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First-Breaker Feeder

DOT Code: 680.686-014

Industry: tex. prod., nec

Feeds fiber, such as hemp or sisal, into machine that breaks up matted bundles, and oils and straightens fibers to form sliver: Places bundles of fibers on machine feed conveyor. Observes sliver emerging from machine and varies rate of feeding to maintain production of uniform sliver of specified weight. Turns valve to start flow of oil that lubricates, softens, and preserves fibers. When feeding armfuls of short hemp fibers into machine, is designated Tow Feeder (tex. prod., nec).

GOE: 06.04.16 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77