Instruction Manual

REVISION 9/04 BJF
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC/SECTION PAGE
INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………….xi
Factory address…
What is a granulator?……………………………………………………..xii
A granulator is…
The granulating of plastic…
The size of the granulate…
The disposal of plastic granulate…
SECTION 1 – SAFETY
Safety symbols and plates……………………...…………….………....1-1
Learn machine safety
Safety alert symbol
Understanding the signal words
Follow the safety instructions…………………………………………..1-2
Rotating knives safety plate
Warning – Pause after shutdown
Opening, guards, covers safety plate
Rotating machinery safety plate………………………………………..1-3
Opening hopper safety plate
Rotating knives safety plate
Warning shear hazard
Guard’s safety plate
Safety instruction plate………………………………………………….1-4
Hazardous voltage safety plate
Rotating knives safety plate………………………………………….…1-5
Motor rotation safety plate
Safety clothing and practices…………………………………………...1-6
Wear hearing protection
Wear safety glasses
Wear protective clothing………………………………………………..1-7
Keep your work area safe
Keep co-workers off the machine
Work safely……………………………………………………………..1-9
Be sure the rotor is motionless before opening machine
Safely clearing a jam……………………………………………………..……1-10
Work safely
Jackscrew operation
Open the cutting chamber
Clear the jam……………………………………………………………1-11
Malfunction check