Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.16392

Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024
Section R. 408.16392 - Paper baler

Rule 6392.

(1) A manually operated paper baler shall be provided with a device, such as a safety dog, to prevent a kickback by the operating lever.
(2) A powered paper baler shall have the hopper door interlocked to the power source to prevent operation when the door is open.
(3) A powered paper baler producing a bale with a compressed dimension of more than 42 inches shall have hook type door locks that permit a restricted pressure relieving opening of not more than 2 inches before the door can be completely opened.
(4) A hopper opening in the floor above shall be guarded with a standard barrier on all sides as prescribed in R 408.16322.
(5) Start controls shall be 2-hand constant pressure devices. A down stroke baler shall require 2-hand pressure only until the pressure block has descended past the pinch point.
(6) Limit switches shall be provided to limit the stroke at both ends. A limit switch shall be provided at the top of an upstroke baler to shut off power when the pressure block is out of position.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.16392

1979 AC; 2014 AACS