836 TURRET MILL OPERATION MANUAL

Chester Machine Tools

Hawarden Industrial Park, Harwarden,

Chester, CH5 3PZ.

Tel: 01244 531631 Fax: 01244 531331

sales@chestermachinetools.com chestermachinetools.com

EC Declaration of Conformity In accordance with EN ISO 17050-1:2004

We Chester UK Ltd of Clwyd Close, Hawarden Industrial Park, Hawarden, Chester,

CH5 3PZ UK in accordance with the following Directive(s):

2004/108/EC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2006/42/EC 2011/65/EU

The Machinery Directive The Restriction Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive

hereby declare that:

Equipment Milling Machine Model number 836

Serial No. NX1211245 is in conformity with the applicable requirements of the following documents

Ref. No. Title Edn/date BS EN ISO

12100-1&2 +A1 Safety of machinery. Basic concepts, general principles for design 2003

2009

BS EN 60204-1 +A1

Safety of machinery. Electrical equipment of machines. General requirements

2006 2009

BS EN 13128 + A2

Safety of machine tools - Milling machines (including boring machines) 2001 2009

EN 61000-6-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Generic standards. Immunity for industrial environments

2005

EN 61000-6-4 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Generic standards. Emission standard for industrial environments

2007

I hereby declare that the equipment named above has been designed to comply with the relevant sections of the above referenced specifications and is in accordance with the

requirements of the Directive(s).

Signed by: ............................................................................................................................

Name: Michael O'Hare Document ref. No.

MIL-836-415 Position: Managing Director

Done at: Chester

On: March 20, 2013

The technical documentation for the machinery is available from the manufacturer at the

above address

ORIGINAL

INTRODUCTION Chester UK Limited is a specialist company that has been supplying the machine tool industry for over 15 years. The Chester UK Head Office comprises of a 30,500 sq.ft factory complete with offices and a showroom. Specialising in conventional machine tools, Chester has built a reputation for quality and reliability, which is highly regarded in the machine tool industry and the model engineering market. There are several divisions within the company; Export, Education, Model Engineering & UK Sales, all with dedicated sales personnel who are trained to answer your questions. When buying from Chester you can be assured of a complete back-up service with mechanical and electrical engineers that are available to give advice if required. Stock is a large part of any business and Chester have always invested substantially in building a large quantity of machines and spares, ready to satisfy customer requirements. Chester UK has one of the largest stocks of conventional new machines and accessories within Great Britain. Please take time to visit our website: www.chestermachinetools.com

GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES Symbols Used in this manual

This manual uses a variety of symbols and pictograms. The symbols are used to aid with the understanding of the information and to emphasise the level of importance of instructions with regard to the safety of the machine.

Read and understand the instructions fully

Hazard warning if ignored may result in injury or death

Mandatory warns of action that must be taken to avoid injury or damage

Caution informs of actions that will prevent damage

Prohibition instructs what must NOT be carried out

Note information of interest that will be useful in operating the machine

Symbols and labels Used in this manual

On the machine are a variety of symbols and labels which are used to warn of hazards, give instructions what must be carried out and what must not be done in order to ensure safe use. The symbols are used to reinforce the information and to emphasise the importance of instructions with regard to the safety of the machine.

Hazard signs are a yellow triangle with a black border. The symbol is black and in the centre of the sign

Mandatory signs are a blue disc. The symbol is white and in the centre of the sign

Prohibition signs are a white background with a red circular band and cross bar. The symbol is black and in the centre of the sign

Danger Electrical hazard

Wear appropriate eye protection

Use an hair net to constrain long hair

Wear appropriate safety foot wear

Wear ear protection

Wear an appropriate face mask

Read the instructions

Switch off when not in use

Do not lubricate or work on rotating parts

Personal Protection

Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn while operating the machine

Always wear appropriate eye protection

Always wear appropriate safety foot wear

Always wear protective hair covering

Always wear an appropriate face mask when cutting materials that cause dust

Always wear ear protection in noisy enviroments

Do not wear loose clothing, neckties, rings, bracelets, necklaces or other jewellery that may get caught in moving parts

Do not use under the influence of Drugs, Alcohol or Medication

Keep hands away from moving parts

Keep proper balance & footing at all times. Never stand on tools or machinery

Working Environment

The following is information about the necessary conditions for the safe working of the machine. Keep work areas clean, cluttered areas invite accidents.

Clean up all fluid spills

Do not leave tools or equipment lying around

Do not leave cleaning cloths or rags on or around the machine

Do not use in an explosive atmosphere

Do not use outdoors

Do not use above 1000 metres (3280 feet) altitude

Do not use in extreme temperatures below -5C (23F) or above +50C (122F)

Always keep bystanders and onlookers a safe distance from machine

Machine Safety

The following is information about the necessary precautions for the safe working of the machine

Ensure guards are correctly fitted before starting

Ensure there is no sign of damage to the machine before starting

Never attempt to override or circumvent any interlocked or safety devices

Always remove adjusting keys or tools before turning on

Always use clamps, chucks or vices to hold work or tooling never use hands

Never leave any running machine unattended

Never leave loose parts on the machine

Tool Usage

The following is information about the necessary conditions for safe use of tools.

Use the correct tool

All cutting tools should be correctly ground

All tools should be maintained in good condition

All tools should be kept clean

Use the correct cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut

Use the tools within its designed parameters

Never force the tool or attachment to do a job for which I was not attended

Personnel working with any machine tools are advised to follow the Safety Guidelines stated below in order to prevent accidents that may occur. Appropriate personal protective equipment (such as glasses, dust coat, safety shoes, etc) MUST be worn while operating the machine. Long hair or neck tie MUST be tightened up. Hand gloves should NEVER be used. Workpiece and cutting tool MUST be properly clamped. Chuck key MUST be removed from the chuck when not in use. Make sure there is NO loosened part left on the machine table. Make sure you know how to operate the machine before switching it on. Machine guards MUST be put in position while operating. Keep hands away from any rotating objects. Cutters being used should be correctly ground and in good condition. Use correct cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut from time to time. Spilled oil or cutting fluid on the floor MUST be wiped off immediately. NEVER use hand file or emery cloth for finishing lathe work pieces. Do not leave any running machine unattended.

CONTACT DETAILS Head Office & Showroom Address: Hawarden Industrial Park,

Hawarden, Chester, CH5 3PZ

Tel national: 01244 531631 Tel International: +44 1244 531631 Fax National: 01244 531331 Fax International: +44 1244 531331 Midlands Factory & Showroom Address: Unit 4 Plant Lane Business Park, Plant Lane, Burntwood, Staffs, WS7 3GN Tel National: 01543 448940 Tel International: +44 1543 448940 Fax National: 01543 448938 Fax International: +44 1543 448938 Email: sales@chestermachinetools.com Website: www.chestermachinetools.com