop, needs to be homed.

Safety - Operator Hazards

The CNC router is capable of directly causing death or serious injuries, including amputations, fractures, de-gloving, lacerations, contusions and crush injuries. The hazardous parts of the machine are:

The spindle

The spindle spins at up to 18,000 rpm - capable of cutting at over 10 metres/minute (m/m)

through metal

(or flesh)

The bit takes at least 30 seconds to come to a complete stop.

Every time.

Even if you touch it.

The bit can fracture, break or shatter.

A bit rotating 18,000 RPM will fly out about 50 km/hr

at your eyeball

The Gantry and Machine Head

The gantry can move at over 10 meters/min and weighs over 100 KG.

It can hit with enough force to knock a person over, or trap and mangle a limb.

Safety - Damage to Machine

The vacuum bed is soft aluminium. If it is damaged the machine is unusable.

Drill bits are brittle, and will shatter or crack if dropped on concrete.

The router will cut through metal clamps and screws

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