Plastic Shredder Introduction

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: Martin, Lukas

Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's entire wiki page.

Safety

Personal protection:

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. You MUST 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.
large, hard pieces can jam the blades - the stalled motor will throw a fuse after a couple of seconds	You MUST turn off the machine as soon as there is a jam You SHOULD try to prepare your plastic in manageable portions

Demonstration

The tutor will show you these steps in detail:

Preparation

Check the collection box is clean, otherwise remove any dust and small bits with a damp cloth
Check the shredder is clean
Put the box under the shredder

Shredding

Close the hopper
Start the shredder motor
If needed, gently push material down the hopper (with a stick, not your hand!)

Cleanup

Turn off the motor
If you shredded more than you need, please share with the others! Make sure to select the right storage box for your material (plastic type and approximate color)
Clean the hopper
Clean the shredder blades
Clean the collection box, making sure to get all the small bits out (a damp cloth should help)