Alltech KEENAN MechFiber380, Operator'S Manual

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KEENAN
MechFiber380 Operator’s Manual
Revision D02 09
th
Sept 2020
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the tractor away from the diet feeder, ensure that all hoses and cables are
disconnected.
o) Load only from the side indicated (see Figure 7; auger chamber side), using suitable
equipment.
p) Standing level with or above the machine to load manually is not permitted.
Loading should only be carried out with the suitable equipment.
q) Regularly inspect all chains (at least weekly), sprockets and moving parts for wear,
and check all nuts and bolts for tightness.
r) The ladder on the rear of the diet feeder is to be used as a viewing point for the mixing
chamber. It should not be used as a means of access to the mixing chamber, nor to
the body of the machine. It is strictly forbidden to climb on the upper brim of the
machine body. The height of the machine presents the hazard of potentially falling
during entry and exit.
s) The noise emission level of the MechFiber380 has been recorded at 89.4 dB. Noise
emission levels above 90 dB would require the wearing of suitable ear protection.
t) The breakaway safety brake device should be attached to the tractor at all times
.
Cable ties fix the wire rope in place along the handbrake handle. Cable-tie the wire
rope to the drawbar (see Figure 4). Fix the other end of the wire rope to a solid
location on the back of the tractor (e.g., using the top link pin). In the event that the
breakaway safety brake device has been activated or damaged, contact KEENAN
service for directions for resetting.
u) Routine cleaning may be carried out using a power washer. Isolate any power
sources before beginning. When washing the inside of the mixing chamber, open the
drain bung underneath the body to allow water to escape. Always disconnect the PTO
shaft from the tractor and stand on a suitably safe ladder or platform. Do not to climb
on top of the machine or into the mixing chamber.
v) It is recommended that only qualified, KEENAN-trained maintenance personnel
enter the mixing chamber.
In the case that an untrained person should enter the mixing chamber, at the very
minimum, the following precautionary safety guidelines should be strictly adhered to
at all times:
1. Ensure the PTO and hydraulic hoses are disconnected.
2. Apply the diet feeder handbrake and disconnect the tractor from the machine on
level ground.
3. Use suitable PPE, such as protective footwear, eyewear and gloves.
4. Personnel should make themselves familiar with the location of all potential
hazards before entering the machine, particularly the location of the top knife
and body blades.
5. Be aware that sharp components may be hidden in or under material within the
mixing chamber.
6. The top knife should always be fitted with the supplied guard (Figure 3b) before
entering the machine. Begin by fitting the first 500 mm of the guard from the rear
of the machine. Then, as you enter, continue to fit the guard along the full length
of the top knife.