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Important Safety Information
READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE
Intended Use
The intended use of this machine is to
thoroughly blend dry raw materials.
Potential misuse of this machine includes:
• Completely filling the Hopper with powder
(over 2/3 full).
• Not properly mounting the machine.
• Using explosive powders sensitive to
movement.
• Using wet or damp material.
Personal Protection
For personal protection while transporting the
VM
®
Lab Mixer, abide by these actions:
• Use an engine hoist or pallet jack to lift the
machine.
• Wear steel toe boots to prevent foot injury.
• Wear heavy duty grip gloves to ensure firm
grasp on machine.
• Wear back support belt to prevent injury if
needed.
For personal protection while operating the VM
®
Lab Mixer, abide by these actions:
• Avoid wearing loose jewelry to prevent
machine entanglement.
• Contain long hair to prevent machine
entanglement.
• Wear safety goggles.
• Wear disposable latex/rubber gloves.
• Wear a hairnet (food grade products only).
• Wear a beard net if needed (food grade
products only).
General Hazards
In the case of an emergency during
operation, immediately push the
Emergency Stop button.
• Be aware of risk of entanglement and pinch
point due to moving parts.
• Do not operate in a wet environment or with
wet hands due to risk of electrical shock or
burn.
• Do not operate if any wires are exposed
in cables due to risk of electrical shock or
burn.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts.
• Inspect machine before use.
• Check that nuts and bolts are suitably
tightened.
• Use this machine only for its intended use
as described in this manual.
• Do not modify the machine in any way.
• Turn off and unplug the machine before
conducting cleaning and maintenance.
