Safety Rules

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Safety,Safety Maintenance and TroubleshootingRules

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Safety

Read this before operating the machine. These rules apply every time you use the Onefinity CNC — no exceptions.

• Training required — members only; request class on Slack #class-requests
• Never leave the machine unattended while cutting
• Approved materials: wood and plastics only — no metals
• Dust and chip hazards; fire risk from fine wood dust — especially important until dust collection is installed
• E-stop stops machine motion and spindle; does not shut down the shop PC
• Wear safety glasses; hearing protection recommended

Maintenance

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• Collet:Hub   Clean|   Next: Hardware and inspectMachine regularly;Anatomy replace if worn or damaged
• Spoilboard: 3/4" board — monitor thickness as holes and resurfacing accumulate; resurface when uneven
• Dust collection / dust shoe: TBD — coming soon; add maintenance steps when installed
• Linear rails: Wipe down per Onefinity manual
• Report problems on Slack or to a shop officer

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Likely cause	Action
VFD fault on start	Manual mode, wrong startup order, oversized bit	Check VFD is in remote/auto mode; press reset; verify bit size
Homing fails	Obstruction, e-stop engaged, limit switch	Clear axis path, release e-stop, re-home
Wrong cut size	Inch/mm post-processor mismatch	Re-export G-code with correct post-processor
Crashes into clamps	Wrong zero or skipped simulation	Re-zero work coordinates, re-run RTS-X simulation
Loose collet / bit pull-out	Insufficient tightening	Stop job; re-seat bit with two wrenches

TBD: Dust collection troubleshooting once system is installed.→