Operation Manual

4 V0913 NX SERIES
– English
Operating instructions
The following recommendations for safe working methods are given as examples, additional to the
information on the machine characteristics.
– When working with the spindle fence or the spindle, between 2 xed stops and when tenoning,
safety equipment must be used.
– Nevertheless, the user must also follow the operating instructions in order to avoid accidents.
1 Training of machine users.
It is absolutely necessary that the spindle-moulder user receives comprehensive training regarding
operating and adjusting the machine. In particular:
a) the risks involved in working with the machine;
b) the operating principles, the correct usage and adjustment of the machine;
c) the correct choice of the tools for each operation;
d) the safe handling of parts to be machined;
e) the position of the hands in relation to the cutter block;
2 Stability.
In order to be able to use the machine in a safe way, it’s necessary to place it in a stable position on
the ground or another stable surface.
3 Adjustment and installation.
a) Disconnect the machine from its power supply before every adjustment.
b) The recommendations of the manufacturer must be followed when adjusting an installing the
tools.
c) The tools must be suited to the material which has to be worked in order to assure a safe and
efficient usage. The tools must be correctly sharpened and installed with tool holders that are
carefully balanced.
4 Handling of tools.
In order to avoid severe cuts, safety measures must be taken when handling tools.
5 Installing tools
Special equipment, such as tool setting gauges, must be only used when the machine is not operating.
Table insert rings must be used in order to reduce to a minimum space between the table and the
spindle shaft.
6 Adjustment of the fences
a) Working with the spindle fence requires special attention:
b) A false or integrated fence should be used to minimise the opening between the tools and the
fences.
c) A push stick should be used as often as possible
d) A wood pusher should be used, together with protection, to push the piece manually
e) Long pieces need to be supported with roller supports.
7 Rotation direction and choice of speeds
It is very important that the chosen tool turns in the right direction. When the piece is presented, the
operator must take care that the work piece is fed in the correct direction and the correct speed has
been chosen. The speed must also be suited to the tool on the machine.