Visual Inspection Of The Chipper Knife (Before Each Use); Visual Inspection Of The Chipper Knife And Wear Plate (Every 8-10 Hours) - DR RAPID-FEED 16.50 PRO Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

Inspecting the Chipper Knife and Wear Plate
Routine inspection of the
F eed Chipper is operating at full efficiency (see "Regular Maintenance Checklist" at the beginning of this
Chap ter). Operating with a worn or damaged C
vi bration to the machine and make chipping difficult for the operator.
THE HOPPER SHOULD BE SUPPORTED WHEN T
REMOVAL OF THE HOPPER IS DIFFICULT FOR ONE P
HOPPER REMOVAL PROCESS.
VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE CHIPPER KNIFE (b
Tools Needed:
•
5/ 16" Wrench
1. Re move the four Screws that secure the F
Cover with a 5/16" wrench and remove the Ac
C over (Figure 33).
2. Rotate the Flywheel with a long stick until the
visible.
3. If the Knife has visible nicks or damage it must be
sharpened or replaced (see "Removing and Replacing
the Chipper Knife" in this chapter).
4. If the Knife does not appear to have any damage,
replace the Access Cover and secure with four Screws
using a 5/16" wrench.

VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE CHIPPER KNIFE AND WEAR PLATE (every 8-10 hours)

Tools Needed:
•
Two 1/2" Wrenches
1. Have someone support the Hopper as you use two
1/2" wrenches to remove the six Bolts, Washers and
Locknuts that support the Hopper to the Chipper
Assembly (Figure 34).
2. Remov e the Hopper from the Chipper Assembly.
3. Use a stick to rotate the Flywheel until the Knife is next
to the Wear Plate.
Chipper Knife and Wear Plate will ensure that your DR 16.50 FTP PRO Rapid
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hipper Knife or Wear Plate will cause extreme stress and
HE M OUNTING HARDWARE IS REMOVED.
ERSON. TWO PEOPLE ARE NEEDED FOR THE
efore each use)
ron Access t
cess
Knife is
Figure 33
Bolt, Washer
and Locknut
(6 places)
Figure 34
Screws
Front Access
Cover
Hopper
Chipp er
Assembly
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