Plastic Shredder Introduction
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This is the content required for an introduction to our Plastic Shredder - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)
If you need this introduction, please reach out to the following tutors:
Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's entire wiki page.
Safety
| Dangers | Precautions |
|---|---|
  rotating blades - will keep spinning for a bit after turning the power off! |
The blade motor will automatically stop when the hopper is not closed.
Test this feature each time before you start working! You MUST wear eye protection when operating the machine You MUST NOT wear gloves You MUST NOT stick any body parts into the hopper You MUST keep your hands well clear of the blades until they stopped completely |
| flying bits of plastic | You MUST wear eye protection in case something gets out past the cover. |
Demonstration
The tutor will show you these steps in detail:
Preparation
- Select the right box for your material
- Check the shredder is clean
- Put the box under the shredder
Shredding
- Close the hopper
- Start the shredder motor
- Push material down the hopper in case it is needed
Cleanup
- Turn off the motor
- Clean the hopper
- Clean the shredder blades
