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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Toll Free: 1-800-888-1352 MODEL 450AN DDX SCRAP CHOPPER *Picture may not reflect actual chopper detail. Modification may be added for customer specifics or customization add-ons. SWEED Machinery, Inc. 653 2nd Avenue | P.O. Box 228 | Gold Hill, OR 97525 USA...
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Personnel operating the equipment must understand the type of material that it is capable of processing. Any misuse of SWEED Machinery equipment can be dangerous. All operators should be familiar with the general operating instructions and warnings.
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Req. Operators should stay in safe zones outline by company standards and 03.B Clearance guidelines (if applicable). Warning See Figure below for all labels used on SWEED equipment; familiarize 03.C Labels yourself with them and their meanings before operation.
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450AN DDX Page: 4 of 15 Toll Free: 1-800-888-1352 SWEED Machinery Machine Labels Operating Risk / Safety Located on manual motor starter at front of machine. When 04.A E-Stops pressed, will de-energize entire system. Once pressed, button must be pulled to reset system.
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For safe operation, do not operate with dull knives. This machine is designed to chop multiple strands of plastic banding and steel banding. Do not feed any other materials into the machine without first consulting SWEED Machinery Inc. If a 04.N Feed Material...
450AN DDX Page: 6 of 15 Toll Free: 1-800-888-1352 cause severe damage to internal cutting chamber, knives, or overall machine. Possible due to allowing material to spin on feedworks for extended time. Ensure material is not slipping during operation. 04.P...
This section outlines the machine maintenance and upkeep. Maintenance to only be performed by trained personnel and if the machine has been electrically locked out. SWEED Machinery Inc. recommends end user should establish and maintain a maintenance log that includes the following: bolt check/tightening schedule, lubrication schedule and knife rotation/replacement schedule.
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450AN DDX Page: 8 of 15 Toll Free: 1-800-888-1352 Knife Rotation and Replacement When replacing or rotating knives, always use new knife bolts (See replacement parts list). Failure to do so can result in knife Dynamic Knife damage and or injury. Rotating knives is on a visual inspection basis.
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450AN DDX Page: 9 of 15 Toll Free: 1-800-888-1352 Loosen and remove the two bolts holding the stationary knife in Step 7 the housing. If machine is equipped with a knife shim, DO NOT remove as these are custom ground for the machine.
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450AN DDX Page: 10 of 15 Toll Free: 1-800-888-1352 Feedroll Gap This is the gap between the roll contact surfaces. DO NOT allow the upper roll and lower roll to contact one another for an extended period. If the rolls are touching, turn off the machine Function immediately and adjust the feedroll gap.
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Failure to do so may result in damage to the machine, injury to Tightening Schedule the operator and/or voiding of the machine’s warranty. Due to the vibratory impact associated with the SWEED Machinery Inc machines, it is imperative to follow a strict bolt Function tightening schedule.
450AN DDX Page: 12 of 15 Toll Free: 1-800-888-1352 Inspect and tighten loose fasteners after a break-in period of 8 Break-In Period hours. Inspect and tighten loose fasteners every 60 hours of machine 60 Hours Operation operation after break-in period.
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450AN DDX Page: 13 of 15 Toll Free: 1-800-888-1352 Motor protection tripped Reset motor Broken drive belt Replace belt Failed electrical service Check circuit power Switch failure Replace switch...
450AN DDX Page: 14 of 15 Toll Free: 1-800-888-1352 APPENDIX A. Appendix A. includes all figures for maintenance operations for SWEED Machinery Inc’s 450AN DDX Stationary knife bolts Fig. 5 Fig. 9 Fig. 1 Slack position Position mark Tensioning hex Locking nut Fig.
SWEED Machinery, Inc., be liable for special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, however arising. SWEED Machinery, Inc does not warranty this machine to meet the requirements of any safety codes of any state, municipality, or other jurisdiction, and the purchaser assumes all risk and liability whatsoever resulting from the use thereof whether used singularly or in combination with other machinery or apparatus.
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