Woodstock M1036 User Manual

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M1036 Micro Mill

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.