AEC Colortronic MTF 3000 Series Granulator - Manual (Page 5)

10. KEEP THE WORK AREA AROUND THE UNIT CLEAN AND UNCLUTTERED at all
times. Never leave maintenance tools or other metal objects on the machine that could
fall into the cutting chamber. This could cause damage to the machine.
11. DISCONNECT AND LOCK OUT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE OPENING ANY
AREA OF THE MACHINE FOR CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE.
12. NEVER RELY SOLELY ON SAFETY LIMIT SWITCHES. (Limit switches are
provided to remove power from the machine if the unit is opened inadvertently.)
13. NEVER BYPASS SAFETY LIMIT SWITCHES. Mechanical and electrical interlocks
are provided for the safety of personnel and must never be tampered with for any reason.
14. FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS, CHECK THAT ALL SAFETY
GUARDS AND COVERS ARE IN POSITION AND PROPERLY SECURED BEFORE
APPLYING POWER TO THE MACHINE. Check that all fasteners are in place and fully
tightened.
15. NEVER MODIFY THE MACHINE, its configuration or any of its components without
first consulting Cumberland Engineering
16. ROTATION OF MOTORS: All rotating items in the granulator are clearly marked on the
machine. Always check for correct rotation of the motor(s) before operating.
17. ELECTRICAL GROUNDING: All electrical equipment associated with the granulator
must be grounded in accordance with all local codes and Article 250 of the National
Electric Code.
18. SHORTCUTS CAN INJURE PEOPLE AND EQUIPMENT!
19. READ the following document for further information on granulator safety, installation
and operation: American National Standard for Plastic Machinery - Granulators,
Pelletizers and Dicers Used for Size Reduction of Plastics - Construction, Care and Use;
ANSI B151.11-1982.
Colortronic has long recognized the importance of safety and has designed and manufactured
it’s equipment with operator safety as a prime consideration. As a user, we expect you will
abide by the foregoing recommendations in order to make operator safety a reality.
SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT
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