Sterlco SMS Series Single Shaft Shredder - Manual (Page 38)

GRN4-605 Chapter 5: Maintenance 38 of 93
5-2 Preventative and Corrective Maintenance
Checking the Protective Devices
Check the safety devices for:
• Stipulated condition
• Stipulated location
• Safe mounting
• Stipulated function
Danger due to non-functioning protective devices can cause serious injury
or death!
• Eliminate all defects before operating the machine!
• If defects occur during operation, stop the machine immediately and
eliminate the defects!
• Do NOT change or remove any protective devices. Do NOT put any
protective devices out of action by modifying them.
Cleaning the Machine
Danger of cutting caused by sharp cutting cutters—even when the rotor is
not operating! Serious injury, especially to the hands and fingers, can result.
Wear protective gloves!
Proceed as follows:
1. Switch OFF the shredder at the main switch.
2. Safeguard main switch using a padlock.
3. Open the machine and hopper doors.
4. Safeguard the machine and hopper doors.
5. Remove the screen.
6. Empty the screen.
Inhalation of process dust is hazardous to your health! Never blow out the
shredded material residue—always use suction instead! Wear breathing
protection if necessary!
7. Pre-clean the cutting chamber using a hand brush.
8. Vacuum the remaining shredded material residue using a suitable device.
9. Remove clinging grinding material residue using a suitable wooden scraper.