Knife Installation/Changing; Knife Removal - Challenge Titan 265 Operator's Manual

7.0 Knife Installation/Changing

observed and extreme care is taken when handling knives.
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Make sure knife lifters are properly installed, see instructions following.
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Keep handling of unprotected knives to an absolute minimum.
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Clear off cutter table before removing knife.
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Have scabbard on cutter table and insert knife immediately.
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Warn people of any unprotected knife.
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Knife changing is a ONE PERSON OPERATION. Having more than one person trying to
change knives invites accidents.
The knife changing equipment shown in Figure 40 is included in the cutter tool kit. The following
instructions show how to remove and install a new or re-sharpened knife. Read through these
instructions AT LEAST ONCE before attempting to actually change or install any blades.

7.1 Knife Removal

1. Make sure the knife and clamp are in the "up" position. Turn the power off and lockout power
to machine, see Power Lockout Procedure, page 5.
2. Back off the knife adjusting screws on top of the knife bar several turns (Figure 41). A new
knife will cut deeper than one that has been ground several times. Failure to back off the
screws could damage the knife and/or the cutting stick.
Changing knives can be very dangerous unless safety precautions are
5/16"
T-Wrench
3/16" Hex
Cut Stick
Allen
Removal Tool
Wrench
Figure 40 – Knife Changing Equipment
7.0 Knife Installation/Changing
Knife Lifter
Assembly
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