inera of a spindle motor and grinding wheel will usually
result in damage to both work and the machine. If loose
hair, clothing, gloves, or jewelry gets caught by a rotang
piece the results can be disastrous. It is the operator’s
responsibility to ensure for his own personal safety, as well
as the safety of bystanders, should such an incident occur.
This manual tries to give you guidance on safety
precauons and techniques, but because we do not know
the details of your workshop or other local condions
we cannot accept responsibility for the performance of
your machine or any damage or injury caused by its use.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you understand the
implicaons of what you are doing and to comply with any
legislaon and codes of pracce applicable to your country
or state.
Operang all machinery and machining equipment can
be dangerous or relavely safe depending on how it is
installed and maintained, and the operator’s experience,
common sense, risk awareness, working condions, and
use of personal protecve equipment (safety glasses,
respirators, etc.).
The owner of this machinery or equipment is ulmately
responsible for its safe use. This responsibility includes
proper installaon in a safe environment, personnel
training and usage authorizaon, regular inspecon and
maintenance, manual availability and comprehension,
applicaon of safety devices, integrity of cung tools or
accessories, and the usage of approved personal protecve
equipment by all operators and bystanders.
The manufacturer of this machinery or equipment will
not be held liable for injury or property damage from
negligence, improper training, machine modicaons, or
misuse. Failure to read, understand, and follow the manual
and safety labels may result in serious personal injury,
including amputaon, broken bones, electrocuon, or
death.
The symbols used in this manual to idenfy hazard levels
are dened as follows:
WARNING: INDICATES A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION THAT, IF NOT AVOIDED,
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
CAUTION: INDICATES A POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT, IF
NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN
INJURY. CAUTIONS ARE ALSO USED
TO DRAW ATTENTION TO UNSAFE
PRACTICES OR ADVERSE OPERATING
CONDITIONS.
Note: Indicates supplemental informaon and
instrucons on proper operang condions/
techniques.
BASIC MACHINE SAFETY
Operating Safety
Safe operaon of the machinery depends on its proper use
and precauons taken by each operator.
Read and understand this manual. Be certain every
operator understands the proper operaon and safety
requirements before using the machine.
1. Do not operate this machine without knowing the
funcon of every control key, buon, knob or handle.
Refer to the manual or contact Tormach if any funcon
is not understood.
2. Never operate this machine with unbalanced or
damaged grinding wheels.
3. Protect your eyes. Wear approved safety glasses (with
side shields) at all mes.
4. Ear protecon should be used on any operaons that
exceed sound levels of 85dBa.
5. Never wear rings, watches, long sleeves, neckes,
jewelry or other loose items when operang or
working around the machine. Long hair should be
bound or kept under a hat.
6. Do not wear gloves while operang the machine.
Gloves are easily caught in moving parts or cung
tools.
7. Never operate the machine aer consuming alcoholic
beverages or taking strong medicaon.
8. Protect your hands. Stop the machine spindle and
ensure that the computer control is stopped before
RISKS OF MACHINERY
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