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TRAK Machine Tools
Southwestern Industries, Inc.
ProtoTRAK SMX, K2, K3 & K4 & Retrofit Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service and Parts List Manual
20.
After an emergency stop, always turn the FORWARD/REVERSE switch to "Off" (STOP) before releasing or
resetting the E-Stop.
21.
Prevent damage to the workpiece or the cutting tool. Never start the machine (including the rotation of the
spindle) if the tool is in contact with the part.
22.
Check the direction (+ or -) of movement of the table, saddle, and quill when using the jog or power feed or
ram out.
23.
Don't use dull or damaged cutting tools. They break easily and become airborne. Inspect the sharpness of the
edges, and the integrity of cutting tools and their holders. Use proper length for the tool.
24.
Large overhang on cutting tools when not required result in accidents and damaged parts.
25.
Handwheels must have the crank folded inside when using CNC programmed machining or rapid feeds, power
feed or jog.
26.
Prevent fires. When machining certain materials (magnesium, etc.) the chips and dust are highly flammable.
Obtain special instruction from you supervisor before machining these materials. Keep flammable materials and
fluids away from the machine and hot, flying chips.
27.
Changing the speed of rotation of the spindle must be done while the rotation is on. It is recommended to stop
and start the spindle at a low rate of speed.
28.
For non-spindle control machines - interlocked table guards. Interlocked table guards may be purchased from
TRAK Machine Tools if deemed necessary by the user.
