Bulletin number: SB106-01

Category: Safety

Date issued: March 18, 2004

Machine models: All FEEDMASTER^‰ prefeeders

Subject: Safe Entry into Hazard Area

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Recommended Solution

To our valued customer:

This safety bulletin is part of an ongoing effort to provide quality service and support for all Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC products. If you need assistance or more information, please call 509-535-0356 and select option 2 for Customer Service.

Improper entry into the hazard area of the machine can lead to injury.

The FEEDMASTER‰ is a sturdy machine with moving parts driven by electric motors, pneumatics and hydraulics. These parts move automatically when the machine is turned on. The movement of machine parts can injure personnel inside hazardous areas of the machine if precautionary steps are not taken.

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It is recommended that you accomplish the following actions as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after receipt of this bulletin.

Lockout devices and safety procedures are provided to bring the machine to a zero energy state and allow personnel to safely enter the hazard area of the machine to perform service and/or maintenance. Personnel must be trained to be aware of the hazard area and always follow proper lockout procedures before entering the area.

Injuries can be prevented by following some simple precautionary steps. Please reiterate to personnel the importance of following proper lockout procedures before entering the hazard area for any reason. Train them on the following items:

1. Be aware of the hazard area of the machine, and do not enter the area without following correct lockout procedures. Always follow correct lockout procedures before any service and/or maintenance, even for something as simple as removing a piece of debris or clearing a jam.

Figure 1 shows a plan view of a FEEDMASTER¨ Top Feeder with the hazard area indicated.



Figure 1: Hazard area of the FEEDMASTER¨

The hazard area is slightly different for other models of FEEDMASTER¨ such as Mini Top Feeder or Block Push Bottom Feeder. But regardless of machine model, the hazard area includes the entire area inside the main frame and inside personnel barriers, and the entire area above and below the Extendo conveyor.

2. Be especially aware of the following high hazard areas.

• Lift up/down travel area

• Extendo up/down travel area

• Inverter up/down travel area (on Top Feeder, Mini Top Feeder and Universal Feeder)

• Block pusher up/down travel area (on machines with tall stack option)

• Waste gate open/close travel area

3. Always take precautions to make sure that movement of the lift or other parts of the machine will not create a hazard for yourself or others.

4. Please contact your supervisor if you do not understand the safety procedures.

Mark the floor around the Extendo conveyor to warn personnel of the hazard area under the conveyor. Also, review the condition of safety decals and order replacements if necessary.

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