1 OPERATION
PRE-OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 1-3
NEVER ENTER ANY PART OF THE COMPACTOR UNLESS THE DISCON-
NECT SWITCH HAS BEEN LOCKED-OUT AND TAGGED-OUT. See Lock-
Out & Tag-Out instructions in the Maintenance section.
Before starting the
compactor, be sure no one is inside. Be certain that everyone is clear of all
points of operation and pinch point areas before starting.
THE EMPLOYER SHOULD ALLOW ONLY AUTHO-
RIZED AND TRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE
THIS COMPACTOR. This compactor is equipped with a
key operated locking system. The key(s) should be in
the possession of only authorized personnel.
DO NOT REMOVE ACCESS COVERS EXCEPT FOR SERVICING. Only authorized
service personnel should be allowed inside. All access doors on the compactor body
should always be secured in place when the unit is operating. See Lock-Out & Tag-
Out instructions in the Maintenance section.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
SHOULD BE ALLOWED INSIDE THE
MOTOR CONTROL PANEL.
The motor
control panel contains high voltage compo-
nents.
See Lock-Out & Tag-Out
Instructions in the Maintenance sec-
tion.
If the compactor is equipped with a security gate or doghouse with security door, BE
SURE THAT THE SECURITY GATE OR DOOR IS CLOSED BEFORE THE COM-
PACTOR IS STARTED.
STAY CLEAR OF ALL INTERNAL PARTS OF THE
SELF-CONTAINED COMPACTOR/CONTAINER
DURING OPERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
FEDERAL REGULATION PROHIBITS THE USE OF THIS
EQUIPMENT BY ANYONE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE.