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All personnel engaged in the use of the machine should become familiar with its operation as
described in this manual.
Proper operation of the machine promotes safety for the operator and all workers in its vicinity.
Becoming familiar with materials, inspection, speed limitations, screens, and guard maintenance
and total user responsibility will assist you in learning potential areas in need of observation for
danger.
Each individual must take responsibility for observing the prescribed safety rules as outlined. All
caution, warning and danger signs must be observed and obeyed. All actual or potential danger
areas must be reported to your immediate supervisor.
1-4 Warnings and Precautions
Our shredders are designed to provide safe and reliable operation when installed and operated
within design specifications, following national and local safety codes.
To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage when installing, operating, or
maintaining this shredder, use good judgment and follow these safe practices:
LEARN AND OBEY your company’s safety policy regarding shredding equipment.
MOVING OR LIFTING THE SHREDDER: Although our equipment is built and engineered
for great ruggedness in operation, care must be taken when moving the machine along the
floor or lifting it. Damage may occur to sheet metal covers, electrical cabinets, or small
brackets if pressure is applied to them when moving the shredder. When lifting the shredder,
be certain of total machine weight and the capability of the lifting equipment. (See the
Shredder Specification Sheets for machine weights and dimensions.)
SHREDDER LOCATION: Adequate area for routine maintenance should be provided in
order to open the machine for knife, screen, or cleanout service. Proper service area
clearances also should allow people who are working on the machine to be clearly visible to
others, thereby reducing the potential safety hazards.
SAFE HOUSEKEEPING: The work area must be kept clean and uncluttered during periods
of operation or maintenance. No hand tools or other metal objects should be left on or around
the machine. Any tools or other metal objects that mistakenly fall into the hopper feed
opening can cause severe damage to internal cutting chamber, rotor and screen components.
SAFETY GLASSES OR A FACE SHIELD MUST ALWAYS BE WORN when servicing or
operating the machine. Although our machines are designed for the maximum in flyback
control, caution must be used when operating near the hopper feed opening in order to guard
against unexpected material flyback.
EAR PROTECTION may be required when operating the machine during shredding of very
hard or noisy materials. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 has established
guidelines for Permissible Noise Exposures (OSHA 1910.95) that should be followed.
NEVER attempt to operate the shredder unless it is fully assembled with all guards and
interlocks in place and functional.
OBSERVE all danger, warning, caution and safety labels on the equipment.
Upon completion of any machine maintenance, be certain ALL SAFETY GUARDS AND
COVERS are securely and properly fastened prior to resuming machine operation. All
fasteners must be in place and properly tightened. ANY SHORTCUTS MAY RESULT IN
INJURY TO PERSONNEL OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
