Retsch GM 200, Manual

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Safety
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2.4 Intended use of the device
The Knife Mill GM 200 is a laboratory device that has been designed for the grinding and
homogenisation of soft to medium-hard materials. Dry materials and those containing water
can similarly be processed, as can greasy, oily or fibrous materials.
Examples of different materials:
- Pharmaceutical products (soap, sugar-coated tablets)
- Animal feedstuffs (pellets, cereals)
- Fresh food (fish, meat, vegetables, lettuce)
- Plant parts
- Processed food (cheese, spices, ham, cold meats)
- Confectionary
- Oily materials (cocoa nibs, nuts, oilseeds)
- Frozen foods
- Dry fruit and dietary supplements
This laboratory machine has been designed for operation in an 8-hour single shift, switched on
for a 30 % duty cycle .
Only grinding jars and blade inserts from Retsch GmbH may be used.
2.5 Improper use
The Knife Mill GM 200 may not be used as a production machine or for continuous operation.
This machine is not suitable for the mixing or homogenisation of liquids with low viscosity
(emulsions and suspensions) or for cryogenic grinding with liquid nitrogen.