Crushing Machine Operator how-to

How to Keep a Crusher Choke-Fed

Full chambers crush better.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Full chambers crush better. In short: watch; adjust; watch, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Watch amperage.

  2. Adjust feeder speed.

  3. Watch chamber level.

  4. Avoid surging.

  5. Check product.

  6. Fine-tune.

Safety reminders for crushing machine operators

  • Lock out before clearing jams
  • Wear respirators for silica
  • Guard conveyors
  • Follow MSHA rules

Jaw crusher · Cone crusher · Gradation · Screen deck · Aggregate · Liner: see the full crushing machine operator glossary.

More crushing machine operator how-to guides

Learn this in Crushing Machine Operator trainingTake the practice test
Enroll in trainingTake fit quiz