User guide

CF Series Granulators UGG003/0398
6 SAFETY
4. Safety instructions
Conair granulators are designed for granulating injection moulded, blow moulded and
extruded plastic waste.
The specific technical data for this machine, concerning power and perfor-mance etc.
is described in detail in chapter 2.
The granulator is equipped with safety switches, which are described in
chapter 3.2.
Follow the instructions in this manual to avoid personal injury and damage
to machine components.
Always follow these safety measures when handling the granulator.
¥ Electrical installation must only be done by a competent electrician!
¥ Before the granulator is opened for servicing and maintenance.
Always disconnect the power with both the main switch and the
switch on the granulator.
¥ Never put any part of your body through the granulator openings, unless
both the main switch and the switch on the granulator are in ÒOffÓ (0) posi-
tion.
¥ Be careful with the knives, they are sharp and can cause personal injury.
¥ If the rotor must be turned manually Ð do this with great care!
¥ Observe care when opening or closing the hopper and screenbox, so as not to
trap parts of the body.
¥ The granulator should not be able to start before the hopper and screen box
are properly closed.
¥ Never remove protective guards or pipes adjacent to the outlet/granule bin.
¥ Granulators with belt conveyors! Observe care so that conveyor belts with
dogs do not grip clothing, or arms and feet.
¥ During maintenance, pull out the plug on the distribution box.
DANGER! High voltage!
This sign is on the door to the distribution box and the connection
boxes.
DANGER! Cutting or pinch risk!
This sign is placed where there is a risk of being cut or pinched.
DANGER! Be careful!
This sign is located by all danger areas, where care and extra atten-
tion is required.