Knife Removal - Vermeer BC1200XL Operator's Manual

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NIFE EMOVAL
WARNING: Wear gloves when working with the cutter drum knives. Serious cutting injuries will result if
contact is made with the knives while removing or installing them.
IMPORTANT: Always remove and replace knives as sets. Chipper balance can be affected if matched knives are
not kept together.
To remove knives:
Step 1: Refer to Shutdown Procedure,
page 23-1.
Step 2: Check that cutter drum rotation
has stopped by looking to see if
drum shaft end (1) has stopped.
Step 3: Remove six bolts and washers
(2), and open cutter drum
access door (3).
WARNING: Knives can cut off hand.
Lock drum before servicing knives.
61-2 Knife/Drum Maintenance
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BC1200XL Brush Chipper
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