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Type of Danger Activity Possible
Consequences
Preventative Measures
Crushing, cutting,
amputation caused by
manipulation of
protective devices
All activities Serious injury or death
• Never make the protective devices
ineffective.
• Check the protective devices
regularly for proper function
according to the manual’s
specifications.
For further information on granulator safety, installation, and operation, see the American
National Standard for Plastics Machinery
⎯
Granulators, Pelletizers, and Dicers Used for
Size Reduction of Plastics
⎯
Construction, Care, and Use. ANSI B151.11-1982.
We have long recognized the importance of safety and have designed and manufactured our
equipment with operator safety as a prime consideration. We expect you, as a user, to abide
by the foregoing recommendations in order to make operator safety a reality.