1、 Before starting the thickener, 1. Remove the sundries on and around the upper part of the thickener, and check whether there are obstacles on the rack and raceway. The transmission part and lubrication parts shall be in good condition and shall not operate with faults. 2. Check whether the ore pipe or trough, overflow port and rake frame are unblocked, and the underflow gate shall be opened and closed freely, Close tightly (there should be a spare gate) the coaming should be free of defects. 3. Check whether the screws of the rubber pump are loose and the tightness of the triangular belt. 4. Check the condition of the drum screen for screening particles. Start up only after the above four points are confirmed to be correct. 2. For the thickener with lifting device, lift the rake to a certain position before starting up, and then start up. If it stops suddenly, disconnect the rake, find out the cause and eliminate the fault Start up During operation, 1. Close the underflow gate, start with no load, and then feed the ore. 2. Sundries are not allowed to fall into the machine. The underflow ore drawing gate must be opened flexibly and equipped with a standby gate. 3. Check the operation of thickener center and transmission parts. The packing leakage shall be handled in time, and the lubricating parts shall be filled with oil in time. 4. IV. the tailings shall be treated before stopping, the load shall be reduced as much as possible, and the ore drawing gate shall be closed. 2. Clean up the sundries and equipment in the ore feeding channel, hang warning signs, and do a good job in civilized production.