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Introduction Notes Safety Hot parts, Compressed air hazard, pinch points (electric assisted lift) Common Hazards Hot parts Care Be Careful Remove any protective film from plastic before putting it under the heater TAKE CARE WHEN REACHING TO THE BACK...
Manual(s)
Formech_686_mHUB_User_Guide_.pdf Formech_686_owners_service_and_opertation.pdf Vacuum-Forming-Guide-for-the-Classroom-Aug-24-v1.pdf
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Member Notes
A temperature probe on the heat shield under the heater when it's pushed back would help a lot with knowing when it's ready to use Blinds for the window, please! Very bright, hard to see the HMI Premade MDF baseplates would be pretty nice.
Clean Lawnmower
* Remove the battery* Clean the undercarriage using a putty knife and wire brush* Reattach the battery
Inspect and Clean Wood Miter Saw Blade
Service manual: PENDING*Inspect the Blade*Inspect the saw blade for wear and damage.1. If any teeth are missing, yellow tag the tool in a tool report and file a purchase request if there are no spares in the maintenance room.1. If two consecutive teeth are mis...
Sandblaster - Deep clean
*Safety* - Wear a dust mask. (If you do not have your own, disposable masks are available in the custodial room.)- Wear safety glasses. *Tools/Materials Required* - Two 2-gal buckets (should be located near the machine)- Soft mallet. *Clean Siphon Tube* 1...
Dust sheet metals area
*Safety* - Wear a dust mask.- Wear safety glasses.- Unplug all electrical equipment before cleaning. *Task List* With a dry cloth, wipe down all external surfaces of the sheet metal tools: - shear- slip roller- finger brake- shrinker/stretcher- turret pun...
Test & vacuum CO detector
The carbon monoxide detector is a small white plastic device located on the interior wall of the custodial room just to the right of the door.*Test CO Detector*- Push the test button on the carbon monoxide detector. - If it doesn't beep, the batteries are like...
Empty shop vacs & clean filters
*Safety* - Wear a dust mask. (If you do not have your own, disposable masks are available in the custodial room.)- Wear safety glasses. *Empty Shop Vacs and Service Filters* We have 11 shop vacs - two in precision metals (one for dry, one for wet), one at t...
Purge the scrap bins
* Woodshop* In the woodshop free bin and the free board caddy in the lathe area, remove any wood that: - Is painted or treated- Has nails/metal inside- Is heavily splintered- Is "swiss-cheesed" with little material to use, etc. *Metalshop* In the metalshop...
Clean welding helmets and jackets
*Gloves*Inspect gloves. Put in a purchase request for any pairs that have holes or excessive wear (don't throw them out until we have replacements) - Purchase request: https://protohaven.org/purchasing*Helmets* 1. Make a purchase request if the helmet is nonfu...
Empty Sandblast media separator
"Empty the Media Separator Drawer Behind the Plasma table is a square gray machine that is the media separator for the sand blaster. There is a drawer on the bottom with two retaining latches. Put on a dust mask and safety glasses Ensure the sandblaster...
Wood Lathe - Monthly
Service manual: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XsSwghnqBvr8uQD0qm1M8jcJ__te2DI1/view?usp=drive_link*Clean Dust and Debris*- Use pressurized air from the air compressor to blow out dust from around the electric motor and vfd, under the banjo and tailstock. - ...
Dust and Sweep Woodshop Area
*Safety* - Turn on the woodshop dust collection.- Wear a dust mask. (If you do not have your own, disposable masks are available in the custodial room.)- Wear hearing protection. (The dust collection is loud.) *Task List* For each woodshop tool: - Use a s...
Verify tool tags (physical & digital)
*Compare Online and Physical Tool States*1. Open https://api.protohaven.org/techs 2. Make a note of tools in a yellow or red state.3. Visit each of the tools listed as red or yellow state and verify that there is a physical tag on the tool that matches that st...
Pedestal Grinder Maintenance (Weekly)
Service manual: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QgkvdwpKXrfAl8W_3rSlNlg2mLRIDCh6/view*Task List*1. Check the spacing between the tool rests and the grinding wheels. (The spacing should be less than 1/16 of an inch, never more than 1/8 Inch.)2. Adjust the tool...
Dust and Sweep Jewelry Area
*Task List* 1. Use a shop vac, dust brush, or water-dampened paper towel to remove dust from all visible surfaces. (Pay special attention to the central table and the L-shaped table with finishing tools.)2. Wipe down the interior of the flame cabinet with a w...
Dust and Sweep Forge Area
*Safety* - Wear a dust mask. - Wear safety glasses. *Task List* DO NOT dust the interior of the forges as improper cleaning may damage the refractory material. 1. Use a shop vac or dust brush to remove dust from all visible surfaces, paying special attenti...
Vertical Metal Bandsaw - Weekly
Service manual: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YgGuXN2GB-ZQffNzAmpv5Zo6hYNJFlxi/view?usp=drive_link*Task List*- With a thumb or cloth, check for grease on the shaft of the upper blade guide and no accumulated debris. Reapply with grease from the grease gun i...