4. Insert the threaded ends of the knife lifter assembly's handles into the two slotted holes, and
screw the handles into the knife itself until the handles are tight. Then remove the remaining two
knife bolts (Figure
5. Place the empty knife scabbard on a table very near to the cutter. Remove the scabbard's knife
retaining screws.
6. Grasp the knife lifter handles firmly and, at the same time, turn them counterclockwise slightly to
release the knife from the knife bar. Carefully lower the knife and maneuver it out of the cutter.
7. Put the blade in the scabbard immediately and secure the knife retainer screws.
7.2 Knife Installation
away from your body and keep other people out of the area while handling the blade. Severe
lacerations or dismemberment could result from careless handling procedures.
1. First, it is very important to "back off" or "turn out" the knife adjusting screws on top of the knife
bar by unscrewing each of them several turns. This is necessary to prevent the new or
sharpened knife from cutting too deep into the cut stick initially. To do this, first locate the Knife
Adjust Switch on the control console and select the "Adjust Knife" mode. Then press and hold
the cut buttons until the clamp and knife are all the way in the down position.
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Figure 14
15).
Figure 15
Knives are heavy and always very sharp! Be sure to keep the edge
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