Sterlco SMS Series Single Shaft Shredder - Manual (Page 14)

GRN4-605 Chapter 1: Safety 14 of 93
Type of Danger Activity Possible
Consequences Preventative Measures
Pulling in caused by
running V-belts All activities Serious injury can result
from hair, jewelry, etc.
being pulled into the
machine.
• Never dismount V-belt protection
and window.
Direct/indirect contact
with live parts in
terminal box. Maintenance work,
start up Serious injury or death • Only trained electricians may carry
out all work on the electrical
equipment. If work is necessary
on parts that conduct dangerous
voltage, a second person should
be present to break the power
supply in case of emergency.
• The yellow-marked lines conduct
voltage at all times—even when
the machine is switched off.
• Only use original safety fuses with
stipulated intensity of current.
• Faulty electrical components must
be replaced immediately.
• If faults occur in the electrical
energy supply, switch machine off
immediately.
• The terminal box must be locked
during operation. Before opening
the terminal box switch too off
(“O”).
Failure of Emergency
Stop function All activities Serious injury or death
• It must be guaranteed that failure
of an Emergency Stop button is
displayed and leads to an
immediate stop.
Fire/explosion caused
by throwing
dangerous objects
(i.e. spray cans) into
the shredder Grinding Serious injury or death • Only grind material which
corresponds to the agreed
customer-specific specifications in
all points.
Damage to hearing All activities Diminished hearing,
headaches, impaired
balance, deterioration of
concentration
• Reduce noise emissions by taking
suitable measures.
• Wear ear protection.
Instability of machine
caused by vibration All activities Serious injury
• Install the machine according to
the instructions in the manual.
Loosening of the
cutting cutter
mountings caused by
vibration All activities Serious injury • Check the cutting cutter mountings
regularly according to the
instructions in the manual.
Inhalation of grinding
dust All activities Diseases of the
respiratory tract, etc.
• Mount a suitable air suction device
and wear breathing equipment if
necessary.
• When cleaning the machine, use
suction; do not blow out grinding
dust.