Knife/Drum Maintenance - Vermeer BC1200XL Operator's Manual

Section 61: Knife/Drum Maintenance
The recommended service interval to check the cutter knives is 10 service hours. However, the actual
service hours interval before knife maintenance is required may be more or less, depending upon the wood being
chipped and chipping conditions.
WARNING: Rotating knives under cover can cut off hand.
Thrown objects can strike you.
Stop engine, wait for drum to stop, then open access cover
Performing the following maintenance procedures will aid in reducing the possibility of the knives becoming
loose, failing, and being ejected from the machine.
BC1200XL Brush Chipper

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