CAUTION: Only authorized and trained personnel may operate this equipment. You must always act in accordance with the Operator's manual, safety decals, safety procedures, and instructions for safe machine operation. Untrained personnel present a hazard to themselves and the machine

IMPORTANT: Do not operate this machine until you have read all warnings, cautions, and instructions

All grinder machines present hazards from rotating grinding wheels, belts and pulleys, high voltage electricity, and noise. When you use grinder machines and their components, you must always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury and mechanical damage.

The work area must be adequately illuminated to allow clear view and safe operation of the machine. This includes the operator work area and all areas of the machine that might be accessed during maintenance or cleaning.Adequate illumination is the responsibility of the user.

Grinding wheels, workholding and workpiece are beyond the scope and control of Haas Automation, Inc. Each of these potential hazards associated with it (sharp edges, heavy lifting considerations, chemical composition, etc) and it is the responsibility of the user to take appropriate action (PPE, training, etc).

Cleaning of the machine is required during normal use and prior to maintenance or repair. 

This operator’s manual is intended as a reference guide and is not to be the sole source of training. Complete operator training is available from the authorized Haas distributor.

Haas surface grinders are intended for grinding and shaping of materials. They are general purpose in nature and a list of all of those materials and types of cutting would never be complete. Almost all cutting and shaping is performed by a rotating tool mounted in a spindle. Rotation of the grinder is not required.

Operations of Haas Surface grinders are separated into three areas. They are: Operations, Maintenance, and Service. Operations and Maintenance are intended to be performed by a trained and qualified machine operator. This Operator's Manual contains some of the information necessary to operate the machine. All other machine operations are to be considered Service. Service is only to be performed by specially trained service personnel.

1. Machine Setup
   • Machine setup is done to initially set up the tools, offsets, and fixtures required to perform a repetitive function that later is called machine operation.
2. Machine operating in Automatic Mode
   • Automatic operation is initiated with Cycle-Start.
3. Operator loading and unloading of materials (parts)
   • Parts loading and unloading is what precedes and follows an automatic operation. This must be done with all machine automatic motion is stopped.
4. Operator loading and unloading of grinding wheels
   • Grinding wheel loading and unloading is done less often than setup. It is often required when a grinding wheel has become worn and must be replaced.

Maintenance only consists of the following:

1. Adding lubricants
   • Adding lubricants for spindle and axes is required at regular intervals. These are often months or years in length. This is a normal operator function and is always done from a safe location outside of the work enclosure.
2. Cleaning chips out of the machine
   • Cleaning out of chips is required at intervals dictated by the type of machining performed. This is a normal operator function. It is performed with the doors open and all of the machine operation is stopped.

Service only consists of the following:

1. Repairing of a machine that is not operating correctly
   • Any machine that is not operating correctly requires service by factory trained personnel. This is never an operator function. It is not considered maintenance. Installation and service instructions are provided separately from the Operator’s Manual.
2. Machine moving, unpacking, and installation
   • Haas machines are shipped to a user’s location almost ready to operate. They still require a trained service person to complete the installation. Installation and service instructions are provided separately from the Operator’s Manual.
3. Machine packing
   • Machine packing for shipment requires the same packing material supplied by Haas in the original shipment. Packing requires a trained service person to complete the installation. Shipping instructions are provided separately from the Operator’s Manual.
4. Decommission, dismantle and disposal
   • Machine is not expected to be disassembled for shipment; it can be moved in its entirety in the same manner in which it was installed. Machine can be returned to the manufacturer’s distributor for disposal; manufacturer accepts any/all components for recycling per Directive 2002/96/EC.
5. End-of-life disposal
   • End-of-life disposal must conform to the laws and regulations in the region the machine is located. This is a jointly the responsibility of the owner and seller of the machine. The risk analysis does not address this phase.

Haas gridning machines are designed to operate unattended; however, your machining process may not be safe to operate unmonitored.

As it is the shop owner’s responsibility to set up the machine safely and use best practice machining techniques, it is also the owner’s responsibility to manage the progress of these methods. You must monitor your machining process to prevent damage, injury, or loss of life if a hazardous condition occurs.

