Sterling SXS Series - Manual (Page 9)

BJ5-620 Chapter 1: Safety 9 of 73
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 knife
mountings caused by
vibration All activities Serious injury •
Check the cutting knife 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.