Operation; Maintenance; Knife Replacement - EASTMAN 534 Instruction Book And Illustrated Parts List

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OPERATION

Turn the switch to the on position; if cutter does not start
immediately, return the switch to the off position. Check the
line output and be sure that the unit is plugged in properly
and is making full contact, then repeat procedure. Do not
attempt to start this unit while it is in the material being cut.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION
Before performing any of the following procedures make
sure that the attachment is disconnected from this system.
Knife Motor
WARNING
This machine is equipped with a sharp knife. Keep hands
away from knife area at all times. Use handle and control
lever when operating or handling the machine. Knife guard
should be raised only enough to clear the material being
cut. When not in use, knife guard should be set at the low-
est position. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITH
KNIFE GUARD REMOVED.
Maintenance Procedures
1. Be sure that the rollers of the base plate are kept free
of debris.
2. Be sure that the terminal pins on the terminal block are
kept in good condition to make full contact with the female
receptacle.
3. Inspect the operating switch periodically to make sure
that it is making full contact when in the "ON" position.
4. When replacing the knife on this cutting unit, be sure
that any cutting debris between the knife and the standard
is cleaned out.
5. If the cutting unit seems to lag while not cutting, the knife
should be removed and the unit should be run without the
knife to see if the machine has been over-greased or is
there is an obstruction somewhere.
Knife Sharpening
Take the machine out of the material to be cut. Switch
power to ON position (use CAUTION when sharpening
blade). To obtain a fine, keen edge on the blade, press
and hold sharpener trigger lightly, the sharpening stones
will contact the blade. Press and hold trigger with constant
pressure for 10 seconds, then release. Repeat process as
necessary.
4
F
E
SMALL PIN
SPANNER WRENCH
PART NO.
95C1-12
95C1-13

Knife Replacement

WARNING
This knife is very sharp. Failure to follow proper precau-
tions when handling may result in serious injury. Discard
used knife with care!
Loosen thumb screw "E" and swing guard "F" to outward
position as shown on dotted lines. Turn the knife so the
small hole lines up with hole "G" in the standard. Insert
the small pin that is with the supplies in hole "G." Remove
the lock nut that retains the blade with the special spanner
wrench. When installing a new knife, be sure the name
"Eastman Machine Company" is facing outward, and that
the knife seats on the gear. Install knife lock nut and be
sure that throat plate is adjusted as outlined.
L
K
D
PART NO.
17C11
BLADE DIA.
4",5"
5 1/4",6", 7 1/2"
C
Form C-1063

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