ShopBot Operating Procedure

Introduction

This is an operations checklist for the ShopBot. You must check this list *every time* you run the tool, from beginning to end. Do not leave the machine until you have run through the entire list.

Before Machine Power-On
Spindle	LOCKED OUT
Collet and collet nut	CLEANED OF DEBRIS
Before Moving Toolhead
Main Power Switch	ON
USB Connection	CONNECTED
Path of toolhead	CLEAR OF ALL WORK AND OBSTRUCTIONS
Dust Collection Shoe	CLEAR OF ALL WORK AND OBSTRUCTIONS
Spoilboard	CLEAR OF DEBRIS
Before Cutting
Spindle	WARMED IF NECESSARY (First run of the day, Warmup Guide)
Workpiece	SECURED TO TABLE SURFACE (via screws or clamps)
First required tool for work	SNUGLY MOUNTED IN COLLET
Screws and clamps	CLEAR OF TOOLPATH, CLAMP HANDLES UNDER BED
X/Y Axis	PROPERLY ZEROED FOR WORKPIECE
Z Axis	ZEROED TO SPOILBOARD OR WORKPIECE AS REQUIRED. WARNING: THE TOOL WILL PLUNGE TWICE. DO NOT REMOVE PLATE UNTIL INSTRUCTED.
Z Zero Plate and Alligator Clip	REMOVED FROM TOOL AND STOWED
Dust collection shoe	AT CORRECT HEIGHT TO TOUCH WORKPIECE ON FINAL PASS. PINNED IN PLACE.
Eye and ear protection	WORN BY ALL PERSONS IN ROOM
Tooltown Doors	CLOSED
Dust collector	ON
Spindle	NOT LOCKED OUT (ENABLED WITH KEY)
Operator	POSITIONED NEAR EMERGENCY STOPS
Booty	ROCKING EVERYWHERE
When Changing Tools
Spindle	LOCKED OUT (DISABLED WITH KEY)
Dust Collector	OFF
On-screen instructions	FOLLOWED
Dust Collector Shoe	ADJUSTED TO CORRECT HEIGHT, PINNED
Dust Collector	ON
Spindle	NOT LOCKED OUT (ENABLED WITH KEY)
After Cut Completes
Dust Collector	OFF
Toolhead	RAISED TO SAFE Z HEIGHT (ESPECIALLY IF CUT STOPPED EARLY)
Spindle	LOCKED OUT (DISABLED WITH KEY)
Bit/Tool	REMOVED AND STORED
Toolhead	CLEAR OF WORKPIECE IN ALL AXES
Workpiece	REMOVED FROM BED
Before Machine Power-Off
Collet and Collet Nut	CLEANED OF DEBRIS
Scrap/Waste	REMOVED FROM BED AND STORED
Spoilboard	VACUUMED OF DEBRIS
Main Power	OFF
Eye and Ear Protection	STORED