For example, if there is the risk of fire due to the material machined, then you must install an appropriate fire suppression system to reduce the risk of harm to personnel, equipment, and the building. Contact a specialist to install monitoring tools before machines are allowed to run unattended.

It is especially important to select monitoring equipment that can immediately detect a problem and perform an appropriate action without human intervention.

DANGER: Do not enter the machining area any time the machine is in motion, or at any time that machine motion is possible. Severe injury or death may result. Motion is possible when the power is on and the machine is not in [EMERGENCY STOP].

Basic safety:

• This machine can cause severe bodily injury. 
• This machine is automatically controlled and may start at any time.
• Consult your local safety codes and regulations before you operate the machine. Contact your dealer if you have questions about safety issues.
• It is the machine owner’s responsibility to make sure that everyone who is involved in installing and operating the machine is fully acquainted with the operation and safety instructions provided with the machine, BEFORE they work with the machine. The ultimate responsibility for safety rests with the machine owner and the individuals who work with the machine. 
• Use appropriate eye and ear protection when you operate the machine. 
• Use appropriate gloves to remove processed material and to clean the machine. 

Electrical safety:

• The electrical power must meet the required specifications. Attempting to run the machine from any other source can cause severe damage and will void the warranty. 
• The electrical panel should be closed and the key and latches on the control cabinet should be secured at all times, except during installation and service. At those times, only qualified electricians should have access to the panel. When the main circuit breaker is on, there is high voltage throughout the electrical panel (including the circuit boards and logic circuits) and some components operate at high temperatures; therefore, extreme caution is required. Once the machine is installed, the control cabinet must be locked, with the key available only to qualified service personnel. 
• Do not reset a circuit breaker until the reason for the fault is investigated and understood. Only Haas-trained service personnel should troubleshoot and repair Haas equipment. 
• Do not press [POWER UP] on the control pendant before the machine is fully installed.

Operation Safety:

DANGER: To avoid injury verify that the spindle has stopped turning before approaching it. In the event of a loss of power the spindle will take much longer to coast to a stop.

• Check for damaged parts and tools before you operate the machine. Any part or tool that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by authorized personnel. Do not operate the machine if any component does not appear to be functioning correctly.
• Rotating cutting tools can cause severe injury. When a program runs, the spindle head can move rapidly at any time.
• Improperly clamped parts machined at high speeds/feeds may be ejected. It is not safe to machine oversized or marginally clamped parts.

Recover from a jam or blockage:

• Jog the axis so the tool and material are clear.

Follow these guidelines when you work with the machine:

• Normal operation - Keep guards in place (for non-enclosed machines) while the machine operates. 
• Part loading and unloading – An operator completes the task, and then presses [CYCLE START] (starting automatic motion). 
• Maintenance / Machine Cleaner– Press [EMERGENCY STOP] or [POWER OFF] on the machine beforehand.

Periodic inspection of machine safety features:

• Press any of the Emergency Stop buttons to verify all motion is stopped
• A monthly inspection of each Emergency Stop button should be performed.
• Inspect bump sensors for proper fit and function.

This table list the environmental limits for safe operation:  

Environmental Limits (Indoor Use Only)

CAUTION: Do not operate the machine in explosive atmospheres (explosive vapors and/ or particulate matter).

CAUTION: Take precautions to prevent hearing damage from machine/machining noise. Wear ear protection, change your application (tooling, spindle speed, axis speed, fixturing, programmed path) to reduce noise, or restrict access to machine area during cutting.

Typical noise levels at the operator’s position during normal operation are as follows:

• A-Weighted sound pressure level measurements will be 69.4dB or lower.
• C-Weighted instantaneous sound pressure levels will be 78.0dB or lower. 
• LwA (sound power level A-weighted) will be 75.0dB or lower.

NOTE: Actual noise levels while cutting material are greatly affected by the user’s choice of material, cutting tools, speeds and feeds, workholding and other factors. These factors are application specific and are controlled by the user, not Haas Automation Inc