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Before undertaking any machine repairs or maintenance, always make certain that
the machine disconnect switch is turned to the OFF position or that the control
enclosure is disconnected from the main power source. When extensive work is
anticipated, either place a sign indicating that the main disconnect switch is to remain
off on the switch or lock the switch to prevent accidental activation by someone
unaware of work in progress.
9-4 Rotor Knife Removal
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DANGER!
2. Follow instructions in Section 4 on opening the cutting
chamber.
3. See sketch in Section 10 for the general cutting
chamber drawings.
4. Loosen the fasteners holding the bed knives, shims, and
clamps, working from the knife edges inward to the
center. NOTE the relative position of each part before
they are removed.
5. As the last screw is backed out, the knife clamp, knife
and shim will require some support to prevent them
from moving.
6. Clean the bed knife seats thoroughly with a scraper
and/or emery paper to remove any foreign material and
rust.
7. Inspect the components and replace or re-sharpen as
required.
1. Carefully lock the rotor with locking pins to prevent it
from turning.
2. Loosen the hex head rotor knife bolts and carefully
remove all rotor knives.
3. Clean the rotor knife seats thoroughly with a scraper
and/or emery paper to remove any foreign material or
rust.
4. Inspect the knives and replace or resharpen as required.
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