Formax FD 8802 series, Instruction Manual

Checking the safety devices

Check the safety devices: 

•

 at the start of each work shift (when operation is sporadic) 

•

 at least once a week in continuous operation 

•

 after each maintenance or repair 

Check the safety devices for: 

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 specifi ed condition  

•

 specifi ed location 

•

 safe attachment   

•

 specifi ed function 

Correct defects before you operate the shredder. 

1. Immediately shut down the shredder if defects occur during operation and make sure the defects are 

    corrected. 

2. Do not modify or remove protective devices.  Do not switch off protective devices. For safety reasons, 

    modifi cations of the machine are not allowed.

Danger:

 Defective safety devices can cause serious accidents.  If safety devices are not    

                   working properly, the shredder should immediately be put out of operation.  

Never 

reach into the cutting system while it is operating; you risk serious injury! 

                   Only when all safety devices are operating correctly can the shredder be used again. 

Operate the shredder only when these devices have been checked and are in order.

1. Check the 

Safety Bar

 push button (A) in front of the feeding table: 

Safety Bar

Safety Bar

The shredder must switch off immediately when you press the 

Safety Bar

 button and the Emergency    

Safety Bar

Safety Bar

 stop light must go on. 

2. Check the 

Stop

 button (B) on the right of the 

control panel:

The shredder must switch off immediately  

when the button is pushed.

3. Check the 

Safety Switch

 inside the Cutting 

Block Access Door at the top of the shredder (C). 

Press the door handle release. Handle will rotate 

up. Pull up on handle.

The shredder must switch off immediately  

when the door is opened.

A

B

C

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