Urschel COMITROL 2100, Instruction Manual

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7
SAFETY
Rules for Safe Operation
READ AND PRACTICE SAFETY RULES IN THIS MANUAL:
1. DANGER! This machine contains sharp knives and rotating parts. Never
operate this machine if any guard or safety device has been opened,
removed, or modified; doing so can result in serious injury or amputation.
2. When covers or guards are opened or removed, sharp edges and pinch
points are exposed. Use extreme caution to avoid touching or striking these
areas with your hands or body.
3. Always disconnect and lock out the power source, push the “I”
(IMPELLER START) button and verify machine does not start before doing
any work on this machine.
4. DANGER! Never put your hand or any foreign object into the feed opening
or discharge area. Serious personal injury and/or damage to the machine
may result.
5. NEVER attempt to assist the feeding or discharging of product with your
hands.
6. Only qualified trained personnel should attempt to clean, adjust, operate,
repair or maintain the machine. Proper cleaning and maintenance proce-
dures are found in the maintenance section of this manual.
7. This machine contains protective covers and guards equipped with safety
switches. If the machine operates with any of these protective covers or
guards opened, removed or modified, this machine is not safe to operate.
Call a qualified electrician immediately to locate and repair the fault. Prior to
operating the machine, the safety switches must be checked by qualified
trained personnel. Complete information on checking safety switches is
found in the safety section of this manual.
8. Should the machine become overloaded or jammed, DO NOT attempt to
correct the problem with the power source on.
Disconnect and lock out
the power source. Detailed instructions for correcting product jamming are
found in the operation section of this manual and should be read and under-
stood by all maintenance, service, or operation personnel.
9. The sound pressure level produced by this machine is likely to exceed 85 dB(A).
Use adequate hearing protection.
See the Addendum for
updated information