User Guide

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 4 BP1600
to internal cutting chamber and screen chamber
components.
 SAFETY GLASSES OR A FACE SHIELD MUST
ALWAYS BE WORN when servicing or operating
the machine. Although our machines are designed for
the maximum in flyback control, caution must be used
when operating near the area of the hopper feed
opening in order to guard against unexpected material
flyback.
 EAR PROTECTION may be required when
operating the machine during granulation or very
hard/noisy materials. The Occupational Safety and
Health Act of 1970 has established guidelines for
Permissible Noise Exposures (OSHA 1910.95) that
should be followed.
 NEVER attempt to operate the granulator unless it is
fully assembled with all guards and interlocks in place
and functional.
 OBSERVE all danger, warning, caution and safety
labels on the equipment.
 Upon completion of any machine maintenance, be
certain ALL SAFETY GUARDS AND COVERS are
securely and properly fastened prior to resuming
machine operation. All fasteners must be in place and
properly tightened. ANY SHORTCUTS MAY
RESULT IN INJURY TO PERSONNEL OR
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
 NEVER wear any loose fitting clothes, neckties, or
dangling items such as earrings, belts or shoestrings.
Jewelry such as wristwatches, bracelets, or rings
should NEVER be worn. Long hair must be tied back
or placed in a tight fitting hairnet. NEVER lean
against or rest hands/feet on the granulator when it is
in operation or open for maintenance. NEVER stand
on the granulator when it is in operation.
 ROTATION OF MOTORS: All rotating items in the
granulator are clearly marked on the machine. Always
check for proper rotation of motors.
 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING: All electrical
equipment on the granulator must be grounded in
accordance to all local codes and Article 250 of the
National Electric Code.