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1 - Safety Considerations
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Read and understand instruction manual and be aware of all warning labels.
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Always
employ proper Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures when shredder is not in
use, when servicing shredder or when performing routine shredder maintenance
including cleaning.
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Make sure that all guards and access panels are in place at all times, unless
the power is
locked off for maintenance work or cleaning.
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SEM recommends that machine operators wear safety glasses, hearing protection, a
mask, and if doing maintenance or opening the cutting chamber, cut resistant gloves. It
is up to each customer to determine the PPE for their individual site.
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Always
know where the emergency stop buttons are located.
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Always
know or have quick access to emergency phone numbers.
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Always
ensure that all maintenance and operating personnel read and understand this
manual, including those personnel working second or third shift.
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Always
have a standard break-in time for a new operator. A minimum of two hours is
suggested.
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Always
wear safety glasses when operating shredder.
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Never
operate this or any other machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medications.
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Never
wear loose fitting clothing, ties, or jewelry while in the vicinity of this shredder.
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Never
allow long hair in the vicinity of the machine without use of a protective hair net.
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Never
place any part of your body in or on any part of the machine while in operation.
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Neve
r allow other personnel within ten feet of this machine while in operation.
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Never
remove guards, perform maintenance, or clear jammed debris without first
locking out power disconnect.
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Never
allow horse play around machine.