Download C - Mechanical Engineering Lab

Maintenance Safety
Proper maintenance, on a regular scheduled basis, is vitally important in a plant
safety program. You should be thoroughly familiar with the Micro Val, including
its controls, safety devices, and operation, before attempting any maintenance
work. Since maintenance work often necessitates working on a machine with
safety guards and covers removed, you should approach every job with the
proper respect for established safety procedures.
Read this manual carefully before attempting any maintenance work on the
machine. Failure to follow procedures recommended in the manual can result in
injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
• If you are uncertain about the correct way to do a job, ask for instructions
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before proceeding.
• Your Brown & Sharpe machine represents a sizable investment. If maintained
and used properly, it will provide you with many years of excellent service. We
highly recommend that in its maintenance you use only genuine Brown &
Sharpe replacement parts in the interest of long machine life, production
efficiency and operator safety. Failure to do so may lead to unsafe operating
conditions and will invalidate warranty agreements.
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Never remove the Warning and/or the Instruction plates from the machine.
• Never wire, fasten, or override any interlock, overload, disconnect, or other
safety device to void its assigned function. These devices are provided to
protect the machine operator and the machine.
• Use Isopropyl Alcohol as a solvent to clean the rails and worktable of the
MicroXcel.
CAUTION
Never use carbon tetrachloride as a solvent for cleaning. Provide proper
ventilation when chemicals and gases are used.
• Immediately report any unsafe practices or conditions you may observe.
• Make sure the machine is properly located and secured. Allow sufficient access
to the machine to prevent the danger of contacting other machinery.
• Keep wrenches, tools and other miscellaneous equipment off the work table
and aluminum rails. A void using the table as a workbench. Return tools to their
box after each use. Tools or materials scattered around are a leading cause of
damage or injury.
• Digging, grinding or chipping near the machine should be avoided.
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