Trouble Shooting
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Never feed wet material into the pellet press.
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If blockage or other problems arise during operation, never remove tablets by hand when
the machine is running, as this may cause personal injury.
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Avoid wearing loose clothing when operating the machine.
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If the machine becomes damaged, stop using it at once until properly repaired.
Caution
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PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Inconsistent pellet weight
Length of the punches is dif-
ferent
Lower punch failing to move
freely
Unequal height of the two
hoppers
Unequal amounts of powder in
each hopper
Check punches with a calliper
Clear any obstruction
Adjust hoppers
Add powder to one hopper
Hopper/feeder blockage
Powder too wet, or too fine
grained, or granules too large.
Foreign body has found its
way into the system
Change powder/granules
Clear any obstruction