AEC Colortronic MTF 3000 Series Granulator - Manual (Page 4)

Granulator Safety Rules
The Colortronic granulator has been designed and constructed to provide the highest possible
degree of safety for the operator and service personnel. However, the nature of the machine
demands strict attention to the following safety requirements.
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All operating and service personnel must comply
with the safety requirements contained in this
manual as well as your company’s safety policies
and procedures. Failure to do so can result in
serious bodily injury or death.
1. BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE, read and understand all company safety
and operating procedures, and all safety requirements and operating instructions contained
in this manual.
2. LEARN AND COMPLY WITH your company’s policies and procedures regarding the
processing of materials.
3. OBSERVE all DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and SAFETY LABELS on the
equipment.
4. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR A FACE SHIELD AT ALL TIMES WHEN
OPERATING OR SERVICING THE GRANULATOR. The nature of material size
reduction causes extreme turbulence of the granulated material in the cutting chamber.
Flyback can propel particles at high velocity which can cause severe eye injury if not
protected. Although our machines are designed for the maximum in flyback control,
CAUTION must be used when operating near the area of the hopper feed opening in order
to guard against unexpected material flyback.
5. EAR PROTECTION MAY BE REQUIRED when granulating certain hard or noisy
materials. Follow the guidelines established in The Occupational Safety and Health Act
of 1970 contained in OSHA 1910.95, Permissible Noise Exposure.
6. WARNING - DO NOT REACH INTO THE INFEED HOPPER OR DISCHARGE
AREA WHILE THE MACHINE IS OPERATING. SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH CAN
RESULT FROM BEING CAUGHT BY THE KNIVES. In addition, flyback of material
being granulated can have sharp edges which can injure the face, hands and arms.
7. NEVER WEAR loose fitting clothes, neckties or jewelry when operating the granulator.
Operators with long hair must either tie the hair back or confine it with a hair net.
8. NEVER lean on or rest your hands or feet on the granulator when it is operating.
NEVER climb on the granulator when it is in operation or is open for service. NEVER
stand on the granulator when it is operating.
9. NEVER attempt to operate the granulator unless it is fully assembled with all guards and
interlocks in place and functional.
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