Safety precautions for the Vieira MCO hammer mill

Safety is above all a matter of attention and common sense. This guide brings together the precautions in the MCO Series Instruction Manual. It does not cover every situation: if in doubt, contact technical assistance before going on.

Before starting

• Check the electrical connection of the motor.
• Check that the feed elbow is properly fitted to the mill.
• If the screen was removed, check that it has been properly refitted in the grinding box (how to fit the screen).
• Check that the grinding box door is properly closed.
• Remove any object near the feed funnel that could fall into the mill.

During grinding

• Start feeding gradually until you reach normal output for your product. Capacity changes with the product.
• Never start the mill with the grinding box full of product.
• Never switch the mill off with the grinding box full or in the middle of grinding.
• Never open the grinding box door while the mill is running.

For cleaning, replacing parts or maintenance

• Handle the mill or carry out maintenance only with the mill switched off.
• After switching it off, wait for the rotor to stop completely before opening the grinding box door.
• Wear protective gloves to handle the screen. The identification plate also reminds you to wear safety glasses and ear protection.

Door sensor

The MCO Series mill has a sensor that switches the machine off when the grinding box door is opened. If the mill does not switch off when the door is opened, switch it off, do not use it again and call technical assistance.