Sterlco SMS Series Single Shaft Shredder - Manual (Page 33)

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Chapter 4: Operation
4-1 Start-up
No persons should operate the machine until they have read and understand all
parts of the operation manual.
Machine Check—Before Switching Machine ON
ü Cutters and bed knives are properly set and the screws are tightened with the
specified torque.
ü Screen is inserted into the screen support according to the instructions, and the screen
support is fixed at the end position with tightened mounting screws.
ü The cutting chamber is free of foreign matter.
ü The machine and hopper doors are closed.
ü All safety devices, including those of the installed grinding material in-feed and
discharge devices, are checked and operative.
Switch ON Machine
1. Switch ON the material discharge device.
2. Switch ON the shredder (main switch to 1). Wait until the rotor has reached
its full speed and switched from star to delta.
3. Switch ON the hydraulic system.
4. Switch ON the material in-feed device (accessories).
4-2 Operation Procedures
Manual In-feed of Material
Rotating Cutters!
Can cause serious cutting and crushing injuries that could result
in death.
Do NOT reach into the in-feed hopper or lean in while the rotor
is running. (Pay attention to the run down time). Only use
approved grinding material.