Sterling SXS Series specifications Start-up, 4-2Operation Procedures, DANGER! Rotating Knives

Chapter 4: Operation

4-1 Start-up

WARNING! No persons should operate the machine until they have read and understand all parts of the operation manual.

Machine Check—Before Switching Machine ON

9Cutters and bed knives are properly set and the screws are tightened with the specified torque.

9Screen is inserted into the screen support according to the instructions, and the screen support is fixed at the end position with tightened mounting screws.

9The cutting chamber is free of foreign matter.

9The machine and hopper doors are closed.

9All safety devices, including those of the installed material in-feed and discharge devices, are checked and operative.

Switch ON Machine

1.Switch ON the material discharge device.

2.Switch ON the shredder (main switch to 1). Wait until the rotor has reached its full speed and switched from star to delta.

3.Switch ON the hydraulic system.

4.Switch ON the material in-feed device.

4-2 Operation Procedures

Manual In-feed of Material

DANGER! Rotating Knives!

Can cause serious cutting and crushing injuries that could result in death.

Do NOT reach into the in-feed hopper or lean in while the rotor is running. (Pay attention to the run down time). Only use approved grinding material.

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