Chipper Knife Sharpening - DR RAPID-FEED 16.50 PRO Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

Adjusting the Knife to Wear Plate Gap
Tools Needed:
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7/16" wrench
•
Gap Gauge (provided with Chipper)
1. To adjust the Wear Plate Gap, loosen the three Nuts
on the Carriage Bolts with a 7/16" wrench just enough
so the Wear Plate will move but still h
resistance. Now you can slide the Wear Plate up or
down (in or out) to achieve the correct gap setting
(Figure 40).
NOTE: See Figure 41 for a more detailed look at the
relationship of the Knife to Wear Plate.
2. Take the Gap Gauge and slide it between the Knife and
Wear Plate. Adjust the Wear Plate against the Knife
Gauge and tighten the Locknuts.
3. Check the adjustment as described in the "Che
the Gap" in the previous section.
4. Position the Chipper Hopper into t
and secure with the six Bolts, Washers an
5. Re-connect the negative battery terminal wire
start only) and the spark plug wire.
AFTER ANY KNIFE OR WEAR PLATE MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT, ROTATE THE CHIPPER
FLYWHEEL BY USING A WOODEN STICK AND WATCH AND LISTEN CAREFULLY FOR ANY UNUSUAL
NOISES, CLICKING OR VIBRATION. IF YOU DETECT ANY OF THESE, INSPECT THE MACHINE FOR
DAMAGE, OR ANY LOOSE PARTS. REPAIR OR REPLACE N
LOOSE PAR TS BEFORE TARTING THE DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER.

Chipper Knife Sharpening

•
You should never attempt to sharpen the Chipper K
freehand.
•
It is extremely important to consistently m
degree angle for proper performance (Figure 42).
•
Excessive heat generated during the sharpening process
will damage Knives and weaken the metal. Be sure not to
overheat the Knife during sharpening because it will
shorten the life of the Knife.
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1/16" Gap
(thickness of
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