Sterlco SGBD Series Batch Gravimetric Blenders - Manual (Page 11)

Bulletin Number Chapter 1: Safety 11 of 101
Learn and always use safe operation. Cooperate with co-workers to promote safe practices.
Immediately report any potentially dangerous situation to your supervisor or appropriate
person.
REMEMBER:
• NEVER place your hands or any part of your body in any dangerous location.
• NEVER operate, service, or adjust the blender without appropriate training and first
reading and understanding this manual.
• NEVER try to pull material out of the blender with your hands while it is running!
Before you start the blender check the following:
• Remove all tools from the unit;
• Be sure no objects (tools, nuts, bolts, clamps, bars) are laying in the metering or
mixing area;
Report the following occurrences IMMEDIATELY:
• unsafe operation or condition
• unusual blender action
• leakage
• improper maintenance
Note: If your blender has been inoperative or unattended, check all settings
before starting the unit.
Note: At the beginning of your shift and after breaks, verify that the controls
and other auxiliary equipment are functioning properly.
Note: Keep all safety guards in place and in good repair. NEVER attempt to
bypass, modify, or remove safety guards. Such alteration is not only
unsafe, but will void the warranty on your equipment.
Note: When changing control settings to perform a different mode of
operation, be sure selector switches are correctly positioned. Locking
selector switches should only be adjusted by authorized personnel and
the keys removed after setting.
Note: NEVER stand or sit where you could slip or stumble into the blender
while working on it.
Note: DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry, which can be caught while
working on an blender. In addition, cover or tie back long hair.
Note: Clean the blender and surrounding area DAILY, and inspect the
machine for loose, missing or broken parts.
Note: Shut off power to the blender when it is not in use. Turn the switch to
the OFF position, or unplug it from the power source.