User guide

Operation l 4-173

Operation

Stopping the Puller

1 Remove extrudate from the puller.

2 Press the “Puller Stop” button.

3 Turn rotary disconnect to OFF.

Shutting Down the Puller

To shut down the puller, perform the stopping procedure listed above. No addition-

al steps are necessary if the puller is shut down for short period of time.

If the puller is shut down for an extended period of time, belts can acquire “set.” If

this occurs, let the puller run for 20-30 minutes before use. This should remove

any “set” from the belts.

Combination Control Features

There are seven buttons below the Cutter Control and Puller control. They are:

• Cutter Power On/Off

Turn the Cutter Power On/Off to shut down the cutter portion of the combina-

tion for blade replacement, etc., without shutting down the puller portion.

• Cutter Start button

Pressing this button energizes the cutter portion.

• Cutter Stop button

Press this button to shut down the cutter portion.

• Manual Cut button

Press this button to make a manual cut with the cutter portion.

• Emergency Stop button

Press to stop the combination Puller/Cutter in an emergency.

• Puller Start button

Pressing this button energizes the puller portion.

• Puller Stop button

Press this button to shut down the puller portion.

WARNING: Safe Stopping

Do not use any part of the rotary disconnect to stop the belt puller.

Use the recommended procedure to assure a safe stopping.