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A x i o m T o o l G r o u p

26.

Control liquids in your shop to limit the possibility of spillage that can damage the AutoRoute™ which can
cause damage or personal injury from electric shock or fire. Be careful with storage and use of cleaning
fluids, finishes and solvents. Never use the table to apply or dry finishes.

Maintenance

27.

Establish a weekly and monthly maintenance checklist and follow it diligently.

28.

Routine maintenance should include periodic checks for alignment of moving parts, looseness or binding of
moving parts, worn or bare wires, breakage of parts, skewed mounting and any other conditions that may
affect its operation or cause injury. Analyze breakage or damage to determine the cause and take
appropriate remedial action.

29.

Do not operate the AutoRoute™ if a component of the control system is damaged. It should be properly
repaired or replaced before use.

30.

Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

31.

Store maintenance tools and supplies nearby, consistent with shop maintenance practices and resources.

Operational Practice

32.

Never leave the machine running unattended. Always be in close reach of the emergency stop button.

33.

Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop.

34.

Avoid pinch points and entanglement hazards. Keep hands and clothing away from the ball screws, thrust
bearings, gantry, guide rails and rotating cutting tool while in operation.

35.

Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which
it was not designed. The right tool will do the job better and more safely.

36.

Do not touch a cutting tool immediately after use. It will be hot and may cause skin burns. Exercise caution
when handling the collet and spindle nut if the cutting tool is hot. Keep a heavy glove or oven mitt on hand
for the purpose.

37.

Do not lay a hot cutting tool on its side. Create a rack for cooling off hot cutting tools.

38.

Use recommended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous.

39.

Do not use dull, gummy, or damaged cutting tools. Keep bits and other cutting tools clean and sharp for best
and safest performance.

40.

Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a vacuum, brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris. Do
not use hands.

41.

Do not climb or stand on the machine. Serious personal injury and costly damage could occur if the machine
tips over or the gantry is dislodged.

42.

Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the table before starting the machine.

43.

Plan tool paths to make multiple passes rather than to take off a large amount of material at one time. This
will reduce mechanical stress and heat on cutting tools.

44.

Always secure a work piece to the spoil board using clamps, vacuum, or double-sided tape. If the work piece
is mounted in a jig, ensure that the fixture is securely held to the table. Never hold a work piece down by
hand while operating.

45.

Inspect the material of your work piece to detect any defects that may result in ejection of large pieces of
scrap.

46.

Make sure the work piece is free from nails, hardware, or other foreign objects.

47.

After installing a cutting tool, make sure the collet is securely tightened. An unsecured cutting tool may fly
loose from the collet and cause injury.

Be sure that the adjusting wrenches have been removed and are

secured before turning on the power.