KEENAN
MechFiber400 Operator’s Manual
Revision G02 28
th
Sept 2020
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body. The height of the machine presents the hazard of potentially falling during entry
and exit.
s)
The noise emission level of the MechFiber400 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.
Note: the machine is supplied with a top knife guard, which can be found inside the
driveline covers of the diet feeder.
7. Use a suitable and secure ladder for access to and from the diet feeder.
Note: The ladder at the rear of the machine is provided only as a means of viewing
the ration and should not be used to enter the mixing chamber.
8. Always maintain three points of contact while entering, exiting and moving within
the mixing chamber of the machine.
9. When entering the base of the body, it is recommended that you cover the body
blades in the vicinity of where the work will be carried out.
10. When removing trapped objects, be aware that some machine components may
move unexpectedly when cleared.
11. Take extreme care when moving around inside the body, as surfaces may be
slippery.
